Things you want to say but can't

Dear parents...  I know you are excited that my best friend has just had a baby. This does not mean I am going to have one too. The cat is more than enough responsibility for me and Mr A. Some people are supposed to be aunties not parents... I am one of them.

I really wish that I could wave a magic wand and make all of the pain disappear. We both know that the bruises on your arm werent from the accident. I know you and I know when you're not telling the truth.

I want to be there for you, so much... but only you can make the decision to leave your partner. I'll be the shoulder to cry on, be there no matter what... but I'm scared that if you stay with them - you'll end up in hospital again.

*sigh* I feel totally useless right now.

Already fed up with the 'overqualified' crap why can't you see 'bargain' instead

Dear feckwit next door neighbours,

Why have you got your barbecue about a foot from your back door? My entire house stinks now - thanks for that. It doesn't even  do that when we have a barbecue in our OWN garden. And the clouds of smoke drifting across just now - that was lovely, it's just as well no-one was sitting out there at the time. Pricks.

Dear website, your t&c's say, and I quote:

"This website, and any page on the website, is based loosely off a true story, but has been modified in multiple ways including, but not limited to: the story, the photos, and the comments. Thus, this page, and any page on this website, are not to be taken literally or as a non-fiction story. This page, and the results mentioned on this page, although achievable for some, are not to be construed as the results that you may achieve on the same routine. I UNDERSTAND THIS WEBSITE IS ONLY ILLUSTRATIVE OF WHAT MIGHT BE ACHIEVABLE FROM USING THIS/THESE PRODUCTS, AND THAT THE STORY/COMMENTS DEPICTED ABOVE IS NOT TO BE TAKEN LITERALLY. This page receives compensation for clicks on or purchase of products featured on this site..."

Or in other words it's all a load of bollocks - gave me a proper laugh though

Dear weather,

Thank you for doing your best.  It was a bit windy but at least it was warm wind and it was really nice for you to throw in the sunshine even though I didn't ask for it.

I now have a comedy tan line across my forehead from my swimming cap.

Maddy. wrote (see)

Already fed up with the 'overqualified' crap why can't you see 'bargain' instead

God do I ever know what that feels like! How can I be over qualified...like it makes any difference to you whether my qualifications are used. JUST.GIVE.ME.A.JOB.

*and breathe*

I've taken to being selective about which qualifications I list when I apply for jobs. I figure it's preferable to lying and saying I've got some that I haven't, and they get an 'over-qualified' bargain without knowing it

I also post on a froum for postgraduates. There was a discussion over there about the ethics of hiding qualifications and whether this is seen as dishonest by employers. Quite a lot of poeple on there have had to hide the fact they've done a PhD to gain employement afterwards.

I used to have a dumbed down CV but I want to get off the low paid temp roundabout, the longer I am on it the less likely I am to escape before my brain implodes but for a month long office jobs - whats the problem?

I do my best in all jobs I take on so its not like I expect an easy ride or something

Just ARRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH. Some people are clearly not worth bothering with. I'm off to make and inhale vast quantities of veggie fajitas. Someone bring the tequila please.

((Mimaduck))... I'm sorry that my first thought was... "mmm.. veggie fajitas"

((SOLB))

Dear Self - you are soon to make your first transatlantic trip and you're worried about how many running clothes to take with you?!?! Get a grip!

Emmy, come on over. There is enough for lots of hungry folk. And seeing as I am all alone despite having been promised a sympathetic ear, wine and crap movies it would appear my choice in friends is similar to my choice in partners - rubbish. But ooh, where are you off to?

I'd love to. I had to rush dinner tonight as we needed to get to the hospital for my mother in law and am back at my desk working

I'm heading to San Diego in California for a conference. It *should* be good - but it's only for 5 days.

Crap movies and wine? that sounds like a perfect sort of night to me!

I have crap movies, but no wine and my friend has bailed on me. Friend of the awesome kiss too. Arse. Never mind. More fajitas for me...and I have strawberry fool for pudding.  Oh Emmy....I would KILL to go to SD!! Have an awesome time!!

oh no...that is horrible!! Yuck!

 Please no one with any germ's come near me for 9 days thankyou.

I'm right glade your doing what your doing on the 25th and wish you all the best but please forgive me for laughing given previous conversations.