What I did today - for small achievements and cheers

[genovese]

^^^^ Vroom Vroom!

[biscuits]

Originally Posted by Amara 94

I passed my driving theory test.

Nice!

Are you close to taking the practical test?

[Amara 94]

I haven't looked into it yet but will. I need driving lessons first.

[biscuits]

^ nice one, Merry. You did it! You're so talented

Taking a break sounds like a great idea . Hope you're able to stay in touch with your friend - but I get how tricky this can be when you lose the thing you have in common but I hope you're able to stay in contact

Originally Posted by Amara 94

I haven't looked into it yet but will. I need driving lessons first.

sounds sensible

[Chess&Junkfood]

That's great to hear, Merry! MA qualification sounds very impressive to me. And I thought my GCSE in woodwork was impressive. I hope it all goes well for you!

[Mr. Nobody]

Well done Merry, I know how it feels to be worn out,
No point in putting yourself into an uncomfortable position by forging ahead,
It's good to hear someone being sensible and looking after themselves,

I hope you can keep in touch with your friend on the course,

Would be great to see some of the coursework,

[BFG_]

Got a 20 year old fiat through an mot

[biscuits]

^ impressive!

[Clumsy*]

Made the most of some afternoon sunshine with a riverside walk today. It was lovely

[Dougella]

^ Good way to make the most of a sunny day

[Clumsy*]

^Thank you, it is!

[anxiouslondoner]

^ looks nice and peaceful!

[Clumsy*]

It was, thank you AL I must remember to kick my ass and do more of those walks. I enjoy them, and there's no good reason why I can't do them.

[anxiouslondoner]

^ well done Merry! You deserve to be very proud of what you have achieved.

[biscuits]

That needs to go in the what I did for BIG achievements and cheers!



Marvellous news, Merry!

[Dougella]

Last week i met my niece for the first time she is 8 weeks old and is the first grandbaby in our family so quite a big event. She's started smiling and smiled at me while i held her for a bit, it was so nice.

[anxiouslondoner]

^ aw that's lovely
being an aunt/uncle is great

[Dougella]

^ Thankyou, it is great and I didn't have to do anything but get to enjoy a new little family member

[Mole58]

Many congratulations Dougella. I have two nieces and two nephews. One nephew lives in LA, the others this country.

[Dougella]

^ Thanks Mole . Oh you're an experienced uncle then!

[Jen.]

Woke up today to the news that I've won a scholarship to do a part-time research masters starting in January, with quite a substantial research expenses/travel costs element included. It feels odd celebrating something that arrived at the same time as other shit news, but it feels good to have something to look forward to. I suppose it's better to be distracted with something that actually affects me, rather than dwelling on things in the news cycle that mostly don't (but still do somewhat, at least to many people I know).

[Jam do Bronx]

^ Oh shit, well done, Jen! That's great news, I'm pleased for you.

[Dougella]

^^ Well done Jen, that's great news!

[genovese]

Originally Posted by Jen.

substantial research expenses/travel costs element included. .

Make sure they'll pay for a smart kettle at any location of your choosing. Otherwise tell em to stick their scholarship up their arse.

Congratulations

[anxiouslondoner]

Congrats Jen!
I hope it's not in America.

[Jen.]

Thanks, all ??

Originally Posted by anxiouslondoner

Congrats Jen!
I hope it's not in America.

Ha, no it's just at my local university Although it will involve travel to Mexico, Japan and... America (although I usually go there a couple of times a year anyway, so not any more than I otherwise would have done).

[Tubbs]

Ooh, congratulations Jen I hope it goes well