Guest Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I'm watching the Shawshank Redemption. It was our "Breakfast at Tiffany's". The Ex and I saw it on our honeymoon and we both loved it. Now to try and remember the bad times! Trouble is I'm at the bottom of a glass so only the good times spring to mind. Actually he's probably blotto by now, pubs been open for 11 1/2 hours. Happy days the bad times are back in my mind! Been having these thoughts on and off the last couple of weeks. My mid life crisis is still swinging a little - 40 in just over 2 weeks now. Still I have newly waxed eyebrows - the purple streaks are back in my hair and for my party I'm going to wear THAT Karen Millen dress. Am I allowed to be slightly miffed that most of Dad's family (the ones who now avoid us every Christmas) can't even be bothered to reply to my party invites??? The vicar sent her apologies (wedding that day and service on Sunday - in Sheffield!), also the one I didn't want to turn up sent his "excuse" (Thank god - "Ooops, word censored!"ody in the family has seen him since before my wedding and I did NOT want to watch people fawn over him at MY party!) Ooooh my post is bitter and twisted. Any omleteers fancy coming to a 40th in Essex 2 weeks today - there will be lots of cupcakes and some amazing quiches!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Aww, Pengy, I'd be there in a flash if it were a bit closer! Chin up Hon, will be with you in spirit. At the end of the day,as long as your nearest and dearest are sharing it with you - doesn't matter who else, or how many turn up. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 I'd love to come Pengy!!! However I think it will have to be a virtual attendance! You will be looking great I am sure. At least you are young enough to join that 18-45 'club' or whatever it was that set me and a few others off last week My 50th looms in 2010. At least the kids at school don't seem to think I am THAT old? (THeir words not mine) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicki9 Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Keep smiling, think of all the amazing things you have done in the last couple of years. We will all be with you virtually and as long as those friends and family you want to be there are, you'll have a great time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Oh Pengy, I wish I'd seen this post last night, I watched the Shawshank Redemption last night too, fantastic film. I hope you're feeling more positive today (bar the hangover that is ) you did sound so sad last night. Never mind all the bad times, you don't have to dwell on those, there would have been some good times, don't deny those and look how far you've come since then? As for the invites, if they can't be bothered to reply then stuff 'em. The important people will be there. Plus, if virtual attendances are anything to go by then you'll be standing room only in that hall. Will expect pictures of streaked hair, THAT dress and a piece of virtual birthday cake! Big hugs, paracetomol and a full cooked breakfast coming your way! BeckyBoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 hope the rose tints are off this morning Pengy and you are feeling back to your normal sparkly self. I'd be down in a flash except the next few weekends are birthdays and weddings back to back . It's going be an expensive month! You have so much to be proud of and all us Omleteers (and I am sure they won't mind me speaking on their behalf) think you are fab xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Another virtual acceptance here too! Hope things are a little brighter this mornng. Sounds like you are going to look the bees knees for your party - bet you'll have a fab time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 And another . Hope you're feeling better today, Pengy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 And another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 And another! Bet you have a great time and I can't wait to see the pics, I promise not to upstage you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 I'm sure you'll have a fantastic time. Make sure to post lots of pics.. bet you look stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 And another. Wish I was closer! We will eat virtual cupcakes in your honour at the appointed hour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Another virtual acceptance here. Being 40 is OK, I promise - I passed that milestone 4 years ago and the road ahead still looks better than the road behind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 And by the time you are 50 - you dont worry at all as 40 was painless indeed - just another day really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Now girls we have to decide what to wear to our virtual party! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 And another. Wish I was closer! We will eat virtual cupcakes in your honour at the appointed hour! Let us know when the appointed hour is and we shall have cupcake in hand I may just have to choose an "Eglu pink" cupcake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 set up the laptop - we will all be there chin up hon. (((((Hugs))))) think about what you have now (including the purple hair ) its spring you look amazing the bratty kids at school will be different on Monday you go pole dancing you have chickins and we think you are great cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Second all of the above! You're doing a great job bringing up James on your own You look after your mum (we're not fooled, she may thinks she looks after you but we know different!) You have achieved something most people spend their lives wishing they could do - losing their excess weight, and you look fantastic for it! You're running a home on your own and working full-time, not whingeing about your lot You've made some huge lifestyle changes (chickens, Aga, to name but two) which show you're moving on in life, not stuck in a rut Go girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Now girls we have to decide what to wear to our virtual party! Strapless dresses and killer heels are a must - colours to match our eglus Maybe we could do an online on the day if the system is not so fragile and see how many of us can go to the party! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 aaawww you are all so kind! Perhaps we should have an online party on the day - its a Monday! I'm gonna have a fab time and stuff the lot of them, I've pretty much had it with one side of the family now but the other side will be there in force. Some of your lovely comments brought a tear to my eye, I've been having a difficult weekend - due to worrying about a difficult class but I'm feeling a lot more positive about it all now and I'm ready to deal with them and anything else that gets thrown my way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 You go girl - sounds like you are much more positive. .....will we get virtual birthday cake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Don't forget Pengy, 40 is the new 30 I'm sure you will have a great night, you deserve it. Kind regards Dodge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 40? Is that all? You're in your prime girl! (Me too, but not till June). I would like to come to the virtual party please. OH would like to come too and bring her very tasty virtual version of rocky road cakes. Dont know any details about your ex, but I do know one thing...... you split up for a reason. Now, what to wear for the party? I may get some virtual new clothes. I could afford to spend virtually anything on them!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Chin up Pengy, 40 is only a number and something to be proud of. Don't look back; it's not worth it, just savour what you have and get on with enjoying life. No regrets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 We can have a virtual Pengy party here - I'm sure? We could even have a list of who is doing what towards Pengy's party online & show photos on the night!? Like someone do the balloons, someone organise the DJ, the cake etc etc. It would be great fun! Chin up luvvie! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
