Cohen's Lifestyle Mee Two Too
- Thread starter Niyah 01
- Start date
Prefix for Cohen's Lifestyle
He's 25 so I should quit worrying. But - life's never that simple, and he's only just been through a massive time of turmoil, which is the worry. However, this trip might also be the thing that helps him forget his problems and get onto something enjoyable and positive.
I'm not too sure on his destination at this stage, but he's talking about Belgrade and Zagreb at the moment. He'll probably just vaguely wander, which is his usual style. He's not at all a "people person" (except when he has to for work) so he's happiest just on his own wandering, looking etc. He's probably only going to end up with a week or maybe 10 days in Eastern Europe, so he's talking about getting a train around the place and having a quick look. He would have liked longer, but used all his leave recently and they are being really kind giving him any more at this stage.
He's not at all interested in the "usual" European holiday spots - wants the non-touristy and off beat places and has developed a bit of interest in that culture. I just KNOW he'll end up in Dubrovnik at some stage. And just because an Australian got murdered there recently, doesn't mean it's going to happen again, but Mums have these awful nightmares about such things! Where's my "calming personal oasis"??? I'd better create it soon!
He'll probably stay either with his nephew or one of his nephew's friends in London. I have NO idea on where that is, either! His nephew is getting married, but the wedding is somewhere in the country (can't remember where either!).
Anyway, this is just a mum having kittens - I think he thinks he totally in control and able to do this at this stage of his life. Physically, he is. It's just the stresses you can run into whilst travelling that bother me a bit. He seems to always be "the one" that gets picked out of the queue for questioning etc, and ends up flustered and tongue-tied.
Never mind, I'm going to just try and relax and take a big chill pill and let him work it all out himself this time! As long as he has multiple copies of his passport in different places, I'm going to try not to worry too much about it.
I'm not too sure on his destination at this stage, but he's talking about Belgrade and Zagreb at the moment. He'll probably just vaguely wander, which is his usual style. He's not at all a "people person" (except when he has to for work) so he's happiest just on his own wandering, looking etc. He's probably only going to end up with a week or maybe 10 days in Eastern Europe, so he's talking about getting a train around the place and having a quick look. He would have liked longer, but used all his leave recently and they are being really kind giving him any more at this stage.
He's not at all interested in the "usual" European holiday spots - wants the non-touristy and off beat places and has developed a bit of interest in that culture. I just KNOW he'll end up in Dubrovnik at some stage. And just because an Australian got murdered there recently, doesn't mean it's going to happen again, but Mums have these awful nightmares about such things! Where's my "calming personal oasis"??? I'd better create it soon!
He'll probably stay either with his nephew or one of his nephew's friends in London. I have NO idea on where that is, either! His nephew is getting married, but the wedding is somewhere in the country (can't remember where either!).
Anyway, this is just a mum having kittens - I think he thinks he totally in control and able to do this at this stage of his life. Physically, he is. It's just the stresses you can run into whilst travelling that bother me a bit. He seems to always be "the one" that gets picked out of the queue for questioning etc, and ends up flustered and tongue-tied.
Never mind, I'm going to just try and relax and take a big chill pill and let him work it all out himself this time! As long as he has multiple copies of his passport in different places, I'm going to try not to worry too much about it.
Cate
Long term member
Hi Niyah, I can understand why you are worrying but this may be a way of you getting a break for a few weeks because there will be no point worrying when your son's away. It's also good that he feels like doing it. It sounds like the priority of that personal oasis may have just moved up the list. Thinking of you my friend, xo Cate
Oh Niyah, I am sorry that you are stressing. It seems that every stage of motherhood brings with it new worries. My kids are still young so I haven't reached the stage of them wanting to travel on their own. There is a lovely quote I read recently: "there are two lasting bequests we can give our children
one is roots, the other is wings". (the wings part scares me a bit too)
I love the idea of a personal oasis. I am going to try to find a place where I can create my personal oasis (without just locking myself in my bedroom). At this stage with my young ones, I can't even go to the loo in peace!
Just have faith that it will all be ok. We are here for you.
Sue
one is roots, the other is wings". (the wings part scares me a bit too)
I love the idea of a personal oasis. I am going to try to find a place where I can create my personal oasis (without just locking myself in my bedroom). At this stage with my young ones, I can't even go to the loo in peace!
Just have faith that it will all be ok. We are here for you.
Sue
Some of us get the "bird with the broken wing" and that makes it really hard! Never mind, we have to help the wing heal and make the painful start that's needed.
Oooohhhh ahhhhhggggghhh. I have had the most woeful diarrhoea this afternoon. I'll spare everyone the horrible details. No pain or anything, but... unbelievable! I don't know what is going on in there or why. I've been very much the other way in recent weeks, so this was a real surprise. I can't think what I have eaten to cause this. Never mind, I hope after a good sleep I am better tomorrow.
We are actually taking a break together this weekend. It's our 30th anniversary next week, and because we'll be busy at school, we decided THIS weekend has to be it! I've booked somewhere really nice just for the weekend down south. Looks so cute - very private cottages, all self-contained with full kitchen and so on, so I'll take all my own food. It's going to rain all weekend, but that won't spoil anything I don't think. I just love getting my husband to myself these days, and a couple of days here or there is all I can get now and then!
YS will go and stay with grandparents. He's being really good about it, even though they live a LONG way south of here, and it will take him a very long time to get to work. But... he knows we want the mental peace, so he's willing to do it this time around. I know he'll be off overseas soon... but it's just too soon after recent stress for us to relax at the moment.
We're trying to wangle a way out of Friday afternoon so we can leave in good time. Not sure if that's going to happen yet - will require us to cancel something that's on. Will decide for sure tomorrow.
Oooohhhh ahhhhhggggghhh. I have had the most woeful diarrhoea this afternoon. I'll spare everyone the horrible details. No pain or anything, but... unbelievable! I don't know what is going on in there or why. I've been very much the other way in recent weeks, so this was a real surprise. I can't think what I have eaten to cause this. Never mind, I hope after a good sleep I am better tomorrow.
We are actually taking a break together this weekend. It's our 30th anniversary next week, and because we'll be busy at school, we decided THIS weekend has to be it! I've booked somewhere really nice just for the weekend down south. Looks so cute - very private cottages, all self-contained with full kitchen and so on, so I'll take all my own food. It's going to rain all weekend, but that won't spoil anything I don't think. I just love getting my husband to myself these days, and a couple of days here or there is all I can get now and then!
YS will go and stay with grandparents. He's being really good about it, even though they live a LONG way south of here, and it will take him a very long time to get to work. But... he knows we want the mental peace, so he's willing to do it this time around. I know he'll be off overseas soon... but it's just too soon after recent stress for us to relax at the moment.
We're trying to wangle a way out of Friday afternoon so we can leave in good time. Not sure if that's going to happen yet - will require us to cancel something that's on. Will decide for sure tomorrow.
I took the day off work today (poor husband - today was a SHOCKER as it happened - I picked a very bad day!). I shopped the town all day, and ended up with a 3rd wedding outfit. I absolutely LOVE IT!!! I am SO HAPPY!!!! It is a really spiffy purple dress with lots of layers, a bit shiny, and something totally DIFFERENT from conventional sort of "mother of the bride" stuff that's around. Then I got two different versions of accessories for it. All very extravagant, but I don't get to do this very often, so all the variations on things I have bought will do for any future special occasions for the next good while.
I did a big parade for husband and son tonight, first outfit which I've completed with shoes etc, and 3rd outfit with 2 variations on accessories, so it looks quite different. (I've gone off the second outfit.) They voted in reverse order 1-2-3, 3-2-1, so maybe I'll go with my choice, which was 2nd on both their lists! I have the bling to go with that one too. It all makes me feel a bit younger, not "about-to-turn-50 mother" stuff which I would be expected to wear. Mind you, choice 3 will match the bridal party better. But - I'm the mother-in-law, so think I will do what I like!!! Will leave that in the melting pot for a week or so.
All shows I've lost a ton of weight - I would never have DARED wear something like this a year ago. Wouldn't have fitted even the biggest size anyway. Now I can go to any shop, any department in a big store like David Jones, and walk in confidently and try things on. I think my husband is just happy I'm looking so good again. His face was really lit up when I did the "parade" for him tonight!
Well, to make up for my day off, I'm working tonight - he's out for the evening anyway, and YS is painting his room. So - back to bank statements.
Hope everyone is going well - and those about to start and just started particularly!
I did a big parade for husband and son tonight, first outfit which I've completed with shoes etc, and 3rd outfit with 2 variations on accessories, so it looks quite different. (I've gone off the second outfit.) They voted in reverse order 1-2-3, 3-2-1, so maybe I'll go with my choice, which was 2nd on both their lists! I have the bling to go with that one too. It all makes me feel a bit younger, not "about-to-turn-50 mother" stuff which I would be expected to wear. Mind you, choice 3 will match the bridal party better. But - I'm the mother-in-law, so think I will do what I like!!! Will leave that in the melting pot for a week or so.
All shows I've lost a ton of weight - I would never have DARED wear something like this a year ago. Wouldn't have fitted even the biggest size anyway. Now I can go to any shop, any department in a big store like David Jones, and walk in confidently and try things on. I think my husband is just happy I'm looking so good again. His face was really lit up when I did the "parade" for him tonight!
Well, to make up for my day off, I'm working tonight - he's out for the evening anyway, and YS is painting his room. So - back to bank statements.
Hope everyone is going well - and those about to start and just started particularly!
Another 1.2kg off this morning, so I'm happy with that! Just in time for wedding too. I would have liked being down around 70kg, but the main thing is I'm getting smaller and that's letting me get into much nicer clothes. I'm so glad I am back within sight of my goal! It doesn't seem that far away now, even though I know it will slow down towards the end. But... it's never really the end. It's just the start of new choices and new ways of doing things, which incorporate the best of what we know into daily life.
We are going away this weekend once again. Well, BOTH of us this time (last weekend it was only me). We have a self-contained place for the weekend down south. It will be terrible weather, but I don't care - it looks gorgeous and I will be happy for a quiet weekend to catch some more rest. It's our 30th anniversary next week and we won't be able to take any time out during that week, so this will be it for us for a while.
So I'll be offline on the weekend, but looking forward to reading everyone's progress next week!
We are going away this weekend once again. Well, BOTH of us this time (last weekend it was only me). We have a self-contained place for the weekend down south. It will be terrible weather, but I don't care - it looks gorgeous and I will be happy for a quiet weekend to catch some more rest. It's our 30th anniversary next week and we won't be able to take any time out during that week, so this will be it for us for a while.
So I'll be offline on the weekend, but looking forward to reading everyone's progress next week!
We had a lovely weekend away. FOR ONCE a place lived up to everything it promised on the net - very private, peaceful, everything provided - absolutely WONDERFUL! It had a huge 2 person spa with roof windows and candles so you could lie in there with the lights out and watch the stars - heavenly! We wanted to stay Sunday night but it was booked unfortunately. Husband COULD have come back later this morning - an unusual situation for him, but his classes were involved in another activity this morning. Never mind, we packed up and spent the day looking around at a nearby town he was interested in.
I could mostly make my own food, but we did eat out twice. Second meal was quite tricky - we ended up in a very "dead" little country town where almost nothing was open. We were about to give up but I found open a little Asian wok bar. Aside from rice and noodle dishes, they also did some other "hot" meals which were basically stir fried chicken, beef or seafood dishes with a bit of salad, so I had one of those which saved the day!
Husband noticed on weekend that a little of the baggy skin is tightening up on my face (not all unfortunately!). Maybe I'm more relaxed, or maybe my body is shaping and defining the skin now!
Anyway, back to the routine today and hopefully that dress is going to fit fantastically well on Saturday! Just one more kilo would help heaps.
I could mostly make my own food, but we did eat out twice. Second meal was quite tricky - we ended up in a very "dead" little country town where almost nothing was open. We were about to give up but I found open a little Asian wok bar. Aside from rice and noodle dishes, they also did some other "hot" meals which were basically stir fried chicken, beef or seafood dishes with a bit of salad, so I had one of those which saved the day!
Husband noticed on weekend that a little of the baggy skin is tightening up on my face (not all unfortunately!). Maybe I'm more relaxed, or maybe my body is shaping and defining the skin now!
Anyway, back to the routine today and hopefully that dress is going to fit fantastically well on Saturday! Just one more kilo would help heaps.
Son went to his grandparents Sat & Sun nights - still away actually. Fri night he went out with a few friends of his brother's as a pre-wedding thing. I don't think this is the "real thing" but the other friends who aren't so close. I think best man and other groomsman are flying in later this week. He is strictly no drinks at the moment at they interfere with meds, so we talked it over and he went out and then stayed home Fri night, sure he would be OK. Had early shift Sat.
We rang Sat night to see how things were, and all was well. So yes, was able to largely not worry about that one!
We rang Sat night to see how things were, and all was well. So yes, was able to largely not worry about that one!
...clothes fitting fine, which is always a great sign.nickychick
New member
Wooo hooo Happy Anniversary Niyah!!! Make sure you have a wonderful night and if you eat something a little off plan just get back on the horse tomorrow!
Thanks for all your support
xxx nicole
Thanks for all your support
xxx nicole
Hope you have a wonderful day and night.