Things I learned through November 2010

When I posted the things I learned through October, I don't think I intended it to be a regular thing. I really enjoyed doing it though, so I thought back through November and saw that yep, I really did learn something new everyday! The 30 things I learned through November:

1. How to enter a word into my predictive text dictionary on my phone. I was super excited - sad but true.

2. My make up looks lovely just as I'm going to bed. That could be because my eyes are too tired to look properly, but I'm starting to loathe removing my make up!

3. Gillian McKeith is a twat.

 

4. Surprisingly, Shaun Ryder isn't. I didn't expect to find him as likeable as I do on I'm A Celebrity.

5. Yes, I am overweight and would like bigger lips and smaller hips, but I also have some good features. I'm going to concentrate on making the most of those, instead of dwelling on the parts of my appearance that make me self-conscious.

6. I swear far too often. My favourite sentence is one that is purely swearing (Oh fuck, the fucking fucker's fucked!) but it's always said in jest to make me giggle. I practically say fuck every other word, which can get a little awkward. Note to self : it ain't big and it ain't clever.

7. No matter how many times I fill the washing machine, my laundry basket refuses to stay empty for more than a few hours. Humph!

8. The novelty of Sky+ has worn off. I'm now faced with the daunting prospect of watching everything in my Sky Planner, which will easily consume the most part of a week. Yikes! Mr L is regretting teaching me how to use Sky+.

9. Mammy's really do know best.

10. The Hummingbird Bakery's chocolate brownies are delish but very, very sickly. If the recipe says to cut it into 12 squares, cut it into 24-30!

11. How to make gravy. Real, proper gravy like my Mam's.

12. The X Factor is so much better when you can fast forward through the dozens of adverts and the crap like Wagner. There's only so many times I want to hear Louis saying "I want everybody at home to vote for you", "You remind me of a young...." and "I want you in final". He says it to almost everybody!

13. Speaking of which, The X Factor is a total farce this year.

14. Our car is a money munching machine. This month we had to renew the tax, last month we had to replace the brakes (even though it was only done 6 months ago) and on bonfire weekend our cam belt (whatever that is) snapped. That's on top of filling the tank every 5 days for Mr L to get back and fore work, and monthly car payments and insurance. I really hate cars. They cause nothing but problems and money worries, but alas, they're a necessity. At least, ours is.

15. No matter how hard I pinch my elbow, it doesn't hurt. You're trying it now, aren't you? My friend posted it as her FB status and it's true!

16. I no longer believe in giving products 'Holy Grail' status. There are too many wonderful things available to stick with just one forever!

17. Children are actually, quite nice. Broody? Maybe.

18. Quality Street are better than Roses, because they have Toffee Pennies. Nom.

19. It doesn't matter how many red cup Starbucks I drink, how many Christmas songs I hear, or how many twinkly lights I see, I never feel truly festive until I see the Coca Cola advert. Altogether now, 'Holidays are coming, Holidays are coming!'

20. And speaking of Christmas, the oldies are the goodies. Band Aid, Wham and Mariah - perfect!

21. When I haven't got access to my laptop, I'm much more productive! In the two weeks where I was without my laptop lead, I got so much work done you wouldn't believe. Is that a sign I spend far too much time online? I did miss it though, not least because I couldn't charge up my iPod!

22. I am over Robert Pattinson. My new (or rather, revisited) obsession crush is Declan Donnelly. Yum.

23. I will do pretty much anything to see Mr Lollipop happy. That includes sacrificing my precious sleep to go to the midnight launch of the Xbox Kinect. I was bloody shattered, particularly since I had a long day at work followed by an after work meeting, but it was worth it to see him excited.

24. Xbox Kinect is actually quite fun. If only it had Mario Kart, it'd be better than the Wii!

25. I worry too much about things I cannot control or change.

26. And I don't worry enough about the things I can.

27. Using up expensive samples is dangerous. I recently bought Dior foundation and Chanel perfume. I had two samples with each of those - Diorshow Extase mascara and J'Adore perfume samples from Dior and two skincare items from Chanel. As expected I loved them all, and now it's going to cost a small fortune repurchasing the full size. Urgh!

28. Looking after children is very hard work and extremely tiring. I often babysit my 18month old cousin, Leo. He is adorable and such a sweetheart - but then I usually have my Mam on hand to call if he gets a little grouchy, or I need a wee, or anything that requires help, like a massive stinky poo in his nappy. A couple of times this month I had him on my own for a few hours - I repeat, On. My. Own - and bugger me, I was knackered!! My nose got stamped on, my belly got jumped on, my hair got pulled, and I watched some rubbish Manny and his talking tools on CBeebies. He screamed, I screamed, he threw his bop-bop in my face and all the milk leaked out all over me... but he gave me his cheeky little grin and a great big hug, and it was all okay again. Doesn't mean I was sorry to hand him back though! Yummy Mummies and Delicious Daddies - I salute you!

29. Blanx toothpaste is awesome.

30. I am a dress size smaller. Woohoo!

What did you learn this month?

xoxo