Discussions I've Participated In

I can barely remember but I was planning my first Christmas as an OM. Ooo actually I can remember I had staretd a teacher trainign course and was travelling two hours each way to my first placement...

I recently read a book chapter about self-fulfilling prophecies and how vulnerable we are (proper psychology, not wishy-washy self-help). To be honest, it made me think about some of the girls here,...

How often do you wash/change your bras? I would like a fresh one every day but it just isn't practical, I don't have enough. I probably end up wearing 2 T shirt ones throughout the week, and maybe a...

Off the record, I have been told I am getting a 5% pay rise. I have been in the company for about 18 months now. I am truly grateful for any pay rise at all, seeing as jobs are so hard to come by...

We will be at home for the early part of the morning then going to pick up H's mum and we then invade mum and dads for the day/night. Christmas for 17 at mum and dads - soooo looking forward to it as...

My boy :- Football. Specifically, Arsenal. I thought that if I married foreign, I would be spared the english's men's obsession with football, but oh no. He is going to 4 games in the next week and a...

Your parents as their Christmas presents....

So I held an assessment centre today, has about 27 candidates booked in for it. I checked my emails at about 8.50 (it started at 9.00) and had one from a candidate saying "My train wont get me in...

Tell me about your view on degrees. I'm currently doing a Business degree, in my final year. It's a 4 year course (I had a placement year), and I'm finding this last year really hard-going. Not really...

Now, onsies I am ok with if worn at home chiling out..i have yet oto find one that fits my pregnant tum so am hoping to get one for christmas so me and baby can spend winter days in the house both in...

Evening ladies, It's my birthday next week and missusS post about aftershave made me realise I have no perfume left and that I would like a new one. The last perfumes I have had were Viktor Rolfe...

I'm getting bracelets for the girls and cufflinks for the boys and we would like them to wear them on the day so we would give them their presents in the morning! So what happens at the traditional...

I have been asked to participate in a survey at work (university hospital), to assess the provision (or lack) of a particular service offered. Am I able to access the service easily? Is the service...

Are indifferent to? (Rather than things other people love but you just don't get or you hate) For me it would be cake. I'd probably have a piece if offered but I could happily live my life never...

..that our marriage is doomed and he's going to leave me at the weekend.

A colleague of mine has just come back from a lunchtime at the pub and it is the Beer Festival. Not only has he had an extra half hour but he stinks of beer and I am pretty sure he is drunk, as he has...

Has anyone traced their family tree and found out anything surprising?

No, its not too early to talk about them cos we in November and some people have them in Nov so ner ? What, if anything, are you doing for yours? and when is it? As standard, we have a hotel function...

Even though we're not going for the new build, hubs still wants to move. I would be happy staying put but a) noisy neighbours and b) only 2 small bedrooms and a small living area and c) busy street...

I went to the gym last night and ached massively, H suggested i have a bath to soothe my muscles but I just don’t like baths. I much prefer a shower as I feel cleaner rather than lying around in dirty...

Turning the tables...what do you do that you know gets on your OH's wick? I know that me insisting on watching the soaps irritates him beyond belief, particularly when they are on Sky+ and I could...

We all love our OH's dearly but is there one thing that they do that really annoys you? Mine picks his nose *gross I know* and then rolls it around before going to wash his hands ? and it really bugs...

Anyone have any current issues? I'm after a bit of a favour. If you're feeling ranty, can you let me know, please?! Sorry for the cryptic nature!

Hiya Am looking into materials for my button bouquet and bridesmaids bouquets and need some help! 1 - Did you use a holder? The ones I can find are cheap but trimmed with nasty looking lace. How do I...

Am looking to set a budget for my wedding, probably about £5000 I would really appreciate it if people could give me a rough idea of how much each thing cost? Venue, dress, flowers etc? Am looking to...

So... I'm not having bridesmaids but my best friend is male and is demanding a role in the wedding I have told him I will find something for him to do and have decided that he will be my witness and...

Dust. Awesome. Because it's really easy to avoid that, problem solved. I am glad I know now though, means I get to be referred to an allergy clinic who might do something other than give me steroids....

These are the most bizarre claims a mobile phone insurance company has received: 1.Lost inside a cow 2.Baked into a cake 3.Flushed down a lavatory 4.Snatched by a seagull 5.Blasted by...

I'm talking about for an average day, whether that be at work or not, nothing particually special happening, just a bog standard day. Do you plan/lay out your clothes the night before or just grab...

For me the things that motivate me most are if I can convince myself it is in the best interest of my children. If I do x it will make the children happy. I can be bloomin convulted sometimes over...