Other Daily Milestones

[firehazard]

Last week my oldest child officially survived into adulthood (ie: turned 18). Nothing wrong with him, i'm not surprised he's alive, just surprised that the world is still here for him to be alive in!

Two more to go...

Many congrats. It's bloomin' weird when your kids reach adulthood. It doesn't get any less weird either.

[Heather]

This weekend is a very emotional one for me.

My parents are moving tomorrow out of the house that they have lived in since I was 18 years old, a house where I spent my late teenage years and have some fantastic memories.

There not just moving but they're leaving Merseyside and heading down to Saffron Waldon in Essex to live with my sister who has bought a bigger house for her family and converted part of it to a Granny annex.

I have been clearing my old stuff and other stuff of theirs they're getting rid of and I want to keep from their house (when I have had the time) for the last two months. Today I am going over to see them and the house (a really beautiful house) for the very last time. Of course I will go and visit from time to time but I will miss them terribly and life won't be quite the same.

[Low D]

Well, I meant to do it the day after my 40th bday, so I'm about a year late... but with thanks to Victory Barbers in Victoria, I am short of hair for the first time in 26 years.

[DzM]

Well, I meant to do it the day after my 40th bday, so I'm about a year late... but with thanks to Victory Barbers in Victoria, I am short of hair for the first time in 26 years.

Quitters don't win, buddy.

[Mike from Boston]

Looks good!

[Auldfolkie]

On this date in history, Canada became part of Newfoundland.

[Mike from Boston]

My niece is just leaving Montreal, Canada after competing at the World Irish Dancing Championships!

[Heather]

I am such a happy bunny today. I have enrolled myself on an on line journalism course with a recognised UK journalism college. I will be specialing in freelance music and arts writing.

Not only that, yesterday I read about a playwriting opportunity for a youth theatre in the nearby town of Warrington. I emailed the lady who is in charge and a couple of hours later received a return email asking for more details and a sample of my work. I have just sent them over to her. I am so excited but I know other people are interested in this opportunity too. It would be great if I could get it and of course it would be good experience.

I am also continuing to write plays for competitions in the hopes that one day someone will recognise my hidden talents.

[Low D]

On this date in history, Canada became part of Newfoundland.

(I only wish it were the case...)

In other news... my difficult middle child has won a competition: her & a friend submitted a draft bill (a would-be-law in North American legislative parlance) to limit interest charged on student loans. Their bill was selected and they get an all-expense paid trip to our nation's capital, Ottawa, as guests of their school's Member of Parliament, who will introduce their bill to the house as a "Private Members Bill". Him being in opposition, and our ruling party being a bunch of bastards, it's unlikely to pass, but I'm thrilled at her political savvy & acumen nonetheless.

[Heather]

First assignment for my journalism course was returned to me today. My personal tutor said that he was impressed by my reporting skills. Well that's a good start.

[firehazard]

First assignment for my journalism course was returned to me today. My personal tutor said that he was impressed by my reporting skills. Well that's a good start.

Well done, Heather!

[Heather]

First assignment for my journalism course was returned to me today. My personal tutor said that he was impressed by my reporting skills. Well that's a good start.

Well done, Heather!

Thanks, Firehazard.

[Low D]

After 13 years in our co-op on the edge of Vancouver's downtown eastside, we're debunking, moving east to a proper, quiet residential neighbourhood. We've rented a small house with a large yard, just in time for summer! And now my girls will be able to wait for the bus without a bodyguard.

Ugh, 13 years in one place... we're not consumerists or anything, where the hell did all this STUFF come from? Free stuff everybody, 4th floor, get it while you can...

[Heather]

Today I'm one step closer to my dream of becoming a Freelance Journalist.

I've had my first gig review published.

https://londoncelticpunks.wordpress.com ... ber-20015/

[Fr. McGreer]

Today I'm one step closer to my dream of becoming a Freelance Journalist.

I've had my first gig review published.

https://londoncelticpunks.wordpress.com ... ber-20015/

Well done Heather

Sounds likes it was a good night out.