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Oct. 10th, 2017 04:33 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
turpsI'm so glad James finishes his set of days today. Normally the early starts don't bother me, but I've been dragging the last two days. We were even in bed by 9 last night, and I had a good sleep, but still feel like I need more.
Tomorrow is, must buy a dress day, so we're off to Metrocentre first thing. I've tried some on, now it's making a decision and checking out underwear as it's pointless getting the strapless dress if I can't get a bra to go with it. We also need to pick up James' tux. We ended up just buying in the end as hiring would have only been a little cheaper, plus they couldn't adjust the arms. This way he's got a suit tailored to fit him, which will look so much better.
I often dream about Camp Sparkle people, and last nights merits a mention simply because dream!me asked dream!Sperrywink if she'd beta for me. Which isn't unusual, what was though was I'd apparently written something 500k long, and had given her the first half to beta, with the second half being sent the next day. I just wish I knew what fandom/story it was. It could have been a sign for the future!
It's Kayleigh's birthday on Thursday. It was also my nephews on Sunday and my other nephews on Friday -- stupid birthday clusters! Kayleigh loves animals and phoned to ask if on her birthday we could go on a family day out to a safari park where you can feed giraffes. Which would be great, but mam's booked her a surprise stay in Lumley Castle on her birthday. She's gone all out with extras to the room, but put Kayleigh off by saying she didn't want to go on her trip, couldn't sit that long, why would she want to feed a giraffe etc, which of course made Kayleigh angry as she thought mam was doing her usual thing of spoiling occasions. In the end mam had to tell her she'd arranged something, but not what. Surprises, they really have the potential to blow up in your face.
I need go start something for tea now, but tonight is about relaxing, a long bath while reading Musketeer fic, a face mask, hair washed and conditioned, and then Bake Off. I've also got my eye on the BBB posted stories but I suspect they'll be left for a bit later.
Tomorrow is, must buy a dress day, so we're off to Metrocentre first thing. I've tried some on, now it's making a decision and checking out underwear as it's pointless getting the strapless dress if I can't get a bra to go with it. We also need to pick up James' tux. We ended up just buying in the end as hiring would have only been a little cheaper, plus they couldn't adjust the arms. This way he's got a suit tailored to fit him, which will look so much better.
I often dream about Camp Sparkle people, and last nights merits a mention simply because dream!me asked dream!Sperrywink if she'd beta for me. Which isn't unusual, what was though was I'd apparently written something 500k long, and had given her the first half to beta, with the second half being sent the next day. I just wish I knew what fandom/story it was. It could have been a sign for the future!
It's Kayleigh's birthday on Thursday. It was also my nephews on Sunday and my other nephews on Friday -- stupid birthday clusters! Kayleigh loves animals and phoned to ask if on her birthday we could go on a family day out to a safari park where you can feed giraffes. Which would be great, but mam's booked her a surprise stay in Lumley Castle on her birthday. She's gone all out with extras to the room, but put Kayleigh off by saying she didn't want to go on her trip, couldn't sit that long, why would she want to feed a giraffe etc, which of course made Kayleigh angry as she thought mam was doing her usual thing of spoiling occasions. In the end mam had to tell her she'd arranged something, but not what. Surprises, they really have the potential to blow up in your face.
I need go start something for tea now, but tonight is about relaxing, a long bath while reading Musketeer fic, a face mask, hair washed and conditioned, and then Bake Off. I've also got my eye on the BBB posted stories but I suspect they'll be left for a bit later.
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Date: 2017-10-11 01:11 am (UTC)You know I'd do it for you, and only you. :-D
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Date: 2017-10-15 07:47 am (UTC)And you'd be a star for doing so ♥
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Date: 2017-10-11 09:05 pm (UTC)Wow, that sounds like a fabulous dream for a writer. But yes, I agree it was very inconsiderate of your dream to not say which fandom you'd written in!
I think very few people actually LIKE being suprised. And particularly as a birthday present.
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Date: 2017-10-15 07:46 am (UTC)It was a great dream! But sadly the fandom will never be known.
No, I think you're right. Some surprises are okay, but not the kind you need to prepare for. I much prefer to enjoy the run ups to special events and visits.
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Date: 2017-10-12 02:59 am (UTC)That does sound like... not the best way to make Kayleigh feel celebrated, no matter how good the intent of the surprise. I hope she enjoys her day still and that you don't get caught in too much crossfire.
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Date: 2017-10-15 07:43 am (UTC)Kayleigh enjoyed the surprise in the end, but the run up to actually giving it was on dicey ground for a while.
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Date: 2017-10-13 05:58 pm (UTC)Yeah, birthday surprises are fraught with peril, really. I don't think there can be many women who wouldn't rather get ready for a special event than be thrown into one...
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Date: 2017-10-15 07:42 am (UTC)I don't think there can be many women who wouldn't rather get ready for a special event than be thrown into one...
Exactly! While a surprise is okay in theory, in practice people want a chance to prepare and enjoy the run up.
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Date: 2017-10-14 06:39 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-10-15 07:41 am (UTC)And no, I hadn't seen that site, and have just spent a while reading there, and am about to have a more detailed read when I post this. It's a really helpful link as I have big issues getting bras to fit atm. And of course the issue where when I do get one that fits nicely, that soon changes, which is why many of my bras ride up and the straps fall down, because the bands are too big. Sadly unlike other clothes, it's something you can really tell in terms of bras.
So yes, thank you, and sorry for the tmi about my underwear.
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Date: 2017-10-15 10:08 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-10-20 08:40 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-10-20 11:35 am (UTC)Yep. I very much think they're things that are fine in theory, but in practice the surprise elements don't tend to work.