Elesecks

Bad News for all UK Housers.  I contacted Channel 5 (our new episode House provider) to see when they were going to show season five, and this was their reply :-(

Thank you for your recent enquiry regarding House.

Unfortunately, no broadcast dates for Series 5 of the programme have been scheduled at the moment. As further information becomes available it will be released for publication in the local and national press. We recommend keeping an eye on the television listings magazines or contacting us again later this year when we may have more details.

You can also get 14 day advance scheduling information for all of Five’s channels on our website at:

www.five.tv/tvguide

Current Location: Home - too cold and snowy outside
Current Mood: tired
Current Music: TV

Well, work has been so nerve wracking recently, I've not even thought about dieting for some weeks.

I have another interview today, spur of the moment application last week, still in the University, but a different department, higher grade.  I'm currently - if you pardon the french - shitting myself with worry.  I've an hour and a half before the interview starts.

I won't hear anything one way or the other till end of next week, because most interviews are next Tuesday, but I'll be on holiday, so mine was re-scheduled.

I hate interviews - but I hate my current boss more!!!

Current Location: Work
Current Mood: nervous
Current Music: Silence

I t's the joke of the century!

I went to WW last night, having missed the past 2 weeks and eaten what I wanted - I HAD LOST 3lbs!  I weighed in at 24 stone 5lbs, starting weight was 25 stone 10lbs, so that's 19lbs lost!

It certainly boosted my mood. :-)

Now to book that Nurse's appointment.

Thanks everyone for pursuading me to go back - it was worth it.

Current Location: work - again!
Current Mood: chipper
Current Music: chattering

I haven't been good on my diet - let's be honest, I haven't been on my diet for the past 4 weeks, and haven't been to class for the past fortnight!

Now I need to decide if I am going to make the effort and keep going. My sister, who has been going with me, has basically decided she isn't keen on it and prefers Slimming World, so will do that from home. I tend to do better on WW than SW - if I stick to it!.

I lost 18lbs before I stopped going, but have probably put a good bit of that back on over the past few weeks. I still need to lose ideally an absolute minimum of 140lbs to just get back to where I was when I got married! I currently weigh at a guess just under 25 stone (erm - 360lbs or so for those in the US).

I'm due to make an appt with the Nurse to see if the surgery will continue to pay for my attendance, but they will need to see progress, and at the moment, that would be difficult!

I know I need to lose the weight, I am the unfittest person on earth, can't even walk up the street without backache, aching calves and gasping for breath. BUT I have no willpower. I can barely last 2 weeks on a diet, I am definitely a want it now kind of person, not wait and better things will happen.

Also having family pressures that haven't helped, taking the anti-d's, but still wasn't sure I was going to cope on Saturday evening :( bit  better now though.

My boss is quite vindictive, and has extended my probation for 3 months for petty reasons - I never said I was perfect, I'm human and make mistakes just like everybody, but not enough to warrant this! My line manager agrees with me, and I have taken advice from the Union, but if my boss finds out, she will make my life hell even one way or another. I like my job otherwise, I have no problems with anyone else, and no one else has any problems with me.

takes breath

Okay, that's got that off my chest - any advice, comments or kicks up the backside gratefully received.

Current Location: work
Current Mood: stressed
Current Music: elton john - crocodile rock

Well, last Sunday I went to Cheltenham for a talk on Car Science by Richard Hammond from Top Gear, followed by a book signing, and he signed my copy of On the Edge (his story of the crash) and I have photos!

It was unbelievable!

photos here:

http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/ll235/elesecks/?action=view&current=Picture054.jpg

http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/ll235/elesecks/?action=view&current=Picture057.jpg

Current Location: Work
Current Mood: bouncy
Current Music: Chasing Pavements - Adele

Just a quick note at the moment to say I weighed in last night and in my first week I lost 12 lbs.  I now weigh 24 st 12!  

So funny, when I first looked down, I only looked at the lbs, and thought to myself "I've put on 2lbs - how on earth!?!" - then I glanced at the stones and realised, lol. 

Current Location: work
Current Mood: bouncy
Current Music: Katie Melua - Closest thing to Crazy

Well, last night I joined Weight Watchers.

I have been referred from my doctor, so at least I don't have to pay for it, but slimming is never the cheap option.

I weighed in at 25st 10lbs (360lbs) and in my first 12 weeks they want me to lose 24lbs.

I'll be posting my weigh ins here to help keep track.  All I can say so far is - I've had 8 points from my Kick Start 22 points so far today.  So far - so good.

Current Location: Work
Current Mood: optimistic
Current Music: hum of voices

This is just a quick post to show my new icon which was created by </a></font></b></a>lapetite_kiki who has kindly given me permission to use it.

It is from her picture Impulsive Probing which can be found in this link:-

http://community.livejournal.com/mod_house_slash/8968.html?mode=reply

Thanks very much! :-)

Here it is  

Edited - I give up! I've tried everything I can think of to get rid of the formatting text above and can't do it. Sorry!

Current Location: home
Current Mood: pleased
Current Music: most haunted on tv

I got my new job!

My interview was yesterday, and I was really pleased with myself for not panicing, and being able to answer all of the questions.  About 45 minutes after returning home I was phoned and offered the post.  

At the moment I think I'll be starting on 3rd March, as I have to give a months notice.

Now to get ahead on all of my work, clear up all my backlog and files, and prepare instructions for replacement!!!

 

Current Location: Work at desk
Current Mood: bouncy
Current Music: Sound of typing

YOU'RE ON MY FRIENDS LIST, I want to know 36 things about you. I don't care if we never talk, or if we already know everything about each other. Short and sweet is fine ... You're on my list, so I want to know you better!

BE HONEST! COPY FROM HERE THEN SEND DIRECTLY TO ME IN A COMMENT THEN, REPOST THE EMPTY QUESTIONS.


1) Are you currently in a serious relationship?

2) What was your dream growing up?

3) What talent do you wish you had?

4) If I bought you a drink what would it be?

5) Favorite vegetable?

6) What was the last book you read?

7) What zodiac sign are you?

8) Any Tattoos and/or Piercings? Explain where.

9) Worst Habit?

10) If you saw me walking down the street would you offer me a ride?

11) What is your favorite sport?

12) Do you have a Negative or Optimistic attitude?

13) What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator with me?

14) Worst thing to ever happen to you?

15) Tell me one weird fact about you.

16) Do you have any pets?

17) What if I showed up at your house unexpectedly?

18) What was your first impression of me? (hmmm...careful!)

19) Do you think clowns are cute or scary?

20) If you could change one thing about how you look, what would it be?

21) Would you be my crime partner or my conscience?

22) What color eyes do you have?

23) Ever been arrested?

24) Bottle or can soda?

25) If you won $10,000 today, what would you do with it?

27) What's your favorite place to hang at?

28) Do you believe in ghosts?

29) Favorite thing to do in your spare time?

30) Do you swear a lot?

31) Biggest pet peeve?

32) In one word, how would you describe yourself?

33) Do you believe/appreciate romance?

34) If you could live anywhere in the world where would you chose?

35) Do you believe in God?

36) Will you repost this so I can fill it out and do the same?

Current Location: home on computer
Current Mood: worried
Current Music: silence

 I have to say first of all that I HATE INTERVIEWS.  I clam up, and my brain goes blank when I'm faced with people asking me questions, and I start to shake.

A friend of mine told me about a job going in her office, in a different part of the University I have worked for for 16 years.

My current job is a bit unsure, not as in it may not exist, but that it will be most likely to change as my boss is leaving to live in Spain in April.

So anyway, I let my friend persuade me into applying for the job in her office, and I've had a phone call from her today to say that I have an interview on Wednesday 30th January for it!!!!

I am already so nervous you wouldn't believe!

More info as it happens!

Current Location: at my desk at work
Current Mood: nervous
Current Music: Heart FM

Title: First Kiss of the Year
Author: elesecks
Rating: pg-13
Pairing: OT3
Prompt: First Kiss of the Year
Disclaimer: All events here described are completely fictitious. The characters of the Top Gear presenters are derived from their public personas. I make no claim to know what they're actually like.

“For the sake of Auld Lang Syne” they all sang, hands clutched together, arms crossed.

“Happy New Year” the cry went round.

Then everyone started kissing one another, not caring for gender or age.

James was first caught by Jeremy and then Richard, then watched them snog each other.

He loved and hated New Year. He got the first kiss of the year from his two lovers, but it was always in front of a crowd including the wives of the other men.

They would go home later in their pairs, and he would go alone, dreaming of future kisses.

Current Location: Back Home
Current Mood: chipper
Current Music: The sound of silence (and typing)

Hope 2008 is the year for you.

Current Location: At a party
Current Mood: cheerful
Current Music: Dire Straits - Sultans of Swing

Current Location: Work (with Santa hat on!)
Current Mood: cheerful
Current Music: James Blunt - Beautiful

I don't often post just comments on my journal, but I've just received this and wanted to share.

It was one of those chain emails - you know, pass this on to so many friends, but the sentiments seemed just right to me, so here they are:-

A simple friend test.

Current Location: work
Current Mood: calm
Current Music: I Knew You Were Waiting - George Michael & Aretha Franklin

Current Location: Work
Current Mood: anxious
Current Music: Just Like A Pill - Pink

I'm sitting here, tears flowing, breath catching, occasionally trying not to heave my guts up, because I've just broken one of my own rules, and read a deathfic.

It was in a list of recommendations, and I only glanced down, after seeing the warning, to see who it would be.  I caught the first couple of paras, and that was it.  had to read it all.

Now I'm gonna be crying for the next few hours.  It was such a good story, but I know my reactions are always way too much with a deathfic.  I was gonna work on part 5 of Part of Something Good, but not now, not with all this grief and emo rolling around in me.

If anyone wants to read it, it's All Good Things by Rubbertbutton http://rubberbutton.livejournal.com/15568.html

too upset to say any more

elesecks

Current Location: home alone - thank god
Current Mood: Grief Stricken
Current Music: does it matter?

Title: Part of Something Good - Part 3 Welcome Home
Author: elesecks
Rating: This part PG-13-may be more later
Pairing: House/Wilson
Disclaimer: I own nothing except my own debts - you can have those???
Authors Notes: I wanted to show someone House was nice to, and who liked him. Many thanks to Amphritie for a great Beta.
Parts 1 & 2 found at <lj user="elesecks">

Part 3 – Welcome Home

House pulled up in front of the elder Wilson residence.  He had been here before quite a few times, it was a pretty, sunny, single-story building in white, with a pebble drive in front.  Just as they got out of the car, the big front door opened.  Helen had been waiting for them.

Current Location: home at computer
Current Mood: cheerful
Current Music: Enrique Iglesias - Do You Know? (The Ping Pong Song)

Title: Part of Something Good - Part 2 Journey Home
Author: elesecks
Rating: This part PG-13-may be more later
Pairing: House/Wilson
Disclaimer: I own nothing except my own debts - you can have those???
Authors Notes: I wanted to show someone House was nice to, and who liked him.   Many thanks to Amphritie for a great Beta, and apologies for not mentioning her for Part 1, for which she also Beta’d. J

Part 2 – Journey Home

They were on their way within the hour, after a couple of quick stops to pick up small cases for each of them.

House drove, he knew Wilson’s mind wouldn’t be up to the job at the moment.

Current Location: Desk at work
Current Mood: contemplative

Title: Part of Something Good - Part 1 Telling the News

Author: elesecks

Rating: This part PG-13 may be more later

Pairing: House/Wilson

Disclaimer: I own nothing except my own debts - you can have them???

Authors Notes: I have the first couple of parts written, and will post when beta'd. Wanted to show someone House was nice to, and who liked him.





Part 1 - Telling the News



House was bored, so it was time to spice things up by teasing Wilson. He made his way up the corridor, past his conference room.



“Wilson -” House spoke as he peered into his friend’s office, surprised to see it empty. He hadn’t seen Wilson leave, which took him aback, as he prided himself on being constantly aware of his surroundings and knowing Wilson’s calendar better than his own.



Assuming that Wilson must have gone to the john, House decided to sit down and wait.

Current Location: Work
Current Mood: nervous
Current Music: None - work