State of the Mat

[matgb]

Contentment. Really. People reading the journal for more than 6 months are probably slightly confused by the complete lack of cynical bastard Mat that you've sort of got used to.

People that actually know me have seen me smile, randomly, at something that I've thought about. No prises for guessing what that normally is mind, but there y'go. SB's been in a bit of a weird mood this evening, and also isn't feeling 100%, but seems to have cheered up now that shrublette has stopped grisling and started being bouncy again. She's exhausted though, Shrub tells me she's asleep upstairs, so I'll be off to check in a bit. We played Eye-Spy earlier, although Shrub's spelling isn't quite up to actually getting things right yet. Very cute though, and seems to be very happy seeing us both together, which is good.

I was in a bit of a strange grump yesterday, not actually upset with anything, just a bit meh with the world; seems to have shifted today—got a fair bit of work done (although I've got to finish coding the site tonight) and have cheered up a fair bit (and Shrub's just come to say hello as I type this). Being cheered up may have been helped by her returning from shopping with a big bottle of Jameson's and a box of organic Thornton's truffles. Y'know, the type of thing she used to love before she developed the "eating these could kill you" caffeine allergy (and a few sips of a cherry alcopop Friday night did knock her out quite badly, quite scary really).

So, yeah—getting used to a major change in my life, and, well, accepting it. Details to work out, things to plan, but overall?

I'm happy. Just, well, wanted to tell the world really.

Comments

[pinkshifter.livejournal.com]

Tis nice to see you so happy :)

Are you about next week at all? Could do with sorting out plans for Brighton etc and making sure we keep a bed for you.

Yawn - only another month to go :P

[matgb]

Aye; had planned last week but, well, things got in the way—have booked time off main work, although may need to get some things done while I'm in Brighton, won't be a major problem, can do it during lull patches, etc.

Oh, I've also been asked to be a voting rep, someone dropped out, but we can sort things around stuff (or send Dave off to vote given he's also Merton based).

[pinkshifter.livejournal.com]

Sounds good :)

Let me know and I'll make sure I'm around (Who am I kidding been doing late finishes since early July) You can be a voting steward - that isn't a problem at all - We can try and schedule around the votes you want to be in the hall for. Next Weds any good for you? Dave will probably be in so we can have a catch up/stuffing session (oooer)

[ladyegreen.livejournal.com]

Hello! I'm a straggler from snapesbabe's journal. I've read a few of your entries and liked them. I've added you as a friend as your information says that's all right.

Yours,
Ladye

[matgb]

Catching up, just thought I'd say hi; haven't had time to backread yours much, but I'll see what I can do. Hi BTW.

[ladyegreen.livejournal.com]

Hello!

It sounds as though you will have your hands full backreading on quite a few new people? It's lovely to have you on my flist and thank you for letting me on yours.

[the-mendicant.livejournal.com]

The rough bits just make the good bits better. enjoy the rollercoaster of family life :)

[karohemd.livejournal.com]

:o)

[missdiane.livejournal.com]

Hi Mat!

*runs*

*leaps (ok, sort of, I'm a bit bumbly)*

*POUNCEHUGGLES*

Good job with looking after your gals. :)

[pmoodie.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear things are looking rosier today! :)

[miss-s-b.livejournal.com]

* spies the icon *

* giggles *

Love you, you big soppy lug.

[jackthomas.livejournal.com]

Sounds like a bad case of Serotonin poisoning. See a doctor ASAP! This condition is commonly known as 'being in love'. It can result in bad decision making, obsession, addictive behaviour and sub-optimal decision making. Also, boobies.

[matgb]

Yeah, I think the last bit may be one of the better parts.

But complete lack of concentration is a bit of an issue.

[susannah-banana.livejournal.com]

Hey Flash, very happy for you being happy. I texted you the other day about being in Leeds this weekend. Shall be there from about 12 tomorrow and will be bumbling about town till Annie finishes work at least. Would be nice to see you and catch up, even if you can't make it to Wendyhouse. Text me cos I won't get on a pooter again before I go.