parenting in the dark

well today was actually a pretty good day at the parenting workshop.
This morning I had, for some reason, thought it started at 10.30, but then I'd all of a sudden remembered it was 10, so I jumped out of bed, quickly got meself ready and went to the bus stop.
I heard Amy and Mick get on the bus nearer to Syndel station. at first I didn't know how to react but then I gave A a hug and told her I wasn't blaming her. she had said that she was under the impression I'd no longer wanted to speak to her.
anyway spoke to Mick as well, and he sounded cheerful which was good to hear.
We discussed her pregnancy so I felt in the loop a bit with what was going on there.
then we trained it in to Kooyong and met Mat and Penny at station. at first I'd wondered if it was Penny S but fortunately was told otherwise. (just can't cope with those people right now; those people that are such bitches to me and don't have the decency to apologize when they see me on msn etc.) anyway ...
the morning session was quite good and funny. After lauren_kh (and the other amy) gave their intro speeches, we had Gail and gary, Kate and Linda on the pannel, with the audience members adding their contributions as well. The stories were enlightening and funny!
then we went for lunch. ended up sitting with amy, Mick, Mat, Penny and ross. The catering was greatness!
Also met Jessica Zamit too, which was good after all those list emails and a few communications through phone.
Then after lunch we divided into two groups, and for the first half afo session we got a talk from an OT from GDV, then a Phisio from VA.
Then our group split up again and we spent fifteen mins with an O&M looking at different transport methods for baby; pram with the toe attached, and the backpack.
then we moved to a bit of a talk about first aid. we got given a few bits of goodies like bandages, handouts and a bag of lollies (yeah! :)
then we went to have a talk from a genetic counsellor, followed by a bit of a demonstration of nappy changing.
and, that was the day!
tracked back with a K, a [Bad username or site: jordina, @ livejournal.com] A, M (the other M) and C. I was civil with C; turned out alright.
Was good to see A and M again, and I guess I finally accepted everything.
It felt as if we hadn't had that eleven (or so) month absence at all.
Today was recorded, and I can't wait to be able to hear it again; twas greatness! Amy B especially (and co) really organized it well; was very impressed!
tomorrow O&M and meeting up with L (boss, or supervisor as she prefers to be called. :)
til next time, RdFreak
P.S. top of 31 or something today, and stupid me wore long sleeves!

Writer's Block: It's Hard to Describe

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OK, i can't really think of one thing I find hard to describe. I find it hard to describe a lot of things, events, situations and people. i feel I have always been this way. I am not sure why.
If I am asked to do a presentation in front of a lot of people, I feel proud that I have been asked. However, I am also very nervous; not nervous cos of speaking in front of a whole lot of people, but nervous simply cos i know I will stutter and stammer, and make myself sound really bad. I had this theory that I do this, not because I am short of what to say, but because I, more often than not, have too much to say, but my brain works a lot faster than my mouth. In other words, I have the speech in my head, but my brain is prob about three or more sentences past where my mouth is. I feel that if my mouth was able to speak directly when my brain is thinking the thought, I'd be a lot better off.
I am told that I am not as bad as I think with it. I will not stop feeling self-conscious, hence ashamed of myself, and that I let everyone down.
I have always wanted to do some sort of a MainMenu review for ACB Radio however, I also have the problem where I am not sure what to describe about a particular program or thing.
My theory again is that people have a gift for giving the exact information others need, or they simply don't.
I do have quite a few friends who have made a living (or part of it) out of reviewing programs and products, and I admire them. they are so precise. I wish I could do it.
I take after my Mum though. she admits that she can't teach me anything; O&M wise, cooking, anything, because she simply doesn't know what to tell me, and, in the case of cooking, I'd be so slow, that she'd be tempted to just come and do the task for me.
On the other hand, Dad is excellent at the task of showing routes to me and describing how things work etc etc. He's always been that way.
My Nan is another one I have been able to rely on for O&M sorta things. she's a natural at it!
til next time, RdFreak
P.S I like these writing tasks, as this is something that's been bothering me for sometime, but i hadn't mentioned it in my LJ.