jessicaboardman

@jessicaboardman (373)

Age 46

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When Was The Last Time You Got Mad?

mchavez11 @mchavez11 (1406) • Philippines 16 Mar 09

Controlling our temper sometimes becomes one of the difficult task to obtain. For instance, you avoid getting mad at situations that you know will contribute to your stress and anxiety, but sometimes you can't just run away from...

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jessicaboardman Hi I used to be really calm but since iv been ill my temper has got a lot worse...probably due to the way i'm feeling, so I do seem to shout a lot quicker than i used to, but yes i agree especially with kids...why do they wait until you shout at them to do as...

16 Mar 09

I would like to let rip but.....

p1kef1sh @p1kef1sh (45681) 13 Mar 09

Have you ever read a response to a discussion that has made you really angry and annoyed? I read one this morning and actually wrote two replies but didn't post them as I don't really want to start a row, I simply needed to get my...

wtf

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jessicaboardman Hi Pike, Iv done this a few times....read some post that has wound me up....iv typed it up but when reading it back deleted as like you say.. didnt want to start a row so had to fully rephrase what i said in order as not offend!!! hugs Jessica

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Sum up 'life' in three words!

mommyboo @mommyboo (13174) • United States 15 Mar 09

I dare you It's a lot easier than you might think. The first one I came up with was "It's your choice". The friend who inspired this discussion said "It goes on". There are a lot of other ones I thought about...

life

three words

your take

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jessicaboardman trust your instincts...or, believe in yourself These came to mind possibly beacause its what I should be doing lol! Im a born worrier and always doubt thinks...so maybe I should pay more attention to these words!! hugs Jessica

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Comic Relief ( UK ) AkA Red Nose Day

smurfuk76 @smurfuk76 (360) 24 Feb 09

Red Nose Day is fast approaching and the charity money grabbers will be upon us doing crazy stuff. Some celeb`s are climbing a mountain. Have you got anything planned to raise money this year ot have you done anything in the past...

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jessicaboardman Hi Iv just got home from work after a day of fun trying to raise money for Comic relief....I went in work in fancy dress, sold chocolate bars, had a tombola, one of the lads had his legs waxed....we put managers in jail until they raised enough to bail...

13 Mar 09

Red Nose Day - What have you done lately for charity? See pic we looked good

ellie333 @ellie333 (21016) 13 Mar 09

Today in the UK is Red Nose Day and people do crazy things to help raise money for charity for people not just in the UK but worldwide, today I went to work dressed up (i'm the one on right in the photo) We won't know how much we...

charity

red nose day

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jessicaboardman Hi Ellie....well as you know i too went to work in fancy dress....will upload the pics as soon as my memory card reader arrives!!!! I wore a red corset, red afro wig, feather boas and some fab red shoes.....my feet are absolutely killing me now but it was...

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Deep in the Hundred Acre Wood

p1kef1sh @p1kef1sh (45681) 11 Mar 09

I have always had something of a soft spot for Winnie the Pooh and his stories. Indeed, I see something Pooh-like about myself. Round, always hungry and loves a cuddle. Which Pooh character would you be and why?

mind my head on the stairs

pooh bear

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jessicaboardman Id love to be Tigger but i just dont have the energy!!!! I think it'd have to be eeyore....slow, dependable, offers wise words when needed and a generally nice friend!!! hugs Jessica

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Married or 'attached' people - do you still do things alone??

mommyboo @mommyboo (13174) • United States 12 Mar 09

..and does your spouse/significant other have issues or make assumptions about it?? So just today a friend happened to mention that another friend of ours and her husband happened to see me at the movies by myself. Yes I went...

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jessicaboardman oh my....I think I would go insane if I didnt have 'me' time, the same goes for my husband, just because you get married doesnt mean that you instantly become joined at the hip!! What kind of friend would question your motives....if any of my friends see me...

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I hate you!!!

miamilady @miamilady (4910) • United States 2 Mar 09

Do your children ever say this to you? If they do, how do you react? Does it hurt your feelings? Anger you? Is it a sign of disrespect, in your opinion, or are they just expressing their anger and frustration? I have heard...

anger

disrespect

feelings

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jessicaboardman HI My kids have said this to me a few times, the first couple of times it really upset me but you know they dont mean it they are just angry or upset.....my favourite response to it is to say 'ok but i love you'......it catches them off guard as they dont...

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We wish you a Merry Easter

p1kef1sh @p1kef1sh (45681) 6 Jan 09

When did you last eat a Hot Cross Bun (HCB)? Was it before your last mince pie? When did you eat your last mince pie? The stores here have had HCBs in them since before Christmas yet here we are, just two weeks past Christmas, and...

cross

seasonal food

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jessicaboardman Hi Pike! I went into work the day after new years to be greeted with the lovely smell of hot cross buns!!! Yes I did have to buy some and enjoyed them too!!! I think in the near future we will end up being able to get these all year round as it is becoming...

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Have you ever seen something that made you laugh that shouldn't have?

James72 @James72 (26790) • Australia 22 Oct 08

Many years ago I worked in a restaurant chain in a major shopping centre. It was absolutely pouring with rain outside and I was sitting in the food court watching the storm outside through the large glass entrance doors. There...

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jessicaboardman Hi I must admit I'm terrible, I do tend to laugh at other peoples misfortunes.....I cant help it but then I kind of realise maybe I shouldnt be laughing and try to compose myself.....I just think that if it happened to me then people would laugh at me, it...

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Ellie Wants A Huggle - Hi Guys I've Been Putting On A Front

ellie333 @ellie333 (21016) 29 Dec 08

To all my dear friends I have been starting lively happy discussions over the past couple of days to try my best to be up and happy but I am struggling. Have any of you ever been in a crowded room and yet felt lonely. Without...

lonely

sad

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jessicaboardman Hi Ellie, long time no speak, iv not been on here for a while, I do hope you can pick yourself up, i hate this time of year, it only emphasises the gap left by loved ones when you are all sat around the christmas dinner table!!! I lost my grandad in 1995, my...

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Christmas Tree

mchavez11 @mchavez11 (1406) • Philippines 23 Nov 08

Christmas season is fast approaching and people who celebrate this holiday makes the effort to buy or create their own Christmas decors. Though, the most important of them all is none other than the Mighty Christmas Tree. Almost...

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jessicaboardman Hi as soon as my kids start seeing the decorations in the shops they want to put our tree up so we all agreed that we would put our tree and decorations up on December 1st, i would rather leave it a bit later myself but the kids love it!!! I bought a new...

23 Nov 08

Fav Character on 24

thecrazyjogger @thecrazyjogger (3178) • India 16 Nov 08

so who's ur fav character on the tv show 24? mine is chloe!

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jessicaboardman well it has to be Jack Bauer......I absolutely LOVE his character!!!! hugs Jessica

16 Nov 08

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Do You Buy Christmas & Birthday Presents For Your Pets?

ellie333 @ellie333 (21016) 16 Nov 08

When out shopping yesterday there were Christmas stockings and gifts for dogs and cats, something I have never done, the cats Christmas treat is usually a small amount of turkey and this year we have the dog so he'll probably get...

animal christmas presents

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jessicaboardman Hi Ellie, I dont have any pets myself but i must admit i do buy for friends and families pets, mainly because they buy for my children and as they dont have children themselves i buy their pets a bit of something, their pets are their babies so its only the...

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Excuse me but your anger is misdirected....

whywiki @whywiki (6066) • Canada 17 Oct 08

In customer service we often take abuse from customers when it is beyond our control. This morning my co-worker so eloquently told someone there anger was misdirected and it stopped them dead in their tracks. I thought it was...

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jessicaboardman As someone who works in customer service i am on the receiving end of people's misdirected anger....I can tell you its made me develop a thick skin!!! I never used to get angry towards the colleagues who i passed my complaint on to, however when it is...

18 Oct 08

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McDonald's Late Night Menu

katsmeow1213 @katsmeow1213 (28716) • United States 12 Oct 08

Have you ever had a craving for a Big Mac in the middle of the night? You'd think you're in luck because McDonald's is now open 24 hours, right? Wrong!!! Last night around 11:30pm we decided we wanted McDonald's. We hadn't had...

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jessicaboardman I agree, it should be the same menu, and i also think that mcdonalds should deliver!!!!! hugs Jessica

12 Oct 08

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McDonald's or Burger King?

Shar19 @Shar19 (8231) • United States 12 Oct 08

Who makes the best burgers? McDonalds or Burger King? I like both but my husband likes Burger King better. Either way they always taste wonderful to me at first. Then about an hour later I feel like crap. No wonder. What's your...

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jessicaboardman Burger king do the best burgers but McDonalds do the best fries!!!! hugs Jessica

12 Oct 08

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Three year old faces permanent Simpson's tattoo! He's THREE for goodness sake!

James72 @James72 (26790) • Australia 12 Oct 08

I just read the following article and found it quite disturbing in many ways. http://motherandbaby.com.au/wondertime/ContentItem.aspx?contentID=946 I do realize that it has been a negative reaction to the henna used and you...

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jessicaboardman I must admit when we are on holiday i dont let my children have the fake tattoo's, i know that if the ink is black then it is not natural henna, how do we know what chemicals they have mixed with it to give it its black colouring so i would never risk it! i...

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