Re-Invention

Something upset me today... From pollygarter in An Ex- Mistress's Tale...? (18 days old)

...but as I was working with vulnerable folk, I kept lid on it. Got home and had phonecall from good friend who I don't see often so told her and she was brilliant. Then rang my best friend who despit… more

Just amended my profile to make more appropriate... From pollygarter in An Ex- Mistress's Tale...? (19 days old)

...just hope I don't come over as one of those awful screechy creatures who declare their single status to Facebook, Twitter (or whatever) almost before they've texted their ex to tell him/her their n… more

Had the difficult conversations... From pollygarter in An Ex- Mistress's Tale...? (24 days old)

...he's still in my life, but a loving friend rather than a lover...… more

Seeking sparkle elsewhere? From pollygarter in An Ex- Mistress's Tale...? (29 days old)

My lover knows I consider myself single and all that entails and supports my decision, but finds it hard. He is coping by being a loving friend, but I miss having a lover. I think being single and… more

Sparkle lasted... From pollygarter in An Ex- Mistress's Tale...? (54 days old)

...and I decided I should do something about making my new 'single status' real. had fab time flirting and feeling alive, but despite having flagged my intention wasn't sure he'd allowed himself to sp… more

...much less pissed off... From pollygarter in An Ex- Mistress's Tale...? (97 days old)

:>> Got very cross, but made some decisions and resolutions and feeling better!:>> Managed to remind myself and him that despite all the frustrations and obstacles, the relationship was meant to be f… more

Today I will be mostly pissed off... From pollygarter in An Ex- Mistress's Tale...? (144 days old)

...that's all really!:>> Hmmm... Perhaps I'm not quite cut our for all this confessional stuff...:-/ :>> >:XX… more

Touch of the blues... From pollygarter in An Ex- Mistress's Tale...? (161 days old)

Been doing family stuff today which usually makes me feel good, but everyone out of sorts and lunch was not a success and I just feel a bit miserable. My lover is also melancholy, but only contact we… more

Logistics of Fulfilment. From pollygarter in An Ex- Mistress's Tale...? (165 days old)

I was driving along the M4 and was tailing a lorry that promised warehousing, fulfilment and distribution. I suppose it was fulfilment of orders, but I liked the idea of an organisation offering such… more

I'm back... From pollygarter in An Ex- Mistress's Tale...? (174 days old)

Only toyboy who attempted to pick me us was younger than me, (I saw his identity card) but looked at least a decade older! He sold me a two day tour and offered me an overnight stay at his place if I … more

Holiday (3) From pollygarter in An Ex- Mistress's Tale...? (191 days old)

Had a nice day with my lover on Wednesday - Only day we could both make - a little subdued as also last time together for over two weeks... I'll miss him, but I need a break and just want to feel som… more

Holidays (2) From pollygarter in An Ex- Mistress's Tale...? (193 days old)

After all the frustrations of earlier searches I decided to google my nearest airport and found a site that features holidays from there. I found a few possibilities in Turkey (everywhere else still s… more

Holidays - Bah! Humbug! From pollygarter in An Ex- Mistress's Tale...? (197 days old)

I am seriously pissed off. I want some cheap sunshine for a couple of weeks in May from local airport and it seems impossible. Cheapest All inclusive anywhere seems to be Turkey at nearly £700. Malt… more

Topless sandals From pollygarter in An Ex- Mistress's Tale...? (202 days old)

Well, I got them out of storage and they still seem to work!:>> http://pollygarter.blog.co.uk/2007/08/04/topless~2753147/ … more

My life as a drug mule From pollygarter in An Ex- Mistress's Tale...? (229 days old)

I got the call and with a sigh knew I had to act. Did my best to try to score locally, but knew I may be limited. I was told that sometimes it is possible to have more... The pause hung heavily as she… more

A blast from the past From pollygarter in An Ex- Mistress's Tale...? (229 days old)

I went on a training day today. Content was interesting and made me think and day was done well. Over lunch I suddenly realised that chap sat nearby was somebody I went to college with over ten years … more

Thank you! From pollygarter in An Ex- Mistress's Tale...? (256 days old)

Thanks for birthday greetings! I've had lovely day with my lover - lunch, presents and time to ourselves - fabulous Then a pleasant evening, meal and more presents from my best friend. Good having M… more

snow stopped play... From pollygarter in An Ex- Mistress's Tale...? (276 days old)

I was supposed to see my lover on Monday, but he got snowed in. I was supposed to see him today and couldn't make up my mind whether to hope or be resigned. Once gain he was snowed in. He rang to te… more

Taxing Times 2 From pollygarter in An Ex- Mistress's Tale...? (285 days old)

Not sure if it was result of self assessment or filling out some PAYE forms I was sent, but I had letter and cheque from tax people for about three times the previously assessed sum they said they owe… more

Taxing Times From pollygarter in An Ex- Mistress's Tale...? (309 days old)

I'm a part-time wage slave with some income from free-lancing. Since a dissolved partnership a few years back I haven't made enough money to make profit from freelance until 07/08. After causing a bus… more

Christmas traditions From pollygarter in An Ex- Mistress's Tale...? (315 days old)

Menhir's comments on the Epiphany started me thinking about traditions... I always remove decs on Epiphany - part of tradition - used to go to Mass on the 6th January in old days when I was Catholi… more

Grand theft larceny - Fairwater style From pollygarter in An Ex- Mistress's Tale...? (316 days old)

Having spent Christmas and Boxing Day on my lonesome today I ventured out for the first time. My family are coming for lunch on Sunday. As I gave them food I'd got in for Xmas lunch, I needed fresh su… more

The best laid plans... From pollygarter in An Ex- Mistress's Tale...? (318 days old)

Just had an unplanned alternate Christmas! I was obviously full of cold this morning so rang my sister to decide what to do as Mum and siblings were supposed to be coming to me for festivities and … more

Apathy From pollygarter in An Ex- Mistress's Tale...? (330 days old)

I saw my lover on Monday and we had nice time together, but sad as I knew I wouldn't see him until next Friday - Longest we've been apart other than when one of us is actually away. He went to daught… more

A bird of rare passage... From pollygarter in An Ex- Mistress's Tale...? (337 days old)

...That's me! It was what an English lecturer at College used to say about student who did not often grace us with her presence. Don't know where it's from but it amuses me. On refelection it sounds … more

Just feeling a little flat... From pollygarter in An Ex- Mistress's Tale...? (369 days old)

Been so caught up with 'famer-lee' stuff that I took a couple of weeks leave to sort things. Still ongoing and a mere cold knocked the stuffing out of me and I needed to take sick leave. Back to work … more

Too little time... From pollygarter in An Ex- Mistress's Tale...? (382 days old)

Just did a piece of work with my lover and he was rather brilliant. It reminded me of stuff I read on Esther Perel's writing on desire: 'You know one thing, when I ask people: when was the last… more

Polly flicks her feather duster... From pollygarter in An Ex- Mistress's Tale...? (394 days old)

Hmmm... Got a bit cobwebby round here... What a funny place to have left blog. I'd forgotten last entry was about 'moving on'. Despite the cobwebs, not yet moved out, just been busy with other stuff. … more

Moving on... From pollygarter in An Ex- Mistress's Tale...? (429 days old)

My lover is back from doing 'famerlee' stuff, but still very busy with family matters anyway. Lovely to be seeing him, but I don't like thought of becoming bitter and twisted, so felt need to review o… more

For Usky - smelting in Tondu From pollygarter in An Ex- Mistress's Tale...? (440 days old)

We were discussing iron works (as you do!) on Usky's blog and I mentioned Tondu where they have an info centre and had a recent metal pouring for first time in hundred years. … more