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Hmm not having a good day. Feel awful, nearly as bad as I did not long ago Can't be bothered anymore, money is tight, and life just seems like one big letdown. If I quit college it would take a lot of pressure off, but then I'll probably look stupid or weak for not being able to cope with it, twice. I'd feel like I'm letting my family and friends down, even though my family understand the difficulties I have. I would happily work full time at the cattery but as far as I know they don't need anyone full time. I hate having nothing to do all week, but college 9-5 everyday plus a s*** load of work is too much. Hence why I'd love to work full time, the shifts are only 4 hours a day, which is perfect for me!Since I started getting free college bus tickets I gave half of my ALG every week to my mum. She just about managed without it but I still worry about if I leave college. Meanwhile she lost her job due to cuts, she may have a new one soon at another nursery but if she doesn't, it's a big issue. Not just money wise (although her housing benefit etc will increase) but it could affect her mental health and she could go really downhill. And to to top it all off, in a typical girly style, I now kinda have a man problem. Nothing serious, just basically he messaged me first (on Facebook, but we've not added each other yet) saying I look stunning I replied, he replied with more lovely compliments, not the usual guy stuff like using the words sexy, hot, but saying I was gorgeous, beautiful...I replied on Thursday and haven't heard since. Obviously I'm aware this is just a few messages and I am trying not to get too affected by it. But it really cheered me up and made me feel so great about myself and he does actually seem like a decent, honest guy. I know it's not the end of the world and there are plenty of acceptable reasons for him not replying yet, but still. It's only natural to feel a bit crap over it.

Oh hell yeah, TPM's hottest fanboy right there!

I've not even heard the song and I refuse to waste my time doing so

Arrgh there is nothing more annoying/exciting/nerve-wracking than waiting for someone to reply!And what can beat that "fuzzy" big grin feeling when someone sends you a heart-warming compliment? ;)Ahaha I really should calm down, it's just a Facebook message, I don't want to assume anything yet, and I don't want to jinx it!*Heavy sigh*EDIT: Had a reply Omg omg omg I feel like a bloody teenager!

I will be in the hotel!

How have so many people on here met all these people?! And when people say met, do they mean they actually spoke to them, or just saw them? Cos I really don't get how you've all properly met so many of these people! Working at theme parks I can understand, but when celebs came to Thorpe I never saw or met them (apart from seeing David Gest at the Vortex exit, he was talking to the operator). But what I REALLY want to know is...how Dan met David Tennant! JEALOUS!!

Can't wait for this meet, it's gonna be awesome!I'm glad it's on a weekday too, as it is a heck of a lot easier for people to travel. Sundays are a b****. The hotel the night before should be fun times

Everyone stop moaning about Thorpe's abysmal AP Day. That was yesterday. Today is a new day.Make the most of life, don't dwell on crap in the past, live life to the fullest!

I'm sorry to hear about that :DJust pasting what I said on the Thorpe Park Official Facebbok page earlier:There are other ways to prevent the system being abused, such as being stricter on what counts as a disability that prevents the person from queueing, or prevents them understanding the concept. Cutting the number of people they can take with them will just p*** them off, makes the park look stupid and they will not go back, so the park loses out in the end. It used to be limited to 3 cares max which worked fine (and I know, I worked there for 2 years!)It's comments like yours Justandy22 which prove how much of a fail it is and how much they are letting their customers down. They may be trying to cut the main queue down but this is not the way to do it, it's like they are penalising disabled groups!Bad move Thorpe

Quick "review" of Storm Surge!Theming: Naff they plonked a car there and some pipes, and the water guns etc, but it could do with more. But my expectations of Thorpe are that it will probably stay how it is!Ride: Overall it was fun, and a good laugh with friends, like Sheepie said. Also agree with him about feeling exposed on the lift hill - I felt a bit unsure at first too! It was a strange feeling! And the rollers feel weird!When you first start dropping it's slow-ish, calm...then you hit the spinny velcro things and whoosh! You spin quite fast, one point felt quite intense! I think all of us were pretty much laughing the whole way through!The drop at the bottom is pretty dull, then you get soaked by the water guns. Nice. Finally, you sit around a bit until another boat gives you an oomph into the station...and you get the good old fart noise to accompany! :oThe worst thing for me today was the queue, I expected 60mins at the worst, but what did we queue for? 2 hours and 20 minutes precisely. As Mark9 said, when we were at the front, the operator announced an hour queue which was clearly wrong, causing some anger with a group behind us! I can understand their anger but using the F and C words infront of families and children, I thought was disgusting and totally OTT.So overall, I found it fun and a laugh, it's something to do to pass the time, you get great views, like of Rush for example, from the lift hill, but it isn't worth a big queue. The most I would queue is 15 minutes. Hopefully loading procedures will speed up as they use more boats and staff become faster etc.

Seeing as Mark posted MY photo of Marc...

It would help if they were actually open...or had some food :oTwynersh tbh.

Loving the review Sheepie :oSounds really fun, as I thought it would be. Can't wait to go on it tomorrow!

Eww kebabs :oBurger King/KFC all the way

^ I think others will care if they catch your germs though!

All sounds fine to me :unsure:Glad Merlin aren't just making it physical disabilities (which apparently Thorpe did last year?). I wonder if they'll make it so as well as proof of disability, you also need a note from a GP etc, to actually confirm how the disability prevents them queueing/understanding the concept. Would be good as it stops people abusing the system and it's also something I think Thorpe tried last year.

This. I'm either late and just about make the bus, or late, miss it, and wait 30 mins for the next one I know what the fares are cos I'm used to the routes etc so luckily I am not one of these people :PI hate busy trains. End of. I rarely tip taxi drivers, I don't have the cash to spare! Plus, it's expensive enough as it is, and like you said, they haven't much sense of urgency and there's nothing they do which makes me think "They went above and beyond, let's give them a tip!"I'll tip at decent restaurants when I can afford to, if the food and service deserve it. Are you supposed to tip hairdressers? I'm a little useless with life at times and this is something I've never known the answer to Although for the amount women pay (to have my hair just trimmed is £18!), I think not!

Good lyrics Sheepie! :unsure:That sort of cheered me up :blush:As is the repeat of Harry Hill's TV Burp!Although I'm still angry with some things grrr...

Double post but it's a separate topic to the last one, so makes sense :unsure:I don't mind people voicing their opinions etc, but it seems that sometimes, on some of my statuses on Facebook, people make silly comments that just go against what I've just said, which is really annoying especially when it's a happy status. Really annoys me, it's like people are against the things I say, for no reason. If I put a status up saying I hated all my friends or something immature/bitchy then that's different. But I don't do that! It's like they're trying to wind me up on purpose, and some people know I can have a short fuse at times, it's like they're trying to encourage me :blush:And I'm really not in the mood for it today, hungover, massive boil on my leg so painful I can't walk properly, my mood is all over the place, quite possibly caused by ANOTHER mental health disorder (or it may be the anti-depressants)...I might actually explode!

I know Will. Even though quite often the questions on Formspring are not to be taken seriously and are often silly/jokes, bit of a sick thing to say either way! Especially about kids. It's the sort of thing you'd expect a 12 year old to say, people should grow up!Don't want to sound dictating but it is pretty inappropriate.

I know ^^

Thorpe Park is going to be on Embarrassing Bodies! They did the "tonight on Embarrassing Bodies" thing and showed clips of Colosus and Vortex, saying they're hunting for thrillseekers.I know it's not *that* exciting but I'm wondering when they filmed it? Usually us guys on here find out about stuff like that somehow HOW DARE WE NOT KNOW!!EDIT: Question answered on Facebook, it was filmed in August lol

1) For me, Mum and brother to come into some money. I know it sounds like such a typical wish but we really are struggling and have done for years, since my mum had cancer and had depression on and off, it affected her ability to work full time, and even part-time work + benefits isn't enough And as a single mum too, doesn't exactly help. If any family deserves money, mine does, given the sh*t we have been through and the constant money worries we've had. We would spend it on things we actually need - I hate it when people are like "Oh I'd buy a nice flashy car". My mum can't even afford to fix the problems on her car, it's had a dent in it for about 2 years after a minor accident, which again can't be fixed due to no money! We can't even do big proper food shops, there's just bits and bobs to survive on. There are constant arguments over money, it's what drove my parents to divorce :(Ok I think I made my point!2) To have the power to make everyone fully aware of mental health. Raising awareness through campaigns doesn't always work, some ignore it, hence why I would wish to make people understand . Not just for me, but for all those affected by mental health. The looks I've had when I've told people I've missed a lot of college due to depression, and the responses - "Oh everyone goes through stress especially at college with all the pressure blah blah". No, just no. I didn't say I was stressed, I said I had been diagnosed with depression. Waking up everyday, wanting to cry, not able to get out of bed because everything feels like such an effort, the things that normally make you happy don't mean a thing anymore, you feel worthless...it's like a big empty black hole. And nothing to do with college! Pretty sure not everyone feels like that!And don't even get me started on the lack of knowledge on the autism spectrum and ADHD...Grrr!!!3) To be able to teleport. Would save so much time and money, would make my college life easier, could easily see all my friends...

SPOOOOON!!

Everyone has disappeared from Chat :PWell I showered and survived anyway