tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post6032381079475648967..comments2024-03-26T09:40:32.468+00:00Comments on Through The Keyhole: Back To UniJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-36753892026562004142017-10-08T19:58:53.623+01:002017-10-08T19:58:53.623+01:00Thank you. This year started off well, though she&...Thank you. This year started off well, though she's suffering with Fresher's Flu now. I just hope it doesn't last as long as it did last year as she had it right the way to Christmas.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-12657624676498073622017-10-08T19:21:52.333+01:002017-10-08T19:21:52.333+01:00What a lovely smile ...
So pleased to read all is ...What a lovely smile ...<br />So pleased to read all is going well.<br />Good luck to Eleanor for her second year of study.<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-9424663863970693882017-10-01T21:27:44.328+01:002017-10-01T21:27:44.328+01:00I thought I might have empty nest syndrome when El...I thought I might have empty nest syndrome when Eleanor left for uni but I soon got used to just Mick and I being at home. Eleanor's a hard worker so I do hope all the studying pays off.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-41440002236722151462017-10-01T17:40:47.850+01:002017-10-01T17:40:47.850+01:00It funny how quickly we adapt to changing circumst...It funny how quickly we adapt to changing circumstances, I hated it when daughter went to uni but as you say you quickly adjust. Eleanor sounds such a sensible girl, I'm sure she will continue to do well.xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-34771951927902289852017-10-01T17:07:31.908+01:002017-10-01T17:07:31.908+01:00Thank you. She's enjoying being back at uni an...Thank you. She's enjoying being back at uni and her lectures start properly this coming week, I think she's looking forward to being back in the labs.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-86549562724398146872017-10-01T17:04:23.935+01:002017-10-01T17:04:23.935+01:00Wishing your beautiful daughter well in her studie...Wishing your beautiful daughter well in her studies this year. Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13863899802782756191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-23092615323256307932017-10-01T09:24:53.518+01:002017-10-01T09:24:53.518+01:00Eleanor enjoyed having some money to spend whilst ...Eleanor enjoyed having some money to spend whilst she was at home, but the majority of it was saved. I know she'll be glad of it now that she's back at uni.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-18522796965810385432017-10-01T07:07:45.151+01:002017-10-01T07:07:45.151+01:00Well done to Eleanor for such an amazing first yea...Well done to Eleanor for such an amazing first year. She did well to save her money to take back to Uni, I' sure it will come in very handy for her there!<br />Lisa xLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05286339918056081955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-61660439234420809572017-09-28T08:04:15.075+01:002017-09-28T08:04:15.075+01:00I've found Daniel and Eleanor leaving home muc...I've found Daniel and Eleanor leaving home much easier than I thought I would, though I do love them coming home again. Thank you, Eleanor's enjoying her time back at uni again, I'm so pleased she's happy there.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-45692293941128041112017-09-28T08:00:04.102+01:002017-09-28T08:00:04.102+01:00Time passes by so fast. Neither Mick nor I went to...Time passes by so fast. Neither Mick nor I went to university, we both left school at sixteen, it's been a real eye opener visiting lots of universities when each of them were making their choices. So many opportunities. Eleanor seems to have slotted back into uni life easily enough and is enjoying her time back there again, and I'm already getting used to the house being a little emptier again, there isn't half as much tidying up to do!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-32302441393500295322017-09-28T07:32:57.939+01:002017-09-28T07:32:57.939+01:00I found it terribly unnerving when all the kids le...I found it terribly unnerving when all the kids left home, but did get used to it eventually. When they visit these days it's like bedlam with grandkids in tow, but I still love seeing them all, which isn't that often due to distance. We are actually away child minding just now for a couple of days. Good luck Eleanor with your studies for this year. Take care all.Susan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11945482062858126629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-50881101449067902442017-09-28T07:05:01.774+01:002017-09-28T07:05:01.774+01:00Gosh it doesn't seem five minutes since I was ...Gosh it doesn't seem five minutes since I was at university but I graduated 10years ago! <br />I hope she has a lovely second year and that you can enjoy having the house to yourselves without it feeling too empty. Helen Giddenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14005397326638078097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-60638204589122142732017-09-27T14:25:33.899+01:002017-09-27T14:25:33.899+01:00I love nothing more than having all my family arou...I love nothing more than having all my family around me, I thought I'd never get over my kids leaving home, but I'm really proud that they're independent and able to stand on their own two feet, and as you say, I have plenty of things to keep me occupied. That's not to say that I don't love having them home again for holidays. I haven't seen Daniel since March so I can't wait to see him again, though he's in America at the moment visiting his girlfriend's family.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-78334720220471938252017-09-27T14:19:29.652+01:002017-09-27T14:19:29.652+01:00I can't imagine the kids not being at home but...I can't imagine the kids not being at home but I have a feeling it won't take long for us to adjust when they eventually fly the nest as well. I think that the empty nest syndrome may be more of an issue for folks that don't have many of their own personal interests, which is really not a problem I'll ever face (I have TOO many interests!) and I know you are not short of personal interests either.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-41735587403892263242017-09-27T13:31:24.400+01:002017-09-27T13:31:24.400+01:00You're right, Eleanor was very determined to s...You're right, Eleanor was very determined to succeed in her A levels so that she could study the subject she wanted to at university. It took a lot of hard work, which I think has put her in good stead for all the studying she has to do now. The Happy Mail parcels have already been mentioned, though she's a second year now so there will definitely be fewer of them this year.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-416770738472206872017-09-27T12:05:04.840+01:002017-09-27T12:05:04.840+01:00How wonderful, such fantastic grades for Eleanor. ...How wonderful, such fantastic grades for Eleanor. I am really happy for her. I am sure she'll continue to work hard! I remember how determined she was to study biosciences and no doubt that determination will carry her forward and upwards. I bet she is looking forward to the lovely parcels you send her every now and then :-) xxChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883091348839145603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-59227733995921998182017-09-27T09:09:48.145+01:002017-09-27T09:09:48.145+01:00Thank you. I don't know how students manage if...Thank you. I don't know how students manage if they don't have parents who are able to support them. Eleanor's maintenance loan doesn't even cover her accommodation costs, we have to pay towards that as well as paying for all her food and living expenses, yet she'll still finish university with a debt in excess of £40,000. The money she's earnt over summer will certainly help her out. I will miss Eleanor but I'm never bored, I've always got something to fill my days.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-10481514681865702902017-09-27T09:04:30.736+01:002017-09-27T09:04:30.736+01:00I wish Eleanor all the best with her second year s...I wish Eleanor all the best with her second year studies. I think students have to work so hard and need money behind them as they work out their budget for living. Our children went away to study when everything was so different with finances etc. Our granddaughter is the first grandchild to go to university (the three boys of our other daughter went to college in their home town) so we're also wishing her well as she finds her feet away from home. I'm sure you're finding lots to do to fill your days. Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-13015385409814430602017-09-27T08:55:29.985+01:002017-09-27T08:55:29.985+01:00It was lovely. It's so nice to have her around...It was lovely. It's so nice to have her around, I'll miss her now she's back at uni.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-75207282872355514372017-09-27T08:54:15.835+01:002017-09-27T08:54:15.835+01:00The time goes by so fast, it's hard to believe...The time goes by so fast, it's hard to believe that she's done a year already.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-9459478766223291162017-09-27T00:54:06.081+01:002017-09-27T00:54:06.081+01:00It must have been lovely to have her back home for...It must have been lovely to have her back home for so long even if it was a bit noisy.Renovation in Galiciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12134753603087085719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-25471026982333327122017-09-26T21:38:36.917+01:002017-09-26T21:38:36.917+01:00It feels like no time at all since Eleanor started...It feels like no time at all since Eleanor started uni and here she is going into second year. Enjoy your peace and quiet! :o)Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14828411667195281985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-44502349082469450432017-09-26T16:58:43.570+01:002017-09-26T16:58:43.570+01:00It certainly did, though it didn't surprise me...It certainly did, though it didn't surprise me as I knew how fast Daniel's three years passed by. I think it's hard on those who have to work for their grades when they see how much of a breeze it is for others, but you're probably right, they'll value the end result more.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-70634820811486244092017-09-26T16:26:13.056+01:002017-09-26T16:26:13.056+01:00Thank you. I must admit that I don't miss the ...Thank you. I must admit that I don't miss the noise around the house, it's lovely to have a bit of peace and quiet, though it's also lovely when she comes home again and there's a bit of hustle and bustle in the house.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-88889689597393269312017-09-26T16:24:21.415+01:002017-09-26T16:24:21.415+01:00Her Saturday shift was a bit of a marathon but she...Her Saturday shift was a bit of a marathon but she's pleased with the money she's been able to save, it'll help her out at uni. Thank you, I do hope that her hard work will be rewarded.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.com