Nine words women use… men: take note!

(1) Fine This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.

(2) Five Minutes If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.

(3) Nothing This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.

(4) Go Ahead This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!

(5) (Loud Sigh) This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)

(6) That's Okay This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.

(7) Thanks A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you're welcome. (I want to add in a clause here - This is true, unless she says 'Thanks a lot' - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say 'you're welcome' . that will bring on a 'whatever').

(8) Whatever Is a woman's way of saying F*** YOU!

(9) Don't worry about it, I got it Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking 'What's wrong?' For the woman's response refer to no. 3.

New Tabitha necklace

Excuse the tab-itha pun, but I just love these tab beads made by formfireglassworks. I'm always on the lookout for unique lampwork beads to add to my collection and these most certainly fit into the "unique" category. They are just so tactile and make a lovely glassy sound when worn.

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10/10 Handstand!

Ten out of ten for my 14-year-old daughter's handstand! This pic was taken by my hubby outside Sissinghurst Gardens in Kent and has been entered for the National Trust "Time well spent" photography competition in conjunction with The Sunday Times.

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