Guest Editor's Picks -- February 22, 2008

Hello all you lovely
J-Landers. I'm Pam, your Guest Editor for this week. I am absolutely
thrilled to bits and extremely honoured to have been chosen,
and I will do my best to showcase some great journal's.

For those of you who
don't know me, I am a 38yr old mother of one, fabulous, funny and
loveable teenage daughter, who, In J-Land Is referred to as "My Wee
Treasure" much to her displeasure I may add! lol.  I
met  my wonderful, future "hubby to be" 16 years ago, He was,
and still Is, my best friend. He is known as "Mister Man". I am also a
"Mamma" to my 3 beautiful cats, Purdie, Oscar and G-Cat, who Is a brand
new addition to our family, since being
abandoned.

I love my cats with
a passion and one day, want very much, to have my own cattery for
stray's and unwanted or abandoned cats. I first started writing my
journal, Almost
40!  In August 2007. I sat one saturday
night, In sheer desperation, with my bottle of wine, just needing to
reach out to any ears available! lol.  I wanted to try and do
something, that would get the publisher's knocking on my door, offering
me book deals! lol. Oh God loves a tryer! If nothing else, I still have
hope!.

I love writing and
feel a connection with people here In J-Land, that I haven't
experienced anywhere else! It's the strangest, yet fantastically
uplifting experience, I have ever had, people, I have never met, saying
things that totally lift my spirits and touch my very soul, and for
that, I want to thank each and every one of you, who have taken the
time and trouble to stop by my journal. Thank You all so very much.
xx

Now for
the best bit: It's time to grab a cuppa and enjoy some truly wonderful
journal's:

My Guest Editor picks

                  caring and
sharing
Morton, Is one of life's  true
gentlemen. He cares for his mum full time and has been diagnosed with
M.S. himself. I love his determination and attitude. He Is definately
not one of life's "quitters". His shortcut's leave me In stitches,
demonstrated in his entry  "be my valentine".While he awaits
the parts arriving to fix his tumble dryer he "discovers" that by
spinning the drum and closing the door fast, It works!! and dry's the
washing just as well. lol.

                        Amanda
and the Gang
Amanda, Is a  very funny lady
who spends a lot of her time at her allotment. As well as being a wife
and mother she also has 5 cats and a beagle!.  Living with the
very painful condition Fibromyalgia, which, I noticed a few other
J-Landers also suffer from, she battles on, to keep building up her
allotment and has even taken up pottery. Amanda's down to earth
attitude and wit, Is a real tonic. She may not post as regular
as I would like,  but I just know how
much I smile, when my alert shows her
name.

                      ISN'T
SHE GREAT!!
Yasmin, always seems to be
able to put a smile on my face, she lives with her 2 cats Scarlett and
Domino, and It's very clear to see, they are her, "little darling's".
Yasmin certainly does have a zest for life!. Her travelling exhausts
me! lol. Her fantastic ability to describe everything to a "T", Is a
real gift. After reading her entry named "REMEMBER WHEN!!!!" I was
taken back In time, to share In her memories of her first disco, what a
brilliant read. 

                 
Boredom Eats Away At
Me
Jenny, a total music lover and No:1
Queen fan, Is 30 going on 18!! lol. Her journal leaves me In awe of the
things she manages to do. All the gigs she attends, Her bike ventures
and best classic line of all, was from her entry, "Work, NHS, Family
and Friends" she describes feeling worthless, sitting In a
meeting at work and decides to doodle away on her pad,  It
turned Into a Pirate Boat that she was so proud of, she took It home!
lol. Her closeness with her best friend Trina Is heartwarming, they
have so much fun. Jenny shares all her stories from every gig she goes
to and makes you feel a big part of It all.

                       
A Quiet Life......I
Wish
Carol, Is simply one of
life's nice people. Although, she strikes me as rather shy sometimes,
her motherly kindness and protectiveness shines through. I adore
reading her stories, Her young son Adam who Is just 7yrs old had an
accident a while back and burnt his hand quite badly. Carol got a
terrible fright and I really felt for her, Even then, with so much
going on, she was kind enough to pass on messages, that I
had left for Adam and even took the time to mail me back his
answer! How thoughtful. It was appreciated very much Indeed. I
am happy to report, that he Is on the mend and healing well. Way to go
Adam!. 

                     A
journey of another
kind
Jane, Is brand new to me, and yet she
has made such an Impact.  I came across her journal
after popping along to wish her well on receiving an award, only to be
sat, staring at the screen, In silence, as I read her story. Jane has
been diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma and continues to put up an
almighty fight. Her sense of humour Is astounding. I want to do more,
but I can't, I remain helpless. A little support may help to ease the
burden of such a despicable disease. Jane you are In my thoughts and
prayers.

Please stop by my
choices and wish them well. There were so many to choose from, I have
been sighing and huffing and puffing all week! lol. It has been a real
honour. Don't forget to pop back next week for the next six
picks!....and that my dear J-Lander's, bring's me to a close, so, Take
Care wherever you may be.

Love Pam
xx 

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