I've had a bloody cold since the weekend before last and it just won't shift. Ugh. Tired of feeling a bit crap and my poor nose keeps bleeding from overuse!
I start my new job tomorrow, bit nervous but looking forward to it! Hopefully I'll get settled in rather quickly and also get to enjoy my holiday next week.
But until then I keep coughing away and hoping I'll feel more human again in the next few days.
Tuesday 31 July 2012
Thursday 26 July 2012
Grace and Gratitude!
After that last self-pitying post things have turned around in record time with great results.
1) Interview went well. Very well. I have a new job! Will be doing admin in the same office as Tom from next week. So call off the job hunt! It's a huge relief in many ways; it's never a nice feeling to know you may be unemployed for an indefinite amount of time for one, and Tom was really bigging up this job so the more I heard, the more I wanted it.
2) Finished at old job yesterday. I have been looking forward to that day for so, SO long! It hit me when I was in bed last night that I actually managed to survive my time there. Many times over the last year I had to really fight with myself to not just hand in my notice, or worse, just walk out. To just focus on counting down the days and get through it was great! I spent most of my time there stressed out, talked down on, trying to use methods which made tasks harder, and demotivated by those meant to help and encourage us. Events surrounding things like Tom's operation, the infamous funeral affair [not Tom's, obviously!], and lots of occasions involving handling customers have hugely marred my time at the company and really made me resentful and unhappy. So now my time there has finished, I am never working there again, and that makes me so damn happy and grateful that God's timing has been amazing: I had the admin interview Monday, got accepted on Tuesday, and finished at my old job Weds!
I was in such a motivated mood when I got home last night that I actually got stuck into some housework and got the place looking like a flat again before Tom made dinner and we cracked open some Asti! Usually I get home, sit down, and only move to either feed myself or go to bed. Hopefully being happier will mean I have more energy.
3) Toenail is still attached! It's cracked but not infected or sore except for when I stub it against the coffee table. Only concern is that when we go on holiday to Wales in a week we'll be on the beach, and I'm considering getting a swimming sock to keep it clean. I just can't look cool.
1) Interview went well. Very well. I have a new job! Will be doing admin in the same office as Tom from next week. So call off the job hunt! It's a huge relief in many ways; it's never a nice feeling to know you may be unemployed for an indefinite amount of time for one, and Tom was really bigging up this job so the more I heard, the more I wanted it.
Picture subject related, context unrelated.
2) Finished at old job yesterday. I have been looking forward to that day for so, SO long! It hit me when I was in bed last night that I actually managed to survive my time there. Many times over the last year I had to really fight with myself to not just hand in my notice, or worse, just walk out. To just focus on counting down the days and get through it was great! I spent most of my time there stressed out, talked down on, trying to use methods which made tasks harder, and demotivated by those meant to help and encourage us. Events surrounding things like Tom's operation, the infamous funeral affair [not Tom's, obviously!], and lots of occasions involving handling customers have hugely marred my time at the company and really made me resentful and unhappy. So now my time there has finished, I am never working there again, and that makes me so damn happy and grateful that God's timing has been amazing: I had the admin interview Monday, got accepted on Tuesday, and finished at my old job Weds!
I was in such a motivated mood when I got home last night that I actually got stuck into some housework and got the place looking like a flat again before Tom made dinner and we cracked open some Asti! Usually I get home, sit down, and only move to either feed myself or go to bed. Hopefully being happier will mean I have more energy.
3) Toenail is still attached! It's cracked but not infected or sore except for when I stub it against the coffee table. Only concern is that when we go on holiday to Wales in a week we'll be on the beach, and I'm considering getting a swimming sock to keep it clean. I just can't look cool.
Sunday 22 July 2012
Pain
I'm currently sitting at home feeling rather sorry for myself; about an hour ago I massively stubbed my big toe on my left foot and actually split part of the nail.
There was blood, pain, a lot of swearing. I've managed to clean it up and get most of my nail polish off to have a better look at it, but it is definitely split. I'm just hoping and praying I won't actually lose the nail.
So I've got it covered in a couple of plasters and am musing at the timing of these ridiculous incidences in my life; I have an interview at Tom's place tomorrow. And we walk everywhere. I am really not looking forward to trying to walk anywhere at all, let alone the best part of 1.5 miles in smart shoes. So we might need to get the bus...
Pain in various forms seems to be a theme in recent times here. My IBS has been playing up again recently, with fibre seeming to be a large culprit. Having a sore tummy all day is never fun.
But at the same time I could have it much worse: my knee injury some years ago was probably the most extreme pain I've had. My eczema is so much better than before when my hands would split open and be red raw.
So throbbing toe and achy stomach may be the worst of the moment. Let's hope I don't do anything stupid soon.
There was blood, pain, a lot of swearing. I've managed to clean it up and get most of my nail polish off to have a better look at it, but it is definitely split. I'm just hoping and praying I won't actually lose the nail.
So I've got it covered in a couple of plasters and am musing at the timing of these ridiculous incidences in my life; I have an interview at Tom's place tomorrow. And we walk everywhere. I am really not looking forward to trying to walk anywhere at all, let alone the best part of 1.5 miles in smart shoes. So we might need to get the bus...
Pain in various forms seems to be a theme in recent times here. My IBS has been playing up again recently, with fibre seeming to be a large culprit. Having a sore tummy all day is never fun.
But at the same time I could have it much worse: my knee injury some years ago was probably the most extreme pain I've had. My eczema is so much better than before when my hands would split open and be red raw.
So throbbing toe and achy stomach may be the worst of the moment. Let's hope I don't do anything stupid soon.
Friday 20 July 2012
Dammit Technology
I've had enough with computers this week. After several computer issues at work (including a monitor with the screen upside down - how the hell??!!) and an entertaining session where the computer refused to work after IT 'fixed' it and then the monitor itself died at the same time, you'd understand that I may have had enough of them recently. However tonight I attempted to be all clever and try and do stuff to this blog.
As you may have noticed I succeeded in changing the background.
I also tweaked some of the font colours too but only because by fiddling with the background they somehow got a bit harder to see. Why? No idea.
What I would like to try and do is copy a certain Melissa Low (woohoo figured out how to link!) who has a very snazzy "Ask Me" box on the side of her blog.
I am nowhere near as popular or under any illusions of that, but think it would be a nice thing to have.
If any remotely capable person can explain how to do this (or come to Cheltenham and do it for me?) I'd be grateful!
Cheers y'all.
As you may have noticed I succeeded in changing the background.
I also tweaked some of the font colours too but only because by fiddling with the background they somehow got a bit harder to see. Why? No idea.
I am nowhere near as popular or under any illusions of that, but think it would be a nice thing to have.
If any remotely capable person can explain how to do this (or come to Cheltenham and do it for me?) I'd be grateful!
Cheers y'all.
Monday 16 July 2012
How do you look?
Now we have another female around there is a more considered approach about appearance in the house.
Ok, that's rubbish. We tease Jo for having hairbrushes everywhere and fretting about everything from eyebrows, hair colour and wrinkles (she's 24). But it shows how in this society emphasis is so heavily placed on appearance, almost over everything else. Even a strong woman like Jo finds herself under pressure to have a certain standard of appearance.
Me? I'm a slob.
This wasn't exactly a posed picture
Ok so maybe not a total slob but I have a few ways of wearing my hair: tied up or down. Straightening is for special occasions and I can't do anything more adventurous than that by myself. I tend to wear a bit of make up at work to help look more awake, but I certainly can't be bothered with wearing it on a daily basis.
In part this is Tom's influence of not caring too much about others' opinions, especially if you don't think they matter really. And as he loves me how I am, that's good enough for me.
Don't get me wrong, it is nice to make an effort and dress up now and again, but if you do it all the time I think you get a bit obsessed with your appearance. It's easy to forget how to be natural and relax. Also, if you look like that all the time how can you look better on a special occasion?
I give up...
Thursday 5 July 2012
I can't wait
... to leave my job!
Still obviously looking for work which is a long and ongoing process if any past experiences amongst us and our friends has anything to go by. But only a few weeks left now (which can't come quickly enough!)
I'm really going to miss my team, and I feel sorry for those stuck there until there are more staff. And specifically more trained staff who can actually do the job because there is a lot to learn and being new sucks. It took me ages to feel confident enough to do things without getting stuff double checked, and I already had a background in the field. So God help and guide any new starters - they will need it!
So what now? I had an interview with a hotel for a receptionist position and have an interview next week for a jewellers. Just have to see what comes up.
Still obviously looking for work which is a long and ongoing process if any past experiences amongst us and our friends has anything to go by. But only a few weeks left now (which can't come quickly enough!)
I'm really going to miss my team, and I feel sorry for those stuck there until there are more staff. And specifically more trained staff who can actually do the job because there is a lot to learn and being new sucks. It took me ages to feel confident enough to do things without getting stuff double checked, and I already had a background in the field. So God help and guide any new starters - they will need it!
So what now? I had an interview with a hotel for a receptionist position and have an interview next week for a jewellers. Just have to see what comes up.
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