had a cat that's bern hanging round our (and a could neighbours') house for weeks now, comes in through the cat flap and eating Ambers food, doesn't seem to have a home. So anyway, took into the vets this morning and there is a microchip but it's never been registered to an address, do idea where it lives. It's a pure bread rag doll which are expensive and only 3 or so yrs old.
Anyway, vet is going to ring round local vets and try find its home.
In other news, getting on with a few bits I needed to get done. Cleaned the car, just needs a vac which won't get done be I'm afraid.
Bought miles a new back pack for the plane and Greta a colouring book.
Had miles' graduation ceremony and oh my, what a ceremony! Mayor of the hills was there, MP Phillip Ruddock attended and many other's.. Very impressed.
Had my endo check up and all clear 😀😀 18 months cancer free now. Dropping back to 6 monthly tests now. Do next due to go in June next year.
Just got my hair appointment and miles' OT appointment and we're good to go!
2 days to go!
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Monday, December 8, 2014
We'll be in England next week!
4 days to go until we fly out of the country!
And I keep thinking to myself "next week we will be in England" sounds so weird as we've not been back for 5 yrs. Greta was just a baby last time and Miles just 2.
We will have a week in Thailand, Sweden & Finland before arriving in the UK.
I kind of just want to get there now but I know I'll enjoy the snow and Lapland with the kids, especially the reindeer rides and sled rides.
But another part of me just wants to get to england asap.. I have 5 weeks there though so will be great,
After the last 2 weeks dragging, this week is flying, which is great.. Just have lots of little bits and bobs to do, doesn't matter if we don't get them done.. But hopefully I'll grtthe chance to put the washing away and clean out /empty the fridge before we go.
Anyway, will be on our way before you know it.
Seems odd as I've not bought a single gift, nor put up a decoration, but no point as we won't be her. I've made a list of gifts to buy over there for Christmas pressies,
This yr miles is getting:
Monopoly empire
Game of life
Downfall
Electric toothbrush
Greta is getting;
Fur-real monkey
Elsa on skates
A barbie
Electric toothbrush
J wants 2 x shirts
I've asked for slippers
Mum & dad:
Joking gifts with my sister
Nana soaps
Nephews
$$
Greta had her ballet concert on Sunday, was good, she loved it but way too late, and we left at the interval!
Miles' graduation to go to on Wednesday - my day off, going to get my hair cut too and my Endo appointment.
Thursday is work Xmas lunch so hoping to leave after that around 2pm and miles' ot appointment and we'll pop to the towers for a couple bits I want to buy.
Then Friday im off to a meeting in warriewood, before leaving at 3.30 and heading home to finish the packing...
😀😀😀😀
And I keep thinking to myself "next week we will be in England" sounds so weird as we've not been back for 5 yrs. Greta was just a baby last time and Miles just 2.
We will have a week in Thailand, Sweden & Finland before arriving in the UK.
I kind of just want to get there now but I know I'll enjoy the snow and Lapland with the kids, especially the reindeer rides and sled rides.
But another part of me just wants to get to england asap.. I have 5 weeks there though so will be great,
After the last 2 weeks dragging, this week is flying, which is great.. Just have lots of little bits and bobs to do, doesn't matter if we don't get them done.. But hopefully I'll grtthe chance to put the washing away and clean out /empty the fridge before we go.
Anyway, will be on our way before you know it.
Seems odd as I've not bought a single gift, nor put up a decoration, but no point as we won't be her. I've made a list of gifts to buy over there for Christmas pressies,
This yr miles is getting:
Monopoly empire
Game of life
Downfall
Electric toothbrush
Greta is getting;
Fur-real monkey
Elsa on skates
A barbie
Electric toothbrush
J wants 2 x shirts
I've asked for slippers
Mum & dad:
Joking gifts with my sister
Nana soaps
Nephews
$$
Greta had her ballet concert on Sunday, was good, she loved it but way too late, and we left at the interval!
Miles' graduation to go to on Wednesday - my day off, going to get my hair cut too and my Endo appointment.
Thursday is work Xmas lunch so hoping to leave after that around 2pm and miles' ot appointment and we'll pop to the towers for a couple bits I want to buy.
Then Friday im off to a meeting in warriewood, before leaving at 3.30 and heading home to finish the packing...
😀😀😀😀
Thursday, December 4, 2014
1 week tomorrow!!!
It's a week tomorrow until we leave for our 6 week trip to Europe and honestly, I just can't be bothered.. Kids have had a vomit virus, j is off sick today, I've not been 100% although s state of mind is most likely responsible for 80% of that!
But I just want to get going now... It's so close now and its 5 years since I've been back home, I just want to get going!
Struggling with day to day things, all seems so tedious when this awesome trip is so close..
A few things to look forward to though to keep us occupied.
They've all come in this last week though so rather than packing I'm rushed off my feet!
We have Greta's bsllet rehearsal and concert, a birthday party, a yr 1 graduation ceremony, Drs (endo) visit for me, usual swimming and piano and ballet classes, and my hair appointment.
Plus need to get the packing sorted.
Oh and miles' ot session.
I'm working until 4pm next Friday and then wang to go get dinner out as I don't want to start doing dishes etc the night before we fly out.. Run leave home at 8am sat morning to fly to Thailand!
Got the cat sorted, a neighbour will come feed her and pick up post and house sit.
Just 8 days to go! 4 working days left... Arghhhh hurry up already!
But I just want to get going now... It's so close now and its 5 years since I've been back home, I just want to get going!
Struggling with day to day things, all seems so tedious when this awesome trip is so close..
A few things to look forward to though to keep us occupied.
They've all come in this last week though so rather than packing I'm rushed off my feet!
We have Greta's bsllet rehearsal and concert, a birthday party, a yr 1 graduation ceremony, Drs (endo) visit for me, usual swimming and piano and ballet classes, and my hair appointment.
Plus need to get the packing sorted.
Oh and miles' ot session.
I'm working until 4pm next Friday and then wang to go get dinner out as I don't want to start doing dishes etc the night before we fly out.. Run leave home at 8am sat morning to fly to Thailand!
Got the cat sorted, a neighbour will come feed her and pick up post and house sit.
Just 8 days to go! 4 working days left... Arghhhh hurry up already!
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
The countdown is on
A fair few things we're counting down to at the moment:
Next week is Greta's pre school graduation.
The following week is Miles' graduation.
That weekend is Greta's ballet concert - still need to buy tickets for that.
Miles had his piano concert last weekend. It was really good. His teacher sang, it was probably the best one I've been to, free too which was a bonus!
And finally, the big countdown...our holiday!! 6 weeks in Europe!
2 weeks and 2 days (and 2 hours) till we leave, and it seems like we have so much to do before we go, all the above plus my Endo appointment and Miles' OT appointment (to improve his muscle tone in his hand to help him write better).
But it seems also like it's dragging so much.... It went so fast at first, it was 6 months to go from when we first started looking into it and thinking about it, then suddenly it was less than a month to go, but the last couple weeks are dragging.
Always the way!
Anyway, a few things to look forward to before hand. I've booked my hair appointment in too.. Miles has had his cut so he's good to go.
I bought Greta a school blazer the other day. Just got to sew in name rages, might do that this weekend.
Also she has been given 3 school dresses by another mum so that's fantastic!
So don't need to buy her anything as she obviously already has her sports uniforms and rain coat and bag and art smock and hat etc etc.
Will need to get both kids new clarkes shoes and sneakers..
Anyway out itinerary for our trip looks something like:
Leave Sydney on the 13th dec, fly (via Jakarta) to Thailand for 2 days.
Leave Thailand and fly to Sweden, 2 days there then train to Finland, to Lapland.
2 days in Lapland then fly into UK.
Stay a week in Sheffield and have Christmas with my folks and Boxing Day with J's.
After a week drive to London, 1 night in London to see the sights then boat over to France, have a couple days in Paris then head to Disney land to meet my mum and sister and have 2 days there.
Leave Paris and go back to England.
J is then going to fly off to Scotland to see his old uni mate for a night and then fly off to Caymen with his brother from there to visit their uncle and cousin who work over there.
Before e returns to Sydney a week after leaving us.
Me; I'm off to stay with my parents with the kids for the next 2.5 weeks!
I have a few day trips planned like stone henge and lego land etc.. Props pig land is closed 😔 but we will still find fun stuff to do. Plus they'll be with their grandparents who they haven't seend for 2.5 years.
Finally I gly back here, either via Germany, Poland or LA, still to be booked.
Also waiting to find out what happens with my job. Been at Sydney water for 5 months now (came on a 3 month contract) been extended once and due to finish mid jan while I'm awsy, so will need to find out if it's extended again and if I can come back in jan when I return,
I really hope so, I love working here. Work is good and it's part time, be good to have a day off (Wednesday) next year. Currently I gave Greta home with me, which I love but if I'm home alone next year I can do housework and we can cut back on the cleaner.. J hates me being here as it pays about half what I earned at cochlear.. But it's less hours, less stress. I really enjoy I and feel I'm a real part of the team.. Anyway, will see.., if it's not extended I'll look for a 6 month contract for next year instead. Then take the rest of the year off. Not too stressed, but job hunting is a pain!
I'll add a couple pics of us all later, A bit more up to date.
Next week is Greta's pre school graduation.
The following week is Miles' graduation.
That weekend is Greta's ballet concert - still need to buy tickets for that.
Miles had his piano concert last weekend. It was really good. His teacher sang, it was probably the best one I've been to, free too which was a bonus!
And finally, the big countdown...our holiday!! 6 weeks in Europe!
2 weeks and 2 days (and 2 hours) till we leave, and it seems like we have so much to do before we go, all the above plus my Endo appointment and Miles' OT appointment (to improve his muscle tone in his hand to help him write better).
But it seems also like it's dragging so much.... It went so fast at first, it was 6 months to go from when we first started looking into it and thinking about it, then suddenly it was less than a month to go, but the last couple weeks are dragging.
Always the way!
Anyway, a few things to look forward to before hand. I've booked my hair appointment in too.. Miles has had his cut so he's good to go.
I bought Greta a school blazer the other day. Just got to sew in name rages, might do that this weekend.
Also she has been given 3 school dresses by another mum so that's fantastic!
So don't need to buy her anything as she obviously already has her sports uniforms and rain coat and bag and art smock and hat etc etc.
Will need to get both kids new clarkes shoes and sneakers..
Anyway out itinerary for our trip looks something like:
Leave Sydney on the 13th dec, fly (via Jakarta) to Thailand for 2 days.
Leave Thailand and fly to Sweden, 2 days there then train to Finland, to Lapland.
2 days in Lapland then fly into UK.
Stay a week in Sheffield and have Christmas with my folks and Boxing Day with J's.
After a week drive to London, 1 night in London to see the sights then boat over to France, have a couple days in Paris then head to Disney land to meet my mum and sister and have 2 days there.
Leave Paris and go back to England.
J is then going to fly off to Scotland to see his old uni mate for a night and then fly off to Caymen with his brother from there to visit their uncle and cousin who work over there.
Before e returns to Sydney a week after leaving us.
Me; I'm off to stay with my parents with the kids for the next 2.5 weeks!
I have a few day trips planned like stone henge and lego land etc.. Props pig land is closed 😔 but we will still find fun stuff to do. Plus they'll be with their grandparents who they haven't seend for 2.5 years.
Finally I gly back here, either via Germany, Poland or LA, still to be booked.
Also waiting to find out what happens with my job. Been at Sydney water for 5 months now (came on a 3 month contract) been extended once and due to finish mid jan while I'm awsy, so will need to find out if it's extended again and if I can come back in jan when I return,
I really hope so, I love working here. Work is good and it's part time, be good to have a day off (Wednesday) next year. Currently I gave Greta home with me, which I love but if I'm home alone next year I can do housework and we can cut back on the cleaner.. J hates me being here as it pays about half what I earned at cochlear.. But it's less hours, less stress. I really enjoy I and feel I'm a real part of the team.. Anyway, will see.., if it's not extended I'll look for a 6 month contract for next year instead. Then take the rest of the year off. Not too stressed, but job hunting is a pain!
I'll add a couple pics of us all later, A bit more up to date.
Thursday, November 20, 2014
long time no see!
Long time....
Probably 18 months since I last updated.
So what's happened?
Miles is in year 1.
Greta is in pre school about to start kindy next year!
We're about to embark on a 6 week trip around Europe!
Sweden, Finland, France, UK.
Can't wait, just need to pack!
Will come and update with pics as we travel.
X
Probably 18 months since I last updated.
So what's happened?
Miles is in year 1.
Greta is in pre school about to start kindy next year!
We're about to embark on a 6 week trip around Europe!
Sweden, Finland, France, UK.
Can't wait, just need to pack!
Will come and update with pics as we travel.
X
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Miles' whale painting
He's been bringing home his art work. Brought this home yesterday. I think it's fantastic, for a little 6 year old.
Anyway, need to think of a way to display it now....
Ta-Daaaaaaa!!!!
Gingerbread house decorating = done!
Such fun seeing the Playgroup mums too :)
End of an era as its their final year there this year.. I left in April when I came back to full time work, but I would have another year as Greta doesn't start school till 2015, however,working full time until June next year (if all goes well with my new job), and I wouldn't want to go back next year with none of the original mums there.. Sad but Greta never liked going after Miles started school.
Anyway, my gingerbread house photo (edited to add: arghhhh, won't let me post it grrrrrr, I'll try later).
Such fun seeing the Playgroup mums too :)
End of an era as its their final year there this year.. I left in April when I came back to full time work, but I would have another year as Greta doesn't start school till 2015, however,working full time until June next year (if all goes well with my new job), and I wouldn't want to go back next year with none of the original mums there.. Sad but Greta never liked going after Miles started school.
Anyway, my gingerbread house photo (edited to add: arghhhh, won't let me post it grrrrrr, I'll try later).
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Lil' sicky
Yep, Greta..
Started on Saturday after ballet, although she wasn't herself at ballet. Anyway, full blown cold by Sunday. Jonathan stated home on Monday with her. Although she really wanted me so I left early and went home to her. Was home with her on tues & wed too.. Which was fine as I must admit I've kinda checked out of my job her.. I've 2 weeks left (less if I'm approved to leave early),
Hoping I can finish up on the Wednesday. Not much fun working somewhere when you've sorta moved on.. So was ok to spend the days at home with sick Greta but on the flip side of the coin, I have so many bits and bobs to finish up I really don't want to leave stuff for the 2 guts remaining in the team as they'll be flat out going form a team of 5 down to 2!
So lots to do...urghhh..
Greta is most likely just run down, we've not had a holiday all year, she's not had a full week off all year! That's a lot for a little girl.
Mind you, only time I've had off had been time in hospital of sick with Greta.
Looking forward to 2 full weeks off at Christmas.
Plus, we really need to go on a trip to Fiji or Bali or somewhere next year..need a break, but what with treatments for me thyroid cancer taking up weeks... That's taken priority.
In other news:
Christmas shopping is mostly done.
Just a book for Miles I want to get him and a chess set.
Greta is all done.
Socks & undies for the hubby.
Kids have cricket club tonight, see his Greta feels..
I'm going ginger bread house making with the Playgroup mums.
Will be back with a photo of my creation!
X
Started on Saturday after ballet, although she wasn't herself at ballet. Anyway, full blown cold by Sunday. Jonathan stated home on Monday with her. Although she really wanted me so I left early and went home to her. Was home with her on tues & wed too.. Which was fine as I must admit I've kinda checked out of my job her.. I've 2 weeks left (less if I'm approved to leave early),
Hoping I can finish up on the Wednesday. Not much fun working somewhere when you've sorta moved on.. So was ok to spend the days at home with sick Greta but on the flip side of the coin, I have so many bits and bobs to finish up I really don't want to leave stuff for the 2 guts remaining in the team as they'll be flat out going form a team of 5 down to 2!
So lots to do...urghhh..
Greta is most likely just run down, we've not had a holiday all year, she's not had a full week off all year! That's a lot for a little girl.
Mind you, only time I've had off had been time in hospital of sick with Greta.
Looking forward to 2 full weeks off at Christmas.
Plus, we really need to go on a trip to Fiji or Bali or somewhere next year..need a break, but what with treatments for me thyroid cancer taking up weeks... That's taken priority.
In other news:
Christmas shopping is mostly done.
Just a book for Miles I want to get him and a chess set.
Greta is all done.
Socks & undies for the hubby.
Kids have cricket club tonight, see his Greta feels..
I'm going ginger bread house making with the Playgroup mums.
Will be back with a photo of my creation!
X
Sunday, November 17, 2013
2 weeks to go..
3 weeks till my official finish date but I've asked to leave a few day early.. So as little as 2 weeks left!
Greta is sick, started on Saturday, she wasn't herself at ballet, so excited to get her trophy though.
Here's a pic.. Oh and while I'm at it.. A pic from Miles dressed as a toy solider for his tap dancing concert:
So Greta is home sick with Daddy today..
Wish I was there, it's cold and rainy here today, but really, need to get everything up to date here.. Make sure I hand over with nothing left as the team is losing 3 members in total ovef the next 2 weeks so the remaining 2 will be snowed under.. So trying to leave my part of the work all up to date if possible.
Went Christmas shopping on the weekend., only got a couple bits left to buy. The husbands gift.. Socks & undies he's requested, and a couple bits for Miles., a children's encyclopaedia and a chess set.
I've asked for a pedi/massage for my present,
Just have to wrap them. Not got too much this year as I've just had a massive clear out of all the unused toys.. So not wanting to go crazy and get too much.
But really, now they're older its easier, Greta is really into Barbie dolls and babies.
Miles is really into board game and anything mechanical/with a remote.
Other than that.. Really enjoyed Christmas shopping on the weekend..got a Santa photo!
I'm not a massive fan if these pics but the kids really wanted one, so for only the 2nd year ... We got a Santa pic!
Went to Macquarie shops and it was way better than castle hill, they had a magical winter wonderland set up around Santa:
All for now
X
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Greta is sick, started on Saturday, she wasn't herself at ballet, so excited to get her trophy though.
Here's a pic.. Oh and while I'm at it.. A pic from Miles dressed as a toy solider for his tap dancing concert:
So Greta is home sick with Daddy today..
Wish I was there, it's cold and rainy here today, but really, need to get everything up to date here.. Make sure I hand over with nothing left as the team is losing 3 members in total ovef the next 2 weeks so the remaining 2 will be snowed under.. So trying to leave my part of the work all up to date if possible.
Went Christmas shopping on the weekend., only got a couple bits left to buy. The husbands gift.. Socks & undies he's requested, and a couple bits for Miles., a children's encyclopaedia and a chess set.
I've asked for a pedi/massage for my present,
Just have to wrap them. Not got too much this year as I've just had a massive clear out of all the unused toys.. So not wanting to go crazy and get too much.
But really, now they're older its easier, Greta is really into Barbie dolls and babies.
Miles is really into board game and anything mechanical/with a remote.
Other than that.. Really enjoyed Christmas shopping on the weekend..got a Santa photo!
I'm not a massive fan if these pics but the kids really wanted one, so for only the 2nd year ... We got a Santa pic!
Went to Macquarie shops and it was way better than castle hill, they had a magical winter wonderland set up around Santa:
All for now
X
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Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Is it Friday yet
The hubby is away in Melbourne this week and despite complaining (which I seem to have done a lot lately) that he doesn't do anything and I do everything yada yada whinge whinge, hen he's away, jeez it seems so my h harder, do perhaps he does do a wee bit after all....
So I've stayed up far too late the last couple of nights, which means I've been up far too late, not been organised and had to rush the kids to get ready super fast, they're only little so of course they can't and I've got cross and shouted, and yelled, and screamed and really been mother from hell this week, gosh I feel horrid, really need to make it up to them.
So not their fault. I've tuned into this shouting banshee recently, need to be a better mum.
They certainly deserve it.
I'm such a lucky person t have such wonderful little people, I need to be better for them.
Anyway, a few odds & ends:
Job search went well and I've now secured a new job with Cochlear which I'm thrilled about. It's at Macquarie university.
There's on site parking and I get a little pay rise Fromm current job to $83,000 per year.. (And some odd change, nearer to $83k than $84k though).
I start on the 9th dec, finish up here 6th December but asked if I can go a week sooner, like 1 week earlier on the 29th nov.
waiting to hear.
Might just do a list of weekly activities as I've not done them since j started back at work this year but really, the activities haven't stopped, they've just become moved to evening or weekends..
So Monday:
Miles at Kindy, Greta at Ecec (her pre school which is attached to the school miles goes to)
Tuesday:
Same as Monday
Wednesday:
Miles at Kindy and Greta at elbelles (in Kenthurst, a preschool as I started working full time in April and ECEC didn't have space for her)
Miles tap dancing class at dance HQ, dural.
Thursday:
Miles Kindy, Greta ECEC (Greta loves Thursdays as her best friend Justin's is there and so is her fave. Teacher miss Kim)
Before school miles has campernellas, After school we go to the school cricket club for milo cricket.
Friday/
Miles Kindy, Greta elbelles.
Friday afternoons I r started doing mum & miles afternoons but stopped, should start this again.
Saturday:
Miles has piano lessons & swimming
Greta has ballet
Sunday:
Day off!
So it's a full on week.
Looking forward to 2 weeks off over Christmas.
Just need to organise a nanny for a couple weeks when we will be working and oosh is closed.
Heading to target today in my lunch break to make a start on Christmas shopping.
I've got my parents bought and posted, just need the kids and my nephews.
Need to make an effort as I've been pretty crappy last few years.
Ok.. Hitting the shops.. Will be back with a Christmas present list later.
So I've stayed up far too late the last couple of nights, which means I've been up far too late, not been organised and had to rush the kids to get ready super fast, they're only little so of course they can't and I've got cross and shouted, and yelled, and screamed and really been mother from hell this week, gosh I feel horrid, really need to make it up to them.
So not their fault. I've tuned into this shouting banshee recently, need to be a better mum.
They certainly deserve it.
I'm such a lucky person t have such wonderful little people, I need to be better for them.
Anyway, a few odds & ends:
Job search went well and I've now secured a new job with Cochlear which I'm thrilled about. It's at Macquarie university.
There's on site parking and I get a little pay rise Fromm current job to $83,000 per year.. (And some odd change, nearer to $83k than $84k though).
I start on the 9th dec, finish up here 6th December but asked if I can go a week sooner, like 1 week earlier on the 29th nov.
waiting to hear.
Might just do a list of weekly activities as I've not done them since j started back at work this year but really, the activities haven't stopped, they've just become moved to evening or weekends..
So Monday:
Miles at Kindy, Greta at Ecec (her pre school which is attached to the school miles goes to)
Tuesday:
Same as Monday
Wednesday:
Miles at Kindy and Greta at elbelles (in Kenthurst, a preschool as I started working full time in April and ECEC didn't have space for her)
Miles tap dancing class at dance HQ, dural.
Thursday:
Miles Kindy, Greta ECEC (Greta loves Thursdays as her best friend Justin's is there and so is her fave. Teacher miss Kim)
Before school miles has campernellas, After school we go to the school cricket club for milo cricket.
Friday/
Miles Kindy, Greta elbelles.
Friday afternoons I r started doing mum & miles afternoons but stopped, should start this again.
Saturday:
Miles has piano lessons & swimming
Greta has ballet
Sunday:
Day off!
So it's a full on week.
Looking forward to 2 weeks off over Christmas.
Just need to organise a nanny for a couple weeks when we will be working and oosh is closed.
Heading to target today in my lunch break to make a start on Christmas shopping.
I've got my parents bought and posted, just need the kids and my nephews.
Need to make an effort as I've been pretty crappy last few years.
Ok.. Hitting the shops.. Will be back with a Christmas present list later.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Interview done!
I don't think that ones a goer, funny thing is, I'm pretty sure I'm not the right fit for the role but I wouldn't be surprised if the offered if to me!!
Crazy... I'd turn it down, it's really not a good fit for me.
I do procurement (only procurement) that role was a mish mash of 25% procurement/25% Facilities management /25% fleet management / 25% damn we don't know what we need you to do today!
Anyway..not a good fit, is I wasn't sure about the manager.. Plus it's way out west, I'm not a fan of he west of our city, I'm a north girl.
As I drove down the free way though...way, way down the free way.. I saw the new wet n wild park being built.. Must check out tickets for that place to take the kids.
I have an interview for a procurement role next Tuesday, really fancy that role, hope if lives up to my expectations!
Miles & Greta have cricket tonight.. They e joined the school cricket club, cute.. Hope they like it.. As with EVERYTHING at school (or even in this country lol) there's a sausage sizzle afterwards!
Ok, best hinting the pest inspectors.. Ants everywhere!
X
Crazy... I'd turn it down, it's really not a good fit for me.
I do procurement (only procurement) that role was a mish mash of 25% procurement/25% Facilities management /25% fleet management / 25% damn we don't know what we need you to do today!
Anyway..not a good fit, is I wasn't sure about the manager.. Plus it's way out west, I'm not a fan of he west of our city, I'm a north girl.
As I drove down the free way though...way, way down the free way.. I saw the new wet n wild park being built.. Must check out tickets for that place to take the kids.
I have an interview for a procurement role next Tuesday, really fancy that role, hope if lives up to my expectations!
Miles & Greta have cricket tonight.. They e joined the school cricket club, cute.. Hope they like it.. As with EVERYTHING at school (or even in this country lol) there's a sausage sizzle afterwards!
Ok, best hinting the pest inspectors.. Ants everywhere!
X
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Interview update
So I had a phone interview yesterday for a job I quite fancy.. I got a call later yesterday afternoon to say I'd got through that ok (yay) and would need to then do some online testing.. I did that last night.. Was ok, not too hard, think I did ok there.. So airing to hear if I get invited for a face to face interview now.
I do have an interview at 11am today but not sure the jobs right for me.. Anyhow, I'll go along and see.. It's good interview experience in any case.
On Friday I have to go pick up the 2 boys we are fostering..looking forward to that, seeing them again and getting to know them.
Will need to work out what we can do with then over the weekend that'll be fun for them.
All for now.
X
I do have an interview at 11am today but not sure the jobs right for me.. Anyhow, I'll go along and see.. It's good interview experience in any case.
On Friday I have to go pick up the 2 boys we are fostering..looking forward to that, seeing them again and getting to know them.
Will need to work out what we can do with then over the weekend that'll be fun for them.
All for now.
X
Monday, October 21, 2013
Job hunting .....again!
After 6.5 months in my current role, I have a little over a month to go and ... I'm finished here.
Going to miss it.. The hours were perfect (7-3), the location is perfect, but it was always going to be an 8 month contract so ... Time to move on.
The idea of taking short term contract roles was so I could work the majority of the year and then take off the whopping 8 weeks that the private schools have off over the Christmas break.. Hopefully it works out that I can take some time off, but reality is that I need to work to pay the school fees and Greta's pre school fees - which closes down for 4 weeks over Christmas - so may (I hope not though) have to start sooner than the start of Feb which is what I'm hoping for.
I'm applying now anyway and have 2 interviews this week so can't see them waiting 3 months for me to start!
No idea how we're going to manage over the Christmas break though if I've just started a job... I'll have no leave and of course we have no family to help babysit.., well see how these 2 interviews I have this week go I guess...
In other news. We have finally after a year of interviews and training started our careers as foster carers. We have 2 little boys join us on weekends starting from Friday this week.
We've met the boys and they're quite boisterous so I think the plan is to take them out lots to burn off some energy.
Since I was last on here Greta has turned 4. Now have a 6 yr old and a 4 yr old!
Where have the years gone!
All for now
X
Going to miss it.. The hours were perfect (7-3), the location is perfect, but it was always going to be an 8 month contract so ... Time to move on.
The idea of taking short term contract roles was so I could work the majority of the year and then take off the whopping 8 weeks that the private schools have off over the Christmas break.. Hopefully it works out that I can take some time off, but reality is that I need to work to pay the school fees and Greta's pre school fees - which closes down for 4 weeks over Christmas - so may (I hope not though) have to start sooner than the start of Feb which is what I'm hoping for.
I'm applying now anyway and have 2 interviews this week so can't see them waiting 3 months for me to start!
No idea how we're going to manage over the Christmas break though if I've just started a job... I'll have no leave and of course we have no family to help babysit.., well see how these 2 interviews I have this week go I guess...
In other news. We have finally after a year of interviews and training started our careers as foster carers. We have 2 little boys join us on weekends starting from Friday this week.
We've met the boys and they're quite boisterous so I think the plan is to take them out lots to burn off some energy.
Since I was last on here Greta has turned 4. Now have a 6 yr old and a 4 yr old!
Where have the years gone!
All for now
X
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
The boy turns 6!
Cannot believe how fast this year has gone.. I'm sure if was only a month ago I was throwing his 5th birthday party...
But nope, he's officially 6 today!
Greta woke up, looked her brother up and down, pouted and announced he couldn't possible be 6 today as he was no taller than when he went to bed last night!
I'm not quite sure what she was expecting..., goodness knows what she'll expect from her birthday in a few weeks time!
A few pics if the birthday boy, from his party on Saturday to follow shortly - when I've downloaded them off the camera!
But nope, he's officially 6 today!
Greta woke up, looked her brother up and down, pouted and announced he couldn't possible be 6 today as he was no taller than when he went to bed last night!
I'm not quite sure what she was expecting..., goodness knows what she'll expect from her birthday in a few weeks time!
A few pics if the birthday boy, from his party on Saturday to follow shortly - when I've downloaded them off the camera!
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Job interview post poned
Till tomorrow at 4.30pm - the guy im meeting had to dash off to something else so wont get there in time so we post poned till tomorrow (wednesday). Which is good as im feeling a bit lazy today for some reason.
Ok best get on, have a curry to cook from scratch for dinner YIKES!
x
Ok best get on, have a curry to cook from scratch for dinner YIKES!
x
Going downhill..
The in laws started off so well but have sadly stopped showing up to things, started sending nasty e-mails to J's brother complaining about us... Hmmmm, thanks for that, not very nice.. Greta has never liked Mother in law anyway so not too bad.. I think Miles may miss them but he doesn't really ask to see them much anymore, they only come over once or twice a week now.. Have stopped helping out at school, stopped going to events at the school...it's a shame, it usually goes this way at the end.. They've always been very unreliable. But still, they helped out when I first went into hospital so that's fine.. I'll be glad to get back to just the 4 of us, it's getting quite uncomfortable.
Miles is going to Taronga Zoo tomorrow with school, asked the grandparents to go - they said no... As they did to miles' sports carnival..etc etc... Such a shame..
Anyway, he's really looking forward to going.
Very excited actually.
It's my little fella's 6th birthday in a week!! He's having his party on Saturday, will see if the grandparents show up..
We have bought him a Wii and a couple of games for it. Plus a couple of books.
My parents bought him theatre tickets - to Annie the musical.
No doubt he will get a zillion gifts from his school buds.
Work is interesting. They are giving a section of the work we do over to an outsourced service provider, I *think* I'm going to be offered a job with them.. Which is fine, as much as I like where I'm currently working, it's only an 8 month contract, so I may get offered a perm job with the outsourced company.. I really don't know, it's just rumours I've heard, will find out more from my boss tomorrow and then then more in the meeting on Monday next week..
Ok, all for now x
Miles is going to Taronga Zoo tomorrow with school, asked the grandparents to go - they said no... As they did to miles' sports carnival..etc etc... Such a shame..
Anyway, he's really looking forward to going.
Very excited actually.
It's my little fella's 6th birthday in a week!! He's having his party on Saturday, will see if the grandparents show up..
We have bought him a Wii and a couple of games for it. Plus a couple of books.
My parents bought him theatre tickets - to Annie the musical.
No doubt he will get a zillion gifts from his school buds.
Work is interesting. They are giving a section of the work we do over to an outsourced service provider, I *think* I'm going to be offered a job with them.. Which is fine, as much as I like where I'm currently working, it's only an 8 month contract, so I may get offered a perm job with the outsourced company.. I really don't know, it's just rumours I've heard, will find out more from my boss tomorrow and then then more in the meeting on Monday next week..
Ok, all for now x
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