Work can take a running jump, it's just a job, no more jumping through hoops.
There, it's time to be proactive. So I'm now looking for a temporary place to live, suitable for about 18 months. Then I may be able to consider longer term, I hope. Thanks to my v handy daughter there's a possibility coming up in a couple of weeks, so I'm hoping.
I've also started planning my next overseas trip for July/August next year which is exciting. I want to do a pilgrimage through Umbria in Italy along The Way of St Francis finishing in Assisi. There are two choices; the official accredited pilgrimage of 13 days, about 20 or more kilometres each day, maybe alone for long stretches each day, staying in basic refuges along the way & carrying everything in a backpack, OR, join a shorter, possibly more convivial, organised tour of 8 days, covering 15-20 k's each day, staying in B&B's or hotels, & my luggage would be transported each day, only need to carry my daily needs. Either way, I will have to do a lot of training. This pilgrimage is over mountains & foothills! Quite a challenge. Then there's a continuation option of 6 days walking to Rome - I'm not sure about that. Again over mountains for a couple of days & then several days flat terrain. Choices - I'm thinking.
Anyway, after Italy I'm considering Greece & maybe Turkey. Also hoping to stop along the flight at Abu Dhabi & investigate Oman. I still want to go to Egypt but that'll depend on fighting & politics which also may affect visiting Turkey. I will be constrained by finance, of course, but it'll be fun sorting out the possibilities. Italy, Greece & Abu Dhabi are definite.
Never forget - life is interesting! If you land in a rut, lift yourself out of it.
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
It's been a while!
It has been a while! I've been constantly waiting for things to happen, then the things I'm waiting for don't happen. V frustrating.
When I first came back to Australia I was planning to find a place to live, work hard & save for another overseas trip, &, a minor thing, also get the final charms for my travel Pandora bracelet . I've not managed to do any of that yet. But I will.
The main reason has been my library work which for the last year has been undergoing change, both the parameters of the job & the conditions of work with extensive training/retraining demanded. The upshot of that is I am now working my permanent role of 25 hours per week, which thankfully can't be changed. I do get extra hours when someone is away but that can't be relied on. So I am waiting to see what happens next. No job is worth the pressure, the lies & the strain. I like things smooth.
When things settle, if they ever do, I will look for another part-time job or take on junk mail deliveries again. Oh joy! I'm working on the saving, just not as fast as I had expected. Once again a lesson to only rely on myself.
In the meantime, I have gained a great-granddaughter, Skylah Jade, who is now 9 months old. I've been over to see her once & I hope she'll grow up feisty. Pity I'm living in a different country though.
My Pandora bracelet should be complete this week. I'm getting the last charm & a safety chain. I hadn't planned the chain but Jan rightly has suggested that I need to insure the bracelet & I imagine any insurance company will require it. I have started an NZ Evolve bracelet now which is for my Kiwi memories, as the Pandora is for my travel mementoes.
Entertainment wise, I've been to see Celtic Woman, Celtic Thunder & some of the Conservatorium student concerts. I had a weekend down at Cooloongatta to see Opera on the Beach, Opera Australia performing The Magic Flute. Thoroughly enjoyed that. I have booked for Andrea Bocelli in September, should be great. Oh, I've seen some good movies & read a heap of good books. I do enjoy entertainment!
So life continues & fun is always a possibility.
When I first came back to Australia I was planning to find a place to live, work hard & save for another overseas trip, &, a minor thing, also get the final charms for my travel Pandora bracelet . I've not managed to do any of that yet. But I will.
The main reason has been my library work which for the last year has been undergoing change, both the parameters of the job & the conditions of work with extensive training/retraining demanded. The upshot of that is I am now working my permanent role of 25 hours per week, which thankfully can't be changed. I do get extra hours when someone is away but that can't be relied on. So I am waiting to see what happens next. No job is worth the pressure, the lies & the strain. I like things smooth.
When things settle, if they ever do, I will look for another part-time job or take on junk mail deliveries again. Oh joy! I'm working on the saving, just not as fast as I had expected. Once again a lesson to only rely on myself.
In the meantime, I have gained a great-granddaughter, Skylah Jade, who is now 9 months old. I've been over to see her once & I hope she'll grow up feisty. Pity I'm living in a different country though.
My Pandora bracelet should be complete this week. I'm getting the last charm & a safety chain. I hadn't planned the chain but Jan rightly has suggested that I need to insure the bracelet & I imagine any insurance company will require it. I have started an NZ Evolve bracelet now which is for my Kiwi memories, as the Pandora is for my travel mementoes.
Entertainment wise, I've been to see Celtic Woman, Celtic Thunder & some of the Conservatorium student concerts. I had a weekend down at Cooloongatta to see Opera on the Beach, Opera Australia performing The Magic Flute. Thoroughly enjoyed that. I have booked for Andrea Bocelli in September, should be great. Oh, I've seen some good movies & read a heap of good books. I do enjoy entertainment!
So life continues & fun is always a possibility.
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