First week of work over and I think it's a success. I've started to work out who's who, I've bonded with the supposedly bossy girl and got her to spill some interesting info (gossip?), I've rummaged through the stuff left by the previous poor PA and I've been able to put my hands on something my boss was looking for in his email... I hope I impressed him eh? I think I'm going to like this gig.
Friday Wayne had an interview for a contract job in London, so we met up after work for a quick bite to eat. He didn't come home with me though as he was wearing a suit and he didn't have any clothes to change into at my place.
Yesterday was quite busy. I had an appointment with the osteopath at noon - thank goodness for him because my knee and back have been killing me. Apparently I'm "twisted"! I have some exercises to do to stretch out my back and another appointment to go see his colleague to finish stretching me out. After that I went back home to collect Claire and we went into town to buy her camera - I had not been able to buy her a birthday present and I was gutted. She on the other hand was just delighted. She didn't mind it was late, as long as she got it! We bought a Nikon Coolpix L3 and an extra memory card. She has already discovered that it takes fantastic videos, much better than my own. Here she is, by the way, with her lip stud... Not the best pic, but you get the idea.
Later on it was time to go and have my mop of hair cut to suit my new "Corporate" image. I like it! Will post a pic when I can.
Today is much more relaxing - I stayed in bed reading till 11 or so. I wanted to finish my book Marie Tempete by Janine Boissard. My mum had sent it to me before she fell ill, when it was no longer needed at the library. I really enjoyed it and you know what it's like when you can't put a book down!
Talking of Mummy, we got more good news. My sister went to see her during the week and she was in a different wheelchair, without head rest etc, and she propels herself along using one arm and one leg! Fantastic! She also wrote more birthday cards and this time she wrote the whole card!! The hospital are keeping her for a while longer as she is progressing so well. Her speech is still sometimes lacking, but she has asked for crosswords to do. To say I'm proud of her is an understatement! Can't wait to go and see her again.
I know I haven't been paid yet and I don't know what my budget will be, but I was a lot happier window shopping this weekend. And looking at catalogues. I've had no spare cash for so many years I had forgotten what it was like to look at stuff and think "I'll get that and that.." Shopping has been one big headache, and if Claire said something like "my shoes are falling apart" it would make my heart sink! No longer. All good things come to those that wait.
You sound so happy Jen! Glad everything in your life is going so well - you deserve it. Enjoy your new job. Emma x
Posted by: Em | 09/03/2006 at 10:19 PM
Jen, I'm just SO pleased for you, hun. That is great news about your mum - onwards and upwards. And please do post a pic of your new 'do' :) xx
Posted by: joanna | 09/03/2006 at 10:22 PM
enjoy your new camera, I heard good things about the coolpix,
I can't wait to see what your new hairstyle look like
I love to shop but I have been shopping like crazy for work
come to realise I don't have an really nice stuff to go out in
hopefully you are not like me, lol
Posted by: toya | 09/04/2006 at 12:24 PM
Really glad the job is going well, it sounds like you are settling in already!
Posted by: Caz | 09/05/2006 at 01:27 PM
I hope you like your new camera!
Posted by: Adrienne | 09/05/2006 at 03:25 PM
So so truly happy for you my dear friend! Love to hear good news! And have fun with the new camera! :)
Posted by: maria | 09/05/2006 at 11:29 PM