Celebrations

Quick update. I got the job!!!! Very exciting. All dependant as yet on references and then they will sort out a start date. Not loads more money but other benefits like FLEXI TIME. At last the dream of having flexi time is becoming a reality.

Ps: I'm working on those photos of the car.

No excuses

This is turning into a weekly blogging thing rather then more frequent. I think it's because there is not that much exciting stuff happening in my life at the moment. But here is a list of my favourite events of the past week:
1. Seeing Jocelyn Flint in the arms of her Daddy all snuggled and the beautiful happy faces of the Flints.
2. Going to the German Market on Saturday night and feeling giddy and excited about christmas like I did when I was a little girl despite being completely broke.
3. Riding Kate for the first time in about 3 weeks (have had health problems that made riding absolutely no fun)
4. Making mine and Craig's house actually look like a home- emptying boxes and cleaning.
5. Discovering that Blue is really good with Horses.
6. Emails from my friend Marta at work with photos- makes the day go quicker.
7. Seeing Sally ever so excited about her romantic weekend away in.............. (like I would give the secret away!)
8. Driving my new Punto (it's actually 6 years old but new to me) It has put the fun back into driving.

I'll leave it at 8 as I need to be getting ready for my job interview at 12. Very excited.

The tank is going

Whoooo I've managed to part exchange my tank of a bmw with a Punto. I can't wait till Saturday. Now I hasten to add that my one is actually dark blue and not quite as old, but unfortunately very similar. But it's going.....
What else has happened this week:
Our managers are leaving like flies at work and it's all kicking off. The stress levels have been huge for everyone. Panic allround. But all in all still enjoying it-even arguments with tenants. It's quite fun.
Apart from work it's been chilling out at the flat and riding and chilling with Craig. We tried to go to the cinema yesterday but we missed the beginning of the film because our dinner was taking ages. Bummer.
Starting to feel very christmasey. Had my first eggnogg Latte at Starbucks, you know it's xmas when that happens. Realised that Starbucks is only a 10 min walk away from my current office. Shame I'm completely broke. Still can't sell the Vespa. No-one wants it, but it has been confirmed again that it's worth more than I paid. The advice now is to hold on to it until Rally Season.
Not much else to report. Going for an early night tonight.

Happiness

So had a crap day at work, seemed like the world was against me. But then it all turned with the news of a job interview. Yeah a Housing Officer position in Salford- A real proper permanent role!!! Whoooo. Bring it on. :o)

Job search

It seems that my career will always be on the move. I can't stand being on a low paid temporary job. It's exhausting trying not to worry about the future. Yes partly because of the financial situation but really that's not a major cause of stress. It is far more the fact that I am tired of filing and being treated like a skivvy. I want responsibility and have a bit more say about my workload. It'll happen. I have applied to be an Energy efficiency officer at the Council. Oh yes a complete long shot but miracles do happen. Maybe the world of work hasn't completely knocked out all of my enthusiasm.

On a more positive note I fullfilled one of my ultimate dreams of all time last Saturday. I danced with a man I'm in love with to a real life swing band, to one of my favourite swing tunes!!!!! Moon Dance as arranged by Michael Buble. And it wasn't just swaying, holding on to each other but proper jive. Dreams do come true. I loved it, loved being the centre of attention and showing off and feeling good about it. There is a secret actress within me! Romance isn't dead.

The Hilton

The scene- Three gorgeous girls aka Sally, Sonia and I- meet up outside the Hilton on a chilli Saturday night all dressed up- only to be turned away. The reason we weren't residents or had reservations. So if you want to get into Cloud 23 remember to book either a hotel or table....
The scenario continues though as we headed on to Manchester 235 a new bar around the corner only to be met with the question 'do you have photographic I.D with you?' At first we thought this was just sheer flattery. Considering our ages. But alas no it just turned out that what we thought was a mere bar is in fact a Casino.
So after the second entrance to a bar failed we ended up in Relish. A gorgeous little restaurant/bar. Then on to One Central Street.
A good night was had with just the girls, talking what girls talk about- boys, life, jobs the usual.

The rest of the weekend was fairly uneventful just chilling in the flat. Still looking for permanent work. Thinking of Christmas with slight panic. But as I always say- 'it'll be fine'

Fighting

I have awoken from my slumber and realised that nothing will change if I don't change the fact that I do very little talking to Jesus. A lot has happened in the last week but because of personal reasons I can't share them on the internet. Wouldn't be fair on those involved. But I do feel I need to share that Jesus is wooping my ass through my friends. I need to pray, pray and pray. That even in the dark hours we need to seek Jesus' help and he will come through. So what I'm saying that even me who is a terrible sinner and don't even know halve the time whether I believe in this whole Christianity thing anymore am beginning to realise again that the only place Jesus belongs is right at the centre of my life, before everything else. So come on Jesus take that rightful place in my heart. And if anyone has read anything exciting in the bible lately do let me know.....:o)