Every year we (my sister and I) try to make this a special time for the family. I miss my Mom who died 7 years ago a month before Christmas, we celebrate her life and hold on to the good memories. And then there is my Dad who I still have a chance to reconcile with but as always the timing sucks.
I remember every single Christmas since I was 3. Today I realized that I am truely blessed.
Every Christmas in my life was special, including this one.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Blogging again...for now
Has it been 6 months? Life got a little busy I guess. I am still trying to settle in to the new job that I started over 6 months ago. It has been the most stressful time in my life. I have lost weight, lots of it, for all the wrong reasons.
The support from my hubby has been great. The last 6 months was good for my marriage, I think we passed the 7 year gl(itch) that was there from year 2. I must admit ny husband is not the easiest person to live with. You just have to learn when to keep your mouth shut and wheb to let it all out. I wish somebody told me that before I got married. I had to grow up first.
I am not a person who gives up. I am also not a person who stays in stressful situations for too long.
Life will get better and only I can make that happen.
The support from my hubby has been great. The last 6 months was good for my marriage, I think we passed the 7 year gl(itch) that was there from year 2. I must admit ny husband is not the easiest person to live with. You just have to learn when to keep your mouth shut and wheb to let it all out. I wish somebody told me that before I got married. I had to grow up first.
I am not a person who gives up. I am also not a person who stays in stressful situations for too long.
Life will get better and only I can make that happen.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Saturday blog
My favourate author Dana Snyman says that when it comes to love advise he will rather ask a barlady than a pshycologist, because unlike pschycologists some barladies have experienced the dark side of life. They have been through it all.
No I don't have troubles with l-u-r-v-e. I just thought that was the truest thing I have ever red. People need practical advice - no good on going by the theory of it all. The good news is I went on Kalahari the other day and saw that 2 of his new books has been put on. What is different about him is that I find the time to read, its not a book that you can really leave on your bedside table for long.
Work is stressful. But I will find a way to cope. Nobody said it was going to be easy. The good thing about it all is that I amaze myself every day, and that is how I know that I am growing. This is about stepping out of your comfort zone every day.
Where there is a will there is a way.
No I don't have troubles with l-u-r-v-e. I just thought that was the truest thing I have ever red. People need practical advice - no good on going by the theory of it all. The good news is I went on Kalahari the other day and saw that 2 of his new books has been put on. What is different about him is that I find the time to read, its not a book that you can really leave on your bedside table for long.
Work is stressful. But I will find a way to cope. Nobody said it was going to be easy. The good thing about it all is that I amaze myself every day, and that is how I know that I am growing. This is about stepping out of your comfort zone every day.
Where there is a will there is a way.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Another blog, another week
Eish peeps, I wish I could blog more. I hardly have time to read. Work has been busy. Every day is different. I don't think it can ever be the same, every day you deal with different people, and get yourself into different situations.
Tonight I have put the kids in bed early, poured myself half a glass of Old Brown Sherry and rushed to the computer. We do have internet at work but we use it for research reasons only and I have so much paperwork and writing every day I hardly get time to do anything. I do print emails and type quotes, but that is it. There are 3 A4 diaries on my desk on which I record information that are given through on the phone. 3 Diaries? You might ask. Exactly what I thought the first day I walked into my new office. There are good reasons for all of them. Trust me.
*Yawn* *Yawn*
I need to check my facebook updates before I crawl in to bed. Is it summertime yet? This winter is so p**ing me off.
Tonight I have put the kids in bed early, poured myself half a glass of Old Brown Sherry and rushed to the computer. We do have internet at work but we use it for research reasons only and I have so much paperwork and writing every day I hardly get time to do anything. I do print emails and type quotes, but that is it. There are 3 A4 diaries on my desk on which I record information that are given through on the phone. 3 Diaries? You might ask. Exactly what I thought the first day I walked into my new office. There are good reasons for all of them. Trust me.
*Yawn* *Yawn*
I need to check my facebook updates before I crawl in to bed. Is it summertime yet? This winter is so p**ing me off.
Friday, June 25, 2010
A new week, a new job
It’s been a busy week at my new job. I learnt so much. Everybody is so kind, all my fears are out the window, for now. We have 2 deadlines every day, so it keeps you on your toes. The lady that is showing me around is so patient. It is hundreds of little things that you need to remember every day, and she said I can relax it is only my first week.
I got 2 compliments though.
I miss my friends at my old company, but we keep in touch via email. I was supposed to go out with the girls to watch Eclipse next week on the 30th but that did not work out quite well. So I guess I will stay at home and snooze in and catch the movie at a later stage.
This first week at the new job was a little bit overwhelming. I am going to visit my best friend tomorrow and we will have some baby talk to take my mind off things. I hope the wind is not too cold, I don’t take the kids out if the wind is too cold.
Well one week down, many more to go. I am happy here. This is what I wanted.
I am hoping to blog more regularly as the time goes on.
I got 2 compliments though.
I miss my friends at my old company, but we keep in touch via email. I was supposed to go out with the girls to watch Eclipse next week on the 30th but that did not work out quite well. So I guess I will stay at home and snooze in and catch the movie at a later stage.
This first week at the new job was a little bit overwhelming. I am going to visit my best friend tomorrow and we will have some baby talk to take my mind off things. I hope the wind is not too cold, I don’t take the kids out if the wind is too cold.
Well one week down, many more to go. I am happy here. This is what I wanted.
I am hoping to blog more regularly as the time goes on.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
One nervous blogger...
I must be on my 4th blog for today…yip. Can you tell that I am nervous about next week? It’s kind of exciting and nerve wrecking at the same time.
I got my exam results last week – 83%. I knew I passed I was curious to see the final mark. My poor study buddy, she said she will wait for it in the post. Maybe she wants to delay the bad news a bit longer. Or maybe it is better for if her if she does not find out right away. The moment they sent me the sms that the results were in, I was there.
Well at least I am starting next week on a happy note.
I have to make a list of 5 going away presents that I would like. They will choose one. I don’t know, I am on such a high at the moment anything would do.
GPRS
Blue Ray DVD
Dishwasher
Hello Kitty Laptop bag
Katy Perry CD
That’s the problem. I don’t know the budget.
Ask? No I am not that straight forward.
Just the idea that they are getting me something is nice.
I got my exam results last week – 83%. I knew I passed I was curious to see the final mark. My poor study buddy, she said she will wait for it in the post. Maybe she wants to delay the bad news a bit longer. Or maybe it is better for if her if she does not find out right away. The moment they sent me the sms that the results were in, I was there.
Well at least I am starting next week on a happy note.
I have to make a list of 5 going away presents that I would like. They will choose one. I don’t know, I am on such a high at the moment anything would do.
GPRS
Blue Ray DVD
Dishwasher
Hello Kitty Laptop bag
Katy Perry CD
That’s the problem. I don’t know the budget.
Ask? No I am not that straight forward.
Just the idea that they are getting me something is nice.
The Office Cleaner
I feel sorry for her, I really do. It’s not that I don’t care because I am moving on.
I am talking about Rebecca, the office cleaner. She used to have lots of work at our old premises where there were seven separate offices and a big kitchen to clean. When we moved to this open plan office last May everybody complained that she had nothing to do and were under their feet the whole day. I’m getting my desk cleaned 3 times a day because I’m the only one that doesn’t mind that she is around. Hope the next person will be as understanding as I am.
We only need her about 3 times a week if it is that much. It must be hard to be used to lots of work and all of a sudden you don’t have many options available. Worst part is she can’t even hide somewhere in an office because it is open plan.
I brought her some clothes this week, and some old toys. I guess I empty the cupboards when I get nervous, because my time here is running out quickly. I haven’t even met half of my new colleagues at the new job, I don’t know why that is making me nervous.
My boss said the other day that she can’t guarantee anyone work for the rest of their lives. It is true. That is why am so sad. Not for me. For Rebecca, who hasn’t had all the opportunities life had to offer. She must have lived 40 years in the old South Africa. This is all she knows. This is all she will ever know.
I made a promise that I will come and visit.
I will miss her the most.
I am talking about Rebecca, the office cleaner. She used to have lots of work at our old premises where there were seven separate offices and a big kitchen to clean. When we moved to this open plan office last May everybody complained that she had nothing to do and were under their feet the whole day. I’m getting my desk cleaned 3 times a day because I’m the only one that doesn’t mind that she is around. Hope the next person will be as understanding as I am.
We only need her about 3 times a week if it is that much. It must be hard to be used to lots of work and all of a sudden you don’t have many options available. Worst part is she can’t even hide somewhere in an office because it is open plan.
I brought her some clothes this week, and some old toys. I guess I empty the cupboards when I get nervous, because my time here is running out quickly. I haven’t even met half of my new colleagues at the new job, I don’t know why that is making me nervous.
My boss said the other day that she can’t guarantee anyone work for the rest of their lives. It is true. That is why am so sad. Not for me. For Rebecca, who hasn’t had all the opportunities life had to offer. She must have lived 40 years in the old South Africa. This is all she knows. This is all she will ever know.
I made a promise that I will come and visit.
I will miss her the most.
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