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[CLKD]

U probably won't sleep much so mayB watch TV until the 'off' - allowing time for traffic hold ups etc..  Once you've done your shopping etc. the days will fly by ;-). 

R U starved from that mid-night?  If U are on any medication perhaps take it along? 

[Nas]

Yes starved from midnight CLKD..then water up until 5.30am on the day. After that, zero.
I will have to leave at 6am to get there for 7am  Not looking forward to that!

It does feel a but lonely, I have been off work a week already and it seems far longer!
Colleagues have messaged, but it isn't the same as being in the work environment, plus they are all busy with work and families etc.

Family are well and truly spread all over the country.. which is total rubbish when in this kind of situation ( I think).

One friend who I have known for over 40 years and whom I haven't heard from since mid August, messaged out the blue because her and her relatively new man are visiting friends this neck of the woods. When I told her I was having surgery, it was like "OH! Bless you..let me know if you want to meet up or not". Didn't even ask why I was having the surgery, how I was, nothing. So, buggar that for a game of soldiers!

Anyway, rant over. Today I must venture to the supermarket, get some leaves swept, do some housework, check the attic for overnight bag and Christmas paper, sort the bunnies and general " stuff".

At least it isn't raining (yet!) 

x

[CLKD]

MayB your friend was a) shocked at your news and b) wasn't in a situation to ask personal questions?

Could U go into work for a chat with colleagues ........

What else will U find in the attic  .  It always surprises me what is left up there 

?? bunnies ?? what have I missed ?

[Nas]

Nothing happening today, feel dire. Sick, crampy, headache, fat, bulging…. Urghh why doesn’t this country legalise euthanasia? I would volunteer myself first!!

No energy to work.. can just about move from a to b in the house.. 

Friend can do one.. I'm not in the mood..

Bunnies… rabbits 🐇
I have two house rabbits 

[Ayesha]

One friend who I have known for over 40 years and whom I haven't heard from since mid August, messaged out the blue because her and her relatively new man are visiting friends this neck of the woods. When I told her I was having surgery, it was like "OH! Bless you..let me know if you want to meet up or not". Didn't even ask why I was having the surgery, how I was, nothing. So, buggar that for a game of soldiers!

This made me smile. It took me years to finally realise that my 'friend' of many years was just a fair weather friend. It occurred to me, like a light bulb moment, that every conversation was about her and I was just a listening ear, she had no interest in what was happening in my life.
Friends like that are as useless to you as a chocolate teapot (my new favourite saying) and best dropped. When she moved away it was like a huge weight lifted off my shoulders!

 

[CLKD]

Friends that drain us should be tipped ;-)

Chocolate fireguard ............

Get those feet up Nas.  'it' will wait, whatever 'it' might be!

We had bunnies - the buck weight 11 and a half pounds in his Prime 

[Nas]

Turned the day around ( kind of!)

Been to Morrisons, swept the leaves, been to the tip, done the washing. Next sort bunny’s, put laundry away and sharpen scythe! Wish we could post pictures ( we really do have one!!) 😉

Ayesha, good riddance to the “friend” then. What a drain and indeed a “ chocolate teapot “ . There was a kids book many years ago, called “ The dribblesome teapot”  Totally irrelevant I know!  Yeah well said friend is miles away. It’s since her man arrived on the scene; she’s just not interested. Just them, them, them..all the bloody time! Buggar off! ( sorry  )

[Nas]

By the way, has anyone changed job aged 52?
I think it is time I went onto pastures new after this op..
I want to go into some kind of advisory work I think. Before this job, I use to volunteer for CAB and kind of enjoyed it, but it was hard work and quite draining on the brain.

Can't afford volutnary work, I will be working until I drop, but do need a new lease of life after this.

Lots to consider.. an complete overhaul of life me thinks.

[SarahT]

Blimey Nas,

Good for you considering all your options in a life overhaul. I went a bit mad in that I took voluntary redundancy from a stable job,  and did an access to Uni college course as a mature student to go on a totally different career choice... Then I fell in love and went in a different direction yet again! No regrets there. I was only 29 so bit different, and no dependants etc, but I say look into it. Work forms such a bit part of day to day life you deserve to feel valued and content.

I have the WD40 ready in case the scythe needs a bit of a clean up. 😍

[Nas]

Partner, we may need the WD40 to open the padlock to get into the shed! Get ready.. we are on countdown!

Yes time to stop and evaluate life. I like many of my colleagues, but am I content? Probably not; as well as hugely underpaid!!

Will have a good scout around whilst recuperating.. 😃

[suzysunday]

Hello Nas, it sounds like you have done loads today considering, and thinking of a job change is terrific!  Do you want to move away from teaching?  Adult education teaching can be rewarding.  I used to teach literacy skills to adults in FE colleges.  As you will know it is hard work.  Not really up on things but a lot of advisory work outlets seem to have been dismantled in recent years, (well where I live they have) such as for people with special needs etc.   Credit Unions maybe have something to offer you, helping people with their money etc.  Good to hear you are keeping positive x

[Nas]

Hey suzy,
Yes you are probably right re: the advisory services being cut. Citizens Advice was great, but not much scope for paid work, unless you are living in a large city (which I do not),

I was meant to do an online situational test for a job with the civil service. It was for the DWP, as a job coach, supporting people with their benefit claims, but in the general rubbishness of the week, I totally forgot and missed the closing date! Never mind, I am sure there will be other jobs advertised at some point. I left teaching many years ago and after the breast cancer, I never returned. The role is way too demanding these days and even as a TA, it's hard work and poorly paid. I do need to get out and do something else now, the itch is there!

Ah well, I had better crack on..partner is away, son is out with mates, daughter at uni.. peace!

I had thought of wrapping some Christmas presents, but realised, I haven't really bought any! A job for in the week then 

[CLKD]

A friend did a Course so that he could advocate for people needing support in Court etc.. 

Teaching assistant?  receptionist? any language skills?

[Nas]

I’m a TA CLKD, but pay is pants 🙈

[CLKD]

Ahhhh ......... that's a good skill base from which to work.