Thursday, June 01, 2006
Be thankful for what I have...
Had quite a mixture of events this week to remind me to stop being self indulgent and be grateful for the good things in life.
In no particular order.
-I was embarassed at what I blogged last time and wished I hadn't but received some wonderful support from my blogging friends. I do not feel worthy at times but thanks for reminding me I am not alone.
-My sons Gf told me that when her friend met me she was amazed how young I was. This was on the night I went to see my sons band and was wearing jeans and a slimming jacket. Obviously aided by the low lighting levels!!
-Somehow we have struggled through the stresses of VCE exams and my DD and I survived some arguing, and nagging from me to study. I have had to assist with the explanation of long forgotten facts from my teaching days and YEH!!!she is now doing her last exam. Hopefully I get my happy though very tired daughter back tonight. She has planned a shopping trip after work so obviously she is getting back to normal.
-On the work front we decided to give our least qualified worker 2 months notice. We employed him initially for a weeks work 4 years ago. Lots of soul searching went into this decision over the past few months and we spent a lot of money on having him build stock product for which we have no sale. It is not something we wanted to do. Then 2 days ago his father died. Luckily we had not given him notice and definitely will delay and hope some more work suited to him comes in our door so we can keep him on.
-Then our most qualified worker in a different department is being poached by a rival firm. Now we will be in trouble if we lose him. I have had long talks with him and he agrees we have looked after him really well for 14 years and trained him in his trade. However we also pay him extremely well but will not consider paying him more to keep him when considering letting someone else go...So time will tell. Very worrying.
-In my training group there is a young woman who was upset because she cannot run much so on Tuesday at 6am we met and went for a 2km run. We repeated this on Thursday and she ran the entire distance. She said I inspire her...how nice is that? We are going to keep doing this to train for the run to the G.
-A few weeks ago I bought a dress for the deb. It was a bit large and I thought I would take it in at the top. Then I rethought and asked myself why I was buying a dress that needed to be made smaller. I rang the store and they ordered me in another one in a size 12!! So that is what I will be wearing. I will take some pics and put them on here later. Who would have thought I could wear a sz 12 cocktail dress from a normal shop?
-My thoughts go to Kellee who has a very contented foetus determined not to leave the safe cocoon she has provided for it. Hopefully this weekend is an eventful one for her and she has a safe delivery and we can see some pics of this determined little man! Lots of love an dbest wishes for you Kellee. It has to be one of the most exciting times for any woman.
-Well thsi weekend we have the DEB and I am eagerly looking forward to seeing my daughter glammed up and looking like a beautiful young lady. We will be very proud parents and the night will be one for the memory book I am sure. I also have boot camp on both mornings, decorating of the venue for the deb and lots of chauffering to after parties and such so it will be busy and tiring but lots of fun.
Have a great weekend everyone.
Posted by michelle ::
8:49 pm ::
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