In the last few weeks I have heard a couple of speeches, one by the late Rik Mayall and the other by Jim Carey both have been in the lime light and tv and movies and portrayed comedian's, the joker, the funny man. I have to say WOW I was totally blown away by both of them, in there quest or thirst for life, both were actually speaking to young graduates at Universities, Rik, quite unique in his own way, had the floor lol could see a few stuffy academics in the audience feeling a tad uncomfortable, but basically both of these men summed it up brilliantly, "don't be afraid to live your life, go out there and do what you have always wanted to do, in other words live in "love" and not "fear" follow your dreams, yes, you might get knocked down a few times, but life can like that, but choose to get up and enjoy life! Focus on the what would I like to accomplish, not the "what if's" (this is my interpretation, by the way)
So armed with those positive speeches this week, it has given me the momentum, to strive onwards and upwards as they say! In this last week I finished my job at Bath & North East Somerset Council, where I was working for an extended period after going to Australia for Dad's funeral. Before my time at the Council, I worked with the same team, but it was called LPW or Learning Partnership West. This job finished on Wednesday and it felt so weird after eight months, that I would not be going into work on Thursday morning.
All the crew gave me a bit of a send off, so that was lovely :) we all headed to The Bear Hotel, on Bear Flats in Bath (sounds like we were somewhere in Canada lol) a pub all painted green and on the roof is a white bear. (Polar bear it must be, thinking now!) Anyway, it was such a beautiful barmy evening, we all sat outside in the beer garden, yes you heard right, they actually have them here in England! Lol it was so lovely, guess what? No flies! We ended up staying outside for our meal and it was still light at 10.30pm when a few started to head off, but it was a great night and I felt very much appreciated. I was presented with a nice bunch of flowers and a selection of nice tea's with a pretty cup (which I happen to be drinking out of now).
A lovely pic of Sue D and I, Sue is from B&NES who I had the pleasure of working with for a few weeks in Keynsham
All smiles :) Lizzie and Ceri who has since moved on, but came to my send off, was lovely to see you both xx
Mary (my team leader), Julie and Helen, who was here on hols from Vietnam (Lizzie's old flat mate)
Couldn't see how beautiful this was, but in the background was a balloon making it's way across the sky, the second in the week! I saw another one at 7.30 in the morning on my way to Keynsham this week, the weather was perfect, and it was amazing I could almost see the people's faces in the balloon, I wanted to be in it! Not so keen on the landing though! Maybe I will get up some Dutch courage and take a flight soon xxx
Awww they bought me a pressie :) flowers and a gorgeous cup and three packs of drinking tea :) They all know I'm on a health kick, so no choc's for me! I could have shared them though with them xx I almost cried as there sitting in the flowers, were some purple Statis (not sure how you spell that?) but Mum use to grow them in the front garden and that was like the last thing I remember her loving in the front garden, unfortunately it died and I haven't seen it much since, it was like mum, bringing me some again :) it is so pretty almost fake looking, but very purple and looks so pretty in the flowers. Thankyou everyone, I feel very grateful for having had the opportunity of this job and more so for having met all of you wonderful people. You have enriched my life and made my journey here even more special. I know that we will stay in touch xxx
Awww thanks Mary xx
Gorgeous Louise from LPW/BN&S (plus her little 5 month baby bump :) and of course sitting next to her Adam from B&NES, who has made it so much fun working at Keynsham, thanks for keeping us all in stitches of laughter Adam :)
Hello Ruth xx got ya!
That's better :) which one are going to have first Ruth, the wine, or the water? Lovely workmates Ruth and Ros, Lizzie and Ceri.
My pretty gift!
Last week I had an interview, as many of you knew for an Architect in Bath. Well I had to wait a whole week before I would find out any result, as there was another applicant and she was on holidays and wasn't due back till this Wednesday. Unfortunately, I was not successful at this time, I had kept telling myself I was the one, I had the job, I felt that I did have it, right up until this week, probably until they had seen the other candidate. Oh well, moving on Alana, as gutted and disappointed as I was, I also believe that there was a rason that I didn't get the job, that a better one still exists for me somewhere out there! As scary as it is with only a couple a hundred pound in the bank, I have to have faith, I will be looked after :) Rent and Council rates not due for a few weeks, a lot can happen in that time. I am putting the energy out there right now, to help me find the perfect job for me on the perfect salary, with the perfect team, that will be right for me at this time! I have been saying my Mantra "May all of life, come to me with Ease, Joy, Love and Bliss" morning and night :) I have also been saying some other Mantra's with Rani :) if you would like to send positive vibes my way, they will be gratefully received :)
After hearing the news of the job, Rani took me out and we went to the shops (bless her xx) it is what I needed, just to get out and focus on what a beautiful day it really was, we went into Shepton Mallet and went to Kilver Court and went to all the retail outlets there for a mosey :) but of course, I had to have the blinkers on, but I did keep a look out for any bargains :) I did find a top that would be good for work, so that cheers me up. We also went to this super cheep discount store called B&M Store :) which gives some of the other chain stores a run for their money. I know now where to stock up on tin food when I want it, unfortunately they don't have fruit or veg, meat or cold items but everything else.
We also went for a gorgeous walk outside, we are going to join up and become members so that we can get into the beautiful gardens here, they are sooooo amazing :) only got a glimpse as we would have had to pay, didn't have the cash on me today. We are both finding it cheaper to join things as friends together, we did that also with the National Trust as well, so we can go visit them :)
As soon as I have a job, I will be taking the next weekend and going to one of many national trust sites :) there are hundreds :) free parking and free to get in then if your a member, have a picnic in the grounds, go exploring the grounds, got to love that!
This week I'm getting excited as my friend Lita is in England with her mum Barbara and is due to catch up with me next weekend :) we're off to Port Isaac (or Port Wenn) to all those avid Doc Martin followers :) yes I have been there before, but I'm so excited about being there again, it's such a beautiful part of the country.
It's Sunday and the weather is still lovely, not as warm as yesterday, but I woke up and cooked myself, one of my favourites :)
I decided to have a nice pancake this morning and made a nice chai tea with honey :) "yes Mum I am looking after myself" I would love to go out for the day, but my back is really very sore, have to treat it kindly today, so I think a nice rest and later a nice walk with Lizzie somewhere and take some pics :) I took some pics earlier in the week, before I left Keynsham, down by the river, as I thought it was so lovely don there, my phone didn't take great pics, but you can see that it is quite pretty down there :)
The grounds near work at Keynsham, near the river.
Part of the steep incline I walked everyday! You can't see the hill lol but believe me it was there and then two lots of stairs and another steep incline and then up four lots of stairs and then I was at my work!
Thursday when Rani and I visited Kilver Court, this little guy Baby Champ was looking at us from across the road (a little out of focus, as I had to leap off the road before getting cleaned up by a Lorrie) am I starting to sound like a Pom yet? Lol I still have a problem calling Truck's - Lorrie's! Anyway this little guy is the mascot for Baby Champers (Champagne glasses) think that is right? Think the factory was here, now the sell Cider!
I am relying on temp work during next week, until a permanent placement comes up :) but of course next weekend is play time in Cornwall and in Bath, so until then, love to you all and keep on doing what makes you happy!
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