So Much Happening

 You might remember that I was given notice of impending redundancy back in October. Well, I applied for a role in the transition team and I got it. 

Out of the six employees given notice, I was the only applicant for a new role so I am now working with two brand new colleagues, one works one day a week and the other three. There was a flurry of farewells, hand over and more farewells and I spoke at the boss's retirement service so all of that was necessary and deserved but draining. And on top of trying to learn a whole lot of new stuff I am now working full time for the first time in 28 years. 

It is busy and I miss my part time lifestyle but I like the problem solving that comes from dissolving a very experienced team. I like working alone quite often (One of the team is in another city so we aren't in any kind of physical proximity.) I like that I was hired for a role that is not entry level. In my whole life I have never been anything but entry level and I didn't care until I did.

My first grandbaby was born on the day of the redundancy interview. I'm not allowed to show his face but he is doing well after a rough start.

Caitlin and Brendan, doing their lap around Australia announced their engagement and Caitlin is now frantically arranging a very small wedding from their camper trailer which is often out of range of phone or internet service.

Keaghan, the last child living with me, has just purchased his own place and will move into it early next year.

Dad was last week diagnosed with "mild cognitive decline" and Mum doesn't believe she will live to see the wedding in March even though it's the only thing she has wanted to see for several years now.

My life is full and interesting but also quite overwhelming while I try to develop the stamina I need for a much more demanding job. 

Forgive my absences, I do browse blogs every day but I just dont commit to sitting down and commenting.

What a journey blogging has been. My kids were primary schoolers when I started and now they are professionals and parents and home owners.