Well what a busy couple of weeks it's been!! My new job role is going well, they say 'I've hit the ground running'. Which I suppose is why I'm so tired?! Lots to learn, a bit of an adjustment learning my new position in the food chain, but it's really good. So far I've really enjoyed it! I'm managing to get those things fixed/done that never seemed to be getting fixed/done when I was a co-worker and the rest of the co-workers seem to appreciate it. Lots of checklists to get sorted, routines to get organized and in place. Since it is still a brand new store (only been open two months) there is still lots of things that need doing and routines to get used to etc etc. So you can guess that I never have nothing to do now which I'm enjoying. It's also more challenging and mentally stimulating which is good too. So all in all, so far so good :)
Junior's turned into a little monster at the moment. Mind you today he's been great, but I think that's because I've been home all day. We think he's going through the stage of 'let's destroy anything I can get in my mouth', including the Christmas gifts under the tree :( I suppose half of it is my fault for putting them there...but that's where there supposed to go!! He got into both gifts from my Nana and the gift from my Aunty Elaine and Julian. Luckily the gifts were unharmed but completely unwrapped. I was NOT happy! Totally destroyed my Christmas surprise from half of my family. Made it hard because my family is thousands of miles away and that's the one connection I get on Christmas holiday from them, so I was quite upset. I'm ok now, still not happy about it, but moved on. I think we're going to look into doggy daycare for those days that he spends long hours by himself. Perhaps he's just getting bored and seems my hours are longer and more of at work he spends more time by himself :( So we'll see, still getting used the new schedule.
Today's the first day I've had to catch up on all my domestic duties because of my new schedule. It's totally thrown me through a loop when it comes to getting stuff done at home, but I will get used to it in time as I always do :) Doesn't help that it's Christmas time too, trying to get everything sorted for Christmas day plus all those extra parties that I have to go to ;) So busy! I am very much looking forward to around February time when the dust settles and I have a bit more time to just chill out!
Mind you we did head out to Dan's parents place yesterday which was lovely! Just what the doctor ordered I think. We went for a nice walk up to La La Falls, Junior had the time of his life and was in and out of the water when we got to the top. Was nice to do a bit of hiking and get away from suburbia/the hustle and bustle for a day. Other then the walk, we just chilled out, had lunch and dinner there, was really nice.
Dan also bought a new toy last week. Our poor old Gemini was getting old and tired, she said it was time for a retirement, so Dan bought a BMW. It's older but new to us and is in excellent condition. 1995 model, navy blue, when I get some pictures of it I'll put it up, but it looks pretty sweet. Big alloys, sunroof, manual, small engine which is great for fuel price :) He seems really happy with it and it is heaps more reliable and enjoyable to drive. So I think we did the right thing, next will be giving my car some TLC. It's a great car, but needs some new wheels and the bumper needs a good touch up, plus I can't remember the last time I cleaned it :S So that's on the to do list over the next month or two.
Well, that's it for now. Time to put my feet up and enjoy a clean house and some yummy dinner. Love to you all and hope you're enjoying your Christmas month. xxx
