Crazy Days

Well, things are finally starting to settle down after a mad few weeks.

I'm been going through a pretty tough time of it at work. I thought I was handling things ok, the work is very stressful and my boss is a complete nightmare... but things seem to be going reasonably well. Over the last month, things haven't been so great.

My boss has been nitpicking about everything I do. Checking on my work behind me, and in secret. Doubting my abilities and making it very obvious that she wasn't that happy with what I was doing. Things finally came to a head a couple of weeks ago when she reduced me to tears and we had it out. I told her she was intimidating me and that I had no illusions that she wanted me to stay in the job... well, to cut a long story short I think it's cleared the air a little. But I have no doubt that it's only a matter of time before things kick off again - she's just that sort of person, unpredictable and very unorganised.

Perhaps I didn't fully appreciate the level of work involved? I mean, I'm an organised person when it comes to work... Mike's nickname for me is Monica from Friends - cause he thinks I'm that anal about things. But organising Fiona (my boss) ... well, that's a whole other kettle of fish!

Anyway, at the moment the rough seas are calm (so to speak) and we'll see how it goes. But I'm coming to the conclusion more and more these days that life is just too short to live with stress. It overwhelms every other aspect of your life and that's the last thing I want.

Perhaps a new job is in order?

It's been a while...

Well - things have been a little hectic over the past few weeks.

Mike arrived safe and well and we moved into our little cottage together just over a week ago. The place needs a little work but the re-decoration is in full swing. I'll be happy if the place is sorted before Christmas to be honest.

Work is unbelievably stressful - I don't think I quite realised what I was letting myself in for when I took the job to be honest. I'm not a calm person by nature but I'm learning slowly but surely that stressing doesn't get you anywhere... other than a nice padded room and a straight jacket! I've just got to learn to breath deeply - take each day as it comes - and learn to let it wash over me.

How long do you think I'll last?!

It's Mike's birthday on Saturday and I think I'm more excited than he is. I've got him a lovely pressie which I'm sure he'll be very happy with. I've had it for weeks and have been bursting to give him it... almost there now and I can share the secret!

Once we're up and running with our own internet etc I'll be able to update more regularly. I just haven't found the time to get things sorted properly yet... I will... eventually.

Speak to you all soon

xxx