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So, I went a funeral yesterday morning. Syl's cousins eldest son, 10 yrs old, died of a brain tumour. I didn't know him very well but I do kinda know the rest of the family and I wanted to go to support Syl and Dawn as well as them. I did expect that it would be pretty sad but I didn't really expect to so affected by it. It was absolutely heart breaking and I culdn't stop crying. I'll never be able to listen to Avril Lavignes 'Keep Holding On' or 'I wish I were a Punk Rocker' without wanting to cry. It makes me regret that we didn't spend more time with them before he died, especially since we knew how sick he was. I really like that side of the family (actually I like all of Syls family so far) and we've resolved to get to know them better and actually put some and effort into the relationships we have with family and friends instead of taking them for granted.
On a happier note - I've now been temping for a property management company in the city for about 7 weeks. I thought at first that it was painfully boring and couldn't wait for my assignment to be up, since I'm going to WA in October I was planning on finishing up then. However, things have improved somewhat, I've moved into Projects Management working with 3 guys I work with really well and have been surprised by much I've enjoyed working there. The type of work I'm doing is a lot more interesting and I love the company environment, plus it's been such a huge change from running my own business (like actually having to get out of bed on time). There hasn't actually been an offer made but they've mentioned several times that they want me on board permanently and I think, since I love working there now, it's fairly safe to say I've found myself a job.
G's baby shower is tonite. I feel sorry for her because basically it's a bunch of Mums 50yr old friends coming over to sit around and gossip and she doesn't even know any of them. I really really wish she had chosen to stay. I hate missing so much and can't wait to see how she's doing for myself. I know it was her decision to go over there - but it still sucks. Hopefully I can convince her to least come over here for an extended visit.
Syl has gone back to Tafe. He stopped going a couple of weeks before the wedding and kept saying he would go back but that was nearly 2 years ago. Since I've gone back to work we both seem to be more relaxed and happier and I think that's contributed to him being motivated enough to start a new course. Whatever it is I hope finishes it and gets his papers this time. The way things are going in the locksmithing industry in another year or two its going to make a huge difference to our business.
Its weird but looking at where we're at, for first time I actually feel like an adult. I don't feel 27 but at least I don't feel 16 any more.
And now we're off to a sleep over at a friends place. ;-P
On a happier note - I've now been temping for a property management company in the city for about 7 weeks. I thought at first that it was painfully boring and couldn't wait for my assignment to be up, since I'm going to WA in October I was planning on finishing up then. However, things have improved somewhat, I've moved into Projects Management working with 3 guys I work with really well and have been surprised by much I've enjoyed working there. The type of work I'm doing is a lot more interesting and I love the company environment, plus it's been such a huge change from running my own business (like actually having to get out of bed on time). There hasn't actually been an offer made but they've mentioned several times that they want me on board permanently and I think, since I love working there now, it's fairly safe to say I've found myself a job.
G's baby shower is tonite. I feel sorry for her because basically it's a bunch of Mums 50yr old friends coming over to sit around and gossip and she doesn't even know any of them. I really really wish she had chosen to stay. I hate missing so much and can't wait to see how she's doing for myself. I know it was her decision to go over there - but it still sucks. Hopefully I can convince her to least come over here for an extended visit.
Syl has gone back to Tafe. He stopped going a couple of weeks before the wedding and kept saying he would go back but that was nearly 2 years ago. Since I've gone back to work we both seem to be more relaxed and happier and I think that's contributed to him being motivated enough to start a new course. Whatever it is I hope finishes it and gets his papers this time. The way things are going in the locksmithing industry in another year or two its going to make a huge difference to our business.
Its weird but looking at where we're at, for first time I actually feel like an adult. I don't feel 27 but at least I don't feel 16 any more.
And now we're off to a sleep over at a friends place. ;-P