If we were having coffee I would tell you that I can’t believe its been two months since our last coffee. Moving and having no or limited internet access changed my world and blogging wasn’t a simple task. It made my world quieter but didn’t stop me from connecting with my fellow bloggers, by reading their blogs during my limited windows of time. I finally have the internet connected I plan on getting my blogging back on track as I think it helps me communicate more efficiently in everyday life. By this I mean I waffle less because I focus more on short concise sentences. It feels great to be back and I realise from your kind words how well we all support each other.
If we were having coffee I would tell you I have been at my new job three months and I feel very much a part of the team. I am also slowly learning the differences between the two hospitals. It has been weird but freeing to go from knowing most things at one hospital to knowing little and needing to build up my knowledge source at the other. I think I am winning although I definitely still learn new things daily.
If we were having coffee I would tell you the weather is warming up in Australia and I am looking forward to my first swim of the season. I was excited about a month ago when I realized that according to Dr Goggle, the beach is only half an hours walk from my house. I definitely hope he’s correct because what a great encouragement to walk regularly. In Sydney I never got to the beach because it takes hours and parking especially is a big hassle.
If we were having coffee I would tell you how excited I was last Friday to have my new washing machine delivered. Talk about small things amusing small minds. Wow! What a difference having one on site makes. I think I definitely took doing the washing for granted before. It was just something annoying that needed to be done. My new washer I have made my friend and it even tells me how long before the load is finished—a very helpful tool. Another thing related to washing that I had forgotten is how cool Hills Hoist Clothes lines are. They move around in the breeze, carry a lot of clothes and dry the washing so much faster. Mine may be an oldie but its a goodie.
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If we were having coffee I would tell you how our new house was robbed over the October long weekend. They broke through forcing the door and cherry picked there way through the small amount of belongings we had left at the house to begin work. Its funny the thing that made me suspicious that something was wrong was the fact that I couldn’t find the old radio tape player to give me music whilst I painted. So, I did what wives do. I rang my husband assuming that he had moved it and together we realised what had happened as he listed things and I tried to find them. The worst part was that I then had to wait alone in what was now a scary house for me for the police. I couldn’t concentrate on painting so I read but the police didn’t come. Eventually I rang the police assistance line again only to be told that they would be coming the next day and had left hours ago but nobody bothered to tell me. I was annoyed but at the same time relieved to be able to go to the safety of my mothers house.
The next morning I arrived five minutes before the policewoman agreed to meet me and walked around the back only to find the back door wide open. I ran, panicking to the safety of my car and willed her to come quickly. Fortunately she was on time. She then lead the way through the house to find that whoever was there had definitely left. She finger printed the back door and showed me how she believed they had gotten in. Now our house is locked like Fort Knox but at least it feels safe again. On reflection it gave me insight on how some people must live, as while a few things may have been sale able, most of what they took from us was edible, drinkable or for home care.
If we were having coffee I would ask you what is happening in your world? Its been a while so I hope life has been good to you. Let me know in the comments.
How horrible to have break-ins like that!! There are few things worse than coming home and finding someone has been there…I’ve had two in the last three years and leave Louie inside as a deterrent when i go to work now (I ned to do that anyway till I can train him to not dig his way out under the fence…
On the upside, I feel your glow over your new washing machine…my old faithful finally died too and it was so exciting getting the new one delivered – and with a new fridge!! (it’s been the year for use-by dates to kick in) – it’s big and quiet and does the job so well…
Great that you’re getting into your new team…it’s always a bit of uncertainty at fist with new people and new processes…
Yes while change is full of uncertainty and risk it is necessary to grow. Its funny how we often need to change lots of our appliances at the same time. It’s like they have a meeting and decide together how to frustrate us the most.
Awful about the breaking. Also in ways almost heart breaking that people are that desperate. I’m glad you’re OK.
“breaking” = auto-corrected “break in”…
They were my thought in hindsight not in the moment. I had never been broken into before and I hope not to again.
I’m sure they weren’t in your thoughts then – it must have been very scary!
Definitely. I never thought it would happen to me but it can and does.
I very much understand the new laundry excitement. We went without our dishwasher for three weeks when the old one died and it was horrible. I don’t mind washing things like pots and pans but having to wash each piece of cutlery and little plastic containers about drove me crazy!
And so sorry to hear about the break-in. I’ve never experienced that but it’s got to be terrifying.
I agree with you. We don’t have a dishwasher at present but with only two of us now its not bothering me much but when we finally get a new kitchen it will be first on my list.
So sorry to read about your breakin. Not a good beginning. The comment about your new washing had me smiling. The close ling had me grinning. I remember how it was hanging out clothes in freezing weather and dragging in frozen clothes the next day. The box elder that found and like the wet clothes in the spring. I would not go willing back to hanging out clothes.
I AM PRAYING FOR PEACE!
many countries it wouldn’t work for but in Australia we are right all year round. In winter you just have to bring them in a bit earlier than in summer. Frozen clothes won’t work at all.
Glad you are back at a more even keel.
Thanks Roger
So sorry about your break in! Glad you guys were safe though!!!
Life has been up and down but not too bad. I am sure you have heard about the Election here in the US and the craziness as a result of it. Ready for that all to calm down and for us all to be at peace with each other.
We wish that for you all too. many people in Australia are still coming to terms with the shock result and the aftermath. Hoping peace and stability reign soon.
Let’s try this again. I typed and sent this and then it didn’t show up. It’s good to have you back for the coffee share. I truly wish I could have the ocean within 30 minutes walking. Enjoy it! I’m really sorry about the break-ins. I hate it that some people everything should belong to them, even when they belong to someone else.
Thanks Joanna its good to be back with the blogging community and look forward to catching up with everyone.
The breaking in part is scary! Good to know you guys are safe. I know what you mean about little things. We realize their importance when we don’t have them. Enjoy the week and stay safe.
Thanks