There was no routine to follow yesterday, so I felt a bit lost. Monday mornings were already a bit of a challenge for me, even before I was retrenched. The kids spend every Sunday night at their dad's place, so I always wake to an empty house. It's a strange feeling and I don't like... Continue Reading →

"It's not often someone texts you a picture of a half-finished toilet followed by poetry," DD noted yesterday. I'd sent him this photo of the render in my loo: And I followed it with a few lines from 'The Bait', written by my favourite poet, John Donne ... “We will some new pleasures prove,Of golden... Continue Reading →

The knots inside me continued their slow unravelling yesterday. It's been a difficult few years and it’s a relief to have that weight off my shoulders. It will soon be replaced by anxiety about paying my bills, but for now I feel happy and free. I escaped the brick dust and mayhem at my house... Continue Reading →

I never thought I'd say this, but I wish I could go into the office today. Three electricians are arriving at 7am and they said it's going to be so messy that the dogs and I must vacate the premises for the day. I am temporarily homeless! If you spot me aimlessly wandering the streets... Continue Reading →

I unfollowed a public figure yesterday for creating a Facebook mobbing. I really don't like those angry pile-ons ... they're the virtual equivalent of medieval witch hunts. Mob mentality grips the online villagers, they all grab their pichforks and ATTACK. In this case, it was because a comedian called Tanya Hennessy posted a meme that... Continue Reading →

Well, you can take me places, but I have no filter. DD took me to drinks with a business associate last week and I regaled him with inappropriate tales, including one about desexing my bunny because he started humping my husband's leg and ejaculating on his jeans. The next day I asked DD what his... Continue Reading →

I think I'm coming out the other side of the initial shock and trauma that retrenchment creates. There will be hiccups along the way, but I've decided it's no use trying to fathom the unfathomable. Not everyone is going to like you in this world. You just have to make your peace with it and... Continue Reading →

While I'm gutted about being retrenched, part of me is relieved. One of the reasons is that I can finally catch my breath - I was exhausted from effectively doing two jobs in one. As communications manager, my responsibilities included producing a monthly newsletter featuring nine articles, creating invitations, attending and reporting on the events,... Continue Reading →

A former colleague invited me to her house yesterday for tea and sympathy. She baked me scones and gave me lots of advice on reinventing my career. It was a reminder that there are kind people in the world who are looking out for me. I was really touched that she gave up her morning... Continue Reading →

I failed at job hunting yesterday. Well, I explored a few leads, but my follow through was bit wobbly. Contemplating your next move is such a huge thing. Should you grab whatever you can get in the short term or hold out for "the one"? Should you go freelance or search for something that's full... Continue Reading →