Upon reflection, its probably for the best that Way Ahead were not prepared to offer me the extra money for petrol. If they had i'd have gone back. I met up with my previous boss today. It struck me afterwards that although i was disappointed, the past belongs exactly where it belongs. The shock to my stomach on the drive down there was totally ( Read more... )

Received my first (and probably last) payslip from my current employers today. At least it covers my first months rent. Problem is that is all it covers. I've only been paid for the total of 6 shifts, and if thats all i'm going to receive until next payday then i'm in the sh1t. I have 3 hundred or so quid savings to call on but being Jan/Feb time ( Read more... )

Skype is a wonderful invention, and i want to acclaim the esteemed entity on the planet that invented it. It allows me to speak with and see Anna on my computer screen and its very comforting ( Read more... )

Over a year since my last entry. Ooooh pardon. If only that were true ( Read more... )

Well, first full week has been safely negotiated. It's already had its ups and downs and i guess that's what things will be like all the time - ups and downs. Early hours of Thursday morning i was questioning my decision to join the force, Thursday evening i was very pleased i had done so ( Read more... )

Greetings ( Read more... )

Football has much to learn from rugby. Thats right, you read it correctly. On many fronts too ( Read more... )

Feeling whacked today. Had a late night (for me!) last night and i know that's contributed to it. Cracking night though. Matt and I went to see a band called Bat For Lashes at the Arcadian in Brum. Four piece girl band, simple thoughtful pop music, and a front girl to kill for. An eloquent, talented, mixed race pixie of a girl. Chris you'd have ( Read more... )

Greetings to all my faithful readers ( Read more... )

I've been waiting for the right moment to update my journal. I'd hoped (and expected) the letter of confirmation for my PCSO job before now and wanted it to coincide with my next update. It's not arrived yet ... i guess the February recruitments are first in line and maybe i just have to be patient while the paperwork is sorted for my March ( Read more... )