Aaaaaaaaaaaaaand now it's April. Had I waited but a few months, I could have gone the entire year with one post. And a shame, really, because I've been doing so much - actually that's probably the problem. Running around, being busy and not stopping to write any of it down ( Read more... )

I can't believe I haven't posted in here since July - that's officially terrible. So very much has happened since then, not the least of which is the wedding, which went off without a hitch. Thank you to all the lovely people who were a part of it, and made it such a special occasion. The honeymoon was fabulous, Catherine has posted about it and I ( Read more... )

So, after a week with my feet up, today was the first day of my new job as a consultant. I had lots of fun on my sabbatical, much piano, nanna naps and general slackingoffedness. I did enjoy getting the [mountain] bike out and exploring the Brunswick/Coburg Area. Frinstance, I discovered a lake. (In the spirit of British Explorers, I named it Lake ( Read more... )

Well, today is my last day at The Star Bellied Sneetch Financial Institution. After almost exactly 6.5 years, it's kind of hard to believe that today is IT! The funny thing is, though, that the rest of my team is on a team building activity. Naturally, I'm not going, so instead of wailing and gnashing of teeth at my departure (or even, someone ( Read more... )

SO, I finally did it, and handed in my resignation yesterday. The response was pretty much what expected - a shrug and a "Sorry to see you go." Although it seems that my manager has decided to go all
pointy-headed and passive aggressive on me but not commiting to a final date. And making comments like "You should think about things you wanted to ( Read more... )

...the moment, of anticipation! In two hours time (or thereabouts) - I'm quitting my job. Woot! After six and a half years at faceless financial institution, I'm a-leavin, not quite on a jet plane, but for a much betterer job. Bring! It! On!

The Movie Of Your Life Is A Cult Classic
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Well, another weekend behind us, and the longest day of the week is here. I had a really excellent weekend, out and about and visiting and getting stuff either done or started.
( More blather than a stick can be shaked at... )

...the internet is a donkey-humping disaster. Still, you know you want one. (work safe! no actual donkeys involved!)

About two years ago, I had a minor accident on my spanking (almost) new mountain bike. Nothing serious, the bike basically just fell over on its side - the problem being that it broke a very small piece of metal from which hung the rear derailer. Which the chain goes through. Which meant I couldn't ride it. Which was just great, as it was my only ( Read more... )