Wednesday 28 April 2010 22:02
It's funny how we quickly adapt to new routines. This week, mine's
become one of work, hospital, food, sleep. However, it looks as though
my child will be able to leave hospital on Friday. It's been a
stressful few days, but hopefully everything's going to be fine.I think I start my new job tomorrow. It's all a little vague right now, but I've a meeting with my new boss things should become a little less cloudy.
Sunday 25 April 2010 21:20
I'm just home after visiting my daughter in hospital. We all had a bit
of a scare today, but she should be ok in a few days. Meanwhile, she's
on intravenous antibiotics. The situation wasn't helped by her doctor
telling her a couple of days ago that she only needed to take
paracetamol. Saturday 24 April 2010 00:50
Yesterday, I was sent to Coventry. Literally. It was ok though, despite
a ridiculously hot meeting room. Still, I made best use of the break
between trains in Birmingham to enjoy Erdinger. Regrettably, I was
delayed after boarding a train to Reading in error. This did mean that
I didn't have time to go home and get changed before going to see the Vaudeville Class in town. However, I still enjoyed an evening of fine music and beer. Wednesday 21 April 2010 21:09
Apparently jobs, like buses, all come along at once. A recent
reorganisation at work meant that my job wasn't guaranteed in the long
term. Now that in itself wasn't a problem, since I'd planned to stay
with this job for another year. However, the new uncertainty meant
that, when a pretty good job was advertised, I thought it sensible to
apply. I received a text message from my boss a couple of days ago to
let me know I'd gotten the job. So I only needed to wait for a release
date and make plans for the handover to my replacement. Or so I
thought. I received another text today, apologising for contacting me
when I'm on leave, but asking me to ring to discuss a proposition.
The proposition turned out to be another job and I had to give a yes or
no answer today. I gave myself a few hours to think about it, then
decided to take the new offer. I don't like messing people about,
particularly when I'd only just gotten a new job, but the extra money
was just too tempting. On a totally different subject, I watched Cracking Antiques on BBC2 this evening. The programme appeals to me since the obvious subject matter is old furniture. However, an added bonus was the couple of Elbow songs played while different items were being discussed.
I'm now half watching a programme about mummies. It's not very interesting.
Tuesday 20 April 2010 23:08
I received quite a spooky text message from Phil this evening: ... bought tea bags, coffee, sugar, bleach, pans, plates, bowls, and a washing basket. Oh yeah, I know how to fucking party!Why spooky? Well, because with the exception of plates, I'd bought pretty much the same thing today. So, after work today, I cleaned the kitchen. I think I also know how to party.
Sunday 18 April 2010 21:42
I'm so tired; can't believe I'm ready for bed so early. I've been
painting all day though and I ache everywhere. Sleep now I think.Saturday 17 April 2010 23:58
Well girls, I'm now officially single. So leave me alone!!!Today was stressful, but not as bad as I'd expected. My soon-to-be-ex-spouse did her best to piss me off when leaving, but to be honest it pretty much went over my head. I guess I've had a lot of practice. I know I've said that the past few years weren't all bad but, well, they weren't. When it was good, it was brilliant. But when it was bad, well it certainly wasn't good. I don't blame Paula though; she just did what she's always done. I do understand why she behaves the way she does; unresolved childhood stuff that I'll not go into here. But I couldn't cope with it, no matter how hard I tried. And I did try.
I spent yesterday afternoon and evening in the company of some fine gentlemen, Alan, Jeff and Dave. We drank very nice beer in (several) pleasant surroundings. I really needed to let off steam, so it was a great pressure release.
Tomorrow I'm going to start painting.
Thursday 15 April 2010 22:18
The past few months haven't been fun at all. In fact, they've been
bloody awful. At least it'll all be over in a couple of days when Paula
and I go our separate ways.Still, it wasn't all bad; far from it. Despite the bad times, I've lots of great memories. By way of a sad farewell to all things that weren't bad, I always liked this picture of my other half.
And, of course, this one.
Still cute I think. Sigh.
Tuesday 13 April 2010 22:39
What a day! Actually, most of the day was fine, with a sunny day in
London. The problem came with getting back to civilisation. Twenty
minutes after leaving Kings Cross and the train came to a halt.
Apparently someone had chosen the East Coast Mainline as a method for
their suicide. You'd think that people would be more considerate when
making such decisions. As a result of this particular event, my three
hour journey back to the Northeast took closer to six. I'd not known
that kind of timescale since the Hatfield train crash of 2000. Even worse, I paid £6.70 for two cans of Stella and a packet of crisps. Extortionate.
Monday 12 April 2010 20:54
A few months ago I found what seemed to be a very nice old door in a
skip. the door came from the old church a couple of doors away; it's
being converted into flats. Unfortunately, as the paint came off, I
realised that the door had had a hard life. One of the upper panels had
been replaced by a sheet of hardboard and one of the lower ones was in
a few pieces, held together with filler. I'm quite happy with the end
result though.
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I think I'd like to do something with an old bit of furniture next; I've no idea what though.
Thursday 8 April 2010 16:58
I went to Court today. Now, court in Gateshead's a pretty
frightening experience. To get through the doors I had to empty my
pockets and have my bag searched. I'd not expected that. There was a
waiting area near reception, full of dodgy looking types, and the
atmosphere wasn't remotely pleasant. I couldn't help but feel relief
when I walked back out of the building.I should add that I'd only called in to swear an affidavit.
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