good food, bargains and decisions

It has been a great couple of days. Yesterday I went into the city and ordered a new pair of prescription sunglasses (before my private health benefits expire for the year). I grabbed lunch in the city (Yum Cha at East Ocean) - it was strange to eat it alone, but good anyway. I did a bit of thinking in this private time - as much as possible amid the din of yum cha. In the evening Kate and I went in for a farewell party for a friend of Kate. It was fun, just eating drinking and chatting. At midnight they headed to Karaoke in the city (actually 50m from his apartment - RIGHT in the city) - I left after about 40 minutes to head home - Kate and the crew stayed until about 4am.

Late this morning Kate and I went for Yum Chat in Hurstville together. It was a treat to have it twice in a row! Then we had a look around the sales at hurstville and both got some bargains at Myer. Kate got a beautiful Italian made scarf, and a cute t-shirt. I got a new pair of works shoes (over 50% off!), a cool french cuff work shirt ($65 down to just $20!) and new pair of casual shorts, also on a good special!

This evening Sandrine joined us to watch Little Miss Sunshine - it was a nice movie to watch together. We drank some Ricadonna Asti, laughed a lot and it was great to all spend some time together.

Post script.

Ooops, i left out the decisions part! Last night and today Kate and I found opportunities to discuss my job offers for 2007. It is hard to balance the positive and negative points of each to try to objectively rate one against the other - especially when so much is up in the air - more than just subjective, it is just a guess at this stage as I can't know what each job will REALLY be like until i am doing it... and so much of job enjoyment must be related to the dynamic and personalities of the team you are working with. That said, I have pretty much decided, but I won't go on about any decisions until it is all finalised with the various companies.

Hope you all have a good new years eve celebration!

holiday wishes

We just got back from Young - I had a really fantastic time. It was so nice to see the family and just chill out at home for a few days. Ate and drank a bit too much (but not TOOO much as is often the case), cruised around town whilst kate practiced driving, caught up with Kayo and Sarah, and generally took it easy. Kate drove half of the way home, and did really well - she has improved so much.

The good news i mentioned below was I got another job offer for 2007. I had a good think about it whilst at home, and things are starting to clear up a little in my mind. Not 100% decided yet, but on the way.

Hope everyone has a relaxing time, and does something fun and memorable for new years eve.

Xmas break

Heading back to young today until tuesday. Can't wait to see the family and relax. Am in a better frame of mind now, and feeling happier after some good news. I have lots to think about over the weekend, and hopefully will have some news soon after.

a sea of anxious tension

What is happening at the moment? Well, apart from countless trips to go christmas shopping for 'that one last thing', I am still waiting to hear about a job, and wondering what i will be doing in 2007. My stomach has been a bit upset the last few days, and I am 99% sure it is anxiety related... I realised on the bus ride home today that my chest was very tight and my stomach was in knots as i thought about these issues. At this stage I am hopeful to hear about this final job opportunity by the end of this week - I really hope I do hear, so that I know before new years. Either way I will have a lot on my mind of Xmas - well maybe not, If I don't get an offer, then my plans for 2007 are pretty much set. If I do get the offer, then i have to decide which to take. Whilst that looks to be a very tricky decision, it has to beat waiting...

Oh, and the 6th anniversary of my weight loss surgery just passed 2 days ago. I missed it! Oh well, my weight is steady around 110, and apart from the tummy issues at the moment, i feel well.

December

Well, christmas has snuck up again earlier than demanded, and here we are. I am working in the call centre, and the girls are busy in their 9-5's. Katie was not well today, I am not sure what is wrong but her tummy is upset and she is aching a lot.

This weekend we are planning a lunch at The Little Snail french eatery in Darling Harbour, then some friends are coming up for dinner Saturday night.

I am waiting anxiously to hear about recent job opportunities, and laying plans for Xmas and the New Year. It looks like Kate and I will have to work Dec 27 & 28, so sadly we will be joining the mass of people on the highways on boxing day.