The funeral went well, fortunately.

The wake afterwards was in an interesting venue ( a pub where they had tribute acts). We had tea and cake for the first part, and then afterwards we had a full lunch. The table was set up in the middle of the dance floor!! I couldn't believe it, it reminded me of that Peter Kay series - can't remember what it was called.

Nana moved into her bungalow a week or so later, much to our relief - with help from a man with a van.

In amoungst all of this I had been applying for jobs, and I had a couple of interviews to go to. This involved all the preparation for presentations and actually getting down to Kent. Unfortunately for me, I didn't get them, and the feedback was not really much help. It often makes you wonder if people are ear marked for some jobs.

We then went off to France for a week, thinking we could have a rest - well that didn't really happen.

Our phones seemed to be ringing none stop. Firstly the friends that we were supposed to go with, didn't come with us, as one of them was poorly and had to go for a scan early in the week. They said they may come later, but then they didn't feel they were upto travelling, and so that was the end of that.

One of our cats had become ill and had to be taken to the vet - where the vet was quite concerned about an infection in his paw. So much so that he wanted to see him again as soon as we were back from holiday. We were therefore ringing the cattery and the vets for appointments etc.

I got a phone call to say that I hadn't got another one of the jobs I had applied for (my current job had been put at risk)and that I would be slotted into another post, one which I really, REALLY did not want. I was hysterical to say the least, I wanted to hand in my notice there and then. Fortunately my hubby was able to talk some sense into me.

We returned from France with a boot full of booze and an action plan for my return to my job, and no more rested than when we went - next time I am not having that mobile on!!

Until next time....

It is a while again since I last wrote, but after what has been happening lately, I think that I will be writing a novel. Over the coming weeks I will be posting a series of entries in relation to the past few months.

In April, my husbands grandfather fell ill, spending a time in hospital with a nasty infection. Unfortunately in May, he passed away at the grand age of 91.
Whilst he was in hospital, moves were made to ensure that he would not return to the first floor flat that he had been living in with his wife.

A bungalow was found, but its condition was not upto to par. We were asked by my husband's father to help him do it up. This started well, but after the first week, it became apparent that it would be left entirely upto us, and we spent the best part of a month, painting, papering, tiling and cleaning. We were happy to do this, as we wanted it to be right, but we couldn't help but feel that others within the family should have played their part in it.

The funeral arrangements were sorted out by my husbands father, but he arranged it on a day that was more suitable to him, as he was planning to spend a week in Ireland. The time of the funeral was 09.30am, which made it difficult for all involved to get there. There was no discussion with the rest of the family.

There is much more to tell you, but I will give you more details next time.

Well, this is quite a year, and I am sure that we all say the same thing - if only I had more time.
I haven't written for a while, because it has all been going on.
A couple of family members have been unwell recently, and therefore I have been spending time visiting them in hospital and ensuring that things have been ok once they got home.
We have been spending some time trying to finish some of the unfinished jobs around the house - we managed to fill a skip just with rubbish from the garage - I couldn't believe how much we had got.
One last room to decorate fully, but you know how it is - I have been really busy with work and the business etc, that I keep forgetting to contact the plasterer. The room also needs clearing and other things just keep getting in the way (I know writing this is one of them).
Went to Pilates this week, which was quite hard this time, I really felt those muscles working.
The coaching course continues - I had my first coaching call tonight, which went well, I now know what I have to do for the course and I have time frames to do it in. Fortunately, I have already completed one of the tasks ahead of schedule, it really gets you focused and fired up. I know that I will be able to complete it before June.

Onwards and Upwards

I have not written for a while - there continues to be lots going on.

I have picked up the coaching course again, which I am really pleased about. It is going well so far. I have got people helping me with practice and I have a clear idea of what I have to achieve and by when. This is going to help me in so many ways I cannot tell you. My business that I run will benefit in that coaching is an integral part of developing the people that have joined my team ( have a look at my other blog - FLP Action). It will also help in my day job, helping the staff that I manage. Another benefit to all this is that I am being coached myself and that wil help me achieve things far quicker than if I was doing it on my own.

Pilates is going well, and the Chiropractor is pleased with my progress.

Onwards and upwards.

Hi there,

There are going to be a few changes going on in a number of ways.

I have decided to finally complete a coaching course that I started back in January 2004. I was doing really well with it, and had nearly finished, when my confidence was knocked during a practical session that didn't go so well. I feel it is time to get over this and crack on and get it finished, particularly as my hubby told me that i could not do any more courses until I had finished it - it did cost me £2000 so I shouldn't really waste all that money.

Things are changing in my job, as the management structure above me is changing - again. I only hope that it is more positive than the last one.

My hubby and I have also decided that we are going to move next year, so we are going to finish the house and I will be looking for another job anyway. That is unless my business takes off and I have started to make moves for that to pick up as well.

its all go - what a year this is!!