Phew!!!
Finished the 5 day sessions and all went well....my throat is still shredded though..but it was good...soozy stepped up to the plate and delivered both barrels...a feisty young lady if ever I met one..even on the Wednesday with 2 challenging groups!!!..man..i have never had any PS group so full on...having to wedge your body between to kicking and punching kids was never the deal..but they did have a positive experience and the staff were happy.
But now is the time for catching up...6 hours in the office yesterday..and sorting out kit/planning for the new bridges project which kicks off next week. Met some of the lads who were back in...a bot emotional...all convictions and arrests...not their fault it would seem..like...yeah!!..one was angry...one was stoic (on the surface0 and one was seriously dishevelled and depressed...very concerning..all we could do was reinforce the positive points and keep things going. let's not be naive here...some of the crimes we have been told about were awful...slashing...mugging...theft...but we are there to engage and attempt to raise the awareness there is another way of life...they are not saints and we are not there to convert them...just offer opportunities.
Anyhoo..the show moves on...radio tomorrow...all day outdoors on Thursday and supposed to work with CSO on Friday but I cannae see that happening.
back full time...rock and roll!!!
Tara
Tuesday, 13 October 2009
Sunday, 4 October 2009
More apologies
Hey there..a whole bloomin month has gone by with no post..no..it is not because I canna be aersed...i literally have not stopped for a whole month...work (yes, yes, need to have a balanced work life ratio!!!!)...looking for somewhere to stay...being poorly..hey ho...the usual tapestry of life.
So...Work
Well..i have been trying to cram 5 days worth of work into 3 and it hasn't really worked..so I have been doing what I love doing and doing it for free on my non working days...big projects..prep..meetings..all of that. It has been fun but i am definitely feeling it and really need some down time. In addition to work I have been mentoring this young lass who is looking for outdoor education experience...it is an opportunity for me to put back in time that so many many people gave to me in my meandering route to this post....so t is nice to do but takes up quite a bit of time. this young lass is taking on a week long set of sessions (due to start tomorrow!!) with a regeneration school in an urban woodland...a big ask of her to be honest..don't think her fella is overly impressed by the fact he comes up here and she is off with a grizzled old codger like me...tough!!!..she works hard and so do I..from inception to prep to delivery to assessment..she will be doing it all..hurrah!!..but I will be glad when it is done and i can get back to on the ground work.
So, I am now formally switched over to the Council...having successfully interviewed for my own post...and now wear blue and am being paid for 5 days work..shame I am now doing 7!!! BUT...I have booked 5 days off in line with the break in the Bridges Project...and i will not be working!...already been asked to attend meetings and..with cold sweat on my brow...stated I will not be attending..but what will I do?...well..I was going to go on holiday but..having just moved in to my new lodgings by that point..I will have no money...so...sauna...pub...walk..pub..sleep...i think will do for me!!
By Jimminy...I am tired though...and it shows....extra grumpy!!..although I have tried to address the situation for this coming week by putting pre recorded shows on the system at SHMU..which means i can get to bed at a decent time on Monday and the show is covered on the Wednesday..phew!
Simon is back but a wee bit weak..his eye doesn't take the sun too well and he physically finds it tiring to be out and about...even though he winnae admit it!..bless him..he looks like a tiger or bear took a swipe at him and ripped his right eye about....a lucky man....shame about the car though....glad to have him back..especially as it gives the student room to experience rather than deliver only.
Home...well..i have decided to move out of here and found somewhere in Bridge of Don..north of Aberdeen....it makes that distinction between work and home where I now live in the area where i work..it has me in a more modern and clean house with a landlord who is clean as well...although maybe a bit too keen on keeping things aseptic!!..it has a garden for nice days..which is not accessed by all and sundry...and it is quiet..and i don't have to pay for tinternet. More money though, but i think it will be worth it. This will be at the end of this month..still to pluck the courage up to say to landlady...we are avoiding each other...no...she is avoiding me at the moment..which isn't a good set up really is it..especially as I didn't do anything wrong other than ask her to help me empty a bin and do some bloomin cleaning.
Life...when do i have the chance to meet any ladies?..exactly...so no more to say on that one. Our next door neighbour back home passed away after a battle with Alzheimer's..a blessing really as the person we knew as an uncle had long gone and was a serious physical and mental drain on his good lady. obviously...we would all rather have had him here with us still and with his good lady but...what a release for her..it was having a serious impact on her health. I couldn't make it to the funeral but mum and dad did..which was good to represent the family...such as it is.
I think i will be more relaxed and positive when i move...less of an overhanging atmosphere...don't you think? I am making time for me as i have recently gone to the health suite at the beach..lovely....sauna and steam room..great...good for tired muscles..although the last time I was in the steam room some big fat bloke came in and sneezed without covering his mouth...the git!!..I almost throttled him..sniffly since. Anyhoo..it is a nice way to end the day..and cheap as chips although I do have to be aware it is used as a gay pick up joint...stare straight ahead and keep your distance!!!
Right..gotta go and pay the deposit.
tara
So...Work
Well..i have been trying to cram 5 days worth of work into 3 and it hasn't really worked..so I have been doing what I love doing and doing it for free on my non working days...big projects..prep..meetings..all of that. It has been fun but i am definitely feeling it and really need some down time. In addition to work I have been mentoring this young lass who is looking for outdoor education experience...it is an opportunity for me to put back in time that so many many people gave to me in my meandering route to this post....so t is nice to do but takes up quite a bit of time. this young lass is taking on a week long set of sessions (due to start tomorrow!!) with a regeneration school in an urban woodland...a big ask of her to be honest..don't think her fella is overly impressed by the fact he comes up here and she is off with a grizzled old codger like me...tough!!!..she works hard and so do I..from inception to prep to delivery to assessment..she will be doing it all..hurrah!!..but I will be glad when it is done and i can get back to on the ground work.
So, I am now formally switched over to the Council...having successfully interviewed for my own post...and now wear blue and am being paid for 5 days work..shame I am now doing 7!!! BUT...I have booked 5 days off in line with the break in the Bridges Project...and i will not be working!...already been asked to attend meetings and..with cold sweat on my brow...stated I will not be attending..but what will I do?...well..I was going to go on holiday but..having just moved in to my new lodgings by that point..I will have no money...so...sauna...pub...walk..pub..sleep...i think will do for me!!
By Jimminy...I am tired though...and it shows....extra grumpy!!..although I have tried to address the situation for this coming week by putting pre recorded shows on the system at SHMU..which means i can get to bed at a decent time on Monday and the show is covered on the Wednesday..phew!
Simon is back but a wee bit weak..his eye doesn't take the sun too well and he physically finds it tiring to be out and about...even though he winnae admit it!..bless him..he looks like a tiger or bear took a swipe at him and ripped his right eye about....a lucky man....shame about the car though....glad to have him back..especially as it gives the student room to experience rather than deliver only.
Home...well..i have decided to move out of here and found somewhere in Bridge of Don..north of Aberdeen....it makes that distinction between work and home where I now live in the area where i work..it has me in a more modern and clean house with a landlord who is clean as well...although maybe a bit too keen on keeping things aseptic!!..it has a garden for nice days..which is not accessed by all and sundry...and it is quiet..and i don't have to pay for tinternet. More money though, but i think it will be worth it. This will be at the end of this month..still to pluck the courage up to say to landlady...we are avoiding each other...no...she is avoiding me at the moment..which isn't a good set up really is it..especially as I didn't do anything wrong other than ask her to help me empty a bin and do some bloomin cleaning.
Life...when do i have the chance to meet any ladies?..exactly...so no more to say on that one. Our next door neighbour back home passed away after a battle with Alzheimer's..a blessing really as the person we knew as an uncle had long gone and was a serious physical and mental drain on his good lady. obviously...we would all rather have had him here with us still and with his good lady but...what a release for her..it was having a serious impact on her health. I couldn't make it to the funeral but mum and dad did..which was good to represent the family...such as it is.
I think i will be more relaxed and positive when i move...less of an overhanging atmosphere...don't you think? I am making time for me as i have recently gone to the health suite at the beach..lovely....sauna and steam room..great...good for tired muscles..although the last time I was in the steam room some big fat bloke came in and sneezed without covering his mouth...the git!!..I almost throttled him..sniffly since. Anyhoo..it is a nice way to end the day..and cheap as chips although I do have to be aware it is used as a gay pick up joint...stare straight ahead and keep your distance!!!
Right..gotta go and pay the deposit.
tara
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