Getting there, mostly half stitch and backstitch to go.

Well DD got the sack this week from her new job at Hungry Jacks. She had done about 4 or shifts with them. She was rostered on for this Sunday and found out she had to attend a dance seminar, so I advised her to give them plenty of notice so they could find a replacement, so she called last Tuesday and was promptly advised not to come back. We weren't too disappointed as after 2 weeks it was becoming quite apparent that Hungry Jacks reputation as being really bad to work for is well earnt. I just mad at myself for not letting her leave TAFE early to go for an interview at Coles. There was a group interview as Coles are doing some changes and a big recruitment drive. I thought she give Hungry Jacks a go for a few months and didn't want her to get behind at TAFE this early on. DOH

While I can understand they wouldn't be impressed with her cancelling a shift, but I thought this was harsh, as she knew there people who could have covered for her. What would they prefer she call up the same day and give them no notice. It can't be very cost effective to hire and fire like this. I was not impressed on Saturday night when nobody could spare a few minutes of their time to make sure she was picked up Ok after her shift finished at midnight, they finished about 15 minutes early and we were already on our way. But no, left a 16 yr old girl alone in the dark at midnight, so I just kept her on the phone. Well there must be better just around the corner.

A Reprieve and Letting go a little

Well today's birthday party has been cancelled due to illness as the family has been struck with a gastro virus- not good. Which means I some more time to finish Sleepy Bears, have not done too much this week as returned to work.

DD started TAFE this week and formed a little group within a day. Then I get the news on Tuesday she accepted a lift home from an 18 year boy she had known for a day. She did ring her father to ask permission and he said it was OK as he trusts her opinion.
But I was slightly more freaked out having been a 16 year old girl and knowing the most sensible of us, sometimes do dumb things. Anyway she made it home fine and was thought he was a good driver. I told her I wasn't impressed and we had a talk and I feel more comfortable about things. I've known where this child has been nearly 24-7 for the last sixteen and a half years, this letting go is stressful.

And the complete turnaround in attitude from just cruising along, to taking on heaps of things at once that are going to require maximum effort. She has been feeling a bit nauseous, think it is the changes, she seems to react that way to change. Thankfully she is really sensible eater, just have to make sure she gets enough sleep. Think that goes for me too, being a worry wart at the moment

Knit Sock Love

Finally Arrived yesterday, was dispatched on the 13th January 2010 was getting concerned

Progressing Well

Cross Stitch coming along well although I've discovered that it's the possible cause of sharp breast pains. First got this a couple of years ago. Had an ultrasound and all clear and after a few weeks didn't get it again except for a very occasional twinge.
Well it was back last week and early this week with avengence and seemed to be worst when sitting down. I though back what was I doing two years ago, I worked on cross stitch every day for about 3 months. What I am doing know, a lot of cross stitch, I've slowed right down and tried to sit up straight and not scrunch over the chart, and no pain. Feel much better, but will still go and have another ultrasound as suggested by the Dr to be sure. Can't load any progress pics as the stupid computer has decided not to recognise anything plugged in via USB.