Well it’s not really easter, but it got your attention didn’t it?! Besides, it MAY just happen that someone MAY actually read this post at easter, so therefore it would indeed be correct at that time wouldn’t it?

A few small things to attend to here at No Regrets, even though I’m still on a self imposed -or rather a LIFE imposed- hiatus of all things blogging so lets get right to it shall we?

• Firstly, that job I spoke about in the last post? I got the official word on Thursday, I start on 26th May…I’m as happy as a pig in shit Will let you know how I go and more about what I’ll be actually doing after then…Worst part? Tony will be away then so I’ll be all excited after my first day and he won’t be here to get all excited with me…..oh well, Zoe can be as enthusiastic about things as anyone else so she’ll do!
• Secondly, a very happy Mothers Day to all the mothers out there. I received the best pressies ever and spent a wonderful day out shopping, what more could a gal ask for?! The first one was being able to celebrate mothers day at all. Being told earlier in life that I could probably not have children, I’m still constantly amazed that I am indeed a mother. Words cannot convey just what it means to me. Zoe gave me a clay hand print, a plant which is just what I always wanted, some lovely smelly stuff because apparently I stink -especially lately with all the fartin I been doing hey Zoe??! POO!!- Sorry, that bit is just for her and she’s now rolling on the floor behind me cackling like a chicken about to lay an egg…Oh and a little wobbly tweety that says I love you on it, it’s now proudly displayed on the dashboard in the car, although I may have to move it as it’s funny little wobbly dance is just a little bit of a distraction as I’m driving!
  Zoe, thankyou for my beautiful presents, my even more beautiful cards and for making my dream come true. I love you my little butternut pumpkin…
  
• And last but not least, there is a brand new blog on the net. Well, technically not brand new, it’s more of a move. Please head on over and help with the housewarming at badsneaker.net and be sure to pee behind the pot plants, break a few glasses and generally just trash the joint, that’s what housewarmings are for aren’t they? Not sure how that translates when we are actually referring to a blog warming, but I’m sure you’ll come up with something

Anyway, have fun, I still have a million things to do and not enough time to do them, but that’s just how it goes…..take care!
Cheers, Kelly

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I have a new job. Well not yet. I need to go have a pre-employment medical exam, but I have a letter saying I’m a preferred candidate. So assuming they find me fit and healthy and even human, I’m sure I’ll be starting in the near future!

It’s a traineeship.
In horticulture.
I’ll be outside a lot.
I’ll be wearing safety vests and sunscreen and using lots of boys toys.
I can’t wait.

Not that I don’t enjoy what I’m doing now, but lets face it, it’s not exactly a career is it? Well this new one will open new doors for me. I’ll be paid to learn new stuff. And a decent wage to go with it which is truly f’in remarkable in this country let me tell you. But I will end up with a qualification that I can take anywhere with me and that is a good thing.

I know I said I was stopping the blogging for a bit, but I had to share my news with whoever still happens to be reading here.

Oh for those of you that aren’t aware, I have a photo blog. Will be attempting to put new things up once a week. If you want to see more of what I’ve been taking photos of and don’t receive the invites when I put up a new album, you can see them here at my picasa online albums. Just holler if you want to know when I put new ones up!

Stay cool people.

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I’m putting blogging on hold for a while.

But I guess you already knew that seeing as how I don’t post much and I can’t remember the last time I visited anyone.

I just don’t have the time, energy or even the inclination. It’s become a chore and I always swore that if it ever became that then I would stop.

I’m not stopping. Just pausing.

I need to catch my breath and get used to this new life of mine and the new me that goes with that.

In the meantime, I urge you to look through the archives. I used to actually write crap worth reading.

Will be back when I can do that again.

Love to you all and your families.

Take care.

I am.

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That’s exactly what I am lately. I’ve just finished my first full week of work and it’s knocked me for six. I actually started the week prior, but a bug hit me and I had the last two days off. Not a great start admittedly but like they said, I can’t help vomiting can I?!!!

It’s not exactly a career move job, but it’s something, and its helps with so many things that it is indeed worth it. I am contributing once again financially, I feel better about myself, I’m meeting some new people and have a never ending supply of fresh mushrooms. Can’t get much fresher than picking them myself can I?! That’s what I’m doing. Picking mushrooms. Believe it or not I’m actually enjoying it a fair bit too! And doing ok apparently….

I’ve been elected the Secretary of the P&C too. Had our AGM last Monday and it was great to see such enthusiasm and numbers. Will be interesting to see if those numbers stay so high, only time will tell I guess. I’m awfully excited about our new executive committee and the ideas and passion that have already come out. Watch this space for news! The whole DGR thing has been put on hold while we sort out some administration issues that unfortunately are the legacy of the past. We WILL get there though and at this stage I have the new P&C behind me 100% in my endeavor to change the world. Again, watch this space for new

Zoe is doing extremely well in her new school. I could not be happier with how they are catering to her needs. It all just happens so effortlessly! I haven’t had to fight, or prompt or get in their faces. I feel much better going to work each day k nowing that I don’t really need to be SEEN a lot around the school in order for her needs to be met. Her teachers suggested some grade 3-6 competitions coming up in the near future so we’ve entered her in those and it will prove an interesting exercise I think. The trick will be teaching her to leave the tougher questions and keep moving through the others as the competitions are time limited. As they are also looking for the best of the best, there is no doubt that there will be questions that 99% of the entrants will struggle with! Oh well, again, time will tell and already the teachers are looking at strategies to help her with it all and will send home some samples so we can go through how they work at home.

All in all, life is busy, and tiring at the moment as both my body and soul adjust to the new routine. It’s not unusual for me to be falling asleep on the couch at 8.30pm - my alarm goes off at 5am and as we are all well aware I DON’T DO MORNINGS!!! I’m kinda hoping that this place, and you guys, will forgive me for my oh so neglectful nature of late and realise that I don’t want to totally abandon either of you, despite all evidence to the contrary.

I hope that the following photo will make you laugh as much as it did me. I nearly wet myself each and every time I look at it! Zoe had a birthday party last weekend so I took along the trusty camera and ended up being the unofficial photographer. and took over 300 shots. Well I got all the kids together for a group shot and took some nice ones, then asked them to pull funny faces. This is what Zoe came up with…..

Hope your weekend is a great one.
Cheers, Kelly

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