as usual. There never seems to be enough hours in each day or week to get everything done before another task lands on the list.
I had a lovely break during my leave, spending loads of time with Bubba Jai and helping Courtney out in her new classroom (at her request). Like riding a bike, I just slotted back into things.
Bubba Jai turned one early in March and that took a lot of my focus. You can see some of the pics of this and other bits and pieces on my Nanny Pam blog. Jai really is the light of my life. He’s such a delightful little character.
I’ve been back at work for a couple of weeks and, honestly, I don’t really have time to work – too many other things to do.
Some of you know how badly I have been treated by my employer over the past few years and I had intended (as is my right and probably my responsibility) to pursue the situation legally. Last night, while I was out scrapping with friends, I heard a story about the disgusting behaviour of some of the power brokers of our society – the rich and/or politically savvy, that was enlightening.
As one of the ‘little people’ it will be extremely hard to stand up against those who have already demonstrated their ability and willingness to lie, cheat and attempt to destroy honest people’s reputations. I really take my hat off to those who do ‘go to the mattresses’ with these types of people – those with the money and power, because the stress and disappointment must be enormous. I’m not sure that they are worth it to be honest. Do I subject myself, and my family, to the horrors that will certainly prevail, the lies that will destroy my reputation because, once a word has been spoken or written, most people believe there must be at least some truth behind it? Or, do I make plans to walk away and shake my head in disgust, hoping for Karma?
I haven’t made up my mind completely yet, although I am leaning toward the Karma route.
I have to say that I have lost any faith in our politicians (not because of last night but for many other reasons) and any of the so-called regulatory bodies that are meant to protect the ‘man in the street’ from the corruption that festers throughout all areas of Government and many businesses. Integrity and honesty seem to have disappeared in our current society. I wish I could find a little island somewhere so I (and my family) could live in blissful ignorance.
On a brighter note, my studio is starting to take shape and I’m up to the stage of getting an electrician in. Will take a deep breath and make sure I’m sitting down when I ask for that quote I think.
While I’m in the wishing mood, I wish there was an immediate, inexpensive and long term solution to weight loss…*sigh*. Courtney lost 5 kilos last week when she was sick and I think I found them (some of them anyway). Just depresses the shit out of me.
I shall leave you with a picture of my Bubba Jai that was taken at the exact minute he turned one. 1059am. It was supposed to be a smash-the-cake shoot but he wouldn’t even touch it, let alone put it near his mouth. He is really hard to feed LOL. Love him to bits.
