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| Since November I have changed jobs. Now I am working in the mental health sector. It's funny how things work out sometimes. I always said that I didn't want to do clinical work, that my studies would lead me to something in human resource management, but here I am in a position where I am in direct contact with people who have a mental illness. The work has been a real eye opener and shaken me up a little. Meaning that my perception of those who are challenged by mental illness has changed. I hate to use the phrase 'journey of self discovery' but it is just that. I am learning and I am challenged and that's exactly what I thrive on. The future is uncertain (the job is not permanent) but that doesn't scare me as much as it used to. In fact, I look forward to what new direction my life may take. I still have plans, but plans can change. Will keep you posted. | | |
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If you don't know already, I have been working for a company which is mining for gold. In Waihi there is an open pit which everyone can see and then there is this project which is underground. Even though I am just doing office work I had the opportunity last week to go underground to have a look. Here I am with my friend and work colleague Kellie all geared up and ready to go. Not exactly glam but it was worth it. I don't know what I expected but the whole operation is pretty incredible. So many people and so much machinery down there working round the clock. I don't know all the statistics but its deep, dark, damp and dirty... and theres gold down there! | | |
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With a smile I remember my dear friend Cherry. She left us on Sunday the 24th of September early in the morning and although you didn't know her you should know that I loved her dearly. I still expect to see her and being in her home is a little strange when I realise she isn't just in another room, that she won't be wandering out to greet me to exchange those smiles we always had for each other. | | |
| It's hard to believe but my youngest, Josh, turned 18 yesterday. My other baby, Nita, turns 20 on Saturday. Where did all of those years go? They have both grown into wonderful young adults with good hearts and values. They make intelligent, sensible decisions. Did they learn that from me? Sometimes I wonder. There are days when I can barely string an intelligent sentence together. Maybe they sucked it all out of me! Whatever the case, I am proud of them and the whole family that have contributed to their upbringing. I hope they go forward without prejudice, without arrogance, without greed, to become all they wish to become. And of course, I will still be here watching, ready to be Mum whenever I am needed. After all, children are forever, and I wouldn't have it any other way. | | |
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Josh and I, different ball, different night. Note on the wall the Chinese calligraphy, "Learning is fun", or so I was told. | | |
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