http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon That's the world from my perspective - with a free weblog from blogigo. en Charlie2 Charlie2 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 13:26:24 +0200 daily 1 Well a few changes happening at work. My co worker is planning on retiring as he has been doing the job 12 years, and his wife wants him too and they want to move near the grandkids etc. Lovely for him, but he is decreasing his hours which means I will probably be carrying most of the workload, which I feel like I  have basically been doing since I started. My relief co worker only had 4 days training and I was having to still teach him while the guy was on leave, and now this. I have two days this week on my own which will  be interesting. I have coped so far, but it is a shit load to do for one person. I was promised they would look at coverage (help) for the decreased hours. I was mainly annoyed at being left out of the loop about it all until the last bloody minute. Seems pretty frigging rude and a little unbalanced treatment. I was training the relief in other areas of the job today, because he will need to know it if something happens.  But anyways, I am going down the great ocean rode... Mon, 01 Sep 2008 13:26:24 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/Load/5043/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/Load/5043/ I am very glad it's the weekend. Work is ok. The other account controller gets back from holidays on Tuesday which will be good. I wont have to be showing someone the ropes AND trying to get my work done as well. What else is news - saw the new batman film "Dark Knight" it was pretty good. Heath Ledger is awesome in it. Still, a pretty violent film. The Olympics started last night, so I watched the opening ceremony. I missed the Sydney and Athens I think because I was travelling.  Am going to see the comedian Bill Bailey when he comes out which will be good. I got the idea from a night out a few weeks ago. A group of us from work went to the comics lounge and it was fantastic. A meal and a few drinks, whilst listening to stand up comedy.   I have been looking at the memorial site to J on facebook and thinking about what he and T did. Crying a little when I remember it and wishing I had done things differently. I just don't get how people have written... Sat, 09 Aug 2008 02:49:45 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/weekend-finally/5042/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/weekend-finally/5042/ Am going to see Wicked this weekend, which I am looking forward to. YAY. Is going to be interesting to see how they transform the book to the stage. Really excited. Sounds like quite a lot of effects are involved too - characters walking into the audience and stuff.... Work is OK. We started training a new step up today because the other lady apparently didn't work out.  The new guy is doing good, especially after only 4 days. I am doing most of his bloody training though which I find interesting since the other person I work with has been doing the job longer - he is very elderly though. I guess they have confidence in my knowledge and ability to pass it on. I haven't heard from K since she got back. Ended up deleting her from facebook - she had a welcome back drinks session for everyone and didn't invite me. I texted her and she was not terribly responsive. So I guess she is not wanting to have anything to do with me. I am a little sad, because I have known her for like 6 or... Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:53:27 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/Wicked/5041/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/Wicked/5041/ went to the movies last night and bought a new pair of boots. they have a slight heel, and i think they are awesome. very comfortable, considering i never usually wear heels that is a plus. Had a dinner last Sunday with a heap of people from work, which was good. other than that, haven't really been up to much. Oh actually, I have had my hair cut. It was so kong before, that I am still adjusting to the length. Not much else is going on at the moment, am about to get ready to go and buy a vacuum cleaner. I had the best sleep in this morning, and am just enjoying relaxing after the week. I did closures again this week, which was a lot easier now that I have the hang of things.  My blog must be getting quite boring lately. I was having a discussion about diaries with a friend (a woman I met in Halifax) the other day and we came to the conclusion that it is generally a venting tool. It is not normally interesting if you only have good things to say.  At least I find that is when... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:50:05 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/boots/5040/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/boots/5040/ well, work is getting a little easier. I feel like I am getting the hang of things. Need to do good this week though as the other person starts soon too. It was me on my own kind of today, doing the shift without someone watching over me, and I feel like I did ok. I had a pretty quiet weekend. Had to do overtime on Sat..... anyways. not a lot else to tell. Have seen some good movies lately. Sex & the City, Narnia - Prince Caspian and also the Golden Compass. I enjoyed all three for the most part, a good bit of light entertainment/escapism to something totally different from everyday crap. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:41:19 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/Plodding-Along/5039/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/Plodding-Along/5039/ well, work is going better so far....touch wood. I at least feel like I am understading and getting the hang of things and am getting quicker, once the confidence builds. I got a CD of photos from the work party the other week, there are some really nice shots. Mums partner T's oldest daughter had her 2nd child yesterday at about 5.30am. They are very happy, naturally.  I have seen some pics and bubs is very cute. Other than that, not a lot of other news. The hike on the weekend was tiring. I had a good time though, was just nice to be around people and have friendly conversation. The other thing, I am thinking about quite a bit lately again is J. I had a look at some pictures of him on facebook. It just gets me thinking about what happened and I look at him and wonder what made him do it, what kind of sick joy was he getting out of picking on me and upsetting/humiliating me. Anyways, not much other news to tell. Will probably see bubs some time soon I am... Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:02:27 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/relaxing/5038/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/relaxing/5038/ well, so far training has gone ok. They seemed happy I was picking things up quickly. I am feeling a little bit of pressure, because they  are going to be making me compete with the other relief person to see who stays on for the next 6 months, and if she does better than me, then I will be back on the phones, which  I don't want  so much. Pretty much up until yesterday, I have been getting good feedback. I made a mistake with the vouchers we need to fill out once we have done all the account closures. Whilst not a huge error as if I had put money in the wrong account or something like that, and it was fixed by me retyping my mistakes, it delayed me about a half hour or so, and I got flustered that I had made the mistake and then delayed things further because we had to re photocopy everything. They were a little unhappy with this and I got taken aside as a heads up. The girl said, I just want to give you a heads up, because of the mistake with the vouchers - and I know you want to stay on. She... Sat, 07 Jun 2008 03:21:22 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/Argh/5037/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/Argh/5037/ I now have TV. The antenna has now been rewired and I have a perfect reception for my TV. It is so good to be able to sit out in the lounge room and watch a decent screen instead of needing to go back and forth to the bedroom while I cook and use the computer and potter around. I am able to sleep in tomorrow which is nice.  I kind of feel like I need the break, and I am so glad I am off the phones at work finally. The TLs did say I have earnt this, so I feel kind of good and am quite pleased that I have something new to learn. It will possibly lead into an Analyst role later on down the track, which would be nice. Or even a branch role or a role in Sydney with ETrade...who knows. It has been a good confidence boost as well. Having the party on Friday night, just capped off a great day really.  It was good to spend time with people outside of work and let our hair down so to speak. Haven't done that in a while. Part of me misses traveling, but I am glad to have a routine and... Sun, 01 Jun 2008 09:59:09 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/Did-I-forget-to-mention/5036/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/Did-I-forget-to-mention/5036/ Well, I got the relief position I applied for and it now has the possibility of being long term, which is fantastic news. I will have to compete for it because they are losing a staff member all together. This means now they need to cover two peoples annual leave and then keep one of the people on. All I can do is work my arse off to do my best and better than my best. It's an administrative type role assisting with ETrade. I am still reporting to Internet Banking, but definitely more responsibility I wil get to do some investigative stuff and opening of accounts, maintenance and being a liaison point for business ETrade requests. It will be a new challenge. I start training on Tuesday.  We had a huge party last night for the whole centre and consumer finance bracket. I had a really good time. Actually even enjoyed getting up to have a dance, which is normally not something I like to doing because I get elbowed in the head. I had heels on though, which boosted me to average level and it... Sat, 31 May 2008 09:58:18 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/CONGRATULATIONS/5035/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/CONGRATULATIONS/5035/ it's been raining today so I have stayed indoors keeping warm for most of it. Did the groceries and that was about it. We had a farewell at work for one of the people leaving. She had been there 2 years or just over, and is going to go to the UK on a working holiday. Kind of like what I have done. Didn't really start talking to her much til I came back to work the 2nd time really. She can seem a little immature, is quite loud and is a typical party girl type who's been through a lot of stuff. That being said, she makes a lot of sense when she talks about people. She is not the brightest, but she has smarts in a way that a lot of other people don't. Anyways, other than that, a quiet weekend. Stretch party (cocktail party) is next weekend or the one after, so everyone is looking forward to that....It will at least be a social event for me anyways ans is better than being home all the time.   Sat, 17 May 2008 12:08:28 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/Raining/5034/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/Raining/5034/ Feeling lonley.  Part of that I think is not feeling so great about getting older. I don't mean to sound needy and pathetic but it would be nice to have someone to share experiences with. I sometimes just sit and reflect on things I have done - like travel to Central Aus, Japan, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Canada and it is stuff I have done solo. Sure I have met people along the way, but it would be nice to have someone to share those things with and to have experienced some of those times with. Sometimes  I feel like I have wasted my 20s being shy and concerning myself with all the crap that seems to happen in my family which is just never going to change. I wish I had realised that sooner and actually not let i get to me so much. Hard though some of it is really hurtful. I was talking to one of the girls at work and told her I feel lonely sometimes and that it would be nice to meet someone. I didn't add the fact I have NEVER really had a boyfriend. I don't know,... Wed, 14 May 2008 15:01:26 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/Lonely/5033/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/Lonely/5033/ 8km walk tomorrow. should be interesting. Not in that I wont make it or anything. Will probably be tired afterwards.... A few people form work are going as well. Had dinner last night with Y, which was really nice. She had got me some flowers and beautiful japanese handed egg cups as a birthday present. I am watching Friends at the moment, it is quite funny. I never really saw any episodes after Rachel had the baby. Am a little tired from grocery shopping and heading over to the laundromat. My roof hasn't leaked again YET. Hope to god it doesn't happen again.   Sat, 10 May 2008 10:51:06 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/8km/5032/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/8km/5032/ My 3G connection is still playing up.  Dinner for the birthday was nice. Am having dinner tomorrow night with Y, which will be nice. Think it's just going to be the two of us, which is will be good. A shame no one form work that I asked is able to make it though. Not much I can do though. Feeling old and a little lonely. Thu, 08 May 2008 13:29:29 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/Post-Birthday/5031/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/Post-Birthday/5031/ Well, I am 29 today.   Feeling really old.  Had lunch with dad today. First time we have really spent much time together since I came back and he sent me to the hotel. I got a free teapot and glass cups at lunch (its for green tea) which was really cool. The owner also gave us lunch for free. They must have wanted to impress dad (he is a health inspector....) Am at mum's now. We are all going out for dinner which will be good. All in all I suppose not a bad birthday. Need to make a to do list of things I want to achieve this year though I think, and one of them will be getting my A into G for moving to Sydney. I also want to join a stitch n bitch or a walking club. I need to expand my social network a little. No one at work that I asked seems able to make it for drinks on Friday which is a shame, would have been nice. I don't normally have parties. Work is same old same old. Customers getting upset about not being able to log in or aboout charges for this and that and blah... Wed, 07 May 2008 09:00:02 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/Birthday/5030/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/Birthday/5030/ well, i have my table and the electrician has been and fixed the light. there was a bit more water waiting to come through, which he emptied into the bucket and by drillingsome extra holes into the light fixture/fitting thing. You can't see it now the light and fixture are all re assembled and back in place. But God help me if it leaks again, cos it will come out a lot quicker and probably short the light. Other than that, am just relaxing at home and it is nice not to have to worry about deliveries or anyting I can just enjoy the being here. Looking forward to my birthday celebrations (just not the part about being a year away from 30 and feeling like I havent done anything). Sat, 03 May 2008 12:42:11 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/More/5029/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/More/5029/ well, its been an interesting week. my roof leaked because the morons upstairs flooded their bathroom and dont use the shower curtain.... the plumber had to come out at 10pm in the middle of the week. seems ok now though the leak stopped and he went up there to check it out. Have an electrician coming today to check the light the bedroom didnt get damaged. work is same old same old.  at least it is brining me in money. my birthday is next week and I am a little weirded out because I am 29 and starting to get the whole "shit i am almost 30" feeling creeping up on me very quickly. Worry I have wasted my 20s a little...  other than that not a lot more news to tell. Went to the movies last night to get away from the apartment. It has taken a while to get it just how I want, and I still need to get another set of drawers for some clothes....but after 2 weeks no fridge and 3 weeks without a proper bed, it is a lot better. Am tired, as it has taken a lot out of me getting... Sat, 03 May 2008 02:33:00 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/Hmmm./5028/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/Hmmm./5028/ realised today that it is a year or so since J died rock climbing. (13th of April or something like that). That time has flown quickly. I was making my way down to Calgary the evening I found out.... Cried myself to sleep" will never know why. He was horrible to me. I never would have wanted him to die like that though, it is quite tragic despite the problems I had with him and the stuff that happened. Am attempting to watch TV tonight. Get channel 10 on the big TV, the picture is not great but it will pass. I was getting tired of my DVD collection. The TV in the bedroom is better so at least when my bed comes this weekend I will be able to go and sit on the bed and watch some if they dont bloody get the aerial fixed. I will need to keep on at them I guess which is annoying. Not like I have anything better to do. Was good at work today, one of the TL's actually said they were happy to have me back, so things can't be all bad. I probably just got ambitious too soon under the circumstances and... Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:57:07 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/one-year/5027/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/one-year/5027/ well have my internet access back. been having fun reinstalling all my virus protection and anti spyware and updating everything.....finally able to do fun stuff instead of running scans and crap. Cooked my first meal in the apartment (i know...) Have my fridge, it came on Sunday which is awesome. Work is same old same old. lots and lots of people leaving.... not really a good sign of happiness and high morale... but anyway. It is paying my bills. I can eventually look for something else once I get on my feet. Have my bed being delivered this weekend hopefully - need to ring about that tomorrow. Sorry rambling about random menial thngs so this can't be that exciting to read I suppose.  I am also getting a little lonely. I need to join a walking group or something to meet some people outsideof work....Things just aren't like they were before I left, and I guess I shouldnt have expected them to be, but friends have changed and moved on and stuff too and it is not as easy keeping in touch etc,... Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:44:20 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/Back-online/5026/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/Back-online/5026/ Well I moved into my new place a week ago. Am still in the midst of unpacking and getting things for the apartment. SUch as a towel rack for the bath room and a shelving unit for my toiletires. I miss the bathroom in my studio. It had great cupboard and bench space. This one whilst the water pressure is great, is tiny.  I somehow have less cupboard space in the kitchen as well.  Need to get the TV reception fixed, so am just watching DVDs at the moment. Waiting for my internet service to activate as well, so have headed to a cafe to do some computer time. My fridge is getting delivered today and my new bed and tall boy shelves come next week and then I should finally be able to finish putting my clothes and linen away and it will look nice. I didn't end up getting an interview for the job at work. Guess I shouldn't be surprised when I have just got back in the door pretty much. But at least they know I want to be able to do more things eventually.... Just hope I haven't... Sun, 20 Apr 2008 05:29:00 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/A-week-later/5025/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/A-week-later/5025/ Well, have found my own place. It is further out of the city than last time, but near a tran station and on the ground floor which will make moving awesome and easier. Am moving in on the weekend which will be good. Kind of going to miss the nice house I am in at the moment though. mum and T really have a great place. I know I have my differences with mum and we haven't really had a close conversation while I have been here but the place itself is really great. Looking forward to having my own place though. Dad is dropping my things off on Thursday which will be good. So, we head out to Waverly first to pick up my things and then unload it all in Carnegie. I want to try and go fridge shopping as well. We will see. Anyways just wanted to update and let you know I finally found a place. Am going to visit B and M and the new baby on the weekend as well which will be good. A chance to catch up with people outside of work. I have applied for the TSO job - not sure I will get it... Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:11:15 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/Found-a-Place/5024/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/diaryjnihon/Found-a-Place/5024/