Categories: church, decisions, work, rugby, scotland
Date: 05 February 2012 19:08:10
Work was very unexpected... I will be signing a new contract this week, which is working massively in my favour. Not something I expected at all on being summoned to meet the head of department and her sidekick. (My boss's boss was how I described it to my students, who wanted to know where I was going, leaving a lesson five minutes early. Outrageous behaviour.)
So, I'm staying put until a more ideal job comes along, and as I've no clue what that is, I'm taking this as a Sign I'm in the right place, doing the right thing for now. I'd been half heartedly job hunting, as I do want to have a job closer to home, but maybe this is how it's meant to be.
Then, yesterday dealt me the interesting blow of a problem in the roof space, one that I don't think is going to be solved easily or quickly. I think it's been a problem for a long time... then there was the frozen pipe, but I've learnt my lessons very well there, and with the help of three hot water bottles and a hairdryer, that one was solved.
It being Education Sunday (no, I'd not really heard of it either, but it exists) we were in the interesting situation of being a very full church, lots of children, teachers and parents from the church primary school, with very few regulars. I was moved to think it was just as well, as there really wouldn't have been enough seats otherwise... I may have gone to the Quakers next door in that case! I was charmingly entertained by a beautifully well behaved toddler, who responded well to smiles, and peek-a-boo when it was all getting too boring up front... I think I have a new friend. The intercessions were entirely predictable - prayers for teachers and pupils in schools and universities. I prayed fervently for all the support staff and admin staff, of any kind, and those in FE and higher education establishments that are not universities.
The weather has brought unexpected entertainment. Well, it was much more interesting watching cars struggle and fail along the little hill, and unexpected bend outside my house. No damaged parked cars, fortunately. Locals know not to park this end of the road, if it can be avoided, in the snow.
We won't discuss the Rugby. I despair.
Here's hoping the snow doesn't freeze overnight. I'd rather work this week, than have to make up hours during half term! I've got plans for half term!!