The Waiting Game is over

Well this morning Martin handed in his notice at work. He accepted the job offer on Wednesday and handed in his notice to his boss this morning. Nothing has been said as yet.

We have thought long and hard over the last couple of weeks and Martin realised that it was time to move on and try new challenges and felt that if he didnt leave now, he never would. The new job is more what he wants to do although he is likely to be on the road more. But this is something that we both can cope with. After chatting to a close colleague he realised that he wasnt happy where he was anymore and that he felt frustrated and ignored at times.

We just now have to see how long a notice he has to work - work think its 1 month, but Martin thought it was 3.

Thank you for all the best wishes that you have sent us. These last couple of weeks have been so stressful which have results in tears, lack of sleep and sickness!! But now the decision has been made and the `deed' has been done with handing in the notice - its time to look forward and up!

Heart check-up and STILL no news!

On Tuesday we went to London for my regular check-up. I have been suffering from `panic attacks' and so mentioned it to the Dr and described how I feel with them. They asked if it was self-diagnosis and explained it wasnt and that I saw my GP. Anyhow it turns out it probably isnt panic attacks but palpitations/change in heart rhythm. I now have to have a 24 hour tape fitted and take part in an exercise treadmill test. I also have to go back in 6 months time - instead of the usual 18 months.

Martin went for another interview regardng being head-hunted and it all went well again. The boss of the company said that they are very happy with him and will certainly be making an offer in the next couple of days - that was 3 days ago!

These last 2 weeks have really drained us both and I feel awful today. I feel shattered, headache, feel sick and just feel worn out. So I hope the news comes through soon about the job - the heart thing I am not that bothered about as I know if there is something they can treat it with probably life long medication.

Nothing has changed... yet!

Still no real news on the job front. Hubby is off to meet the chairman of the company that is head hunting him this week - so might find out more then. But sadly no job offer or further job information has come through yet - despite being told it would.

Jack is very much back on his feet and back to himself although I have to say he appears a little more chilled out than he was. He is still a monkey though and still wants lots of cuddles and love which I am glad about. We were worried that the operation would change him drastically.

Tomorrow I am off to the big smoke (London) for a heart check-up. Usually happens every 18 months just to make sure things are on track - although I havent lost any weight which they want me to do. But I find that part so hard!

Could things be looking up?

Its funny how things can change so quickly in life isn't it? Last week things were tough at home and after some soul searching things are possibly back on a curve up again.

Hubby was approached about a possible job opportunity which he decided to look further into with a chat with a boss and as a result it sounds like the position is his - but it then becomes hard for us as we are not gamblers and always seem to dip out. And after over 10 years where he is now it makes the decision to move on that much harder. But this could be an opportunity worth grasping with both hands and could improve our lives some. We are waiting for an offer which he was told would be with him in the next couple of days - so its now a waiting game.

Jack had his operation which went very well. He is a little sore still and feels sorry for himself. And I too feel sad as we were kinda hoping to have some Jack Juniors, but it wasnt to be. We just have to remind ourselves that what we have done was right for him as it could have caused problems for him in the future (he had a retained testicle - and we then opted for the whole castration).

At the weekend we spent Saturday as a family day with a visit to the Big Wok which is all you can eat buffet - we all enjoyed it. And then we went to watch Up! in 3D which was brilliant. We all enjoyed it and the 3D effects were amazing!! Well worth a watch!

Life

Life at the moment is a little tough - I know it should be like a bed of roses all sweetness and like after 10 days in sunny Spain - but it isnt.

So I may not post much over the coming weeks. I will post when I can and when I feel like it. I have pretty much stopped stitching and I cannot remember the last time I did a scrapbook LO.

I plan to take things easy and will still be around.....

Back from my hols

This is one of the many views from the top of The Bali hotel. Gorgeous up there and worth every cent of the 10 Euros it cost to go up there!

Katie at the more tourist end of Benidorm.

The elephants at Terra Natura being overlooked by the lovely mountains.

The beach at the more quieter end of Benidorm.

We spent 10 days in Benidorm with my in-laws. The heat was astonishing with being between 30 and 35 degrees C. I hate the heat so it took a few days to adjust. But we enjoyed the time there and we came back feeling much more refreshed leaving the torrential downpour of the last day behind us!

Took about 260 photos so I have lost to scrap and share with you!! Anyone for popcorn..... LOL

Holiday time

Its holiday time for me so I will be away for just over a week - spending time with family in Benidorm on the beach front.

Take care

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