I’ve been having a think this past week if I want to make any resolutions and if so, how many. I have come up with a few so far…

• To keep fit – start and keep up some fitness regime. At the moment I’m thinking of Yoga specifically on the Wii fit. Yoga was something I’ve done before and I like the idea of taking it up again – in the comfort of my own home.

• To look after myself more. This is three fold

To take my make up off every night before bed (no one is getting any younger)

To keep my roots touch-ups and hair cuts regular as well as getting it dyed properly rather than “bunging a dye on myself”

To moisturise my legs every day! I suffer form really dry legs and neglect the moisturiser

 
• To see more of my friends.. This is something I started to make a point of doing more towards the end of last year and I intend to keep this up. Jade is moving out in a couple of weeks so it will be easier to drop in and catch up with her more. Carl is getting more sociable and our group of friends is expanding which is nice. More friends = more people to see! With the recordable Virgin box on order missing programmes wont be a problem now either.. So no need to rush off home to catch something on the Telly

 

• To relax even more with regards to diet. Last year I really started relaxing about what I eat when.. for example not just living on pasta and salads when going out, but cooking proper meals like mum would of done at home. We eat loads more stuff now. This year I want to concentrate on times that we eat.. I get into a bit of a routine and like to eat about 6 when I have work to give food time to digest. This is bollocks and I don’t know where I’ve gotten this idea from. I want to relax about times and if its 7 when we eat then so be it! This will mean I wont break my neck to get home from work in time to get dinner on to have it ready for 6.00.

• Save more money. I currently have £0 in my personal savings which is no good! I spend too much on shoes and crap.. And while I’m not making a resolution to cut out the crap buying I do intend to put some money away every now and again – if only to treat myself to something bigger

 

• To pay off a big chunk of my car. Hopefully with the new job and pay rise I should be able to save to pay off a lot if not all of my car loan this year.

 

From Wayne and Garth

I’ve had a bit of a clear out.. and updated my about me page.. I’ve also deleted some pages that are a bit old and crappy and pointless in general.

I’ve had a great xmas… still off work this week which is AM-azing…! played on the computer loads.. including the Wii Fit which santa brought me.

Wishing you all a very Happy New year!!

Well a few posts ago I was debating whether to go for the vacant Finance Manager’s position in my department.. needless to say I did and I got it.

shite – hat have i got myself in for?

Doesnt she look cute

Everyone knows I love my bunnys… everyone knows i love clothes.  Is combining the two a step too far?  and I dont mean buying a jumper with a rabbit on it… yup, i mean.. RABBIT CLOTHES

Last night i found the most amazing website… http://www.freewebs.com/tomandpennys/index.htm

and I ordered a dress for Fifi and a hoody for colin.  If people can do it to dogs, why not rabbits eh??  Plus in my defence there is obviously a market for rabbit clothes, or they wouldn’t be being sold now would they?

Hmm exactly

I have a really big decision to make and Im unsure what to do, so I thought I would blog and get the words down on paper, see if they make any more sense.

My manager was seconded to another division some time ago, and was due back in December; this has now being extended to February.  The lady that was covering her job is going back to HQ in December as originally planned, and so my bosses position is vacant for initially 3 months.

This time around an e-mail has gone out to all us Finance Assistants asking if were interested in covering the position temporarily (and being paid accordingly).  I know of one person for definite who is applying and I myself would like the role… I think.. at least.. This is the problem. 

Finance Manager is definitely something I want to do eventually, the role is an healthy increase on my current salary – something that I would be happy on, and can see myself cutting down part time hours on when we start a family (part time hours on my wage isn’t ideal).

My boss leaves on Wednesday and the position isn’t going to be filled for a couple of weeks.. It depends on how many apply and then if for example I’m not successful, notice will have to be worked.  So… basically some extra work is coming my way in the interim which I don’t mind at all.. Like I said, I want to be thinking of moving that way eventually anyway… also… If im not successful I do have more experience on the division so whoever fills will almost certainly be asking me and the finance Clarke for advice.. so.. Seems daft not to do the job and get paid for it right??

I do have my reservations though… I have only been in my current role just over a year, although Finance Manger is something I want is there a rush?? Were not planning a family yet and are content with the current income. 

Also.. Am I ready for the responsibility..?  I’m quite happy about the accounting work necessary for the role, having been qualified a few years now.. It’s the other stuff that comes with being a manager.. Managing staff, even if it’s only temporary, im out of my depth.  I’d be responsible for the petty cash, signing cheques and banking weekly.. EEK and also the fact that office cover is down to me… and if work isn’t done it down to me.  Granted if managed effectively this should be no problem, but potentially I could be having to work extra hours, and if no one turns up to work, I’ve got to go and open up and be available to dispense petty cash in emergencies (and believe me there are emergencies).  Suffering with my IBS I never really like to commit too much that isn’t easy to back out of and being forced into situations or feeling like there isn’t any option makes me worse.. And more anxious (a trigger for my IBS).  Can I really cope with the pressure?

More importantly, my main issue is my current job.  These past few months where we’ve had a temporary manager I’ve been pretty much left to get on with my work, which has been great.. I’m more than competent, but I’ve also made myself indispensable.  I’m aware that it would be just as easy to carry on doing my job than to explain to someone else (and who?) what to do.. Money has to be claimed for at regular intervals and I can see anyone else doing that (the current Finance Clerk hasn’t an interest in covering my role if I move up).  So how can I effectively do my job and then the Finance Managers job (IF im the successful applicant) am I setting myself up for a big pissy mess??? I’m pretty sure they won’t get anyone in to cover.. In fact im almost sure.. And even if they do that’s not going to be for even more weeks away.. By the time the 3 months will be up and I’d of had to do the work in the interim anyway! 

Deadline is Friday and even though im pretty certain im going to express my interest I need to be sure about what im going to say if im offered it??

There is a very good chance that this opportunity will become permanent, and I’m also very conscious that if I don’t get offered it, and it does become permanent, I have lost the chance to move up for a good couple of years.. So would need to look at other divisions for promotion.. I’d be far better working on A division than any other because of the location and also my constantly increasing knowledge and relationships with the officers, inspectors and staff.

I just cant help thinking though that if this was the right thing to do.. I’d be more certain…?

Argghh!!

.. and eating and pooping… Fifi is doing well.

Fifi has been to the vets today to be spade.  Ive picked her up at 3 and brought her home to a cage on her own, with lots of towels and hey, food and snuggly things for her to enjoy. She’s eaten some kale, some pellets and hey but no poopies yet. That’s the one thing we’ve got to look out for.. POOPS, to make sure her belly is working OK after the anesthetic. she is a lot more lively than Colin when he was neutered, which is strange as she’s had a full hysterectomy and Colin only had his balls lobbed off!!

Today was just like old times with carl.. he’s only worked a few sundays but it seems like ages since we’ve been into town shopping after having a lazy morning.

I was treated to a beautyful dress from primark for a staggering £14… Gorge isnt it? they are selling on ebay for twice that!!