Well, my first real reality check came last week. Everyone was back on board at work, so I had my first real week at work. It was hectic having everyone about, all trying to catch up and be filling in on everything that had happened in their absence. A couple of Political Correctness issue got me confused and somewhat uncomfortable, too. And ... I got lonely.
By Friday, I had got to the stage of "What the @#$% am I doing in Fitzroy Crossing??". The others I work with assured me it happens to everyone, and not just early in your stay; regularly. So, I took Friday afternoon off from work and allowed myself to just feel rotten.
Picked myself up and went with Marie to Happy Hour at the Lodge (my second excursion to the Lodge). The whole town had been locked down, due to a death in town, so only a light beer Happy Hour!! :-) I met a great new person (Karen), who is someone I will be having a great deal to do with in my work. We finished up unearthing a bottle of vodka and all sitting on my front porch for a few hours. Ended up a good night.
Karen invited me to dinner for Saturday night, with some friends of hers. Good night there, too. One of her guests is a guy called Joe. Joe has been in FX for nearly 30 years! He bought up his sons here. There is nothing he doesn't know about the place. Hopefully, a fishing trip with Joe will be on this weekend!
So ... The weekend finished up being really nice. A phone call or two from friends and I am now over my little hissy fit and feel OK again now. Still missing everyone, though.
I AM looking forward to my trip to Melbourne! Only three weeks now. After my contact days in Melbourne, I am taking a whole day in Canberra to see Tim and Jack. I am SO looking forward to lots of hugs!!
...... more later xx
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
4 comments:
As you say Noela, the reality check had to come sooner or later. Good idea to go with it rather than trying to pretend all is fine. Wishing you a better week this week!
Thanks Anne! I am sure it was the first of many. Strange being in a minority group for the first time in my long life!! :-)
How ya doin? I've been through similar reality checks - like when I joined the Air Force - so I can definitely sympathize.
Hi Dan. I am fine, really. I just need to put in place some strategies for myself to make sure I stay in touch.
xx
Post a Comment