Boring personal stuff...only read if desperately interested

[sildil]

Had my hair cut, sort of layered bob so it looks much better than it did. It was getting long and scruffy.

Simon's Dad's funeral is tomorrow, and it should be a reasonable event. Simon is giving a short tribute, various people are doing readings. They decided not to have a Bible reading as he was fiercely anti-religious, but a poem by John Donne instead which he liked. He is being buried in the suit he wore for his youngest son's wedding recently, with his Fleet Air Arm tie, his Rupert Bear pin badge, his Press card and his penknife.

Everyone is taking it fairly well, including Mum-in-Law.

I have been given the week off by the Doctor, and I am thinking about asking to go down to a four day week at work, so that I can do stuff for myself on at least one day. The stress of working full time has really pushed me over I think, and leaves me no time to do anything creative at all, I haven't drawn in ages.

That's it really, said it was boring!

Comments

[talullahred.livejournal.com]

Not boring at all.

I'm sorry, I didn't know about your father in law. My sentiments.

Enjoy your week off - mine is almost over, then back to hell. :P Your four day plan sounds great. I hope they allow you to do it.

*hugs*

T

[sildil]

Thanks, much appreciated. Yes, my father in law died suddenly while Simon and me were away on our break for my birthday, so there was rather a shadow cast over the time away.

I hope the boss agrees to my suggestion, to be honest it's that or lose me altogether, and I think that he wouldn't want to do that as he has lost too many staff this past year.

[sildil]

PS: Have you got YIM?

[bookofnicodemus.livejournal.com]

Our family's good will and wishes, our thoughts and hearts are with your family, and yourself. Take care of yourself, luv. We're worried for you. We want to see you happy again.

[sildil]

Thank you, it means a lot. This time off has helped me get a few things straight and given me ideas, like the four day week, so hopefully things will get better soon.

[jaiden-s.livejournal.com]

I think a 4 day work week sounds like heaven. Hopefully, boss will agree to it.
*crosses fingers*
I miss seeing your drawings online. :)

[sildil]

Yeah, I feel fairly confident he will agree. (((hugs)))

[loll-3000.livejournal.com]

A big hug, Sildil.

I hope with all my heart that things turn better soon.
Your health and serenity are very important, take good care of them: to have one day a week all for your self will help a lot, I'm sure about it.

♥

[hidden-hero.livejournal.com]

My condolences to you and yours in regards to the loss of Simon's father. It sounds though, that the family is the definition of grace under pressure, still...I do hope your boss will see the reason in your request and grants it without being difficult.

Kindest regards (and hugs) pira

[lotrangel17.livejournal.com]

My Mom does a four fay week and she loves it, it really helps her a lot. I hope your boss understands and lets you :)

I'll keep you and Simon and his family in my thoughts this weekend.

*hugs*
Steph

[sildil]

Thanks Loll, I think it will help a lot.

[sildil]

Yeah, grace under pressure is probably a very good description! I think the boss will work with me on this, he was very understanding about my needing time off this week, and more if I needed it, so I am hoping he will agree. But if he doesn't then its all the more reason to get out.

Thanks Pira for the hugs, very much appreciated.

[sildil]

Thank you for your thoughts. I think a shorter week would be very positive and would certainly be better than be leaving altogether, for all concerned.

[talullahred.livejournal.com]

Yes, nottheredbaron2003. :)

[sildil]

Noted and added! :)

[eldraug.livejournal.com]

I truly hope that the four day week works out for you. My mom works a four day (One on, one off) and she loves it. Your family and Simon's are in my thoughts at this difficult time. Take care of yourself, love. Don't forget that you need time to take care of you too! *Send Mirkwood elfie to do cleaning and cooking so you can have some down time*

[sildil]

Thanks for your thoughts, AND the Mirkwood elfie...he's ALWAYS welcome :)

[granamyr.livejournal.com]

I didn't know about your father-in-law. I'm sorry. ((hugs))

Yes, you should take some time off for yourself.

[karamarie-mckay.livejournal.com]

I'm terribly sorry for your loss, Sildil.

I hope the four day weeks work out for you, and I hope you will be feeling better soon.

Kharessa

[sildil]

Thank you for the hug, much appreciated. James' death was very sudden, last week though not terribly surprising as he was very frail but still reasonably active.

This week off has made a lot of difference to me and I hope the four day week is acceptable, I'll have to talk to the boss next week. Fingers crossed.

[sildil]

Thanks Khar, I think I will be fine, if I can scrape out a bit more 'me' time.

[deathangelgw.livejournal.com]

Boring?!?! BORING?!?! I'll show you boring!! Watching Bush get a brain! Now *that's* BORING! (cuz it ain't happenin...)

Now, *hugs and cuddles, cooing* you go and get that stuff taken down and starting thinking up commission prices!! YAY!

[sildil]

Thanks my dear!