How can it be Thursday already? Where have I been? What have I been doing?
I don't have the answers to those and so many other questions, but I can assure you I have been doing things. Boring things like homework granted, but I have squeezed in a little deserved op shopping and vintage collecting with a few new lovelies finding their way home with me. I will introduce you all to some of my new treasures as there are a couple of real gems that I can't wait to show off .
I also squeezed in a delightful Mothers Day which began with not the traditional breakfast in bed, but the less relaxing waking at the crack of freezing dawn for the little fella's football game.
The little Miss and I usually explore and go on muddy adventures in between watching proudly as the boy marks, runs and kicks with all of his might. (And gets good and dirty in the process!)
I was spoilt with a rose, a divine lunch out with my Mum and family,
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a beautiful silver bracelet that I can't wait to collect charms for,
and some very sparkly earrings. Bling is always the perfect Mothers Day gift!
Anything else going on? Hmmm, let me think.
Oh, there is the small matter of.........
BEING OFFERED AND ACCEPTING AN AWESOME AND FABULOUS NEW JOB!!!!
Huzzah!
I was lucky enough to be offered a position in an amazing organisation that cares for disadvantaged elderly people, many of whom have lived hard lives on the streets and battle with mental illnesses.
I am still so sad to bid farewell to my beautiful friends at my current job, but will treasure them forever in my heart and will always have some beautiful (and sometimes funny, sometimes heartbreaking, and sometimes just totally bonkers!) memories.
But I am really, really excited about this new position and all the great challenges the future holds.
I wanted to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all of your incredibly supportive and caring comments on my last post. During a very bleak and dark period you guys provided me with the uplifting rays of light that were your insights and comments and helped me find my way out of that black tunnel of gloom. You all rock! Big time!
Congratulations, Brooke! See, it took you no time at all to get a brilliant new job, and one which will make excellent use of all your skills, experience and enthusiasm. And all the love you have to give too - some jobs can't be "just a job", you have to truly care, and it's clear that you really do. That's what makes you so good at it. So well done you, and good luck - they're lucky to have you.
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile, you're looking gorgeous, and deserve to be treated like a princess for Mother's Day! xxxx
Thank you so much! I do love what I do and I am really looking forward to some new challenges and getting to know everyone. XXX
DeleteI'm so happy that you've found another job....sounds like the perfect place for you. Disadvantaged elderly sure are doing it tough, & I'm so concerned for the days ahead. I adore your mothers day frock. That style & fabric is just beautiful. Xx
ReplyDeleteThanks! I feel pretty blessed to have found a great job so quickly and am looking forward to helping these people if I can - it is true that in the years ahead we will see so many of our older community really doing it tough. XXX
DeleteWell done, Brooke! brilliant news! I knew it wouldn't be long before you got snapped up!
ReplyDeleteYou look beautiful in your floral frock and looking at your mum I can see where you get your good looks from! xxx
Thanks! And my Mum is a babe isn't she? I hope that I can look half as good when I am her age (I've just made her sound really old haven't I?) XXX
DeleteYay! Congratulations Brooke! well done, I'm so chuffed for you and so well deserved, we always knew you would be snapped up immediately - I'm also happy you had a lovely Mothers Day with your gorgeous Mum, your frocks are fab! floral and pussy-bow divine dressy heaven and why does housework take so long? I have had a mahoosive clean today, it's so dull and it takes ages! (plus I am domestically incompetent!)x x x
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I am pretty chuffed too (and a bit nervous but what the hey!). What are you talking about - you sound like a domestic goddess! I never have massive cleans. I try and avoid them when ever I can! XXX
DeleteCongratulations, dear Brooke! You have a long way before you and I wish you very happy in your new job. Love your gifts on Mother's Day, you're a lucky girl, dear doll!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I am looking forward to my journey ahead (and looking a little sadly at the path behind me!) And yes, I am a very lucky girl! XXX
DeleteHuge and joyfully happy congratulations on your new job!!! I hope that it exceeds your expectations of it in every positive way.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet, special Mother's Day celebration! I adore the tissue paper flower card. I have fond memories of whipping similar ones up in the earliest years of grade school and was just taking about as much with my own mom a few days ago. That silver bracelet is a timeless stunner. I hope you'll share it again with us one day when it's laden with fabulous charms.
Here's to an utterly amazing and exciting new chapter in your life!
♥ Jessica
Thank you! I am really looking forward to starting and I am sure it will just keep on getting better as I get to know my clients more. I did have a brilliant Mothers Day - especially with hand made goodies that were created with such love. XXX
DeleteCongrats on your new job! It sounds like it will be very rewarding in helping others! Love your beautiful new presents! The jewelry is so wonderful! You look so fabulous in your floral dress!
ReplyDeleteRebecca
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Thanks Rebecca for your lovely comments and stopping by!
Deletecongratulations on you new job!!!
ReplyDeletegood to hear, that you found something you like ... and -for sure- you will love soon. :)
Thanks! I am sure that the more I get to know my new clients the more I will love them. :)
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