January whizzed by in a blur of road trips and beach walks and swimming. February cam round with quieter days as the kids all returned to school and I set about getting some sort of routine, which did involve a lot of swimming and dog walks still. The kids have loved having me at home, and lots of baking for afternoon teas.
I also went through a lengthy job interview process, with the closing date being mid January, followed by interview at the end of January. A couple of weeks then waiting to hear that I had been short-listed for psychometric testing - new one on me! I passed this with flying colours, but narrowly missed out due to another candidate having more stakeholder experience. It was an exciting process, and a great confidence booster. Within days of finding out I had not been successful - this time, my Post Graduate Diploma course had started. Free time - what is that!
During February I had also joined the Upper Hutt spinners and weavers and meet them every tuesday morning, after my swim! I also set up a Felt shop to sell some of my crafty items and sold two shawls within the first 10 days! (https://felt.co.nz/shop/zjuniper).
I am just blocking a couple more shawls to sell as we speak.
Before I knew it March was knocking and with it a weeks Block course at university - while juggling the kids and hubby being overseas! It was full on, that's for sure. I was just recovering from that and school camp, which I had in a moment of weakness (or madness) volunteered for. 120 11/12 year olds from 8:30 till 9:30pm. It was loads of fun, but hard work. I slept most of rest of the week before Easter weekend was upon us and then here we are.
Still swimming - 40 lengths and 10 lengths walking 4/5 times a week - loving it, and yes ever so slightly proud of it!
Today also marks a milestone - first assignment formally submitted! only another four to do before the end of June! apparently its also mid-semester break for uni people, but no for me - especially as the kids will be off in a couple of weeks when I need to be working, so best try and get ahead of myself while I can!
Hope you are keeping up!
I must admit I have been soo busy I haven't even had chance to use my student discount for the movies - mind you lack of income also restricts the fun, priority is swimming at the moment!
I am also being encouraged to become involved with a creative fibre runway challenge - medieval knitted costumes anyone? and its soo not going to be chain mail!
Actually I may change my mind on chain mail - depending on who is modelling...........................
