So, I've still got a job!

Yes, that's right folks, I'm still one of Britain's lucky - i.e. in employment. I've successfully made myself so indispensable that my manager's been forced to up my contracted hours from 31 to 40 per week - *rubs hands in expectation of a bigger pay cheque to come*

The mister and I have also worked out that I'm due a tidy sum in tax rebate - Yes, I'd better repeat it: *speaks slowly to ensure comprehension* ~ Money back from HMRC :-)

I should really offer apologies for depriving you of my unique style of blogging for so long since my last post... Things have been really quite hectic over the last month or so, and whilst I've had many intentions of picking up the keyboard during that time, I never really made it to writing anything.

As some of you will be aware, my dear sister got married just over a week ago, and I got the only bridesmaid job going. My sister looked as stunning as I knew she would, and my brother-in-law (I love saying that!) scrubbed up quite well too - he even trimmed his beard. Imagine a more human version of Chewbacca, and you've got him. Talking of Chewie - he does a scarily accurate impression *grins*

I know someone might be interested in the flowers and other arrangements...







and this was my bouquet - my sisters was the same but bigger...


My sister also made her wedding jewellery (which I benefited from too, as she made me a pendant, slightly smaller and slightly different to match hers):




All in all a good day was had by all, and the mister and I will be celebrating it all over again in a couple of weeks at their 'Just Hitched' party.

Talking of the mister; we're off on holiday in two days :-) Off to the most southerly of the Channel Islands, Jersey ~ land of the jumpers and potatoes. Whilst we're there we'll be meeting up with an old internet-based friend of mine (who I've never met face-to-face), who's a published author and singer/songwriter with two albums :-) He's also a bit of a poker player. See this website if you're wondering who the hell I'm talking about...

Anyway, will try not to leave such a huge yawning gap between posts next time...

'Tis time to make packing lists :-)

The end of unemployment and the Job Centre (we hope!)

Yes, that's right folks, I have a job.

*waits whilst the huge gasps of shock and squeals of delight pass*

I'm starting next week as a Sales Assistant at that well known and much loved pharmacy Boots. The branch I'll be working in is one of their tiny village-sized ones, so there won't be too much shelf-stacking or too many customers (!) I will however get to sell drugs over the counter and organise prescriptions, so the added responsibility will be very welcome. I also get the sexy white and navy uniform again... *thumbs up*

I think we'll all agree that at the moment any job is worth having. This will also mean that I can go into the Job Centre tomorrow and do the two fingers dance *grins*. However, I will also need to ring up the council and tell them I'll be eligible to pay council tax again... *groans*

Ah well. At least in future people can ask me "How was work?" again - I've missed that!