Lately I have just felt exhausted.
I don't feel like I stop and just relax. Except for the weekends.
But then as soon as Sunday rolls around my little bubble is burst and well, the reality sets back in that I work full time and have so much to do.
Not to mention but I am having terrible sleeps lately. Waking up once or twice throughout the night, being wide awake within two-three hours of me falling asleep.
Saturday night is the first night in a while that I can recall where I slept through the entire night. I actually fell asleep before saying night to him.
Which brings me to my news.
I have holidays in October.
A whole week off work and I have planned to fly to Brisbane to visit Sass.
Not sure on the exact dates yet. But I know I will definitely be there the 24th-28th for sure.
So, who else is up for a catch up?
I plan to do a massive shopping spree with Sass and get my tattoo.
Other than that, RELAX!
Oh and meet and greet some of you awesome girls!
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Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Terrified
Yesterday afternoon was the end of a very hectic day.
When you spend all day inside with twelve under two year olds it gets like that.
But it was an okay day. Nothing too extreme happened.
That was until I went to heat up one of the little ones dinner.
When I came back and put it down on the table for another staff member to feed because I had finished my shift. I look around to see where my favourite little one is at for a goodbye cuddle.
That's when I notice he isn't in the room.
Where is he?
In that instance I notice him in the three to five year olds room, eating wish stones. Getting them into his mouth as quickly as possible.
I run over. Yes, I ran. And instantly pull the two that are in his mouth out. And pick him up bringing the container with me.
He starts coughing. I panic.
I actually had to ask what should I do.
That worries me.
I am usually quite calm in those sort of situations. I go through the motions.
I didn't even panic that much when my ex sort of electrocuted himself.
The bub is fine, but I kept him with me until his dad arrived as I was quite annoyed and wanted to make sure he was okay.
I guess we will find out on Wednesday if he did swallow any.
Can only imagine how I will be when I have children of my own.
When you spend all day inside with twelve under two year olds it gets like that.
But it was an okay day. Nothing too extreme happened.
That was until I went to heat up one of the little ones dinner.
When I came back and put it down on the table for another staff member to feed because I had finished my shift. I look around to see where my favourite little one is at for a goodbye cuddle.
That's when I notice he isn't in the room.
Where is he?
In that instance I notice him in the three to five year olds room, eating wish stones. Getting them into his mouth as quickly as possible.
I run over. Yes, I ran. And instantly pull the two that are in his mouth out. And pick him up bringing the container with me.
He starts coughing. I panic.
I actually had to ask what should I do.
That worries me.
I am usually quite calm in those sort of situations. I go through the motions.
I didn't even panic that much when my ex sort of electrocuted himself.
The bub is fine, but I kept him with me until his dad arrived as I was quite annoyed and wanted to make sure he was okay.
I guess we will find out on Wednesday if he did swallow any.
Can only imagine how I will be when I have children of my own.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
What Was The Best Thing About Your Day?
On twitter tonight Marita from Stuff With Thing asked, "What was the best thing about your day?"
For me it was one of the little boys at work. I will admit that he is definitely my favourite. I know, I shouldn't have favourites but he is and he knows it.
So today I was standing there talking to another staff member about my analytical summaries and he came crawling over at lightning speed and pulled himself up my pants before making his cute little noise telling me he wanted to be picked up.
The best bit is that he gives the best cuddles.
Oh and he is also the one who walked to me a few weeks ago!
So, what was the best thing about your day?
ps. I also published this on We Heart Life.
For me it was one of the little boys at work. I will admit that he is definitely my favourite. I know, I shouldn't have favourites but he is and he knows it.
So today I was standing there talking to another staff member about my analytical summaries and he came crawling over at lightning speed and pulled himself up my pants before making his cute little noise telling me he wanted to be picked up.
The best bit is that he gives the best cuddles.
Oh and he is also the one who walked to me a few weeks ago!
So, what was the best thing about your day?
ps. I also published this on We Heart Life.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
I'm Exhausted
Actually I even think exhausted is an understatement.
I haven't stopped. Not once this week.
Being really honest, I don't even want to be on the computer right now.
I had my final assignment to do and submit. I had until Wednesday to get it finished, because it is due on Monday. Why wouldn't I have until at least Friday? Well, I have no clue where the nearest post office is on the way to the station. Cannot remember because I don't have to walk that way anymore.
So it had to be posted tonight. Which meant that I was up til eleven every night this week, working on that assignment to get it finished.
Working a full shift doesn't help the slightest either. Getting up at six-thirty in the morning has been hard, very very hard.
This weekend won't be any different. Realistically I should be staying at home and doing work, for work. I have four analytical summaries to write up by Sunday the fourth. Plus a tonne of observations to write up, something I probably should be doing now. *looks away*
Tomorrow I fly out of Sydney and land in Brisbane. Excited? Definitely. [More on that later.]
Life sometimes gets in the way!
I haven't stopped. Not once this week.
Being really honest, I don't even want to be on the computer right now.
I had my final assignment to do and submit. I had until Wednesday to get it finished, because it is due on Monday. Why wouldn't I have until at least Friday? Well, I have no clue where the nearest post office is on the way to the station. Cannot remember because I don't have to walk that way anymore.
So it had to be posted tonight. Which meant that I was up til eleven every night this week, working on that assignment to get it finished.
Working a full shift doesn't help the slightest either. Getting up at six-thirty in the morning has been hard, very very hard.
This weekend won't be any different. Realistically I should be staying at home and doing work, for work. I have four analytical summaries to write up by Sunday the fourth. Plus a tonne of observations to write up, something I probably should be doing now. *looks away*
Tomorrow I fly out of Sydney and land in Brisbane. Excited? Definitely. [More on that later.]
Life sometimes gets in the way!
Monday, May 23, 2011
Pink
I don't usually take compliments too well. Ask anyone, I won't ever admit to being beautiful. I will usually say it is the dress, or something.
Never me.
The other day I was rushed to leave for work. I had on a long tee but quickly swapped to a shorter tee. Yes, I ended up wearing leggings as pants. Oh the shame.
Anyway. So I had my black leggings, my black bow shoes, my light pink singlet top with pink-pink cap sleeved top.
Looked okay, but still. Leggings are not pants. I do know this and even mentioned it to the girls at work. Apparently it didn't look that bad.
Later on in the afternoon I was sitting talking with one of the little girls in the two-three room.
She said she liked my shoes. I, of course, said thankyou with a smile.
Then she said she liked my top. Again, I said thankyou.
Personally, I think that she just liked my top because it was pink.
Wait til she sees these babies!
Never me.
The other day I was rushed to leave for work. I had on a long tee but quickly swapped to a shorter tee. Yes, I ended up wearing leggings as pants. Oh the shame.
Anyway. So I had my black leggings, my black bow shoes, my light pink singlet top with pink-pink cap sleeved top.
Looked okay, but still. Leggings are not pants. I do know this and even mentioned it to the girls at work. Apparently it didn't look that bad.
Later on in the afternoon I was sitting talking with one of the little girls in the two-three room.
She said she liked my shoes. I, of course, said thankyou with a smile.
Then she said she liked my top. Again, I said thankyou.
Personally, I think that she just liked my top because it was pink.
Wait til she sees these babies!
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Oh My Fricken God
He walked!
My little bubba at work, walked today.
Twice!
Three steps!
To me. He was holding onto tables and what not, and walked to me!
I let out the biggest squeal!
Was incredibly excited.
Now, lets just hope he does it for mum and dad soon.
Shhh.
My little bubba at work, walked today.
Twice!
Three steps!
To me. He was holding onto tables and what not, and walked to me!
I let out the biggest squeal!
Was incredibly excited.
Now, lets just hope he does it for mum and dad soon.
Shhh.
Walking
I walk to work every morning. And obviously I get home the same way.
It's about a twenty-five minute walk and I love it. Considering that I do absolutely no exercise besides that walk, it's nice. Easy even. No hills *wink*.
What do you do for exercise? Or are you like me, and do none besides getting to and from work?
It's about a twenty-five minute walk and I love it. Considering that I do absolutely no exercise besides that walk, it's nice. Easy even. No hills *wink*.
What do you do for exercise? Or are you like me, and do none besides getting to and from work?
Friday, May 6, 2011
Frogs, Yoga and Laughter
Thursday are generally quite busy days in our room. We are generally within ratio [of 1:4] and it is hectic, very rarely in our room do you have time to realise how quiet it is.
This morning I was sitting in the staff room before my shift started, and I answered the phone. It was the reptile man confirming that he was visiting today. He sounded cute, even my director can agree and confirm on this!
Anyway, I am known as "princess" in our room, due to my delicate nature. Hmm, yes. So they were on their merry way to set me up, lovely girls.
We are outside, it's just a little after ten in the morning [I have been at the centre for over two hours] and *ahem* I notice a hole in my pants! Directly where my undies sit. Thankfully I was not wearing anything lacy because, hello. Also, lucky that I had a tank top on too which covered it easily.
The day went okay and when the reptile man arrived, I immediately gestured to the girls in my room a very firm shake of the head.
When we went and saw the snake, lizard, frog, turtle and mouse it was fun. One of our children was extremely excited. Some of the staff ran away screaming when the snake was shown. Hehe. I of course, had a frog whacked on my palm while the child in my lap tried to squish it away, before the aforementioned reptile man decided to put it in my HAIR! I was squealing for it to be out of my hair and was a good few minutes before it was removed. Frogs do not feel nice.
The rest of the afternoon flew by as I had a chunk of programming time and my little shadow helped me with sticking photographs to the window before I decided that working thirty minutes over was enough and I wanted a bit of a break.
Well, that's just where it started. For the rest of the afternoon, and because we had a staff meeting the entire staff room was full, it was all about setting me up with someone that visits the centre. Delivery guys were mentioned. Even my type was examined.
I did mention that the guy that changes the fire extinguishers was cute, which meant that I needed a child to knock one of them off, so of course they need to be repaired.
By then I had consumed coke and chocolate and was a little more hyper than normal, my blogs name is very much true of my personality.
We laughed our way through yoga, and I was told that I was to have no more chocolate and that I was being watched.
The yoga for children was extremely fun and *ahem* I think that I may have been a little too loud and giggly at times. My director even mentioned separating a few of us. *ahem*
I love the group of people that I work with at this centre, it just feels so awesome.
<3
This morning I was sitting in the staff room before my shift started, and I answered the phone. It was the reptile man confirming that he was visiting today. He sounded cute, even my director can agree and confirm on this!
Anyway, I am known as "princess" in our room, due to my delicate nature. Hmm, yes. So they were on their merry way to set me up, lovely girls.
We are outside, it's just a little after ten in the morning [I have been at the centre for over two hours] and *ahem* I notice a hole in my pants! Directly where my undies sit. Thankfully I was not wearing anything lacy because, hello. Also, lucky that I had a tank top on too which covered it easily.
The day went okay and when the reptile man arrived, I immediately gestured to the girls in my room a very firm shake of the head.
When we went and saw the snake, lizard, frog, turtle and mouse it was fun. One of our children was extremely excited. Some of the staff ran away screaming when the snake was shown. Hehe. I of course, had a frog whacked on my palm while the child in my lap tried to squish it away, before the aforementioned reptile man decided to put it in my HAIR! I was squealing for it to be out of my hair and was a good few minutes before it was removed. Frogs do not feel nice.
The rest of the afternoon flew by as I had a chunk of programming time and my little shadow helped me with sticking photographs to the window before I decided that working thirty minutes over was enough and I wanted a bit of a break.
Well, that's just where it started. For the rest of the afternoon, and because we had a staff meeting the entire staff room was full, it was all about setting me up with someone that visits the centre. Delivery guys were mentioned. Even my type was examined.
I did mention that the guy that changes the fire extinguishers was cute, which meant that I needed a child to knock one of them off, so of course they need to be repaired.
By then I had consumed coke and chocolate and was a little more hyper than normal, my blogs name is very much true of my personality.
We laughed our way through yoga, and I was told that I was to have no more chocolate and that I was being watched.
The yoga for children was extremely fun and *ahem* I think that I may have been a little too loud and giggly at times. My director even mentioned separating a few of us. *ahem*
I love the group of people that I work with at this centre, it just feels so awesome.
<3
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Back At Work
While I still don't feel 100% I'm back at work today.
Thankfully it is just a cough that I have now, something which all the babies have. So I fit right in ;)
I am enjoying my warm squishy cuddles.
The smile on the toddlers faces when I walked through the door and the babies looking up at me with their arms outstretched.
And when I read the three new books, okay so I didn't read them, we more just looked at the awesome pop-ups, I loved watching the three older boys became entranced by the dinosaurs. Was amazing to watch and I got disapproving looks when I tried to change books.
I love what I do.
<3
Thankfully it is just a cough that I have now, something which all the babies have. So I fit right in ;)
I am enjoying my warm squishy cuddles.
The smile on the toddlers faces when I walked through the door and the babies looking up at me with their arms outstretched.
And when I read the three new books, okay so I didn't read them, we more just looked at the awesome pop-ups, I loved watching the three older boys became entranced by the dinosaurs. Was amazing to watch and I got disapproving looks when I tried to change books.
I love what I do.
<3
Friday, April 15, 2011
If You're Sick
Stay home!
I decided that this morning a sore throat wasn't sick enough to stay home, I should have listened to my gut instinct and stayed home.
By midday I was exhausted and I don't just mean tired, I mean exhausted. Literally could barely move. I had severe aches and pains and all I wanted to do was sleep.
By my 2pm nappy change, where I change all twelve children, I was going incredibly slowly. After the third child, I could barely lift them! My entire body was aching.
My back actually felt like it was going to give out.
Because I had programming from 3pm - 4.15pm [and I finished at 4.15pm] I asked if I could go home early because I honestly could not picture myself lasting another hour and fifteen minutes sitting in a computer chair.
Seriously don't think I could handle sitting in an office for eight hours, I barely manage to sit in there for an hour before I lose my mind.
Anyway, so I went home early. So glad I did because seriously, I am exhausted, sore and tired. I am thinking it will be a super early night here.
Have a fantastic night!
And wish me luck for these apartments I am viewing tomorrow! <3
I decided that this morning a sore throat wasn't sick enough to stay home, I should have listened to my gut instinct and stayed home.
By midday I was exhausted and I don't just mean tired, I mean exhausted. Literally could barely move. I had severe aches and pains and all I wanted to do was sleep.
By my 2pm nappy change, where I change all twelve children, I was going incredibly slowly. After the third child, I could barely lift them! My entire body was aching.
My back actually felt like it was going to give out.
Because I had programming from 3pm - 4.15pm [and I finished at 4.15pm] I asked if I could go home early because I honestly could not picture myself lasting another hour and fifteen minutes sitting in a computer chair.
Seriously don't think I could handle sitting in an office for eight hours, I barely manage to sit in there for an hour before I lose my mind.
Anyway, so I went home early. So glad I did because seriously, I am exhausted, sore and tired. I am thinking it will be a super early night here.
Have a fantastic night!
And wish me luck for these apartments I am viewing tomorrow! <3
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Exhausted Yet Energised
I have officially finished my first week of working.
Yesterday afternoon, I was on the phone to Aly and spoke about how exhausted I was. Exhausted, as in my feet were aching, my calves were on fire and I could barely think let alone string together an adequate sentence. Yet, I was energised. It was the weirdest feeling!
Was a really nice feeling though.
You know that saying about loving what you do and you'll never have to work a day in your life.
Totally true.
I may be exhausted, but I love what I do and enjoy walking to work each morning knowing that it will be filled with cuddles, smiles and laughter!
[I do realise there is the other side of work, that isn't so "fun" but I still love what I do.]
<3
Yesterday afternoon, I was on the phone to Aly and spoke about how exhausted I was. Exhausted, as in my feet were aching, my calves were on fire and I could barely think let alone string together an adequate sentence. Yet, I was energised. It was the weirdest feeling!
Was a really nice feeling though.
You know that saying about loving what you do and you'll never have to work a day in your life.
Totally true.
I may be exhausted, but I love what I do and enjoy walking to work each morning knowing that it will be filled with cuddles, smiles and laughter!
[I do realise there is the other side of work, that isn't so "fun" but I still love what I do.]
<3
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Cuddles and Blowing Raspberries
Today, I received the bestest cuddles from a less than one year old.
Totally made me grin, blush and laugh out loud.
I was getting the sweetest cuddles. You know the ones, where their little bodies just fit into yours. Totally made me want a bubba of my own.
Then he blew a raspberry on my neck. Slobber and all.
I laughed loudly. Squealed a little. And had the biggest smile on my face.
And he didn't stop at one either. Kept on going. Laughing to himself after he did each one.
Made my day!
<3
Totally made me grin, blush and laugh out loud.
I was getting the sweetest cuddles. You know the ones, where their little bodies just fit into yours. Totally made me want a bubba of my own.
Then he blew a raspberry on my neck. Slobber and all.
I laughed loudly. Squealed a little. And had the biggest smile on my face.
And he didn't stop at one either. Kept on going. Laughing to himself after he did each one.
Made my day!
<3
Monday, March 28, 2011
My First Day
Oh em gee!
I had the best day.
All the staff kept asking how my first day was.
The staff in the 0-2 room are super nice!
I am in awe of my director.
I love that I have a voice, and an opinion that is valued and listened to!
After my first day, I can see myself in this role for years.
Yay!
<3
I had the best day.
All the staff kept asking how my first day was.
The staff in the 0-2 room are super nice!
I am in awe of my director.
I love that I have a voice, and an opinion that is valued and listened to!
After my first day, I can see myself in this role for years.
Yay!
<3
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
It Just Fell Into Place
Squeeeee!
Promise you if you haven't heard me squealing then you mustn't be in Australia. That or I am just not squealing loud enough!
Today I was officially offered one of my dream positions.
I was offered the Early Childhood Teacher position in the birth to two year olds room.
Squeeeeeee!
I'm just too excited.
The interview went for over an hour and I left feeling like I was at home there in the centre.
Pity that the people you expect to be the happiest for you, aren't. But thank you to those on facebook and twitter for all your love. Totally made me smile xx
<3
Monday, March 21, 2011
Wish Me Luck
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Today is the all important interview.
If you can cross all your fingers and toes, and if you have children tell them to do the same, because I would seriously love this position!
Thank you in advance.
<3
ps. I have been wishing on all 11:11 that I see.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Can I Have A Hug?
We were in the middle of a game, then a little boy jumped up and walked over to me and whispered,
Can I have a hug?
Of course you can! And I opened up my arms and gave him a quick little cuddle.
Almost made me cry, it was that sweet.
Then all of the other children jumped up and ran over.
Me too?
I am most certainly a Kindergarten teacher!
Can I have a hug?
Of course you can! And I opened up my arms and gave him a quick little cuddle.
Almost made me cry, it was that sweet.
Then all of the other children jumped up and ran over.
Me too?
I am most certainly a Kindergarten teacher!
Monday, March 7, 2011
Oh Em Gee.
I cannot believe what a great day that I had today.
Life has been sure throwing me some spanners lately, but today was a really, really great day.
I was in the classroom that I had spent a lot of time in last year.
I spoke with my mentor from last year, and just had chats. I honestly feel so lucky to have had her as my mentor.
I had a really great day with Kindergarten and honestly can say that I know that I am meant to be a teacher.
Did you have a good day?
<3
Life has been sure throwing me some spanners lately, but today was a really, really great day.
I was in the classroom that I had spent a lot of time in last year.
I spoke with my mentor from last year, and just had chats. I honestly feel so lucky to have had her as my mentor.
I had a really great day with Kindergarten and honestly can say that I know that I am meant to be a teacher.
Did you have a good day?
<3
Thursday, February 24, 2011
I Have Far Too Many Thoughts
Oh crap, was that my phone?
Shit, quickly call him back.
Straight to voicemail. Fuck.
Just wait a little while, they might have said no.
Oh yes! It is ringing.
Oh you've found someone. Fuck.
Fuck.
Maybe tomorrow? Oh yes that would be nice. At least then not all hope is lost.
Well, I just missed out on working. Something that I have been waiting all fucking week for. And I missed the phone call.
Fuck.
I am just going to wallow in self pity today.
That was just all the thoughts that went through my head in a ten minute time frame.
<3
Oh how easily I can miss out on work.
Shit, quickly call him back.
Boyfriend: Who is that?
Me: The guy that organises casual for this school.
Boyfriend: Can't you call him back?
Me: I am!
Straight to voicemail. Fuck.
Me: Fuck. He is already calling the next person.
Just wait a little while, they might have said no.
Oh yes! It is ringing.
Oh you've found someone. Fuck.
Fuck.
Maybe tomorrow? Oh yes that would be nice. At least then not all hope is lost.
Well, I just missed out on working. Something that I have been waiting all fucking week for. And I missed the phone call.
Fuck.
I am just going to wallow in self pity today.
That was just all the thoughts that went through my head in a ten minute time frame.
<3
Oh how easily I can miss out on work.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Single Scoop or Bucket Days?
Most days are single scoop days. Having worked in an ice cream shop for most of my teenage years, I will just admit very quietly right now, that I don't think any day is a single scoop day. Two scoops is at least needed to make sure you get the full ice cream taste.
I'm just being honest.
Today isn't. It is a bucket day.
Today I am sitting here questioning whether being a casual, who will and can literally be called up anywhere from six to eight in the morning to work that day.
While the pay is absolutely awesome, I am beginning to question whether this is the right thing for us, right now.
We are trying to pay off the debt that the boyfriend and I accumulated and save for a house deposit. With only one income, even though our money is just that our money, one income is very hard to do it on.
Should I just continue trying out casual for the next six months, while I am still finishing off university and hope with all my toes and fingers crossed that I will get called more often?
Or do I just begin to look for full-time roles in the Early Childhood industry?
<3
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