October 28

It's amazing how quickly life gets back to normal & although I'm only working 3 days a week it feels like I'm constantly busy doing something. I do still feel a little tired but much better now that I'm getting into the routine of work. The first few weeks I didn't sleep very well as my brain was so active, which was quite a change!

Dave is in Morocco with work at the moment & has been away for 10 days - he has been working long hours and hasn't been very well while he's been away so I'm really looking forward to having him back home tomorrow :)

But I haven't been too lonely as Charis came over last week for a few days. It was lovely to have her to keep me company last weekend & we had a great time shopping, visiting Cheltenham & Bath and just hanging out. It was so good to spend time with her & it's amazing how it worked out as she booked her flights before we knew that Dave would be away! Thank you Charis - I so appreciate you coming over!

I got to meet Ann for lunch yesterday & I also went for a swim for the first time in a few weeks. Hope to get back to swimming regularly very soon as I've missed the exercise.

October 18

Cousin's Reunion 16/10/10

We had a great weekend in West Cork at our cousin's reunion a couple of weeks ago. 21 cousins & partners travelled from West Cork, East Cork, Sligo, Dublin, England & Germany, a lot of us hadn't seen each other for years and some had never met each other! We had a great time catching up but it was a bit confusing for the partners - Dave is still trying to work out who's who :(

It was a great opportunity to catch up with some of my aunts & uncles over the weekend too but time just went too quickly! Thank you so much to Roger, Bob & Cora for all your work in organising it!

October 6th

I've been back at work now for the last 3 weeks and it feels great to be getting back to normal again. I'm still settling in and feeling tired from the travel and from using my brain again! But it's great to have the opportunity of going back part-time initially to get used to working life again.

I travel to Kettering on Monday mornings, work two days in the office, stay overnight & travel back to Swindon on Tuesday evenings. I take Wednesdays & Fridays off and work from home on Thursdays so it works out really well. It makes such a difference to have a very understanding employer & I'm very grateful to RCI for allowing me to work part-time and for all their support over the last few months.

On my days off I try to go swimming and have been able to do 40 to 50 lengths each time. It's good to get some exercise & stretch my arm....as well as relaxing in the jacuzzi & steam room :) We've also been playing badminton with Ashley & Nicky once a week too which has been great fun.