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Milla hasn't been around here a lot
Posted Jul 26, 2017
Which is a shame.
But hey.
It's the last week of a long summer break, and in the weekend, R and Son and I are going to the Manchester meet. Looking forward to that!
I can't seem to get any thoughts out in legible form here. But life is good, today there's no rain (yet...), I have nothing to complain about.
Except for the lack of expressing myself. Perhaps I run on drama, and where there's none, my head goes blank?
As you were.
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Milla is a little sad and worried
Posted Nov 10, 2016
I suppose I should have hope in humanity, and faith in people.
But today, I'm finding it hard.
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Milla starts a new job
Posted Sep 12, 2016
It's been 8 years since I applied for a job, until this spring. But I did, and I got one, and I started today.
I have the chic title of Document Controller - managing the paperbased documentation, as well as the documentation and issue management system.
Lots to learn, a bunch of people to get to know, and MY OWN OFFICE! My own chair, desk, shelves, and a door to close if I want to! That's been a while - consultants usually make do with a spare chair from a meeting room, and a table at the wrong height...
After the first day, I'm happy but tired, and it's time for bed now.
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Milla plays at Artisting on Stage
Posted Aug 14, 2016
I am so inordinately proud! This week, I've been in a workshop every day, with seven others. We've learned seven different pieces from musicals, of very varying character! So much lyrics to learn, acting and staging to remember, and harmonies to nail! It's been great. We ranged in age from 11 to 48 years old, and it was so much fun! Also, very exhausting, of course, especially since I have gotten used to a quiet house on my own, and now there's a dozen people, a baby and a dog (for break time relief...) and regular coffee breaks with sandwiches and cake.
And then on Saturday, we had the finishing show for parents/children/siblings/partners etc.
An amazing journey, from wobbling knees and voices to lights, costumes and props, and mics taped to our faces in a full blown mini show.
We all overcame our anxieties and bloomed.
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Milla just posts something
Posted Aug 11, 2015
Because it's been a while.
Not that I have much to say, though. I still spend too much time in my head. I still think there might be something odd about me, but not as odd as to diagnose. I still make people upset when something grabs my attention and I blurt out something and interrupt someone talking.
I'm back at work, but mostly waiting for things to happen so that I can do my stuff. It's boring.
I do little things for h2g2 behind the scenes, but mostly admire the people who actually slog on, with publishing etc, and with moderation, and fixing techy things. 
all of them.
My aunt was buried last week, same sort of cancer that killed my mum got her too. Church was full of people - she was a very social person, engaged in lots of circles of friends and organisations. And of course relatives, all her children with families, her siblings, and some nieces/nephews (my cousins). It's good to see family, even though it's a sad occasion.
I have worked on the garden shed, but it feels never ending. The other day, I scrubbed the last side to prepare for painting. The wood on that side is in good condition so I didn't have to replace it, like on the other sides. But man, that was a struggle. The end of the hedge comes close up, and a large, beautiful rose bush... So I was constantly stuck in thorns and poked by twigs. And that blasted nerve pinch in my neck kept me awake most of the night. Makes me extra grumpy when I don't sleep. I really like sleep. Did I tell you I'm sleepy?
So. What's up in your lives? What did you do for the Guide lately? What did you do for your home?
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