h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

It's been along time, I know. A lot has happened both computer-wise (ie the poor thing fell over again), and personally.

Since last summer things have not gone well. Most of it relationship related, which, is still ongoing, some of it health related, some of it work related, and as a result I've been a bit stressed and depressed. I am coping, kind of, but it's hard going at times. Don't get me wrong some things are looking hopeful, but, right now, it looks like everything I am trying to do to improve my life is getting knocked back.

Right now, the situation is, an eye problem I had last year has reasserted itself (not unusual for it to do so I'm told), the man in my life started having stress related problems last summer, and in the new year this really started to get on top of him, and our relationship is now in limbo. I am very worried about him, I'm being as supportive as I can, but it is hard to help someone who pushes you away and is unsure what they want, and the fact that we live at opposite sides of the country isn't helpful. I saw him 3 long weeks ago for the first time in 2 months, and he did want to see me again at the end of it, but has not been forthcoming on that front. Admittedly it was a very emotional encounter at the start for both of us, and perhaps he fears a similar thing happening at our next meeting.

On the work front, I tried to move job, but unfortunately it did not succeed. There's nothing wrong with job I have, but I no longer enjoy it, and I had hoped to move the west, to be closer to my man. My employers were very understanding about me applying and were supportive. They also said they would be sorry to see me go. And consoled me when I was not successful with the statement, we would have missed you if you'd gone. So, I am appreciated.

On the plus side, I've joined a local walking club (who are a good bunch) and I've had some good walks..... but the eye problem means hourly eye drops and no walking . Aggghhhh. My friends have also been brilliant, but I can't keep leaning on them, they have enough problems of their own to deal with.

So, here I am again, not sure how I am these days, but I keep on trying. I hope I will get things sorted out, time is what it takes (and other things.... like strength, wisdom, determination, courage.... all those things I'm a wee bit short of right now).

It's nice to get back here, time for a look around.

Hi Zhora! I was about to ask how you were, but I think you've covered that. Have a and some ...

Hi Dr V . Ooooh, that and are most welcome.

it has been a bit of an eventful year , but it could be worse (tempting fate!), and there are people with far worse problems than me. I'm still vertical and breathing, and I still have my sense of humour, so it can't be all bad.

How are you doing? What have you been up to? Is all well? I'm pleased to see you are still young and rebellious, it's the small acts that can be sooo effective, hee, hee.

May I offer you some and ? I'm working with to see if I can get horizontal (but keep breathing)

Rebellious? Moi? Don't know what you mean... Yes, indeed all is well at the moment, very well indeed. Ho yus.

Ooh, and ...

Yay! Good news *consumes slice of in strict contravention of diet*

Have work, matters domestic and finally all come good? Or some of them anyway....

Methinks you could be rebellious, I have this suspicion. Know what I mean??

Um, yes, they have, pretty much. To summarise for those of you who haven't been reading the past 6 months' worth of backlog (i.e. you!), I got out of a particularly nasty job and went back to temping (more job satisfaction and not really much less secure), I've got meself a nice little bachelor pad, and I don't think it's giving away too much to say that I'm seeing a lovely young lady.

That's great! I'm really pleased for you. I'm glad things are looking up. I will have to look through the backlog to get up to speed.

It's really satisfying to leave a job you hate (preferably leaving them shell shocked)and getting something you like better. The way the job market is these days, as you say, temping is't ain't much less secure than a lot of "permanent" jobs. Nothing like a happy love life and a place of your own either.
Brilliant

On the plus side for me, my eye is improving, albeit slowly, so I should be able to go walking at Dundonnell this weekend. I'm looking forward to that.

Not sure when I see my beloved again. I'm hoping to go see him next week, but, he is not showing a lot of interest right now. Still, nil desperandum, patience etc.
oooooh and - Happy Easter- hope the easter brought you something. I'm about to scoff a cream egg