...since I've been on the forum - too long! This year has been very up and down with various things going on. I'm still at my target weight, which is brilliant, but I'm worried I might slip into old habits and Minimins was the one things that really helped me reach my target weight as I've never been to class. So many things have happened on here, lots of new faces too so I have lots of catching up.
As I said before, the past year has been very strange, sad, depressing, and happy all rolled into one! In January my sister had a load of awful things happen and as a result she moved abroad in April. Although we (family/friends) were supportive of the move it's a big thing to do and I really miss her. I went out to see her a few weeks ago and she's the happiest I've ever seen her in a LONG time (not just since January). We talk to her via Skype all the time which really helps.
Some of you might remember I've been a supply teacher whilst trying to find a permanent position. Although I've loved doing supply the work is so few and far between and in July, with no job for September, I made the very difficult decision to look for jobs outside of teaching because another year of financial hardship like this year is not something I want to experience again. First job I apply for, got an interview and amazingly was offered the job! I'm going to be a support worker for a housing association, working with vulnerable young single mums and pregnant women aged 16-25 who need extra support with their tenancy. Totally different to working with 4-11 year olds like I have been for 4 years! I start on Monday and I can't wait. At the same time my partner got a new, better job with better hours so we're over the moon and really looking forward to having more time together and be in a position to finally start planning our wedding
Sorry for rambling - I can't wait to get up to date with both old and new members on here, and get new SW inspiration!
Sarah x
As I said before, the past year has been very strange, sad, depressing, and happy all rolled into one! In January my sister had a load of awful things happen and as a result she moved abroad in April. Although we (family/friends) were supportive of the move it's a big thing to do and I really miss her. I went out to see her a few weeks ago and she's the happiest I've ever seen her in a LONG time (not just since January). We talk to her via Skype all the time which really helps.
Some of you might remember I've been a supply teacher whilst trying to find a permanent position. Although I've loved doing supply the work is so few and far between and in July, with no job for September, I made the very difficult decision to look for jobs outside of teaching because another year of financial hardship like this year is not something I want to experience again. First job I apply for, got an interview and amazingly was offered the job! I'm going to be a support worker for a housing association, working with vulnerable young single mums and pregnant women aged 16-25 who need extra support with their tenancy. Totally different to working with 4-11 year olds like I have been for 4 years! I start on Monday and I can't wait. At the same time my partner got a new, better job with better hours so we're over the moon and really looking forward to having more time together and be in a position to finally start planning our wedding
Sorry for rambling - I can't wait to get up to date with both old and new members on here, and get new SW inspiration!
Sarah x
