Career Progression

I passed my probabtion period in my job last week.  This was a massive thing for me as I had just got to 3 months in my last job when they told me they didn't need me to stay on.

I was so pleased to finally be accepted into somewhere and feel stable again. The last couple of years have been a whirlwind as far as my career goes and now, at 27, I feel I should be a lot further on with my career.  

I have desperately struggled over the last 3 years to feel settled. I've had 2 jobs, both of which I thought were career moves, and I've had to adjust to a life living away from my friends and family in Canterbury, being in charge of a home and building a new life with G.

I never thought that recruitment would be where I was headed but I'm really enjoying the company, the role, and the possibility of progression.

Here's to an exciting step forward.

What Made Me Smile This Week

This week was a bit of a funny one for me.  How was yours?

Monday felt like a long, long way away from the weekend and on Tuesday I travelled up to Manchester for work.  I really enjoy travelling and seeing new places but it does always mean an early start and a late night.  On Wednesday and Thursday I came down with a bit of a tummy bug and had Thursday off sick from work.

Its horrid being poorly but I had a day on the sofa wrapped up in my quilt and a day at home meant that I was there to see a little visitor in my garden.  We've seen urban foxes around and about our house before by never in broad day light before.  This little fox was happily sunning himself on the decking and was in no hurry to leave.  I wonder if maybe he comes to visit quite often and we just aren't here to see him.

I decided to try something a bit different with my hair this week and go for a sweeping side fringe and a side plait.  It's always nice to try something new - especially when so many people commented on how nice it looked.  I think I'll try this again!

I've been wanting a pair of diamond stud earrings for a while and these ones from Accessorize are really classic and were only £10 for 2 pairs.

I am also really pleased that I've finally got round to clearing our dining table and setting it up with our Emma Bridgewater Wedding crockery.  It's funny how setting the table with cups and crockery really helps finish off a room.  I was also really pleased with these gingham place mats which I got super cheap from Butlers in the close down sale of their Brighton Store.

A Wee Trip to Bonny Scotland

The Palm Court Afternoon Tea Room, The Balmoral, Edinburgh

I had a fantastic work trip to Edinburgh last week. I was working away from the office and had the pleasure of spending 2 days in the gorgeous 5* Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh city centre.

I spent the days doing work and then in the evening treated myself to a lovely little spa treatment.  It had been so long since I had a back massage that it was so luxurious and relaxing.  The spa isn't just a pool with treatment rooms, like with some hotels claiming they have a spa.  It's beautifully decorated, with a drinks station and atmospherically lit pool.  The robes and slippers are all neatly placed in your locker when you arrive and the staff could not have been nicer.

I also treated myself at the end of the day to a Whiskey recommended by the lovely Balmoral Barman.  Strathisla is now my fave new tipple, and I cannot wait to go back to the Balmoral for more Whiskey and spa relaxation (here's hoping I can go back for a weekend where I can explore during the day rather than work).

Gorgeous sinks at The Balmoral, How GORGEOUS!

Very tasty Strathisla Whiskey from Speyside, a definite must try

Early Morning Royal Mile on the way to work

What an absolutely lovely shop!