One day at a time

My parent's tablet isn't happy with Skype again and it appears to have forced an update, which what caused the problem before. Its frustrating because I can fix the problem remotely or even see the screen, to be able to help my parents fix it.

The course was less fun this evening, I think it was because it felt more like work, but then we are getting towards the end of the course.

Drive to the gym this evening and noticed the steering feels different. It is stiffer but not in a bad way.

I've run out of data on my Spintel mobile plan, thankfully there is only one more day before the new month begins.

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Disappointed by my own lack of interest to attend the gym. I am paying for it but that does not encourage me. I'm only been once in the last two weeks. 😟

Had only a few things to do at work. 

One of my friends was down from Brisbane and the brunch guys and I caught up with the out of town friend for dinner. Ate very well and enjoyed the chat, made a nice change from my usual Friday evenings.

Took a local vehicle from car sharer GoGet. It wasn't pristine, but did the job. I like the power of the Corolla but not the comfort or visibility of the car, the Swift is better there. Bought some oil in case I need to top it up before heading out tomorrow.

Instead of using my own car tomorrow, I've booked a goget car and will be taking to my own car earlier on Saturday so they can hopefully fix the oil leak.

Big night at the radio course as we got to play with the panel and experience controlling the output. Need to remember to turn the mics off at the end and get the running order correct. Did a live break and need to project more.

Was having a very nice evening, had a massage and easy drive there and back, only to discover an oily patch underneath the car. Its been leaking for a while and I've discovered where its coming out but have no idea where its coming from. 😞😞😞

The group went out for lunch and we went to Mrs Parma, I thoughly enjoyed my Mexican Parma and got to see what deep fried Mars bars look like. 

My blogspot personal blog has been blocked at work. I guess the domain will have been used for some dubious means, so I wasn't surprised when I saw the message. Will have to see if Flickr is still available so I can change my wallpaper occasionally. 

Handled brunch, shopping and gym, inbetween working on tax, cooking up a lasange and calling parents. Trying to rearrange a catch up with a friend but probably left it too late to make changes. 

Had a disaster with a lasange I made, couldn't open the sauce jar, tapped it on the work bench, it smashed open. I rescued some of the sauce, but wasn't completely sure there wasn't any glass in it so decided to dump the whole lot. Will try again tomorrow.  Have very little grip strength, will need a jar lid opener. 

Dropped the keyboard for pen instead. So far so good.

I have spent the day trying to reconcile the movement in a balance. The difference has to be in the change in the figure as I am pretty certain about the start and the end positions.

We all had to do a solo piece on the radio course and I did it but wasn't happy with it. I stumbled and ran out of things to say. 

The Coffee Club has a winter menu special with hot pot dishes, which I tried this evening, I was expecting something a little bigger but it was tasty.

Did my second performance discussion this afternoon and still unsure whether I've done it right. I guess I feel like there should be some manager on the job training when someone gets promoted into a manager role. Nothing has been offered I should have a look at the intranet for what's on offer.

There's a cold going round the office and I've been travelling with someone that has had it. Felt bad last night but has cleared up today thankfully.

My manager has returned from leave and has been given a couple of things to clear up.

Still haven't got into the routine with the gym, in fact the only regular thing is that I don't go. I think about it, but not motivated to go even though my weight continues to grow.

Jillian will be back in the office next Tuesday and although I've survived, I'm not sure her ability to manage has stood the test of her absence.

There have been lots of car adverts on TV and I've been looking online too, but I've only had the Swift for a year and I enjoy driving it. It feels like I've had it alot longer, but its coming up for its 12 month service.

Enjoying the radio course, or maybe it was the glass of wine beforehand but felt more relaxed. Working with Ally from Ireland on co-presenting and we're covering food intolerances. Might be gross but here that's a good thing.

Had dinner with my friend David and now feeling completely full. Actually uncomfortably full.

Took the road down to Hastings with my cousin and we took our 92 year old aunt out to lunch. Everyone had a very nice time and I ate too much. In fact my weight is becoming an issue for me and I will need to do something about reducing it.

Its pretty clear to me that I lack manager skills, even after attending courses, I don't have the authority that should come with the position. I guess if I don't believe it then others won't either. I'll have to try faking it and see if that gets any results.

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Got stuck trying the sort out where the councils are with their claims and doing it in only one day. This should have been planned weeks ago, but planning is not our strong point.

Today was the second part of the Taste of Radio course at Joy 94.9. Enjoying it although we have to interview each other and I'm nervous about that.

Not sure if there is something that I should be doing more of at work. There is the question about the payment for,which there appears to be no paperwork work. Got the second session on the Taste of Radio course, read the homework, but discovered that a summary of the readings were in the notes already.