One day at a time

Another stressful day, but at least Linda was back and worked with Jing. Shame Greg is leaving, he's a nice guy and mine kind of guy. I feel like I'm being bullied by Christina, I guess she's just very confident but not very flexible. I picked up my new glasses and not had any problems and made an appointment to check my contacts lenses for Saturday.

Be careful what you wish for! I'm enjoying the change and the mental challenge learning something new, but this managing people can be painful. Had one member of the team off on "sick" leave for the last few days and its caused a number of issues, impacting my work and that of the newest member of the team. At least it as forced me to make a decision to ensure there is cover for this person in the future.

Public holiday, which I spent a good part of driving between shopping centres.  Took the lamp back, only to find the replacement was as equally defective. Tried both Kmart and Target to find a replacement, but nothing I liked.  I did buy a new bath towel and some pillow cases. 

Sounds like there's one or two parties going on. I had planned to go to the gym, but my body had other ideas. Not too bad, but went on for a while.  I did have brunch with the guys at the local cafe and walked to the supermarket. 

Been a busy day and fair amount completed.  First, booked the first train trip for my UK trip. £9 from London to Nottingham seems like a good deal, but not sure what it will translate into Aussie dollars.  Went shopping with my friend Campbell, my first trip to the Bunnings in Hawthorn. Splashed out there, with bits for the bathroom and garden.  After lunch, Campbell came over and install some of the bits I purchased.  Then went to BigW and bought a new kettle.  Only issue is the new lamp which is marked. Going to take it back on Monday. 

Got the feeling that I have forgotten to do something important at work and second guessing my decision to clear out Lenore's old desk draws. In my defence I assumed anything important would have been given to me. The Aussie Day event went off well, just under 50 people enjoyed the spit roast. I went shopping after work and bought some more workout tops. I should have gone for large!!

rIy had to use my stern voice today at work, as I was getting pressured to approve a payment which I didn't feel needed to be made although it would benefit the receiptents. Stayed in this evening and did the ironing while watching a movie, but which appeared to be based on avatar. This week has been very tying mentally.