My first day

Well what a day! As luck would have it, the day that I had an organized volunteer day was also the day that Tracer called, and I would have had a paid teaching day. Nevertheless, I was really taken with everything at the Special School. I learnt so much on my first day. The setup there is fantastic, they are well resourced, it's clean, well organized and has the loveliest people working there. The teachers that I dealt with today, was just the most pleasant and amazing people. The work they do is great, their dedication to the kids is inspiring. I'd love to be like them one day. I think I did really well today, nothing that happened today repulsed or shocked me. I was well prepared mentally, and for that I thank the power of prayer, and my own ability to adapt to new situations.

I worked in three different areas. I also had the privilege of working with young kids and then with teenagers. All were different, but also very similar too, as their needs are all the same basic and fundamental needs of us humans. Caring for these individuals is a huge part of the job, and I that appeals to the part of me that always wanted to be a nurse.

I can't wait to do more volunteer days there, and I definitely am looking forward to doing a supply day there.......

Melbourne

Melbourne
Originally uploaded by Jazzmin2912.

A new stage in my life begins.......

Tomorrow I spend a day at the Special School as a volunteer. I have taken this on with the view of being considered as a relief teacher in the school. I am very nervous and also very excited. Last week I bought some 'Rescue Remedy' because Mickey still carries on like a banshee everytime I drop him off at preschool, so I thought a couple of drops of this would make him feel a little less anxious......hasn't worked yet!!!! Maybe I might take a hip flask with some in for me tomorrow lol.............too funny...............

I know I can do this, and I know I can be good at this............I know I can do this, and I know I can be good at this...................... wonder how many times I need to say that to actually believe it lol...............

Victoria Market 2

Victoria Market 2
Originally uploaded by Jazzmin2912.

I could have spent hours and hours here, and spent alot of money. The food was a highlight for me.......oh how I miss the variety of food here.........

Victoria Market

Victoria Market
Originally uploaded by Jazzmin2912.

My Three boys

My Three boys, originally uploaded by Jazzmin2912.

I was so sick this last Christmas. I am really happy that I have any decent photos at all. I guess when you take a gazillion, you got to get the odd good photo, even if it's only snapshot quality like this one. cute photo though, as it really depcicts their personalities.

Melbourne

Melbourne, originally uploaded by Jazzmin2912.

This was our first full day of our holiday. I so badly wanted to visit the markets again. My only regret is not buying more things. I could have bought myself a new pair of ugh boots, as my current pair were purchased from here twenty years ago. I of course at a souvlakia...............delicious!!!

Long time no see...........
I am slack aren't I? I really should spend more time writing in my blog. I enjoy reading those of others, but sometimes struggle with exactly how much info I want to publish in mine.

I am currently on my sixth week of Weight Watching. I am following the No Count programme, which I am really enjoying. I am never hungry, something I always felt on the points system. It suits the way I like to eat much better. To date I have lost 2.5kg, not huge amounts, but I am losing every week, something which I don't normally do so I am happy about that. Last weekend we had a scrapbooking retreat, it's usually a food disaster, but I continued with my No Count, and resisted all the temptations.

I am feeling really tired this week, I feel like all I want to do is sleep. I have alot on my mind too which doesn't help.

I have recently re-activated my teaching status, so I can do supply teaching. I am finding this really stressful, because I haven't been called in yet. In the mornings I feel so tired, worry about being called in, and, then later in the day, am sorry I didn't get called in. In all honesty I didn't think I would get called in until second term, as that's when everyone gets sick. But on the other hand, I am hoping they don't forget me.......... Later this week I intend to visit some more schools, probably add Mapleton to my list. I have also contacted Cath Ed, with the view of getting into the Catholic school system.

Stay tuned, for more frequent entries.......hope to upload some of my layouts too.

Jenny