How?
Let's jump right in...
1. How did you end up in the place where you are living?
We've lived in three different towns and five houses since we were married. This was the fifth and last move obviously. Our previous house was a cold and damp and we almost immediately applied for a State House. There's usually quite a long waiting list for these houses but we were given one within a few months. I met one or two people who were quite put out that we had been given one so quickly, we were accused by them of jumping the queue and "how could you get one so quickly when you've only just moved here?" We didn't do anything except apply and our current home was inspected as everyone else's is. Anyway, we were put into a house that was only three years old and a few years later had the opportunity to buy it - and here we've been for nearly 50 years.
Our home prior to putting the front fence up. The cone? Who knows?
2. How did you end up with the job you have/had?
I was a nurse in a previous life, the one before I married. But the job I retired from was as a caregiver in a newly built Rest Home. They advertised for staff and I was interviewed but passed over. Then a couple of months later they called to see if I was interested in doing a few night shifts. After that I became a part of the furniture and worked in all the units and on all shifts as well as a short stint in the laundry. I worked there for over 20 years and retired when I was 70.
3. How did you end up with your life partner?
Well Bob is a dart player, he doesn't play any more but still follows the game. My cousin and I went down to the local pub to meet some friends and I walked through the door and straight on through a dart game. Literally. I walked between the dart board and the player who was about to throw his dart. Bob. He came over and introduced himself afterward and we've been together since.
No, I'm not floating, just perched on the very edge of Bob's chair.
4. How did your weekend go and how is the week ahead looking?
Busy, busy, busy. Saturday we went shopping for Theo's birthday present and Sunday was church followed by a shared brunch. On Monday we had a lovely busy morning with Arlo, morning tea, spending his pocket money and then the library. and I still have a couple of afternoons volunteering in the shop, a doctors appointment, bible study group and a visit to my friend in a rest home. So reasonably busy.
Spending some pocket money.
Take care until next time,
Diana
It was fate that got you that home.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes you do look like your floating. Are you sure your not a ghost lol
That's a lovely photograph of you and Bob.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Nice reading your answers and that is nice picture of the two of you.
ReplyDeleteThe small cottage where I currently live seems to be my forever place. I've moved home 35 times, countries 4 times. I guess I finally found my happy place.
ReplyDeleteThe job I have I sort of fell into after looking after a friend's relative. I noticed the level of care in hospitals and care facilities was anything but caring. I am a disability support worker.
I am single now, but met my ex husband at work.
My weekend was spent gardening, reading and relaxing. I work five days a week so busy for me too.
I enjoyed your answers, although I don't know what you meant about living in a 'state house'. Must be something different than what we have here. And I don't think I knew that you had been a nurse, etc. Sounds like you ended up in the right place for sure. And I'm glad Bob didn't throw that dart when you walked in front of him! That would've probably spoiled your first meeting! LOL. All things do work together for good for God's children!
ReplyDeleteIt was interesting learning more about you. I didn't know you were a nurse. I worked as a nurse for over 40 years until I retired last year. And I'm also married to a Bob. :) I loved hearing about how you met. And that photo of you two is very nice.
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