new beginnings

With a delay of a week and a half, I started my new job today. A gentle handover period.
Lots of information to take in, but I am also excited to start something new, something I believe in, too.
And no, I haven't given up on my coaching business at all, that will continue to run in parallel. In the interest of my need for variety this really is a great way forward!

what to say, what to do?

I thought a while about whether or not to post this on here.
But this blog is basically my diary, so it has got to go on here, I feel.

On Thursday 17th August 2017, my mum passed away.

She had been in a hospice for the last four weeks. The night before her 71st birthday (12th August), she fell asleep, never to wake up again. 

These last four weeks have been intense, challenging, sad and nonetheless I am deeply grateful for having been able to experience them the way I did. With friends and a support network there to help my mum as well as by my side. Taking one step at a time.

About 5 years and 3 months ago, she had gotten her first diagnosis. 

I am sure it will take many more weeks for me to process this.

The thought that I will never see her and talk to her again is surreal for now.

*CHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESE*

Today I will get my photo taken for my new job.
I hate being photographed.
First hurdle was finding an outfit. Pretty ridiculous given the size of my wardrobe - this should have been easy! Especially as it's just a headshot!! But I then realized that a lot of my clothes show off my tattoo - which is great, but I don't want it to feature on the photo.
Another large part of my wardrobe is patterned and my boss had suggested going for something not too 'wild'/busy.
And lastly, I have a lot of black stuff, which I feel is too dark for a pic.
(am I overthinking this???!? - quite possibly)
I eventually settled for one of my favourite dresses. Navy, very simple, I like the neckline.

Next challenge will be producing an authentic smile. I tried the trick of thinking of something that makes me really happy with eyes closed, then opening my eyes. And I looked like an idiot.
I am putting all my trust in the photographer!

Menschen 2017 - July 2017

Reminder: Menschen 2017

UHD Networking evening: Michaela, Jayne, Martina, Petra, Ulrike, Magdalena
Work team meeting: Zacharias, Cornelius, Josef (different generation, different names...- in both 'directions')
Qualitpaten: If only I could remember names... +1
Gwen, Ana, Brigitte, Elisabeth, the priest - Not new people, more of a blast from the past. One of my mum's friends and people from my home town parish who have made a reappearance. I'm counting them in as I am pretty sure I never really talked to them as a kid.
Emily - A's baby daughter 🚼
M - T's girlfriend. Only took a year to meet her - fun evening! And hopefully more to follow.
F - S's kid - having been a super shy kid, I admire all kids who so easily interact with people/adults they only just met!


=18



January 2017 - 17
February 2017 - 8
March 2017 - 17
April 2017 - 33
May 2017 - 21
June 2017 - 33
July 2017 - 18
New total: 147