Back to our own home for the Christmas period. Went out to Mum & Dads beach house for Christmas lunch. Feasted on freshly caught crab, salads, meats and wicked deserts. Was a beautiful day sitting on the deck watching the goings on of the Sandy Straits overlooking Fraser Island and families playing on the beach. Today we braved the crowds of the Boxing Day sales and bought 2 giant suitcases capable of carrying our belongings and memorabilia for the next few years to the other side of the world. Started my list of things to do for the next week. Heading back to Brisbane tomorrow to finalise the cleaning of our apartment & Bruce doing his final 3 days work in the Milton office before handing over the keys on Wednesday and heading back up home for New Years and the days to follow prior to departing. We've enjoyed living in Brisbane....we are so privileged to have experienced the time there. Life was never dull....always did something exciting on weekends and thanks to the internet, would find little gems otherwise hidden.
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Such a surreal feeling filled with mixed emotion leaving a job that's basically been your life. I use to day dream about leaving and of course when it's not reality you conjure up images of freedom, relief, overwhelming joy......well yes I am very exitited about our next chapter about to unfold but it's also sad leaving what I've known for the past 20 years. But...it's time to take the plunge! Two weeks ago, I submitted my resignation letter to my manager. Who would of thought I'd be holding back tears! (I'm not a cryer at the worst if times)....but I think it's primarily the thought of not being a part of that community anymore. During this past week, my Brisbane work pals have been great. I've had heaps of support & taken out to breakfast. The company presented me with a beautiful gift for my time with them also. I think it's been helpful too that Christmas festivities are in full swing....it's the little things which make a memory and I'll always cherish my last days at SNP with the memory of Christmas Carols blaring, sitting next to my beautiful Christmas Grinch Billie, sitting across from Leanne & Sharyn struggling to hold back a burst of carol madness, and the abundant food constantly being forced into ones tummy. Our little group at work also exchanged Christmas gifts (seperate to the office secret santa).... It was so nice to receive such sweet gifts from everyone and feel included only after 5 months since transferring to Brisbane. One by one, staff have been leaving for the Christmas break, so goodbyes have been spread out...much.easier I think. Tomorrow marks the last day of my career with SNP.....let's see how it goes! |