Well, as you can see by my pic, I am still not feeling well! Despite the dark circles under my eyes from the lack of sleep and the red and sore nose from the snotty nose, not to mention the aching ribs from constant coughing and sneezing, I have now finished the first stage of training and nearly completed my first week.
There are always positives though so this is what has been great about this week:
- I got to wear some lovely nail varnish and had beautiful looking nails all week (well until 10 mins ago, when I removed the polish and cut the nails ready for the first day at my actual workplace tomorrow)!
- I met some great people from all sorts of professions in the Health Service, and we had some very interesting discussions.
- The trainers were all so keen and enthusiastic, plus there were a couple of real characters amongst them that made the sessions so much fun!
- I visited a small hospital today for some training that I had never been to before and was so impressed with their tiny little shop, that I bought this lovely new mug for a snip at 50p! Yes, 50 pence!
I have been pretty lax at reading blogs this week due to early nights and feeling grotty. I am going to try and catch up a bit tonight and over the weekend. That is why I have not commented much on anyone’s blogs.
Sorry you’re not feeling well! I love the new mug–though we have so damn many, I never buy them anymore. (In fact, we got rid of many when we down-sized to move to our condo.) Feel better, and enjoy your new job.
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Thanks so much. I hope to get stuck into it more next week when I feel better. 🙂
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Glad you’re getting better. “Murphy’s Law” getting sick during an important first week. Oh well–nice mug:))
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Yes, I have my nice new bargain mug at least 🙂
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Oh dear sounds like I got the wrong idea–it’s taking its course and you’re still unwell..here’s for a restful weekend and lots of hot healing teas in your new mug. 😊
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Thanks Raphaela I will be taking it easy this weekend 🙂
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Judy, another warm hug from over here to force the healing! Don’t worry about reading posts. You are in a new job AND have cold. So this has priority. We will be here whenever you are ready 🙂 It sounds very exciting what you saw and learned this week. Enjoy! 🙂
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Thanks for the hug Erika and the kind wishes 🙂
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Always, Judy 💖
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xx
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I am glad that there are lots of positive feedbacks fromy your first despite the Illness which could have made you irritable. Pretty nails do perk up a face 😊 You will soon be as right as a strong fiddle.
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Thanks Jacqui. Hopefully I will be ok by Monday 🙂
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I hope this is over soon.
I love the lil tulip mug, though 🙂 That’s cheerful.
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Yes, I have a pretty new mug! 🙂
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Wow, this has been a fast four days on the new job.
Hope you feel better when you start your second week Monday. Pamper yourself this weekend. ❤
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Thanks Tes.. Yes, I will pass on the pampering advice to Mr Grump and Miss Hap as well. so they can pamper me!!!
🙂
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Excellent plan. 😀 😀
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Hang in there, Edwina….you’ll hit the ground running next week for sure!
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I certainly hope so 🙂
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you have done amazingly well Judy, considering your situation! Heres hoping you are much better tomorrow! 😊😊😊
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Oh i do hope so, My poor ribs are so sore.
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Healing vibes being sent your way ✨✨✨✨✨
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Thank you kindly Ritu. They are much appreciated 🙂
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Keep going. Be thankful your are not a man then you would feel your symptoms much worse than you are 😉
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Ha Ha! Yes indeed. I think I am getting a bit of payback as well as I made fun of my husband when he got ‘man flu!’ 🙂
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All my wishes to get well soon. ❤
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Thanks so much Duchess 🙂
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Thing are moving up, I can feel it!! Next week will be an adventure. Good luck and hope your health returns with a vengeance!
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Thanks Nancy. I am looking forward to getting stuck into the job next week with all guns blazing! 🙂
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Despite not feeling well, it sounds like you rallied and had a positive experience at your training. So glad it’s going well. Your new mug is lovely and cheerful!
Hope you are feeling better soon! 🙂
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Thanks so much Tonya. Just today to go and then I can just relax and hopefully rest! 🙂
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Take care! 🙂
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Thanks Tonya. Have a wonderful weekend 🙂
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Thanks, Judy. You, too! 🙂
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hope you feel much better very soon. I love the mug – what a great deal!
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Thanks Mary-Anne. Yes I was pleased with it. 🙂
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Look after yourself! I know the aching rips all too well… in fact although it has now been more or less 2 months without coughing one of them is still bothering me. I guess it most probably ended up being fractured. So take good care!
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Oooh I bet that is so painful Sandra. I know how much my ribs hurt without a fracture. Hope it soon heals
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It’s so much better but that one rib is still every now and then letting me know that something is not as it’s supposed to be. Will get there 😉
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Oh, I hope you get there soon Sandra!
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Hopefully, you’ll get lots of sleep this weekend. Sorry to hear you were sick. 😦
Please don’t worry about ignoring us- your health and livelihood is so much more important!!
We’ll be here when you get back!!
Prayers for healing.
Melinda
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Thanks so much Melinda. I appreciate your prayers 🙂
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You’re welcome, Judy.
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Oh honey, please rest! xxx
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I will be resting over the weekend that is for sure! Thanks for your kind wishes xx
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Commenting can wait – get well soon.
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Thanks Anand. I am starting to perk up a bit now its the weekend 🙂
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Great News! Now my blog-views should perk up too 😀
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I am happy to oblige….love your newsletter btw, have been having a laugh reading through it 🙂
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The QSM Magazine? Glad you are enjoying it 😀
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Yes, I am very much 🙂
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I’ve got to take classes in blushing 😀
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Get well soon Judy. Just think, it could be worse…… you could have man flu. Lol
Glad you enjoyed your first week, just like I told you. You got this☺
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Thanks Rich, i am hoping that this cold is on its ways out now!
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Are you still struggling with that sore throat? Miserable way to start new job!
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The throat is sore but this time I have had the full on sneezy, snotty cold and cough to go with it! Still,first week is done 🙂
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Do you need a strep recheck?
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I dared not go back to the docs again, they must be sick of the sight of me lately!
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One time we kept re infecting ourselves. Is the rest of family and Roxy ok?
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Everyone else seems to be fine, thankfully 🙂
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You look thinner!
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We,, there is always a positive side to things! 🙂
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Take some time out from the blog, Judy. You need to rest up and get yourself fighting fit. Make sure Mr Grump and Miss Hap bring you plenty of hot drinks, I’m sure a box of chocolates won’t go a miss in helping you recover as well. At least the first week is out of the way. Here’s wishing you a speedy recovery so you are ready for week two. We’re not going anywhere.
Take care.
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Thanks so much Hugh. I have no intention of over-doing anything at the weekend and will be resting up a bit.Part of that for me though, is blogging as it is something I do really enjoy 🙂
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Since you have a new mug and have had a tough week I thought that I would have you around for coffee tomorrow with another couple of fun lovers. You don’t have to do anything Judy except drink coffee and eat cake.. will send you the link.. Get better soon. XXS
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Oh Sally, thank you so much. I am really delighted to be included in your wonderful Saturday coffee morning. that has cheered me up a lot. 🙂
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XXS
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Sorry to read you are not doing well! I hope you get well sooner rather than later and can enjoy the weekend…
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Thank you Sahar 🙂
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It’s great how you can still find the moments of sunshine even though you feel crappy 😦 Hope this weekend sees the end of it and you’re back to good health 🙂
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Thank you Diana 🙂
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