Amen to that!

Had the “tweaking” done yesterday, no swollen face today. And I went to the dentist to have the small filling. It was not too bad, although I took 10mg Valium to get through it. The scans look positive and the moulds were taken to get the Invisalign ordered from the US. She thinks I can get away with the cheaper option $4500 and tells me I will have buttons as well. So now to google buttons / Invisalign. Feeling positive.

Pam,
A little off the subject; but wanted you to be aware that Niggs posted a few poems yesterday. That may give you change of pace thinking/relfecting on the poetry. He always enjoys your responses.

Pam,
Has the politics settled down about the upcoming 6 month position? I would imagine that can be a bit uncomfortable.

Also wondering how the "tweaking" is coming along. Are you happy with the results?

You should be getting your Invisalign soon as well. I think it's great that you are actually doing the things you had been thinking about. So often we think/say we should do this or that; and never happens.

The politics are in high play and yes it is very uncomfortable. I am reminded daily how petty controlling individuals can be when the don’t get their own way & witnessing the lengths they will go to in order to wrest control back again. All the toys have been tossed out of the pram. Writing this reminded me of an Australian band Skyhooks and lead singer Shirley singing Ego is not a dirty word. I just listened to it, took me back to the 70’s in a flash.

Tweaking... I can see how some can be drawn into just a bit here & there and then some more and more. I’m happy with what I’ve had done but won’t be having more. The memory of that first day still sits with me.

The Invisalign should be soon, I’ve not heard from them, we have had a few public holidays so that always slows things down. I had hoped to have started before going FT.

I am glad that you are a Skyhooks fan.

When I first came here (Adelaide) I went to a Skyhooks concert and my first Aussie Rules Grand Final .

Pam,

Has the original partner assured you the 6 months position is still yours? It's obviously an attempt to see how well you can manage the position and is a temporary way to find out. Sad when "power play" gets in the way.

I have to admit; not sure what "all the toys have been tossed out of the pram" means...?

Hopefully the negativity at work does not take away your enthusiasm. Along with other qualifications, your enthusiasm is probably one of the reasons you were asked in the first place.

Obviously the first tweaking was pretty painful. Are these Botox injections?

I know this is not an easy time for you; pray you can stay focused on the positive.

Position is mine, I start this Thursday... my role has not been filled. It has crossed my mind this may be what they are doing...

Oh dear, all the toys tossed out of the pram, it’s a temper tantrum designed to get attention. Just like children do when they throw their toy from the high chair, cot or pram, mum or dad or whoever picks the toy up. All toys means no one has been picking them up. Sorry, not sure what country I learned that one from.

The filler that hurt after & caused the huge swelling was what she put in my cheeks & was a part of the breakdown in communication where I wasn’t expecting it, I remember she numbed the cheeks with some anaesthetic. It’s not Botox, that went in my forehead & caused no pain or swelling.

In the big scheme of things I’m doing ok, I am worried about the FT work but I’ll just have to get on & do my best.

You are a good friend to ask Gerry, I appreciate it very much.

Pam,
I love the explanation about all the toys tossed out of the pram. Does not matter what country you may have learned this from. I think I may have to use it myself. I can brag; I learned this from a friend in Australia....

You just go in on Thursday with your head held high and show you are ready for whatever your role may be. You may even have to be the adult picking up some of the toys these childish antics have displayed.

Two days into working FT. It is so strange to be doing HR things again, it is very much like riding a bike, you just get on with it. I rearranged the furniture in the office to make it my space and feel quite positive.

I must follow up wth the dentist.