There was a definite change in the climate last week. Not scorching temperatures just a milder feel to the air. That is until today, it's back to winter and as I write this can see sea spray coming over the wall. It was nice while it lasted and even if it is a little colder again at least it's staying lighter for longer. So things are looking up, I hope.
Another rain forest worth of application forms for jobs have been printed in the last couple of weeks. I have given up trying to send them by e-mail. For some reason this laptop will not allow me to send anything in a format that anyone else can open. This may explain why I haven't had much feedback from anywhere. Who wants to employ someone who can't even send an e-mail...?! My biggest faux pas to date was sending a job application to one of the Universities. I had gone to great lengths to explain to them why they should employ me. I had spent literally hours putting my case together and explaining how good my attention to detail was. I attached the files sent the e-mail to myself to check it again. It looked good to me. I attached the correct e-mail address and clicked the send button. To my horror I read the subject line of the e-mail just as it slipped away. I had typed the job title in the subject matter with one huge mistake. I had replaced the word marketing with materials! Clearly my last job was still firmly ingrained in my mind. I tried to re-call the e-mail but before I could so an e-mail clicked up thanking me for my application which had been received with thanks and should I not hear back from them within three weeks of the closing date should consider myself not to be successful. Guess what...?
My next great plan is to take up my proofreading studies again. Although I'm not sure if my 'attention to detail' is just good enough these days. I forgive myself some of the errors whilst blogging, it's meant to be conversational and without too many rules! I am applying for part time work so I can earn some money to put towards the bills whilst having time to study, write and hopefully do some photography. I have high hopes! I fully believe I can achieve everything I want to. If things go the way I hope then I should eventually be able to earn money and make a living from anywhere. Maybe then I can persuade Martyn to fire up the engines and take me on a new adventure...!
I am started to feel excited about being here for the summer. I dream of long,warm sunny days and barbeque's on the beach in the evenings. I'm hoping to get another scooter (when I get a job) so we can attend some of the Southern rallies and meet some new friends. It would be nice to explore some of the area too. We haven't really seen much outside of Brighton since we arrived. It would also be nice to take the boat beyond the marina walls and out to sea again. I do wonder if it will ever be calm enough again sometimes! I watch the fishermen in their tiny wooden boats heading out alone and wonder how they do it. I know it's their job but they must get scared sometimes. Maybe it's just us...?
So I have high hopes all round... I will eventually get a job that I enjoy, become a freelance proofreader, write a book and become a photographer. I will also buy a Lambretta, develop a bikini body without going to the gym and ensure that we have wall to wall sunshine with calm seas from Spring to Autumn... I can't see a problem with any of that can you?
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