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Saturday, December 18, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
Deck the House!
We've put the Christmas tree in the kitchen, along with a vintage sled holding all our (my) presents! I found it at an antique fair a couple of months ago.
The pine table wreath is on our living room table:
I've got other bits and bobs around the house, including the crystal mittens from the Canadian Mum tied around a lamp, but I haven't taken photos of all of it.
I've padded out my nativity scene with a new camel and two additional shepards:
The pine table wreath is on our living room table:
And my new buy this year is a pair of Royal Copenhagen tea light holders, so pretty:
Even the downstairs loo doesn't escape the festivities!
I've got other bits and bobs around the house, including the crystal mittens from the Canadian Mum tied around a lamp, but I haven't taken photos of all of it.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Brand New Boss
After two-and-a-half years in my current job, I decided to explore other opportunities within the bank I work for. My decision to look was based on the fact that my boss will soon be moving back to the land of the free. I didn't want to leave my future in the hands of whoever would step into her role.
So a couple of months ago, I successfully applied for and got a job with a Director on the finance team. He is tasked with transforming the company strategically so I suspect there will be exciting times ahead! The fantastic thing about him is that he worked on our Small Island for some years in the 90's, so is familiar with our culture. From what I can tell so far, he has a very good sense of humour and seems to be a positive person. He is in high profile role so I will have lots to learn and have a new bunch of colleagues to get to know.
Today was my last day with my current team and it was indeed bittersweet. While I am looking forward to working with my new boss, I am also very fond of my old boss, in spite of all her little quirky ways. She hasn't always been a easy task master, but we have shared a lot of laughs together and a colleague once said we spoke to each other like sisters. I also now get along really well with the other members of my current team and I will miss them a lot.
I will update you on how it is all going once I've settled into my new job. In the mean while, roll on Christmas vacation!
So a couple of months ago, I successfully applied for and got a job with a Director on the finance team. He is tasked with transforming the company strategically so I suspect there will be exciting times ahead! The fantastic thing about him is that he worked on our Small Island for some years in the 90's, so is familiar with our culture. From what I can tell so far, he has a very good sense of humour and seems to be a positive person. He is in high profile role so I will have lots to learn and have a new bunch of colleagues to get to know.
Today was my last day with my current team and it was indeed bittersweet. While I am looking forward to working with my new boss, I am also very fond of my old boss, in spite of all her little quirky ways. She hasn't always been a easy task master, but we have shared a lot of laughs together and a colleague once said we spoke to each other like sisters. I also now get along really well with the other members of my current team and I will miss them a lot.
I will update you on how it is all going once I've settled into my new job. In the mean while, roll on Christmas vacation!
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