End of first week as a CCDO

So ends my first week in my new job and I am knackered. Today I have had so much information given to me that at about 12.30ish my brain reached saturation point and I was very glad when at last we stopped for something to eat.

I've been round the two centres in Harlow today and met all the staff, seen my desk and made appointments to have closer chats to people next week so its been very productive. Its still hard to see where my role begins and ends in conjunction with other people's. All this is a steep learning curve and I am way out of my comfort zone but so far everyone has been extremely supportive and saying there is no pressure which is great but there is a part of me that longs for and looks forward to knowing what I am doing and actually doing something. I must be patient because it will come and I will soon be zinging around producing stuff...hopefully.

The other reasons I'm probably tired is I had Jayne, Linda and Janet round for dinner last night which gave me a chance to use my new tablewear. Producing a complicated meal and pudding and then entertaining people is a strain however enjoyable and especially in the week. However it all seemed to go well, so well they didn't leave till about 11.30 ish. Janet had some sad news about her friends who had died in a light aircraft only the day after spending a day with Janet and her family. Shocking.

Another reason is still feeling the physical after effects of Mr V's visit. My legs feel like they have been stretched apart during some intense aerobic workout which I suppose they were but without the benefit of a warm up or cool down...oh well it was fun.

Now its the weekend and I want to do some gardening and potter about. I'm not going out tonight which is great and might have some wine and watch a film with Phil if he is staying in otherwise I'll just catch up with tv and go to bed nice and early...sad? Nope not a bit of it.

News - Pavorotti died yesterday so his voice was all over the airways but today the shocking news is that Maddeline McCann's mother has been named as a suspect.

Weather has been lovely and hot and sunny.

Health - excellent

Mood - excellent

Money ---ooh a bit tight got over two weeks to go on just about £200 which is a bit scary.