whybother?

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It’s been a big week. I’ve been in Sydney all week, but that’s a whole other post! Probably the highlight for me was when Darren and Mollie got up at 3am on Wednesday to drive down to Canberra for Sorry Day. Big effort, with big rewards. Whether you agree with the concept or not, it’s an extremely significant event for our nation, and I’m glad she could witness it first hand.

Unusually for us, we acknowledged Valentine’s Day this year. Possibly because of our enforced separation, who knows? But I sent him a card, and he sent champagne and chocolates, so we were both thinking along the same lines, which is always nice.

This week, I enjoyed an opportunity to get to know some new acquaintances better. One of the things I love about my job is meeting people. It’s an interesting and sometimes challenging process, but very rewarding. It was also good to exercise some independence while I was away. Getting around the city on foot or on public transport is good for the confidence. Although I grew up in Sydney, and used to do that on a regular basis without thinking about it, doing it now when it’s so alien to me, has been kind of weird. You can’t just jump in your car and go, you need to plan it all out, know which bus takes you where, work out the ticketing system etc. It sounds pretty basic, but it’s been a real challenge! And trackwork coming home? Interesting…

In terms of smiles, Darren and Mollie meeting me at the train station, and coming home to my own things and my own bed has been lovely. It’s the little things you miss when you’re away. Just being able to catch up on the washing, sad as it sounds, is quite gratifying! And being able to eat fresh fruit and veg, instead of relying on take away for every meal! Home cooking, mmmmmmm