I'm working 80% now. Like, NOW. Here's the latest rollercoaster twist in the story of my 2018: Last Monday morning I finished up some freelance work; on Wednesday I very consciously enjoyed the pure freedom of having no kids and no commitments, thinking that I'd luxuriate in doing nothing for a couple of days and… Continue reading Double time: 5 things 12.11.18
OVER IT: 5 things 5.11.18
I had a total meltdown last week over something completely minor, but what I was really mad about was being told off for my "tone" in a very patronising and whiny way. I absolutely lost it. This is a situation that I bet every single woman reading this can relate to: the tone policing, the unshakable… Continue reading OVER IT: 5 things 5.11.18
Not enough nothing: 5 things 29.10.18
I think I'm about to be asked to work many more hours by January at the latest, which is good in many ways and not unexpected, but also: awww. Working 40% is awesome. Clearly I am very lazy (or if you're generous: I just have way too many interests to pack into the time left me… Continue reading Not enough nothing: 5 things 29.10.18
Domestic semi-bliss: 5 things 17.10.18
I've been quietly enjoying the time I spend these days on hausfrau stuff. Not so much scrubbing the toilets, but just pottering about keeping the household running. It's quite satisfying, when it's neither the only thing I have going on, nor something I have to squeeze in around the corners of an over-full working life.… Continue reading Domestic semi-bliss: 5 things 17.10.18
Unsettled: 5 things 15.10.18
C is back from Pfadilager,* hurrah hurrah! Of course we all missed her far more than she missed us. She had a brilliant time and can't wait for the next one. And she made a point of thanking me today for basically forcing her to go to scouts for all the years she was only… Continue reading Unsettled: 5 things 15.10.18
Onward and, um, onward: 5 things 8.10.18
V much enjoying this 40% employment thing. But boss has already asked me about increasing my hours in future. Um, yay? I mean it's nice to be appreciated, it is, and we can definitely use the money. 🏡 But awww. Am still a bit confused as to what exactly he appreciates about my work, given… Continue reading Onward and, um, onward: 5 things 8.10.18
Ready for relaunch: 5 things 1.10.18
I'm very into new months starting on a Monday, and I'm very into this particular new month, because – glory be! – I am finally down to just the one job. I'm suuuuper excited about being 40% employed. And also feeling vaguely guilty, because apparently that's my thing, guilt about getting what I want (as long… Continue reading Ready for relaunch: 5 things 1.10.18
