So, quite a bit has happened since my last post...but here are the two notable events:

 - I turned 30.  Yep, I entered a new decade.  It was not as painful as I thought that it would be.  My family gave me a cocktail party, friends in Norwich took me out for drinks...I was spoilt by Cath Kidston stuff...


 - I was awarded by PhD.  I am now a Dr.  I actually quite enjoyed my viva.  It was nice to spend time talking with two people who had actually read your research, and even better, had actually enjoyed it, and were interested with your findings.

It was nice to have a celebration of the two events, as my viva was 4 days after my birthday, where university friends came, Taize friends came, retreat friends came, my boss came...so it was a nice group, and a lovely evening.

I have continued with the fundraising, and most importantly I am now doing serious job hunting as being unemployed does suck.  big time.

Fundraising for Rio is underway...

If anyone can be of help then it would be amazing.  There are icons, prayer cards, religious art, prints, a booklet of Bible reflections, and bracelets on offer...

Everything is handmade and hand produced and we will be so grateful for your help.

http://photoartprintsdirect.co.uk/iconsartandcrafts.html

If people could be so kind to help spread the word that will be great too...

Feedback has been positive from our customers thus far

Thank you

xx

So I have not blogged for a while...in fact nearly 4 months.  This is a long time.  Lots has happened...a new year, a new Pope.

But there has been a reason I have not blogged for a while - I have been ill.  Yes, I have a cold, but that did  not stop me blogging.  But clinical exhaustion did.  The end of my PhD was adrenaline filled, and so was my trip to Rome (which was awesome...I loved Rome and had some special times out there), but when I got back...I stopped.  I sat down...and metaphorically could not stand up again.  My mood crashed, I was a crying wreck, I hurt and everything was an effort.

The doctor told me to do nothing for a month...not as easy as it sounds.  I didnt do much mentally, but I started to produce stuff that we can sell for WYD fundraising.  I was told not to do any job hunting for a month, and to just try and get better.

A few months on, and I am still tired.  I get tired very easily and am not back to full strength.  Mood wise I am totally up and down.

All this is not helped by the fact that in many parts of my life I am at the 'in-between stage'.  In-between submission and viva, in-between jobs, my relationship status is improving but its tough, and so yeah, this in-between stage sucks.

Last week I was rejected for 3 jobs...that was tough...and so yeah

Prayers for health, successful fundraising ventures and a job will be helpful.