I received a phone call tonight and I wished I had time to think before I opened my mouth.

 

Last month, I submitted my resume for a Christmas casual job and I got a phone call from their rep asking if I am still interested in the job.

 

Without thinking I blabbed on about my two jobs and how I hoped they would be able to work around the hours - not thinking that the reason I wanted to get the Christmas casual job in the first place was so I could have a break from my current job and work elsewhere for a few months.

 

Ahhh ...

 

It didn't come to me that I had this on my mind when I submitted my resume ...

 

So, I didn't get an interview as they wanted flexible people ... and I can't call back as the rep was calling from head office and he hung up on me over my dribble of being unflexible ...

 

If I had the call a week after submitting my application I would of been in a better frame of mind but it seems as though some people think you remember every single application you submit as they might think that they are the only people you contacted in the past x amount of weeks etc ... not realising that your life moves very quickly ...

 

Then again, if I did take up the offer, I don't know how things would of faired as I have just put in for some holiday time for January.

 

I did this on Monday and I am taking two weeks off over summer.  One week in the middle of January and the other in the middle of February.  I can not afford to take two weeks off together so this would have to do.

 

In January my father has to go to Adelaide for an eye test as he has something growing on the back of his eye so he has to see a specialist and so my parents are driving up for two days.

 

I am seriously thinking of going up there too but going a few days before they do so I can have a look around and play tourist.   In December, the zoo will be receiving pandas and I really want to see them and so January might be the time when I get to go.

 

If I want to do what I hope to do, it will be an expensive four days away but I want to get out of town and just relax and not think about anything.

 

If I took the job offer thinking why I wanted the job in the first place my plans for a summer break would be put on hold for another few months and I need a break sooner than later ...

 

Oh well ... next time ...

 

As for my last blog, the photo I added to my blog appeared in Tuesday's local paper.  The report said the fire started from a disguarded cigarette and $20,000 damage was caused.

 

This week is all about work, work and more work as I looked at my diary and I only have Sunday to myself for the entire day.  I am so looking forward to it.  Next week might be a bit quieter as I have only three shifts in the day and the rest will be made by my night job ...

 

It is money I need - if I plan on getting out of this town for a break ...