Blogger won't let me move the photos above so... Above is the picture I painted for Brylee's room ... and it in the room ! Hmmm, just remembered, I did an interview for the above website... pop over and have a gawk if you are inclined. It has my weight loss story and a few others worth reading.
TODAY: Kids to school, walk with Izzy and Janet, gym for whole body workout.... then check out some options for volunteer work. Hope I can find something interesting and rewarding!
I went down to the local Citizen's Advice Office, they did not have a list of Volunteer Jobs or ANYTHING... handed me the phone book and said "Check out the Community Organisations" in here.... so went home and did just that! I could help fundraise for some people.... or drop off leaflets in letterboxes ....none of which appeals.... or .... I am talking to a lady tomorrow from a local hospice who takes on volunteers to do a variety of things within the hospice... something that does appeal! So fingers crossed they
- Want me
- Have a job for me
- It's not boring !
Feeling quite positive about that! Was feeling rather despondent there for a while, no one seemed to have anything that involved being around other people... which is what I want. And if I can be helping someone, even better.
TODAY: Kids to school, walk with Izzy and Janet, gym for whole body workout.... then check out some options for volunteer work. Hope I can find something interesting and rewarding!
I went down to the local Citizen's Advice Office, they did not have a list of Volunteer Jobs or ANYTHING... handed me the phone book and said "Check out the Community Organisations" in here.... so went home and did just that! I could help fundraise for some people.... or drop off leaflets in letterboxes ....none of which appeals.... or .... I am talking to a lady tomorrow from a local hospice who takes on volunteers to do a variety of things within the hospice... something that does appeal! So fingers crossed they
- Want me
- Have a job for me
- It's not boring !
Feeling quite positive about that! Was feeling rather despondent there for a while, no one seemed to have anything that involved being around other people... which is what I want. And if I can be helping someone, even better.
Have fun looking for volunteer work!
ReplyDeleteJust took a look at the site - well done Chris!! Good luck with the volunteer work. Will be interesting to see what you find.
ReplyDeleteAww. can I have your autograph? :D
ReplyDeleteNice story, Chris!
Hi ya,
ReplyDeleteNot sure if they have this in your area, but in Akl you can get a list from Citizens advice that has all the organisations that need volunteers.
Just gonna go and check out your story... have a top day chicky...
ReplyDeleteOk..just read your interview thingy... I got an email from them asking me to do a story..I just deleted it coz I thought it was advertising/spam type thing..doh!
ReplyDeleteAnd you tell it how it is.. haha love it.. cept you didnt link ya bestest buddies did ya... haha what about me and mel...;o) Dont we inspire you???
I had a look at the site, what a great story!
ReplyDeleteI know people that do knitting for the prem babies at the hospital, If you like knitting them that would be a good idea.
I am impressed with the work the wellington city mission does with collecting food for the food banks I wonder if you could do something to help a food bank??? Just a few thoughts.
Hope you find something soon.... Have a great day......
ReplyDeleteoooooooooo i want your autograph too!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are a crafty chiccy!! Love the painting.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the volunteer work, I'de love to work with midwives, then I could be around newborns all the time!!
I want that canvas!
ReplyDeleteLove the pic. Did you do it on a canvas or on hardboard?
ReplyDeleteThere are so many organisations in our community that do provide wonderful support systems, that quite simply would not exist if it wasn't for the time put in by volunteers.
Giving of yourself is also food for your soul.
Hey mum! just went to that website.... well done :-) arent you a clever tart....
ReplyDeleteHi there I a lurker and have enjoyed reading your blog for a long while now and as us all tring to lost weigth.....love the painting and the room looks great. I am from Tokoroa dont live there now thought i would pop that in
ReplyDeleteLove the fart work..oops I mean art work...
ReplyDeleteI love things like that and have canvas plans for the kids room myself... dont know if they will manage to look anything like yours tho..:S:S:S
Good luck with the hospice...
Wow that was quick I just went to up date and your message was there Tokoroa is not that big so we must have met up somewhere I am 49 a bit older than you I think...when i can figure out how to do photos and stuff will do ok
ReplyDeleteI like Brylee's picture very much.
ReplyDeleteThanks for answering the question about the water. I don't know though, I think I might have to give up bathing if the water was brown!
Love the painting, it finishes off the room very nicely.I'm sure the hospice will take you with open arms they'd be screaming for some help. I would also try your hospitals, out here they have "volunteer mums and nanas" to give the babies and toddlers some TLC when theor own mum or nana is not around to do it.
ReplyDeleteRe: your comment on the dog halter - I use one already !!
I thought of something that may suit you!! A woman I knew through gym ended up working with I think the hospital helping overweight teenagers and adults assisting them starting in the gym. I quite suire she got paid for it. She ended up with several clients she was helping - I'm sure it would be quite rewarding. And I also KNOW you would be great at something like this!
ReplyDeleteLove the painting. LOL Peter thought you actually bought the one you gave us!! He doesn't listen and it was a while before he clicked you painted it and he was impressed!!!
mmmm..... Nice .... I like them .... Could you do me 3 little ones to hang in the girls room.... to hang in a diagonal line .... we have butterflies too .... army camo pink ones ....... Thanks send me the bill!! mmmwwwaaahhhh!!!
ReplyDeleteThe room looks fantastic especially now the painting is up. You clever thing!!! Is there anything you aren't good at?????????? LOL
ReplyDeleteGood luck with looking for volunteer work. I would have loved to have been a midwife but left my run too late. And I HATE studying so that could have been a problem me thinks.
I don't know why you don't make more pictures like that one and sell them. You would get good money for it... Looks great in the room hun.
ReplyDeleteLove CM
http://cmlosingit.blogspot.com
Thats great that you are feeling HAPPY!!!!
ReplyDeleteI have heard it said - "We are not gauranteed tomorrow so live today not as if it is your last but your BEST!"
Keep having a GREAT DAY....DAYS!!
Hugs
the picture looks great!!!
ReplyDeleteOk you did not like my idea of knitting i will put my thinking cap on and try and think of something else.
What talent! On the Volunteer front I hope you find something to suit you very soon.
ReplyDeleteBTW, the room looks great!
ReplyDeletehey, what a small world...
ReplyDeletecarmachu is here, too!
funny funny
i love him!