Well, it’s fair to say I’ve been more than slack in blogging in recent months but this summer’s definitely come up trumps for new challenges and here’s the story so far.
I was more than excited for this summer having already been Podding in Cornwall and looking forward to spending time with my fiancé in the sun as well as planning on going to Bestival for the first time in September. The English summer actually came out to play this year and had been making the most of it with going to the beach, going on lots of walks, spending lots of time in pub gardens and eating ALOT of BBQ food.
Then completely out the blue, the trend forecasting agency I had worked at for 5 years, went into liquidation and all employees were made redundant, with no notice and no salary to pay the bills at the end of the month. (Still claiming).
So it was a year till our wedding, my dog Jess was expecting, I had a long list of to-do’s and there I was home early on a Monday, without a paycheck, but more importantly without my job that I loved so much. It was hard, getting over the strange feeling of not going to work each day, never going back and it all just happening so quickly. Coupled with the horrendous experience of the Job Centre and long waiting times to hear back from jobs, it took its toll and am just so grateful to my fiancé for putting up with my mood swings.
At the time of losing my job, Jess was just 2 weeks off being ready to pop so around endless job hunting, I spent some quality time with her before she gave birth which was an amazing experience itself. The puppies have definitely kept my spirits up and are the biggest time wasters – could sit there all day watching them! It really has been great having the opportunity to look after a little family of cockers. Luckily my fiancé knows a lot about dogs but with Jess being my first ever pet, I know now the true value and enrichment your dog can bring to your life. I never thought I could know and love a dog so much.
It was also my birthday last week and thought I’d postpone celebrating till I had found a job but was reminded what amazing friends and family I have, especially during difficult times. I was taken out for lots of lunches, given lovely gifts and even had a surprise party! It’s now been 6 weeks since being made redundant but have now thankfully found a great job I can see myself growing in and have learnt the lesson that these things really do happen so better things can come. And with the support of the ones you love, you can get through anything.
Even more recently, my fiancé and I were also made aunty and uncle as my brother-in-law to-be had a beautiful baby girl who is the tiniest, most beautiful little lady, yes I may be slightly bias! I just cant wait to watch her grow and buy her lots of cute clothes! As they say, its now onwards and upwards and of course, I can now get on with the wedding planning!
The next post will be a wedding update *excited screwed up face*! Oh and I’ve also been working on an exciting new fashion project with a dear friend and fellow blogger so stay tuned for more news about that!
The pics above clockwise from left are: Our vacation pod in Cornwall, Bournemouth beach, Jess and her pups, more pups, more pups, our view from the stunning Royal Albert Hall watching Swan Lake for my Mum’s birthday.
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