So that's it. December is done and that’s a wrap for the year 2022. It was a busy one for me as my job was advertised going for a permanent position, so that meant many late nights and weekends writing my application. Thankfully I had my mentor to help me. Then I got the call to say I got to interview, so I had plenty of prep, note writing and reviewing for that. Then waiting for the call…. And, good news (I think) I got the job! I am officially the Transition Support Teacher - Early Intervention. I accepted it with mixed emotions as I went for it without expecting to get it and then when I got it, it scared me to think I am back fixed, locked in, stuck. It’s not what I imagine for my life, yet it is a great job, so for now, it will do until I am ready to move on again.

I took the last three days off and went away with my bf on one of his jobs up to the border of NSW and Queensland to a place called Mungindi. On the way back home, we stayed at Gunnedah Hotel, an art deco hotel, which was really cool. It was a nice way to wind down the year before Christmas.

I have never been much of a Christmas fan but this year was fairly low key and we just went with the flow, so it wasn’t too bad. We had Christmas Eve lunch with my family, Christmas breakfast at home and then Christmas lunch with my bfs family. In between, we started clearing the house out ready for the makeover and work to begin, which is always my favourite way to spend a day. We then spent 6 days up at Lake Macquarie, staying at BULC Boutique Bed and Breakfast, a beautiful place just up from the Yacht Club. We felt pretty lucky. It had the best sunset view and was so comfortable.

Listened to - 

* Manifestation Babe

* The Lively Show

* The School of Greatness

* Love What You Create

* How To Fail with Elizabeth Day

* The Terri Cole Show

 Read - 

* Currowan by Bronwyn Adcock

* The Third Space by Dr Adam Fraser

* The Path to Success Is Paved with Positive Thinking by Wally Amos

* Yoga The Essence of Life by Alix Johnson

Splurged on - 

* nothing this month

Watching - 

* Wildfire movie

* The Greatest Showman

Went to - 

* my bfs work Christmas party which was really nice

* basketball game to see the Sydney Kings play

* first time to Kurmond Social with a couple that my bf is friends with

* Minchinbury to The Birdhouse with my bf and bff for a Christmas dinner. Random building in the middle of suburbia but it is pretty cool.

* my mums family cousin catch up for Christmas by the river

* 1-year-old birthday party for friend’s daughter

* The Marsden for my work Christmas party

* Bay run with my soul sister, Hadil

Booked - 

* city day for Lucinda’s bday to see Van Gogh

Cooked - 

* Choc chip cookies, Berry tart, Marshmallow log, Rocky road, Almond and fruit slice

What's new - 

* Home improvements - moved the fridge into place, for some reason when the old fridge died and we got a new fridge we never moved it back into place so we finally moved it from the lounge room into the kitchen. Bought materials to build the walk-in wardrobe, getting closer to getting it done. Moved the old ute out of the carport and pressure-cleaned the carport. Cleared out the attic and set my office into it.

* Went on the Santa Run with the bush fire brigade for the first time through the Gables and Box Hill. I was on lolly throwing duty and it was lots of fun.

Looking for - 

* black boy trees

Sold -

* Penrite shirt, aluminium toolbox, sideboard, TV, CD player, cushions, chest of drawers, printer

Started - 

* clearing everything out of the house as flooring is going down in February so the house must be empty

Attempting to -

* take the pressure off to make the most of each day. Trying to relax my mind

How did the end of the year go for you? Hoping you all had a wonderful Christmas and wish you a happy new year! Please feel welcome to join the conversation and leave a comment below.

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