It's been a while since I blogged... I wasn't sure what to say what with the shock of being engaged! There have been several different reactions to the news, ranging from my Dad's complete and utter shock to people being completely unsurprised. Interesting.

My Nan and Grandad (my Dad's parents) sent me a card and a cheque in order to 'buy something for my bottom drawer'. I wasn't completely sure what that saying meant, but they supposed that 'young ladies still have a bottom drawer in these modern days'. I looked it up and it means, 'a collection of household items such as linens, silver, and clothing that a young woman traditionally accumulates in anticipation of marriage'. So I learnt something new. I expect it'll get spent on something, especially if I live much longer without finding paid work!

But on the work front there are a couple of vague possibilities. Hopefully something'll pan out. The nice man I'm doing volunteer work for keeps being really complimentary about everything I'm doing. He gives me instructions and then goes out, leaving me alone to get on with things, which is fine by me. Yesterday I was sorting out all the archaeological reports that have accumulated - there's a lot to put on the computer system and I suppose if I stick around I'll get to do some of the work. He keeps trying to figure out a way that he can pay me, which is good. I like being paid, however much I enjoy doing the work for free. :)

There are a couple of web jobs, too, and a job at the archaeology unit that I'll probably try for, although there's internal interest apparently, so... But things will work out.

I told the guy I'm doing volunteer work for I'd become engaged at the weekend and he was overly happy for me, which was odd. He said Rob was a very lucky man and being engaged 'couldn't happen to a nicer person', and other things. He was the first non-Christian I've told who doesn't know me that well, so he had a slightly different outlook on things. He was saying that it depends what it means to you as to whether it really makes any difference, and I told him that it would make a big difference to us since we're both Christians. However much I miss Rob when he has to go home it's going to be very strange to be living with him and doing all the things that go along with that. *ahem*

Anyway, John's coming soon, so maybe I ought to go and get dressed and stuff... we're going to do lots of Christmas shopping this weekend. I'm going to spend his money. :)

I have been mostly.... WATCHING (TV): stargate (sky 1); neighbours (bbc 1); the dead zone (sci-fi) / READING: edge magazine; last man standing (david baldacci) / LISTENING: lavinia (the veils)

posted by Fiery Fred @ 10:14 AM