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...to wish that I could work...

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Punkatheart · 14/06/2011 14:02

I am having one of those days. I miss the lively attitude of work, the pressure and the sense of achievement. I didn't work when my DD was born, then was diagnosed with lymphoma. Current situation is that with my chemo shots, I get really lethargic. So an average day will consist of trying to do housework, sleeping, bit of gardening, sleeping, trying some writing, sleeping etc etc. I do some proofreading, get some stories published but it's the company I miss. I thrived on pressure.

So in my dreams I find a job which is pressurised and challenged - but where erratic naps are welcomed and applauded. Bloody annoying.

I always remember my father's words when he was terminally ill: 'When you come and see me again, I will be normal.' Of course he never was, poor soul. But that's just it - I want to be NORMAL!

So people, please enjoy your energy and your jobs - even the bloomin' housework. I miss it all. If you can find a sleep-orientated job for me, I would be so grateful!

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caramelwaffle · 14/06/2011 14:14

Wishing you well.

Dream experiments for a job? Grin
Lay there and have probes attached? Easy,peasy.

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peanutbutterkid · 14/06/2011 14:24

I wish I could work, too (wistful).

Punkatheart · 14/06/2011 17:19

Maybe we could start a 'dream team' Peanut.....thanks for the ideas. I will be filling my applications out shortly - after I have had a nap of course.

I remind myself of the dormouse in Alice in Wonderland. Now, to find a teapot big enough........

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Punkatheart · 15/06/2011 00:25

...that's spooky. A girl for whom I did some proofreading work last year has contacted me again with some more work. So today has not been all bad!

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caramelwaffle · 15/06/2011 13:17

Excellent. Good luck with everything

cubscout · 15/06/2011 13:48

Well done Punk and good luck. We all need eeminding sometimes that 'ordinary' and 'normal' are often very precious.

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