Well, I've had my first invite to apply for a job today.  Its for a small company (not as small as my current one of course) and they require all of my skills plus they are looking for someone who can learn fast.  Me.

We'll see how it goes though, I'm aiming for somewhere a little bigger and faster moving than where I am and where they are although it comes with a car park and its not in the city itself which is a bonus.  If anything it will give me some valuable interview experience and if I'm offered the role I'll think about the ins and outs of being in a another small company then, but not now.

If the role is offered to me and I do take it I can hone my current skills as well as learn some more which could stand me in good stead for what I want to do next year (migrate north to Auckland) but in saying that, if I hold back and wait for something bigger, maybe in the government sector I could gain newer skills and look at a transfer instead of job hunting.

I've finally been able to convince Dave to consider the idea of moving to Auckland so I don't really want to blow my chances now by picking a career move that could provide limitations.  Money isn't everything but it certainly helps with the cost of life. 

On a darker note, the depression is there still, she's not quite through hunting for me but I have stopped running.

On a brighter and more painful note ...  I have discovered the joys of overdoing it at the gym.  Hardcore on the treadmill for 30 minutes was fantastic, I could literally fill a bucket with the amount of sweat that poured out of me on Wednesday and then after twice around the circuit I was feeling a little light headed so I headed home, I was confronted with a flooded out bathroom as one of the pipes beneath the basin had burst,  I spent a very painful 15 minutes plugging a pipe and running every cold water tap I could find to release the water pressure (which worked wonders) but I was so knackered from the gym that my back almost seized and the OOS in my right hand caused me all manner of strife for the next 2 days.  Anyway, the plumber saved me further injury and he and the landlord were both pleased at the amount of damage my actions had saved.  I went to the Gym on Saturday morning and everything was aching so my workout was pretty quiet.  I went home and we mowed the lawns and did the weeding (ps my weeding style isn't exactly the best) so when it came time to go back inside I had a substantial amount of trouble shaking off my gumboots and my hamstrings are still aching now.

We had the in-laws around for a bbq dinner on saturday night and for the first time in 5 years I've actually been able to beat Dave's dad in trivial pursuit, it was tough but it was a win I will no doubt remember for a very long time.

Sunday was spent trying to capture more sunrays than wind and the last little bit of weeding was done.

All in all it was a good busy weekend, I have the gym tonight so I'm a little apprehensive as my body is still in mourning for itself, but I have faith in my legs, they've bourne me out for this long, whats a little more pain ...