Judging by the light, I think my laptop must update its own clock. That's good to know, as it would probably take me an hour to work out how to change it manually! I seem to have lost my ability to have great success with technology; there are certain things that still, inside my head, cry out "Pink Job," and "Blue Job." I, as a lady, do the pink jobs and.....O yes, I, as the singleton, also do the blue jobs. I think I need to rebrand all jobs as "Lilac," and get on with it!
Of course, in theory, my 18 year old son, could take on some of the Blue ones. From time to time I try to remind him that he is "The man of the house," and has certain jobs that he should get on with. Unfortunately for me, he sees his main responsibility in life as battling away at World of Warcraft, and strolling into town several nights a week to meet his mates. There is a fortnightly excursion to Job Centre Plus to fit in, too.
He has now decided on a career. He would like to train to become a chef. He can use the microwave, and knows how to unwrap pizza and place it in the oven. His announcement stunned me into silence. I am, however, supportive of such a plan. Those who yearn to be pilots and firemen had no previous experience, after all. Or brain surgeons.
It is hard, these days, to decide on a career. I must also find a paid occupation. My youngest child will be 10 next year. After 20 years of parenthood, the thought of finding paid employment is daunting. I have kept myself extremely busy in the interim. I currently spend huge amounts of time volunteering at my girls' school, both as a Governor and in the classroom. I must translate all those skills into an exciting CV.
Even having had a "good education," that seems a lifetime away. And of course, the current climate reduces the options.
I am currently working on a new vision board, my cosmic shopping list. I shall put myself on there, happily employed, and my son, in checked trousers and pristine white tunic...the brilliant thing about it, is that it will work. Happy times ahead!




