After 406 days I finally caught up with IQ.Putt brought him on the bus from Rattanaburi, not an easy trip.He got out of the car and recognized me straight away.After a big hug, we went and checked them in to my apartment building.I showed IQ how to feed the big fish in the pond.This was…
Welcome To IQ The pandemic meant due to the vaccine mandates I was no longer going to be employed.It turned out to be the best thing ever.IQ real name Pantawan came to stay with us.He is still living with Putt now. I think back to the time I had with my children. My time in…
Today I got to meet a new Grandson I took an early morning bus trip to Frankston. Finally seeing Hugo in person was great.He is such a wriggler. He is doing really well already and putting on weight well.He is quite long (im the only one that hasn’t been long)It was good to see Erin…
Today was my last day as a volunteer at the Salvos.Tomorrow i will officially join the Old Farts Club and get a seniors card.Had a small birthday celebration at work, and got a lovely cake, card and goodies.I will probably miss going in to work each day, but then again maybe I wont. I am…
Only 24 more days left After experiencing a stroke several years ago, my employment opportunities were significantly reduced. Fortunately, Centrelink provided me with the opportunity to volunteer five days a week. This arrangement allowed me to maintain an income while also giving me the rewarding experience of contributing positively to my community through work. Since…
1982 After struggling to figure out what I wanted to do with my life, I decided to join the Navy. I followed the usual process—visiting the recruiting office, submitting my application, and preparing for the commitment. At the time, the minimum enlistment period was six years. This was in 1982. I was accepted later that…
My lowest paid job was my happiest Teaching English in Thailand: A Journey I Never Expected Introduction to a New Path I never anticipated that I would find myself teaching English in Thailand. My journey began unexpectedly when the unit I was attached to at Bluescope Steel was suddenly made redundant. This abrupt change left…