What's been going on?

I know I've been terrible again, it's been way to long since I wrote :( it’s just been manic.

New job

I started training for my new job, and safe to say it’s been hard work. 4 weeks of intense training not going to lie it has been really hard work. And I've wanted to quit a few times. But I've met some wonderful people who have kept me going through it all. THANKS GUYS <3 So, the new job, is a care assistant job for the elderly, residential, dementia and nursing. It is a fantastic job very rewarding. It has its ups and downs but mainly ups. The training has been crazy and really intense, a lot to take in. It's a brand new care home as well, we are all new. Which is great, all of us starting together all in the same boat. It just means there is a lot to iron out and figure out how everyone works. But with this jobs, means I can develop and quite quickly. I do permanent nights which is quote tough. I'm currently working 6 12-hour night shifts in a row which is tiring but manageable. Anyway, I am taking the responsibility of a senior at night, which is great. I am proving to them that I want to be a senior and I will have the extra training and be a fully qualified senior care assistant which is great. I cannot wait to see what my future holds.

Books

Honestly I haven't read that much lately. But I did read Giovanna Fletcher's new book Always with Love, which honestly I was left a little disappointed, it was okay just nothing compared to her other books which all make it onto my favourite book list. I also read Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J.K. Rowling and you know, I was pleasantly surprised I actually really enjoyed it, I was a bit vary of it being in a play format but after a few pages I got used to it and thoroughly enjoyed it. I am currently reading All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven, I haven’t read much but that’s my plan for this evening, so in my next update hopefully I would have finished it.

Films

Once again I have found myself reaching for my favourites, I’ve watched the Devil wears Prada and Zombieland, my go to films when I need a bit of cheering up or when I’m feeling a bit stressed out. But my favourite at the moment has to be The Fundamentals of Caring starring Paul Rudd and Craig Roberts. Great acting all round, great message, hilarious and heart-warming. A must watch :D.

TV Series

There have been a few series I have enjoyed this month, I finally finished Jessica Jones which was great, not sure why it took me so long to finish it, but I am so glad I did, it was so worth it. The ending annoyed me a little bit not going to lie I wanted more, but never the less a great show, and top acting all round. The second is another Marvel show which of course is Luke Cage! This has to be my favourite out of all them so far (Daredevil and Jessica Jones) it just had everything in it for me, great story and it all crossed over which I enjoyed. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I am looking forward to the next series and what they bring.

Dating

And finally dating… I’ve been on a few dates this month and honestly they haven’t gone well… I don’t know if I’m just being picky or what but I guess I’m looking for someone or something in particular and I haven’t found it yet. Any advice is welcome haha.

I will try not to be so bad at writing, I need to get back into the swing of thing again. So here is me signing off for now.

Love yah

IsThataRedHerring 

A leap of faith.

I have taken it upon myself to quit my job without having another to go to. I have 2 months to find a new job! Let the journey begin.

Okay, it really isn't that dramatic, but I have in fact handed my notice in at my current job as a support worker for children and young adults with severe autism and learning difficulties with challenging behaviour (yes that's a mouth full). My current job was supposed to fill the gap between my previous job and going back to university. However, I decided to put university off for another year making it two! Although I love my current job as a support worker I know that it is time for me to move on and pursue the career I really want. Which in the long run will be an end of life care nurse. Many people with I am morbid because I want to work with those who are dying but for me the job is much more than that.

5 reasons why I want to be an end of life care nurse:

1. I was born to care for people. Caring for people is in my nature
2. Knowing that the person is dying with dignity and the best care they can possibly receive makes the job worthwhile
3. Knowing that I am making that person comfortable and reassuring them they are safe is very important. Dying is a scary thing, but I want to make the process easier on them and their families.
4. Dying is a personal and very private thing. I want to be with them to ensure they are happy and have everything they could need to pass away peacefully.
5. And finally, because I know that I would be good at the job. I am passionate, caring and loyal, and have the best interests of the person at heart.

Many people think I am crazy for handing in my notice without having a job to go to first. But I believe it is the right decision. I have had two interviews so far, and I have been offered 1 job and awaiting to hear back from the other (the one I really want). The jobs I have gone for a care assistant jobs in care homes for the elderly. Both jobs offer opportunities to develop as senior health care assistants, nurses etc. Whilst writing this I have had a phone call with an interview for a slightly different job. Still as a care assistant but for adults with learning difficulties. Something else for me to think about.

A bit of a different post for you all, I will let you know what happens. Fingers crossed and all that.

Here's to next time.

Love yah

IsThataRedHerring