I started back into my old department on Monday and it’s plain to see things haven’t changed. I’ve decided to just get on with my own work and ignore what other people are (or aren’t doing) but it is so damn hard. S did nothing this afternoon while I worked my ass off and I’m beginning to think an ultimatum is needed so my boss actually does something about it instead of just agreeing there is a problem. The trouble is my line manager is young and she wants to be everyone’s friend but there are certain situations where you just have to put your foot down or be taken for a mug. I guess the good thing about the whole situation is it showing me that I’m making the right decision to move up a grade once I get the chance.

On a brighter note, I’ve started buying a few bits and pieces for my trip to Florida! I’m so looking forward to it but part of me still can’t believe that I’m going to the US! I have to keep pinching myself. Florida and Disney were just places I dreamed of visiting when I was a kid, knowing that my parents could never afford it and I just never thought I’d actually be going one day! It’s the only thing that is keeping me motivated at the moment.

The reason why I’m not blogging so often is I’m majorly obsessing with my family tree site these days. I managed to get back to the mid-1700s with one line and I was ecstatic since that’s further back than any other line so far. I’m loving this so much and part of me wishes I’d grown up to become a genealogist. Why do schools only teach the boring stuff?