Well that's been one hell of a week

[lonelybrit]

So, the good was that I got a job interview, the bad was that because their HR department was a tad disorganised the invite for Monday morning only arrived Friday. Another bad was the middle spawn going missing, followed by the good in that it turned out just to be the parents forgetting to inform me he was camping, followed by another bad that the grandmother had been hospitalised. Seems they suspected a perforated ulcer, but are still unsure and she just came home but is going back in tomorrow to see if they can actually diagnose. And in amidst the end of GCSE/A-level madness, the car trying to break down in the rain, and various family members relocating as needed, I also found out I'd got the job. So yay, relocation to Portsmouth here I come. After I take my turn looking after the elders this weekend.

In conclusion, the LB family is slightly dazed but we all seem surprisingly perky. And in such times it doesn't take a lot to make me smile and feel a little brighter towards the world. Especially when the past 48 hours gave me this:

(1) The dirtiest kinkiest canon Jack pics yet, surely. - they're from the finale so technically SPOILERS. But frankly buggered if I feel any the wiser as to what the hell is going on, not that that I really care, today shallow rules all. Thank you torch_wood. ETA: Dear god. As someone's just pointed out, you do realise this is going to be shown on a huge screen, in Trafalgar Square, at the Gay Pride march. Oh life =)

(2) Gratuitous low-rise, half-unbuttoned Gareth David-Lloyd. - seems he went to a local theatre production and when spotted was apparently lovely and let them take a few pics. Whilst he proves that even gorgeous men often have no idea about how to do their hair, he continues to give strength to the argument that Season 2 Torchwood will be a far happier place if they'd let Ianto out in civvies a little more often :)

Comments

[princess-s.livejournal.com]

OH MY GODDD!! JOB!! Where, what, ARGGHH! Portsmouth?!? NO!!!!!!!!

But seriously congratulations *smishes you*

Nice pics *leers at pics*:P

I say spawn are old enough to go missing for at least 48 hours before you break out the hounds :P

I hope your gran is ok, perforated ulcer doesn't sound fun.

*hugs*

ARGHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! GROWN UP JOB!!!!!!!!!!!! ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

[lonelybrit]

Heh, yeah, job hasn't really sunk in yet, but it's starting to and it's kinda nice :)

We're hoping they'll figure out what's wrong with the gran sooner rather than later, though we're also trying to figure out how to move someone in with them as they would insist on living in the back of beyond.

[princess-s.livejournal.com]

What's the job?!? *hugs*

As in a nurse type person or one of you guys? And I take it they refuse to move nearer to you guys? Aren't they old enough to get state support etc..?

We have to celebrate when I get back PAR-TAY!!!!

[lonelybrit]

Official title is medical technical officer - basically lab assistant who takes a few scans and looks after the sources.

As in just someone to be there should one of them fall over, then they can be on hand immediately and let the rest of us know that we're needed. And yep, they refuse to go anywhere. Mum's had to read them the riot act about at least having someone else living with them.

And yes! Horbling shall be one big spiced rummy mess =)

[princess-s.livejournal.com]

Oooohh...you have Officer in your title..thats so AWESOME!!!

Hmmmm....that's a tricky one...I suggest you ponder this problem carefully you may want to consume rum whilst doing this :P

Oh no!! We'll be partying a lot sooner than that missy! Don't think you can get away from me :P

[lonelybrit]

Hehe, I think it's pretty menial duties medical physics-wise, but yes, the official title is very nifty *polishes it*

Agreed, rum and/or tea will be needed. It's a rare thing when the three alphas of the family have a huge blow-up, so it's perversely entertaining watching the father and every other family member retreating to take shelter until they figure it out.

Excellent! I shall keep a mojito with your name on it :)

[yasminke.livejournal.com]

Congrats on the new job!

[lonelybrit]

Thank you kindly! =)

[esmerelda-t.livejournal.com]

yay! Gainful Employment! What's it doing?

[lonelybrit]

Effectively HR still but looking after radionuclides in the lab as opposed to personnel files in an office. Still it's experience and pays and gets me in the right department, so hurrah!

[vampirefever.livejournal.com]

Congratulations on the job!!!
Is it one in the field you were after?

[lonelybrit]

It's a band lower since I didn't get on the training scheme, but it is in the right field and the right department. Fingers crossed it'll work as a secondary route into the training next year since by then I'll actually have some decent practical experience as well as already knowing some of the folks who'll be on the panel :)

[lonelybrit]

Hehehe, oh you and quite a few others, have no fear ;)

[way2busymom.livejournal.com]

Gainful employment is of the good.

Congrats!

[lonelybrit]

Oh yes, I can now proudly become a number on a monthly payroll, wheee! =)

Thank you!

[rivier.livejournal.com]

Congratulations on the job!

And my deepest comiserations for all those pairs of knickers you've just scorched to oblivion.

[lonelybrit]

Thank you kindly!

Ah well, sometimes sacrifices have to be made, for the greater good you understand *nods*

[allegraconbrio.livejournal.com]

Congratulations on the job, that is excellent news. I hope it is a great position that leads to many opportunities! Well done, LB. *cheers you*

About Jack in those pics....good grief, he is just so sexy. *melts*

I also love that Gareth posed with the very cute girls, what a nice guy, he has a lovely smile and should be in civvies more often. Yep.

[lonelybrit]

Thank you! It's definitely a step in the right direction though it's slightly weird to realise that this is 'It', first proper full-time contracted employment *gulps*

Oh Jack. How I have missed you on DW. And you return with a sexy evil Master. Fandom smiles on me :)

I utterly agree, I think Ianto should assert his right to wear casuals to work like the rest of the team, yis.

[gingerpig.livejournal.com]

*\o/*

A job is fantastic news. Well done baby

*smooches*

[lonelybrit]

*grin* Thank you! It's slowly starting to sink in, and it's a nice feeling :)

[bouncymonkey.livejournal.com]

Congratulations on the job! Portsmouth?! *smish*

[lonelybrit]

Thank you! Not entirely sure what on earth one can do down at Portsmouth, but it'll be great to be living by the sea for a while =)