So I received my work permit within 30 days!!  Not bad considering I was told 60 days!  I was feeling really glum, checked my account online and there it was!  So no word on residency, but doubt I will hear about that for a long time.  I got very proactive on the job hunt (even though I'd not received my passport back!).  I registered with an agency, had an interview the next day with the council and was offered a six month contract!  And its the top end of the temp salary!! - Not bad, considering in my interview I said environment was more important to me than salary.  The job sounds challenging and demanding.  I'm a little anxious about returning to the workforce.  I've not used the computer for work purposes for so long and I don't know if I still have it in me to manage me! Eek!  I guess time will tell.  It'll be weird leaving for work in the morning.  Moons will have longer hours at school, and I need to arrange a Nanny for Pip.  I keep getting all emotional thinking about leaving Pip with someone else.  But I've never considered myself a real 'stay at home' Mum, I like the career.  And my salary will be a real extra boost.  I'm nervous, but I think I can manage myself.

All trained up and have ID for my new voluntary role!  Apparantly I have my first case, just have to wait and see what that's about.

Not much else to diarise at the moment. 

But happy to have work permit at last! - Hope the residency runs as smoothly.