Today I wore the second gorgeous pair of earrings Nat (Day 12) gave me for my recent birthday. Again they are made by Pip and again they are double layered and fit together to make a perfect whole. I love wearing these and will be sorry to deposit in my box today knowing I won't be able to wear them again for 80 days or so!I wore these today as I knew I'd be seeing Nat this afternoon. Another foray to campus meant I connected with Nat to start plotting a new research project following on from our successful construction project. She kindly drove me home through the ridiculous Sydney afternoon traffic. This city just doesn't work anymore!
Before catching up with Nat, I attended a meeting with Andy and many wonderful colleagues at the Australian Human Rights Centre to give them an update on the expansion plans we've been working on. Fingers crossed they come off, especially after the months of work we've put into the planning of it. Everyone gave me such a warm welcome today. I feel truly so blessed to be part of that community, and to work in a place where all the stress of work has been lifted from my shoulders, leaving just the enjoyable parts -including connecting with great people and working on interesting papers - which I can dip in an out of as I am able.
This photo was sent to me from colleagues when I was in hospital and missing the AHRCentre Christmas party. The signs were made by the wonderful Di who keeps the Centre running. It was a lovely gesture that meant a lot when I was at a low point.
Day 36 went quickly. After two days out and about I'm feeling very tired tonight and ready for a quiet day at home tomorrow. But it has been so good feeling 'normal', involved in non-health related conversations and away from hospital waiting rooms. Another month down.
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