Redondante

"... within the new business structure your role will be disestablished...''

There was no surprise in hearing those words and yet immediate apprehension of looming unemployment still struck me. Yesterday was an odd day, at parts raw and rough, others unexpectantly wonderful. The overwhelming message from those who know and love me was to embrace the silver lining and inevitable change because

On a much simplier note for most of the day I wanted to go home, curl up and sleep but once again my commitment to Chloe and this blog kept me on track. Unfortunately Auckland traffic prevented me from making my 5.30pm Step class so instead I donned my raincoat and headed for Portland Road, a hideous hill a few blocks from my house. As I walked past the blurred traffic lights and soggy autumn leaves I decided if change was inevitable I might as well embrace it immediately. Veering my course towards Mt Hobson instead I wound my way up the steps (I smiled dorkily to myself at how appropriate it was in light of the class I had missed) to be greeted with a view of central Auckland at my feet.

It was much darker and pouring with rain but there was such comfort in knowing

so many friends sat in the glowing Vero Centre and surrounding cluster of buildings.

My only regret standing on top of Mt Hobson was having never done it before, this blog got me out in the rain just as the many text messages of pretty images, thoughtful comments and meals with best friends had got me through the day and I realised

Had I not opened up to people I would have drowned my sorrows in self pity and chocolate. I think everyone would agree my day proved much healthier. So my concluding thoughts to the day were simply

I guess it is simply a case of watch this space. Failing all else a fellow redundant colleague and I may open a patisserie, I suggested we call it Redondante because if we're honest all french pastries are redundant for nutrition but oh so good for the taste buds and if I may be corny (#1 fan you'll love this) the soul.

[Pizey, waiting until Monday, awesome walk up Mt Hobson and Pump class this morning.]