Hello Lancaster

A few months ago the other half decided to apply for the job of his dreams and after several stages, a lot of worry and plenty of nerves, I am pleased to say that he got the job. A life changing opportunity for us all. The new role is in a different area, so we have a matter of weeks to relocate.

I have been looking to move out of this town where I have lived my entire life, for some time now. Several responsibilities have kept me here. I hate this town.

I hate the town because no body ever seems to change. No body ever seems to leave if they were born here, and those that do, seem to return quite quickly. I do understand why. This is a town filled with large extended families which seem to be close to all generations and celebrate occasions together. Maybe this is the same as most towns. I dunno?

It is also a good town because we are smack bang in between a few cities, schools are of a good standard, we have two good central train stations with access to most areas of the country and there are loads of take away places. Shopping isn't bad either really. I guess the town, essentially has most things that you would look for, and I imagine I will miss a lot of things.

The place we are looking to move to, is in Lancashire. I had to just correct my spelling because I had wrote 'Lancashite'...I hope this isn't a sign?!?!

We have found a lovely house, it what looks like a lovely village...I know...Imagine dysfunctional Dorris in a village...

Anyway, I have researched a few local schools now, well most actually, and I am really disappointed. The OFSTED reports are particularly disappointing. It seems there are a few outstanding schools, all with religious connection of course, which is usually the case, and all miles apart. I can only assume the system is the same everywhere with regards to getting a place.

This is worrying.

I understand that the schools will expect some connection with their associated church, which isn't really a problem, as we are new to the area, and I would like to get the boys christened finally, once we are out of this town...simply to decrease the guest list.

We have always had difficulties with writing a guest list as a lot of our friends and families do not get on, and it is difficult to choose who to invite and who to leave out. To keep the peace and save any arguments and disruption, we haven't yet had either of the boys christened. I guess, that if people invited had to travel for an hour or more to get to their christening...the guest list would be cut by about 85%...although that does show the lack of commitment in our friends and family, the other 15% are worth their weight in gold. Also, it would then be their choice not to attend, rather than mine, as some sort of punishment for being less than interested.

So all in all, we are really looking forward to our new adventure, although we know that it will be hard at first. It's not going to be easy living on one wage, but self employment was not easy and at a lot of time, not just for the other half but for all of us.

I hope that in the not too distant future...I will have my shiny new degree and will be able to apply for some jobs that rapidly turn into careers. However, for the first few years, a degree, house and a 20min drive to and from nursery each day...if he even gets into the nursery, will probably consume my life...

I will keep you updated.

Yours.


Dorris. x