A tribute to Sue A

On the weekend, a lady from my work died after a sustained battle with cancer.

Sue was my boss for 4 years, until I left my work for a short break of a few months in Summer 2005. When I returned in January 06 to a new role, she was undergoing chemotherapy treatment. This was successful and she came back part-time in a different role.

Unfortunately however, the cancer returned earlier this year and the medical professions were unable to sort it out. She passed away in a hospice and leaves her partner, mum, sister, niece, and of course many friends.

I will remember Sue with gratitude and love - she was instrumental in helping me get my career off the ground. She saw I was eager, keen, and gave me development, autonomy and projects which were outside my assigned role because she knew I could take them on and run with them. I was privileged to have a manager that supported and encouraged me in this way.

Sue absolutely LOVED cricket, the opera, and always took her cup of tea VERY strong (she'd happily put 2 teabags in a cup). She had a mad laugh, I can even hear it now in my mind! Sue was a very humble and thoughtful person and I know all of us at my work miss her.

When I started running, my first proper run was for Cancer Research UK (5km), and I ran for Sue A. See here for my posting vaguely linked to it (my blog-writing started a few weeks afterwards).

The youtube link below is of Delta Goodrem. I have no idea if Sue liked her; she would probably have preferred a good dose of long opera! I find Delta inspirational because she is a fantastic talent, sings beautiful rousing songs, and has been through some personal battles of her own (which she talks about in this link). Sadly, Sue lost her fight with cancer. I thank life that I was lucky to work with and learn from her. This humble posting of mine is a small expression of that gratitude. May she rest in peace, now free from all pain and suffering.

Long time no blog

Hello

I have been a busy busy girl the last few weeks. Lots of things going on.

Went on holiday to see a friend in Bristol for a few days, and then I went home to see my mum and dad. We went to Northern Ireland for a few days too. NI is fab! I really liked it and I'd happily go back!
We went to Giants Causeway, Derry, popped into Eire for the day (it was cold and rainy), and went to Belfast to watch an Operetta (The Merry Widow). Twas a lovely time.
Then when I got back I had a few manic days at work before I went off again, to Bristol, to be a bridesmaid for a friend who got married!
And since I have been back, I have been busy working (long days, no rest!) and going to college (final term, nearly there). And this weekend, well today, I have been writing reflective logs for my coursework. It's all due in a week and a half if I want to complete my course in January and graduate (fingers crossed) in April.
So now it's 4.38pm and my brain is going a bit mushy. I am even singing these words as I type them. That's a sign I am losing it hahahahahaha! :)

Well, anyway, here's a few photos from my holiday, and some from my dear friend's wedding that I pulled off facebook (I didn't take any, was too busy being a bridesmaid!)

More on being green another day. Life has got in the way of that, what a feeble excuse. But we did go on a boat to N. Ireland, we didn't fly. And I took the train to Bristol both times. And I went shopping yesterday and apart from the bananas I think all fruit and veg were British.


Giant's Causeway...


Anthony Gormley sculpture...

Derry Murals...

In The Crown, Belfast's most beautiful Victorian era pub. It's unchanged from 150 years ago! But the guinness is fresh....

The wedding....can you spot me? The flowergirl is my niece (see earlier postings for a better piccie of her)

The Bride and her Dad...
Husband and Wife....
Xrissie's Chinese Wedding dress - lucky girl, she had TWO beautiful dresses to wear in one day! :)