Celebrate the Small Things

Celebrate the Small Things is a weekly bloghop hosted by Viklit over at Scribblings of an Aspiring Author. The idea is to post anything you want to celebrate from the last week.


This week I'm celebrating:

- Breaking Bad - My mum, sister and I started watching it last week (I know, a little behind the times) and we love it! We're midway through season two already - it shouldn't be too long before we finish it. The only bad thing is it's cutting into my NaNo prep! 

- My contract at work has gone from 20 hours to 34, yay! I've been working 34 hours a week for the last few months, but the extra was as overtime. This meant that whenever I took a holiday, I would only get paid the 20 hours, which was a little inconvenient. Now I don't have to worry when I want a week off from work. It also means I can have bank holidays off like everyone else, since I'll still get paid them now I'm contracted for a Monday. 

- The weather has been much cooler this week, and I'm loving it - I much prefer the cold. 

Comments

  1. Alex J. Cavanaugh11 October 2013 at 15:29

    Glad you're getting paid for more hours.
    Breaking Bad is just fascinating to watch, isn't it?

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  2. Mark Means11 October 2013 at 16:22

    More hours=more money and that's a good thing :)

    Breaking Bad is an extremely well done show and one that I need to catch up on!

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  3. S. L. Hennessy11 October 2013 at 17:30

    That's awesome - both the show and contract work! Congrats!!

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  4. Sheena-kay Graham11 October 2013 at 18:02

    More hours? Nice. Remember your Nano prep and have fun you 'Bad Girl'.

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  5. Mere Joyce11 October 2013 at 18:53

    Congrats on more hours! And cooler weather at this time of year is definitely nice.

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  6. Joss11 October 2013 at 20:08

    Congrats on getting more hours at work. I'm finding the weather a little to cool for my taste, but I did treat myself to some nice new gloves today to help keep my fingers nice and warm. :)

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  7. Suzanne Furness11 October 2013 at 22:38

    Great news on the job front, Laura. Happy weekend.

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  8. Outcast11 October 2013 at 22:40

    I can't wait to hear what you think of Breaking Bad as you get further in Laura. I joined the party very late myself last month but now I'm closing in on finishing it with just the fifth series to watch, it gets better and better!

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  9. Kate Larkindale12 October 2013 at 03:28

    I still haven't got to Breaking Bad. I must do that. Congrats on your new hours at work. That's great news!

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  10. Rhonda Albom12 October 2013 at 12:07

    I am hoping Breaking Bad will come to New Zealand, I read so much about it on the web. Congrats on more work hours.

    Rhonda ~ Celebrating at Laugh Quotes

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  11. Deanie Humphrys-Dunne12 October 2013 at 15:43

    Glad you are working the extra hours and you'll be able to take more holiday time. Have a great weekend, Laura. D

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  12. cleemckenzie12 October 2013 at 18:38

    I stopped watching BB after the Pollo guy came on board. He gave me too many sleepless nights.

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  13. VikLit12 October 2013 at 19:11

    YAY to the extra hours and money and holiday time!

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  14. Chancelet12 October 2013 at 19:47

    Mo' money, mo' money, mo' money! That's a good thing indeed!

    I'd forgotten to mention in my list my addiction to Survivors BBC. I watched the whole two seasons in less than a week... then to find out there'll be no third season! :) May you take the time you need to prep for NaNo. Writer’s Mark

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  15. Rob Z Tobor12 October 2013 at 21:23

    Glad to hear about the hours being contracted now. that is good for loads of reasons and shows they appreciate what you are doing.

    I know nothing of this show but folk seemto like it....... I have watched Black Books a few times now and still love it, but just don't get to see much on TV these days.

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  16. Tyrean Martinson15 October 2013 at 00:58

    I'm glad you're getting paid for those extra hours now - that's important! Best wishes with NaNo!

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  17. Gina Gao15 October 2013 at 05:00

    I'm really glad to hear that you're getting paid for your extra hours!

    www.modernworld4.blogspot.com

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