First Days Back

Its been a quiet first couple of days back, not least of all, because so many people are away during the holiday season.

Its also a bit of a surreal atmosphere at work. We are in the process of being taken over and are awaiting the arrival of the new owners next month who will clearly make changes.

I don't know what this will mean, but I am trying to mentally prepare myself for potential eventualities. I have become better at dealing with change and accomodating it in line with my Asperger, but I always need to be on my guard.

One other thing. A fellow worker was abrupt and rude yesterday when I tried to greet her. I was quite upset about it briefly. I asked a fellow colleague her view and she just said that the person concerned is like that to people she doesn't take to - herself included.

I decided that I wasn't going to let it bother me, or think that I was in anyway to blame, which I have done at times in the past.

I think I am getting better at this aspect of things. Previously I used to let it worry me a lot and take it personally; now, I simply care less.

The person acknowledged me as I said goodbye to her today so I have decided it was no great thing after all!

Other than that Nottingham University have confirmed that they want to run our Transitions Project again for another two years which is great news.

The whole thing has gone down really well and the students have been really appreciative. I think that they have genuinely got a great deal out of it.

I am convinced that there is enormous potential in the project and a real opportunity to extend it. It is the sort of service that people on the spectrum are really seeking.

I personally too have really got a buzz out of passing on the knowledge gained from experience.