Tomorrow we're (hopefully) getting our safe. I did get a replacement laptop, and it's been making me feel so uneasy the entire time I've had it. This nagging, gnawing anxiety over it, and feeling that it's a burden, this thing I have to be responsible for, this big, valuable thing which I can't keep on me, in my pocket, 24/7, this thing that is at constant risk of being stolen. I just cannot shake that feeling, and so despite enjoying being connected to the world again, I'm looking forward to getting the safe and locking it in the safe, along with the rest of our super-important stuff.
I've been keeping my eye on eBay to find any of our stuff, but no luck. We can't search everywhere... at least eBay is one option. It's so exhausting to actually sit and contemplate just how remote our chances are of actually finding our stuff, and getting it back, but we just can't drive around the entire greater Brisbane area looking in pawn shops and 2nd hand jewellery/electronics shops.
I am trying not to think about the stuff on the laptops, or on my phone. And even if we get all of our stuff back, in all likelihood, the info on them would be lost.
I decided, though, to buy a new phone, one that can go online/check mail/chat/etc, so that I don't have to have the laptop with me all the time. My old phone was pretty sad and very sorely lacking in 'smartphone' capabilities (although it did try its best), so I was dependent on the laptop. No more, once my phone arrives.
Other aspects of recovery are: we got insurance (yay!), but are looking to change policy as it doesn't cover mobile phones!! Now, of all the things that you'd think would be most expensive if your handbag were stolen, a mobile phone would be no. 1. So, that insurance policy isn't that great and we're going to change - also probably tomorrow.
The rental agency has replied to my email saying she's forwarded on my request to the owner. And they're getting quotes for motion-sensing lights and security-screens for the windows. I don't hold any faith in those though, because (as the police constable said) they can just break the glass that's NOT screened (the screens only go on the openable windows).
Throwing a psychological spanner in the works is the fact that I'm still jobhunting, despite having no real interest in it right now. I have an interview on Monday, at least I have a few days to prepare! I just don't really feel in the right frame of mind now to try and sell myself and make as if I'm some powerhouse awesome-as-a-magic-carpet admin guru. Remember the keywords, boys and girls: dynamic, efficient, experienced, BUBBLY PERSONALITY!
How I despise those non-words! Dynamic, fast-paced, busy office... and I find it most 'amusing' when they say something like 'must have a sense of humour!'. Like, yeah, gotta put up with a lotta shit in THAT company!
Ok but anyway, jobhunting is vital, I need a job, we need the income now. These haven't exactly been the cheapest last few weeks.
Here's a sneak peek (see? I know how to spell that right!)... just a teaser:
I feel excited despite the guilt/anxiety.
That's all for now - I think it's time for a cuppa tea.
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