I head back to work tomorrow after three weeks of mandated sick leave to recover from a chest infection (or possibly whooping cough, or I ever get the blood test results), so it may be a strange time to reflect on reasons to be cheerful but here goes. 1. Listening to music with headphones Mostly… Continue reading Reasons to be cheerful #3
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Sick #2
I have been off work sick for three weeks now. My cough is getting better, thanks for asking, although it's not gone yet. But I'm getting bigger blocks of sleep, and longer stretches during the day without wheezing to near unconsciousness. My muscles still hurt though, and with it being spring, I am occasionally sneezing… Continue reading Sick #2
Business travel diary – Day 5 (&6)
My last full hotel day. I will miss this hotel and the little touches of care I find from the cleaners every day, whether it's tidying my shoes, folding my pyjamas, sorting my toiletries into neat arrangements, arranging my slippers and towels in a decorative way, or even leaving me a flower! I end up… Continue reading Business travel diary – Day 5 (&6)
Business travel diary – day 4
Today is the best day of the trip. It's the day we go on outside site visits and I get to see the companies behind the names on my spreadsheets, and see the investments they have put in place and what practical difference they have made. Our first stop is a bakery, and our first… Continue reading Business travel diary – day 4
Business travel – diary – day 3
When I wake up coughing at 1am or something, I decide to reset my alarm, skip breakfast, and go to the awards ceremony after the opening speeches and join during the coffee break. In my mind, I message my boss that I won't make the 8am meeting. But only in my mind, I don't use… Continue reading Business travel – diary – day 3
Business travel diary – day 2
Night from hell. No, not the bright red light on the TV opposite me keeping me awake. No, not the street noise, that has quietened right down. It's the GHAAARFFF EUGLEGH WUCHLAO of me coughing not mater what position I lie in: flat, propped up, face down, on left side, on right side. I get… Continue reading Business travel diary – day 2
Take the stairs
Blah blah, healthy January. No drinking, all dieting, all queuing up at the (suddenly very crowded) gym. Saying no to chocolate and yes to fruit (but still wanting chocolate). In the northern hemisphere January is grim. None of the joys of December when you at least have Christmas and New Year to look forward to… Continue reading Take the stairs
Office Plant Care
Gardening - is it really so hard? Or am I just lucky to have come from a family that likes gardening so I am good at taking care of plants? I really despair about the office plants. Plants seem to be a standard kind of gift - orchids in particular are popular for birthdays -… Continue reading Office Plant Care
S.A.D.
In the wintry northern hemisphere, this is a dark time of year. Regardless of the Christmas lights, there is less daylight, and quite often when it is daylight, it's grey and overcast and not very light. Lack of light can really affect your mood, as I was reminded this week. I found myself in my… Continue reading S.A.D.
Steering Committee
I had to attend a steering committee this week.For those not familiar with the concept, it’s something between a tough job interview and a trip to the headmaster’s office. I know head teachers don’t give kids the cane anymore but in preparing for a steering committee the threat of a beating hangs over your head… Continue reading Steering Committee
Tales from Tobhamhor 