1. I check the mail box and find that my parcel of goodies has arrived. It sits there big and square, squashing all the letters and junk mail with its weight.
2. The ride home is a little less tedious today, thanks to two colleagues who regale me with hilarious anecdotes of their workday. Their sense of humour is much appreciated.
3. A small chunk of my birthday cake remains. It looks lonely, so I grab a fork and plate. Eight minutes later, all that is left are a few crumbs.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Normal sevice is resumed: beads, a present and friends
I have completely neglected this blog for the past several months. I have no excuse except to say that I seem to have misplaced my mojo. It was a struggle all last year to keep sight of all that was going right in my life, instead of what (I thought) was going wrong. I don't know if I've turned the corner yet but I'm going to resume paying attention to all the little things for which I should be thankful.
1. I come in to work to find eight little bags of beads I bought from a colleague. I spend the next 10 minutes ooh-ing and aah-ing over them.
2. My sister calls me into her room to look at a selection of yoga mats on the PC. It seems I'll be getting one for a birthday present.
3. I have a date with a friend later this evening to watch Jack the Giant Slayer. She's also bringing with her several packs of loose leaf tea she bought on her most recent holiday, just for me.
1. I come in to work to find eight little bags of beads I bought from a colleague. I spend the next 10 minutes ooh-ing and aah-ing over them.
2. My sister calls me into her room to look at a selection of yoga mats on the PC. It seems I'll be getting one for a birthday present.
3. I have a date with a friend later this evening to watch Jack the Giant Slayer. She's also bringing with her several packs of loose leaf tea she bought on her most recent holiday, just for me.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
A movie, work and a bag
1. I get to watch The Dark Knight Rises for free tonight. A day before it opens for general screening. Plus it's at the IMAX theatre. I'm a lucky duck.
2. I make a little progress with a fairly new client, which is encouraging.
3. My new bag is too pretty to be saved for a special occasion. I take it out from the cupboard, transfer my wallet et all into it and cart it with me to work.
2. I make a little progress with a fairly new client, which is encouraging.
3. My new bag is too pretty to be saved for a special occasion. I take it out from the cupboard, transfer my wallet et all into it and cart it with me to work.
Monday, July 2, 2012
A concert, reunion and cornbread
1. Fresh air. Greenery. Jason Mraz singing 'live'. For 2 hours and 20 minutes. I must be one of the lucky ones.
2. I get dressed up and meet with 49 fabulous women from my secondary school. It's been more than 20 years since most of us last saw each other, but it's like nothing's changed. The faces and voices are the same, and we spend the evening laughing and grooving to 80s music. It feels like the good old days once more.
3. A cornbread mix bought on a whim turns out to be well worth the money spent. A delicious substitute for my usual bread, it does an excellent job mopping up the gravy on my plate.
2. I get dressed up and meet with 49 fabulous women from my secondary school. It's been more than 20 years since most of us last saw each other, but it's like nothing's changed. The faces and voices are the same, and we spend the evening laughing and grooving to 80s music. It feels like the good old days once more.
3. A cornbread mix bought on a whim turns out to be well worth the money spent. A delicious substitute for my usual bread, it does an excellent job mopping up the gravy on my plate.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
New story, chocolate and music
1. I have many guilty pleasures, and reading fanfiction is one of them. Today, I wake early and check in to a favourite site to find a new story. I'm pleasantly surprised that both grammar and spelling are sound. The plot isn't too cliched either. I think I'm going to enjoy reading this story.
2. There's a spare mini-pack of M&Ms left over from an event. Needing something sweet after lunch, I grab the pack and inhale the tiny morsels in 5 minutes.
3. The office is quiet today. People are either on vacation leave, off sick or somewhere else working. Which means I have the room to myself and therefore the license to play whatever music I desire at whatever volume that suits me. Right now, my iPod is blasting N*Sync tunes. Did I mention that boybands are another of my guilty pleasures?
2. There's a spare mini-pack of M&Ms left over from an event. Needing something sweet after lunch, I grab the pack and inhale the tiny morsels in 5 minutes.
3. The office is quiet today. People are either on vacation leave, off sick or somewhere else working. Which means I have the room to myself and therefore the license to play whatever music I desire at whatever volume that suits me. Right now, my iPod is blasting N*Sync tunes. Did I mention that boybands are another of my guilty pleasures?
Monday, May 28, 2012
Holiday, an award and swimming
1. I get confirmation from my friend that he'll be home in Paris in September. So I immediately set about finding and confirming a flight to Paris for 1 September. I'm also planning to hop across to the UK after visiting with my friend. My holiday can't come soon enough.
2. A certificate thanking me for providing excellent service to my clients sits atop my desk. I've never received an award for my work before (you can't count book prizes in school). It's gratifying to know that what I do is appreciated.
3. I wake early and go for a swim. The water's cold, but I enjoy my 40 minutes of slowly swimming laps. I'd forgotten how calming and therapeutic swimming can be.
2. A certificate thanking me for providing excellent service to my clients sits atop my desk. I've never received an award for my work before (you can't count book prizes in school). It's gratifying to know that what I do is appreciated.
3. I wake early and go for a swim. The water's cold, but I enjoy my 40 minutes of slowly swimming laps. I'd forgotten how calming and therapeutic swimming can be.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Results, a laugh and lunch
1) A visit to the doctor reveals that my test results are normal. Or more accurately, there are no signs of significant abnormality. I walk out of the office a little lighter and with a smile of relief on my face.
2) I have a good laugh (or 20) at the crass jokes and ridiculous plot of 21 Jump Street. I'm old enough to remember the TV series and am glad to see some of the old cast members in the movie.
3) Lunch with a good friend wraps up a day out that's made me happier than I've been in months.
2) I have a good laugh (or 20) at the crass jokes and ridiculous plot of 21 Jump Street. I'm old enough to remember the TV series and am glad to see some of the old cast members in the movie.
3) Lunch with a good friend wraps up a day out that's made me happier than I've been in months.
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