Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to watching the last two episodes of Bridgerton! It’s the simple things…

Today I was grateful to see the end of this (for the most part) dreadful year!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to saying farewell to 2020!

Today I was grateful for Uber Eats and our delicious delivered dinner!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to bingeing on Netflix shows! Thank you for your recommendations. Keep ‘em coming please.

Also Disney + and Amazon Prime!

Today I was grateful for a socially distanced supermarket shop!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to going out!

Today I was grateful for not one but TWO football matches on my streaming service!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I want to binge watch stuff on Netflix! Any recommendations?

Today I was grateful for the new Pixar film, Soul!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to watching Soul on Disney +

Today I was grateful for the time and space to enjoy my own company.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to relaxing in my new pyjamas ALL DAY!

Today I was grateful that we could still celebrate Christmas, even if it was on a much smaller scale than usual.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to some yummy food!

Today I was grateful for the TV schedule: I re-watched two fab films today: “Moana” and “It’s A Wonderful Life”.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the official start to the festive season!

Today I was grateful for a quiet time, with hardly any tasks.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to taking it easy…

Today I was grateful for the excellent customer care when I picked up my new glasses!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to picking up my new glasses!

Deliciousness!

Today I was grateful for winter spiced Twix!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the absence of my alarm clock!

Today I was grateful for patience in the face of grumpy behaviour.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to being creative!

Today I was grateful that my mum and I completed our Christmas grocery shopping this morning, before the 16:00 GMT announcement that London would be in Tier 4 restrictions from 00:01 GMT.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to focussing on Christmas (and forgetting about work)!

Emerald Anniversary

Today I was grateful for my parents: they celebrated their emerald wedding anniversary (55 years!)

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to celebrating my parents’ emerald wedding anniversary!

Today I was grateful for a virtual stroll in the park with an old friend. Deirdre is always kind!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to fewer meetings…

Today I was grateful for the helpful and cheerful Post Master, as I paid for two parcels going to the US and Canada. Here’s hoping they arrive by Christmas Eve…

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to discussing diversity and inclusion with Michelle, as part of our reverse mentoring scheme.

Today I was grateful for an early morning walk to the Post Office and the jolly conversation with the shop assistant.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to engaging with the leadership group.

Today I was grateful for the extensive tests on my eyes and vision.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to my appointment with an optician.

All done!

Today I was grateful for the time and space to go at my own speed. Christmas card signing is complete!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to writing more Christmas cards.

Today I was grateful for all the lovely poinsettias, as seen in the shops.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to another Christmas shopping trip.

Today I was grateful for an excellent meeting about menopause. Colleagues from around the world were kind, supportive and keen to make a difference.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to talking to colleagues on a one to one basis about our future structure.

Today I was grateful for a new tin of Foxes chocolate biscuits.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to setting the world to rights with Andrea!

Today I was grateful for friends and colleagues, as we had our work Christmas party

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the whole Directorate getting together before the Christmas break.

Today I was grateful for my colleagues’ positive engagement during our leadership meeting.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to engaging with our new cohort again. We’ll be considering our strategic direction.

Today I was grateful for some delicious chocolates, a gift from our new neighbours.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to chatting with the newest member of the unit.

Ready to be posted.

Today I was grateful for friends who make laugh about writing our own Hallmark Christmas movies.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to writing my Christmas cards.

Today I was grateful for a successful shopping trip.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to going to Greenwich!

Today I was grateful for my colleague Helen’s service to the cause! She’s now off on her next adventure. She’ll be missed.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to virtual coffee with a friend in Valletta!

Today I was grateful for my colleagues and their huge effort to make our team building event such a success!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to our induction plus event.

Today I was grateful for the customer care assistant who helped sort out my upgrade.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to getting my new phone (fingers crossed)!

Winter sunshine

Today I was grateful for my walk in the park at lunchtime. Winter sunshine is such a treat!

Day thirty of 30: I reinforce my commitment to blogging by taking part in these monthly challenges. Bravo and well done to everyone who arranged it and to everyone who took part! ✏️ #mbnov

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to more interesting discussions with my colleague, Michelle.

Today I was grateful for my ability to ignore a very annoying colleague!

Day twenty nine of 30: Things are rarely pedestrian and boring at the virtual salt mines; but I crave a period of stability. ✏️ #mbnov

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the final week with the first year cohort.

Today I was grateful for the opportunity to catch up and complete last week’s work To Do list!

Day twenty eight of 30: On a couple of occasions, I’ve gone out and thought: something’s not right. And then I realise that I have forgotten to put on a mask! I’ve got an emergency stash in my handbag though, so I can quickly put one on. ✏️ #mbnov

Tomorrow Inshallah I am looking forward to a productive day.

Today I was grateful for my Kindle.

Day twenty seven of 30: The dilemma of Christmas in the Time of Corona - should we relax the rules or should we maintain the lockdown? ✏️ #mbnov

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to focusing on my wellbeing (books, films, music).

Today I was grateful for key decisions finally being taken, so that we can move on with our plans for the future.

Day twenty six of 30: I need to adjust my approach to setbacks. Seeking constructive feedback might be the first step. ✏️ #mbnov

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to chatting with Amanda, hoping that she has positive news to share.

Today I was grateful for our wellbeing session, which included “Which song was number 1 on your 18th birthday?” (Power of Love, Jennifer Rush)

Day twenty five of 30: Given the choice, I would prefer to leave achronological video messages for my friends rather than call them. After talking to people all day every day, I am often too tired to chat after work. ✏️ #mbnov

Tomorrow Inshallah I am looking forward to chatting with Andrea and bringing her up to date.

Today I was grateful for some feedback on my colleague from my Deputy Director which was spot on!

👉🏾 www.bbc.co.uk

Period poverty: Scotland first in world to make period products free

Day twenty four of 30: The provision of free period products is being discussed and debated in the Scottish devolved administration. Hear! Hear! ✏️ #mbnov

Tomorrow Inshallah I am looking forward to helping a colleague.

Today I was grateful for sympathetic friends and colleagues!

As captured at around 0830 this morning.

Day twenty three of 30: I regularly use my iPhone camera to capture views from my area. ✏️ #mbnov

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to speaking with Natalie! It’s been ages…

Today I was grateful for a calm review followed by an interesting session with our woman in Washington!

Day twenty two of 30: I love visiting Scotland. So many lovely places north of the border! I’d like to take the Caledonian Sleeper from London to Edinburgh. ✏️ #mbnov

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to discussing my options with my manager.

Today I was grateful for Netflix’s “Dash & Lily” which was a sweet, gentle way to ease back into festive films and streaming series.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to catching up with a few outstanding items on my To Do list.

Today I was grateful for lively online chats with my friends.

Day twenty one of 30: I enjoy the winter months of November and December, when there is the festive season to look forward to; but January to March? It is an endurance test for me. ✏️ #mbnov

Day twenty of 30: Some memories never fade, mainly the ones where I was happy with friends who make me laugh. ✏️ #mbnov

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to not setting my alarm.

Today I was grateful for my manager’s wise words.

Day nineteen of 30: It is possible that Lockdown 2.0 will be lifted at Christmas for families to get together. But at what cost? ✏️ #mbnov

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to making progress on my To Do list before the weekend starts.

Today I was grateful for sympathy and understanding from friends, as expressed via IMs.

Day eighteen of 30: My dependence on coffee to get through my working day is quite pathetic! ✏️#mbnov

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the end of a problematic work relationship.

Today I was grateful for Pablo, my podiatrist!

I can’t wait to travel by train again…

Day seventeen of 30: I miss travelling by train! I haven’t been on one since before the first lockdown… I travelled across Canada by train in 2016. One of my holiday highlights! ✏️ #mbnov

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to seeing my podiatrist!

Today I was grateful for a telephone consultation with positive news! Diet and exercise are actually helping - incredible! HAHAHA

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to having ONLY ONE meeting!

Today I was grateful for some positive news about recruitment to my team.

Day so sixteen of 30: I have a poor memory, so I often write notes and lists to help me get through the day. ✏️ #mbnov

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a chat with my Director.

Today I was grateful for time away from my work laptop.

Day fifteen of 30: I am never far from my mobile phone. I feel lost on the rare occasions when I am without it! Recognising that this is a problem is the first step, right?! ✏️ #mbnov

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to relaxing indoors.

Today I was grateful for the bus driver who waited patiently for me find my phone so that I could pay the fare via Apple Wallet!

Day fourteen of 30: As an ice breaker exercise, I was asked to describe myself in three words. My choice? “Not a scientist” - in a spooky turn of events, today one of the characters in the book I am currently reading uses those exact same words to describe herself! ✏️ #mbnov

Day thirteen of 30: Guess what? We seem to have survived Friday the 13th unscathed! ✏️ #mbnov

Tomorrow Inshallah I am looking forward to watching some films via my various streaming subscriptions!

Today I was grateful for my eye test.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward the end of the working week!

Today I was grateful for an early morning walk in the park. Blue skies and a gorgeous sunrise.

Day twelve of 30: I’m not going to let one or two colleagues wear me down. Hopefully they will move out of my orbit very soon. ✏️ #mbnov

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a long delayed chat with a good friend.

Today I was grateful for the pleasantries exchanged with people in the park this morning! It’s like meeting up with old friends.

Day eleven of 30: On the 11th hour, of the 11th month, for two minutes, we don’t say anything. We remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Lest we forget. ✏️ #mbnov

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to having one of my favourite dishes (chicken Kiev)!

Today I was grateful for an email from a friend who has recently arrived in China! He’s in quarantine for now, but I am hoping that he gets out and about, and that he shares some pics soon.

Day ten of 30: It’s been announced that the elderly will be at the front of the queue for the COVID-19 vaccine. ✏️ #mbnov

Day nine of 30: I can’t force myself to like tripe. It doesn’t matter how it is cooked - just the smell of it makes me want to barf. ✏️ #mbnov

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to being more productive (after tackling my inbox).

Park Life

Today I was grateful for time spent in the park before logging on and starting my work.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to engaging with friends and colleagues again, when I am back online for work.

Today I was grateful that I was able to log onto my work account for a few hours, to triage my inbox.

Day eight of 30: When I am in a bind, I usually have to rely on myself to sort things out. As the oldest child in a family of four children, I am used to this. ✏️ #mbnov

Today, I am looking forward to a day of relaxation before going back to work on Monday.

Yesterday I was grateful for the points gained from my Fantasy Premier League team!

Day 7 of thirty: There was no need to inflate the results, it was quite clear who had won today. ✏️ #mbnov

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to catching up with Extra Slice, the Bake Off spin off show; watching football and maybe a film as well.

Today I was grateful for Christmas postage stamps finally being available at my local Post Office.

Day 6 of thirty: It is not so puzzling to me how two weeks at the salt mines really drags… but a fortnight of annual leave goes by in a flash! ✏️ #mbnov

Day 5 of thirty: When they go low… we never stoop to their level. ✏️ #mbnov

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to doing some domestic chores, getting them out of the way before the weekend starts!

Today I was grateful for the joy of reading a couple of books via the Kindle app on my phone.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to reading and relaxing on the penultimate day of my annual leave.

Today I was grateful for all the news coverage that tried to explain what was happening across the pond.

POINSETTIAS

Day 4 of thirty: When I see poinsettias in the shops, I know that the festive season is near. ✏️ #mbnov

Day 3 of thirty: To astonish me, all you have to do is be gracious and kind, especially when things are really dire #mbnov

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a change (fingers crossed!)

Today I was grateful for Sally and Neil’s skills: transforming my brows and my hair, so that I look and feel human again!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I hope to get some key things done before lockdown 2.0 starts on Thursday.

Today I was grateful for a brief stint outside in the sunshine! A short shopping trip to Lewisham.

Day 2 of thirty: I am not at the virtual salt mines this week, so I don’t have to concentrate on work stuff until next Monday #mbnov

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to putting my culinary skills to the test!

November is often dreary, with its grey skies and windy conditions; but I don’t mind. I like staying in and curling up with a good book or watching a film. #mbnov

📖 The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang

Today I was grateful for an enjoyable book!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the start of a new month!

📷 Halloween

Today I was grateful for my friends’ sparkling company!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to tasting a new dish!

Today I was grateful for a surprise when I checked my account!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to some retail therapy!

Today I was grateful for cards and gifts!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to fixing appointments and hopefully enjoying a delicious Chinese meal!

Today I was grateful to be indoors during the thunderstorm!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to buying yummy food and drink for a birthday party!

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Today I was grateful for having the house to myself for most of the day. BLISS!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a salt mines free day!

Today I was grateful for all the top tips I received from friends and colleagues ahead of my 11:00 meeting; also for the opportunity to listen to Chris Hughton!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to setting up appointments for new tech; talking to the panel.

📺 The Boys: season 2, episodes 1 - 4

Today I was grateful for a quiet day, binge watching The Boys.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to “learning my script” for Monday…

Today I was grateful for the delivery driver who brought our take away dinner, on time. He deserved his tip!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to letting go of all this work stress.

Today I was grateful for my time management skills! Almost all of my To Do list completed.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the last day online in a work context FOR TWO WHOLE EARTH WEEKS!!!

Today I was grateful for having the house to myself. Bliss!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to handing over the reins…

Today I was grateful for the gentle, soothing sound of rain.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to meeting with Michelle, she’s relatively new to the organisation, and we’re hoping to learn from each other.

Today I was grateful for empathy, engagement and encouragement from my Line Manager.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to being more productive.

Today I was grateful that my mid year review finally happened!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to my rescheduled mid year review.

🍿 Onward (2020)

🍿The Incredibles 2

Today I was grateful for Disney +

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to finishing my latest audio book.

Today I was grateful for Halloween decorations and sweets!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to buying Halloween treats!

Today I was grateful for open, honest and timely communication from the Director. Major changes ahead!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a mock interview, a session with my mentor and my mid year review.

Today I was grateful for a good presentation on giving and receiving feedback.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a more relaxed day at the virtual salt mines.

Today I was grateful for the wonderful photos from the 24 hour photo challenge!

📷 #ADayInTheLife

08:30 British Summer Time; London, UK

A walk in the park before another working from home day. Autumn is my favourite season and this morning was glorious!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to flexing my leadership style (again).

Today I was grateful for the limited edition winter spice Twix!

Today I was grateful to see inquisitive squirrels!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to tackling my work “To Do” list!

Today I was grateful for my Netflix subscription! Rocks was sometimes funny, often heartbreaking.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to avoiding annoying situations.

Today I was grateful for not losing my temper (though there was some sulking…)

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to catching up on my sleep!

Today I was grateful for a very interesting and thought provoking session with my reverse mentor.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a reverse mentoring session with one of the Directors. We’re discussing advice we’d give to our younger selves.

Today I was grateful for some excellent presentations for Black History Month UK, in particular the panel discussing misogynoir.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to participating in several Black History Month events.

Today I was grateful for my resilience and patience, especially in trying circumstances at work and at home.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to another opportunity to lead my unit and set a positive strategic direction.

Today I was grateful for the wise counsel of my manager after a terrible morning at the virtual salt mines.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to hearing about progress on some key work objectives.

Today I was grateful for some feedback from one of my team members on comms.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to testing out my new orthopaedic cushions!

Today I was grateful for high scoring EPL games!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a day of rest.

Today I was grateful for Marrianne’s delightful company!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a day out with Marrianne!

Today I was grateful for fewer meetings, more reflection time.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to taking some time to reply to non-urgent emails.

Today I was grateful for everyone involved in the launch of Black History Month for the UK Civil Service! An impressive panel of speakers.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to hearing the reasoning behind some team decisions.

Today I was grateful for the delicious Scottish shortbread treat.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to buying a few things… because IT’S PAY DAY!

Today I was grateful for my manager returning from annual leave. Those heavy burdens are no longer on my shoulders!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the sounding board meeting.

Park Life

Today I was grateful for some more time in the park.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the Liverpool v Arsenal game!

Heron

Today I was grateful for the sight of a magnificent heron!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to Face Time with Marrianne.

Today I was grateful for Adrian’s company!

Today I am looking forward to the Greenwich Comedy Festival!

Yesterday I was grateful for my unit working hard and supporting each other through a busy and challenging time.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to my introductory chat with George.

CHOCOLATE

Today I was grateful for my first taste of chocolate FOR AGES! And my second. And my third…

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to going outside for a short while.

Today I was grateful for the gentle sound of rain.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to helping a colleague with her application.

Today I was grateful for some helpful feedback from my Director.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to dealing with my applications. This time I mean it..!

Today I was grateful for the squirrels making me laugh!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to thinking strategically (vision) and tactically (plan).

Today I was grateful for time spent outside, in the park.

This @Bruce - it’s my friend’s book!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to smashing some applications!

Today I was grateful for something fabulous that arrived in the post!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to having a coffee frappuccino (it’s the little things - LOL!)

Today I was grateful for some feedback on a tutorial I designed for my team.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to fewer meetings.

Today I was grateful for my mum’s birthday lunch party!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to hearing from a couple of hiring managers.

Today I was grateful for video messages from two great friends!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to tasting a new dish at lunch.

Today I was grateful for top tips shared by my unit colleagues, in a very collaborative and supportive way.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to using my time wisely and getting on with the applications.

Today I was grateful for the conversation with my Director, as I persuaded him to come round to my way of thinking.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to making progress on appraisals and applications.

Crunchy Autumn leaves

Today I was grateful for crunchy Autumn leaves!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to knuckling down and working through the Appointments To Do list.

Today I was grateful for football and the start of the English Premier League, 2020-2021 season!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to completing the first draft of my bid.

Today I was grateful for my very speedy, before work trip to Lewisham!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to focussing on my interests and applications.

Today I was grateful for my colleague, helping me out by being my sounding board.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to discussing corporate issues.

Today I was grateful for my ability to hold onto my temper despite provocations galore!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a telephone consultation.

Autumnal flowers

Today I was grateful to see the autumnal flowers at Brockley Common.

Tomorrow Inshallah I am looking forward to engaging with the leadership group.

Today I was grateful for some helpful advice from my manager.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to catching up with my regular duties as well as discussing next steps and next moves.

Today I was grateful for the sheer joy that is Frozen 2!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to updating my CV.

Today I was grateful for a freshly baked loaf of bread, still warm from the oven.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the time and space to start my applications properly.

Today I was grateful for the chance for not one, but TWO Teams calls with friends!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to completing all my feedback requests.

Today I was grateful for a helpful and insightful workshop.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to co-facilitating a workshop on internal job applications.

Today I was grateful for my early morning walk in the park.

Tomorrow Inshallah, is the launch of the new department!

Today I was grateful for an hour long, meandering conversation with my manager.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to La Rentrée!

Today I was grateful that there was no work today!

📸 Day 31: Love #mbaug

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to cooking dinner for my parents.

Today I was grateful for time alone to recharge.

📸 Day 30: Discovery #mbaug

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to some peace and quiet.

Today I was grateful for my dad; and also for the gifts and talent of Chadwick Boseman.

📸 Day 29: Flake #mbaug

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to celebrating my dad’s birthday.

Today I was grateful that it was pay day and I could splash out on some decent paints!

📸 Day 28: Emotions #mbaug

📸 Day 27: Overcome #mbaug

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to starting my long, long weekend!

Today I was grateful for a useful mid appraisal review with R.

📸 Day 26: Relentless #mbaug

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the final all staff meeting.

Today I was grateful that my last meeting of the day was cancelled!

📸 Day 25: Hope #mbaug

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to discussing next steps with the leadership group.

Today I was grateful for a bracing lunchtime walk!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to being social online with my friends.

Today I was grateful for colleagues agreeing to chat things through with me, increasing my understanding of their points of view.

📸 Day 24: Frosty #mbaug

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to my next development discussion with my line manager.

Today I was grateful for the cooler temperatures and NO HUMIDITY!

📸 Day 23: Graceful #mbaug

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to listen to more of my audio book and eating mangoes for breakfast!

Today I was grateful for the time to relax, to paint.

📸 Day 22: Home #mbaug

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to feeling more grounded.

Today I was grateful for (mostly) working at my own pace, splitting my working hours around exercise (going for a walk) and wellbeing.

📸 Day 21: Crunch #mbaug

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to fewer meetings..!

Today I was grateful for a few precious minutes of calm in between all those meetings!

📸 Day 20: Change #mbaug

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to catching up with friends and colleagues.

Today I was grateful for my colleagues’ concern when I felt ill and unable to do a full day online.

📸 Day 19: Ribbon #mbaug

📸 Day 18: Grid #mbaug

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the book club!

Today I was grateful for a busy but productive day!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to meeting up with my friends online for the first Tuesday quiz!

Today I was grateful for my line manager’s support, advice and encouragement.

📸 Day 17: Cuddly #mbaug

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to reverse mentoring.

Today I was grateful for sticking to my plan: logging on and doing five hours of work this morning will hopefully put me in a good place tomorrow, Inshallah!

📸 Day 16: Stationary #mbaug

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to getting ahead with some work projects.

Today I was grateful for the opportunity to use my new watercolour set!

📸 Day 15: Silhouette #mbaug

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to indulging my creative side.

Today I was grateful for time away from the virtual salt mines!

📸 Day 14: Among #mbaug

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a day away from the virtual salt mines!

Today I was grateful for two cancelled meetings.

📸 Day 13: Filter #mbaug

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to strawberries and raspberries.

Today I was grateful for my little desk fan. The heat and humidity are sapping my energy.

📸 Day 12: Sound #mbaug

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to my meeting with Jess before she goes on to her next adventure!

Today I was grateful for my manager having second thoughts about issuing a rash email…

📸 Day 11: Transportation #mbaug

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to coming to an agreement about staffing in September.

Today I was grateful for the tortilla chips and guacamole snack!

📸 Day 10: Windows #mbaug

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to checking out the Greenwich Comedy Festival programme.

Today I was grateful for long cool showers and excellent water pressure!

📸 Day 9: Black & White #mbaug

Tomorrow Inshallah, I’ll finish my audio book!

Today, I was grateful for time away from my work laptop.

📸 Day 8: View #mbaug

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to listening to more audio books.

Today I was grateful for two virtual coffees with colleagues, Amanda C and Joshua.

📸 Day 7: Day tripping #mbaug

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to staying inside when it’s going to be 36 degrees Celsius outside.

Today I was grateful for my colleagues’ enthusiasm and engagement in our workshop.

📸 Day 6: Bisect #mbaug

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to our weekly corporate meeting.

📸 Day 5: Flow #mbaug

Today, I was grateful for messages from my friends. They cheer me up, especially as I have been too busy and too tired to reply to all of them.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to our workshop on mindfulness.

📸 Day 4: Peace #mbaug

Today, I was grateful to my colleagues, as they were actively engaged in our change programme.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to reaching out to friends online.

📸 Day 3: Bug #mbaug

Today, I was grateful for blue skies and sunshine (not so happy about the humidity though…)

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to cooler temperatures and a longer walk around the neighbourhood.

📸 Day 2: Floating #mbaug

Today I was grateful for peace, quiet and roast lamb!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the Sunday online quiz and Chris’ birthday!

📸 Day 1: Up #mbaug

Today, I was grateful to see most of the FA Cup Final!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to cooler temperatures…

Two billboards, New Cross, London.

Today, I was grateful for hassle free grocery shopping before logging on.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to consolidating all I have learned so far this week.

I think they are weeds..?

Today, I was grateful for some explanations from my colleagues. I still feel bounced into some key decisions though.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to putting my point across with my colleagues.

Nice colour!

Today I was grateful that I didn’t fly off the handle with a couple of my colleagues. Deep breaths!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to an important discussion about BLM.

These cheer me up!

Today, I was grateful for my appointment and chat with Pablo.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to my appointment with the podiatrist.

Rainy days and Mondays

Today, I was grateful that I kept my temper in very trying circumstances.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to welcoming a new colleague to our unit.

Sofa Sunday

Today, I was grateful for a very quiet and restful day.

On Saturday night, I was probably looking forward to sleeping in… (and I forgot to post on here)

As seen yesterday

Yesterday, I was grateful for some time outside.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to being productive, but also resting.

Salad days

Today, I was grateful for an interesting intro chat for a new reverse mentoring partnership.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a virtual coffee with a friend who lives on the Isle of Man.

Wildflowers

Today I was grateful for my colleagues’ commiserations following my team’s disastrous defeat.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the soft launch.

My neighbour’s pots

Today, I was grateful for a helpful conversation with a pharmacist.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to another chance to coach my colleagues.

As seen this morning

Today, I was grateful for the NHS.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to new opportunities to promote changes and improvements!

On the bridge

Today I was grateful for an unexpected solution to a staffing issue. I hope the decisions taken today don’t come back to haunt me.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to discussing my next move with my manager.

These were yummy! (My first breakfast)

Today I was grateful for peace and quiet. Next week at the virtual salt mines will be tricky…

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the second FA Cup final! Manchester United v Chelsea.

Parcel in the post

Today, I was grateful for a long lie in, sleeping until noon.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to painting and watching football!

Coffee in The Time of Corona…

Today I was grateful for the time to think about a truly bonkers work proposal.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to donning my PPE, as I go out shopping for essential fresh food!

Breakfast bagel!

Today I was grateful to listen to an amazing speaker, giving her presentation on her lessons learned review. I feel energised and empowered!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to hearing more about our staff survey follow up.

My keeping the doctor away kit

Today I was grateful for constructive feedback on a mock introductory pitch.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a Learning & Development session on personal impact!

A couple of my face masks @odd

Today I was grateful that the Leadership meeting went well, and also, BACON sandwiches for lunch!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to chairing the leadership team meeting.

Breakfast!

Today I was grateful for a short all staff meeting.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a virtual coffee with my friend, Khansa.

Wine gums!

Today I was grateful for my journal and wine gums!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to sleeping in and then relaxing ALL DAY!

The pubs have been open for a week now…

Today I was grateful for my lovely face mask, which I wore on the bus and in the shopping centre.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to SHOPPING!

Absolutely no filter!

Today I was grateful for half price Madeleines!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to solving a few issues at the virtual salt mines.

New hoodie!

Today I was grateful for a virtual stroll in the park with my friend, Deirdre. And bacon for lunch!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the next challenge (there are sooo many…)

My digital portrait

Today I was grateful for my digital portrait!

I ❤️ lists and I cannot lie…

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to tackling my inbox.

Today I was grateful for my new hoodie!

Black Lives Matter

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to reminiscing about my Antipodean adventures…

Today I was grateful when the servers at the salt mines went down for two hours!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to being strategic at the virtual salt mines.

Happy birthday to the National Health Service!

Today I was grateful for a relaxing day.

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to being creative!

Red hot poker - just the best name for this flower, right?

Today I was grateful for Nottingham Forest’s away score draw, which keeps them in contention for the play offs!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to rest and relaxation!

This urban meadow

Today I was grateful for some positive feedback from Patrick, during my last call in a busy day.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to planning my unit’s future direction.

Max being Max… 🙄

Today I was grateful for the music round in the online quiz!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to opportunities to be helpful and constructive at work; and also an online fun quiz with friends!

Raspberries! 😋

Today I was grateful for a break from the noise at work. And also, RASPBERRIES!

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a day away from the virtual salt mines.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a day away from the virtual salt mines!

Today I was grateful that it’s PAY DAY!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to pay day!

Today I was grateful for discussing things with a sympathetic colleague.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to fewer meetings! The daily 09:30 check in IS NO MORE.

Today I was grateful for a sweet and relaxing Sunday; and a home win for Forest!

Tomorrow Inshallah? I am looking forward to being lazy and roast lamb!

Today I was grateful for the resumption of the FA Cup!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to football on the TV, maybe some painting and cooler temperatures.

Today I was grateful for the end of year review with my manager.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the break in this heatwave.

Today, I was grateful for the fact that I only had to attend six meetings…

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to fewer meetings (I had seven meetings today. SEVEN!)

Today I was grateful for an insight into the Deputy Director’s behaviour.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to keeping cool inside while it is 28C and humid outside.

Today I was grateful for my manager’s support.

Tomorrow Inshallah I am looking forward to engaging with the leadership team.

Today I was grateful that I was able to cross off some items on my “to do” list!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to overcoming the many challenges at work.

Today, I was grateful for my dad. Happy Fathers’ Day!

Tomorrow Inshallah I am looking forward to a rest.

Today I was grateful for the English Premier League’s return!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to getting some fresh air.

Today I was grateful to log off at 15:40 because of all the tension at the salt mines.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to hearing more about the new super department.

Today I was grateful when my manager apologised and admitted he was wrong.

Tomorrow Inshallah I am looking forward to sorting out some job specifications.

Today I was grateful for an inspiring presentation by the UK’s first black female career diplomat Head of Mission!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to drafting a paper about lessons learned during the pandemic.

Today I was thankful when my colleagues listened when I demanded clear action in the wake of the BLM protests.

Tomorrow Inshallah I am looking forward to coaching one of my colleagues.

Today I was grateful for the invitation to reverse mentor someone on the Board!

Today, I am looking forward to crossing things off my work “to do” list.

On Sunday, I was grateful for the fun online quiz, organised by Chris.

Tomorrow Inshallah I am looking forward to using my new paints!

Today I was grateful for the emergency dinner I had (because I forgot to defrost the chicken…)

Tomorrow Inshallah I am looking forward to a lie in!

Can you see it?

Today I was grateful to see a bumble bee!

Tomorrow Inshallah I am looking forward to catching up with my friend, in one of our long telephone calls!

Today I was grateful for positive engagement from my colleagues across a range of meetings.

Tomorrow I am looking forward to another opportunity to improve my cooking of Basmati rice.

Super cute face mask

Today I was grateful for the super cute face masks from my designer friend.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to discussing my unit’s future structure and plans.

Today I was grateful for an insightful conversation about diversity, inclusion and tearing down statues.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to chatting with a couple of colleagues who have been working away from the unit.

Today I am grateful for Marrianne, my BF, on National Best Friend Day!

(It’s a thing, apparently)

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to harmony (which was in short supply today).

A delicious strawberry

Today, I was grateful for some delicious strawberries!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to painting!

Today I am grateful for the bus drivers who took me and my fellow passengers to where we wanted to go.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to getting out of house.

Today I was grateful when my dad emerged from his “ordeal” - he was locked in the bathroom for over 30 minutes (!) when the lock broke.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to all the challenges which will come my way. Bring it ON!

Today I am grateful for great friends like Deirdre and Alex, who check in on me. Also, for friends on here, who asked about my mum. 💜

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to helping my colleagues.

Today I was grateful that the patient was on the mend!

Today I was grateful that my mum was feeling better.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a more restful day.

Today I was thankful for my mum staying calm, even though she was clearly not well.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to engaging with my colleagues.

Today I was grateful for a fun quiz (despite my low scores…)

🎨🖌 #mbmay

Another page in my journal!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to not doing much.

Today I was grateful for the short wait at the bus stop. It was very warm this morning!

🎨🖌 #mbmay

Watercolour and felt tips on card (not a success)

🎨🖌 #mbmay

Journal Doodles

Tomorrow Inshallah I am looking forward to a lot more SLEEP!

Today I am grateful for an email from my manager. By including the Director, he acknowledged the merits of my argument!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to doing some grocery shopping! It really is the little things…

Today, I was grateful for Chris’ online quiz! So far in this lockdown, I’ve only done two quizzes - but both of them have been in the last week.

🎨🖌 #mbmay

Sunflowers (watercolour)

An early attempt by the artist…

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to another opportunity to practice patience and understanding.

Today, I was grateful for the cooler temperatures this morning.

🎨🖌 #mbmay

Asparagus (felt tip pens and fine liner)

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to an early morning walk.

Today, I was grateful for the kind call centre worker who registered my mum’s account for home delivery of her medication.

🎨🖌 #mbmay

Strawberries (watercolour on paper)

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a productive day, getting to grips with my inbox.

🎨🖌 #mbmay

From my Blue Period (!) The Sky and The Sea - watercolour on paper.

Today I am grateful for the late Spring Bank Holiday!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a non-Manic Monday.

Today I was thankful for all of the people who obey the guidelines on self isolation; the ones who do not give in to their instincts to travel and to visit landmarks…

📚 #mbmay

To Kill A Mockingbird; it was a set text when I was in secondary school, so I have loved this novel for nearly 40 years!

📚 #mbmay

“Like Water For Chocolate” by Laura Esquivel is probably my favourite magical realism novel. Plus there are some great recipes!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to Yorkshire puddings!

Today I was grateful for our Zoom party!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to seeing my friends on screen.

Today I was grateful for long periods of doing absolutely NOTHING!

📚 #mbmay

Pride and Prejudice; it’s a classic for good reason. It’s a love story, it is comedic and it’s an excellent exploration on social mores, especially the role of women.

📚#mbmay

Captain Corelli’s Mandolin; this book made me cry!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a lie in!

Today I was grateful for my mini fan… 28C in London!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the quiz..!

Today, I was grateful for some increased productivity at the virtual salt mines.

📚#mbmay

I really like this book because of the narrator, as she has a very unique voice and view of the world.

The other thing that made me laugh: seeing it on our dining table one day, my mum asked me if it was a cookery book (!)

📚#mbmay

I loved EVERYTHING about Home Going: the story telling; the way it was structured, the plot, the characters! Oh my word..!

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to our next home delivery! We are in short supply of almost EVERYTHING!

Today I am thankful for some delicious strawberries, enjoyed this evening. No cream, no ice cream, just strawberries.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to recovering my equilibrium.

Today, I was grateful for the full bowl of chicken soup at lunchtime.

Three Men In A Boat by Jerome K Jerome, one of the funniest books I’ve ever read.

📚 #mbmay

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to getting back into a routine.

Today, I was grateful for cathartic tears.

📷🌈 #mbmay

📷🌈 #mbmay

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to just relaxing: no work, no domestic chores.

Today, I was grateful for my mum’s patience and understanding while I had a wobble.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to being outside for a short while.

Today I am grateful for my friend Deirdre, she always cheers me up.

📷🌈 #mbmay

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to two video calls with colleagues who are now good friends.

Today I was grateful for a few words of encouragement from my line manager.

📷🌈 #mbmay

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a free hour, as a colleague has cancelled our meeting.

Today, I was grateful for those colleagues who asked me about my wellbeing.

📷🌈 #mbmay

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to buying a big box of Belgian chocolates.

Today, I was grateful for the texts from my best friend, as we support each other through these troubling times.

📷🌈 #mbmay

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to having a discussion about the short and medium term impacts of working from home.

Today, I am grateful for my brief walk in my neighbourhood, noticing the changes in the gardens.

📷🌈 #mbmay

“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.”

• Alice Walker 💬 #mbmay

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the challenge of being an effective team leader.

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Today, I am grateful for the latest episodes of The Goldbergs.

Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to making progress with my watercolour brush pens.

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Today, I am grateful for the juicy prawns at dinner.

“Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.”

• Oprah Winfrey 💬 #mbmay

“To realise our dreams, we must decide to wake up”

• Josephine Baker 💬 #mbmay

Tomorrow, Inshallah, I am looking forward to going outside (while following the social distancing rules).

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Today, I am grateful for a relaxing day, fine liners and brush pens.

“No country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself of the contributions of half of its citizens.”

• Michelle Obama 💬 #mbmay

Tomorrow, Inshallah, I am looking forward to waking up naturally; not to the shrill tones of my alarm clock.

Today, I am grateful that this is the last work day of the week because it’s the Early Spring Bank Holiday weekend tomorrow, to commemorate VE Day!

“If there is a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, you must be the one to write it.”

• Toni Morrison 💬 #mbmay

Tomorrow, Inshallah, I am looking forward to completing at least one work project before the long weekend.

Today, I am grateful for Nicholas, the lovely baker in my local supermarket, for a delicious ciabatta.

“It takes a long time to get to be a diva. I mean, you gotta work at it”

• Diana Ross 💬 #mbmay

I’m catching up on this month’s challenge!

“Nothing will work unless you do”

• Maya Angelou 💬 #mbmay

Tomorrow, I am looking forward to empowering my team.

Today, I was grateful for beautiful flowers.

Today, I was grateful for some beautiful flowers, as seen on my early morning walk.

Tomorrow I am looking forward to practising patience and kindness with my colleagues.

Today I am grateful for fresh, crisp bed linens!

Tomorrow, I am looking forward to a productive day at the virtual salt mines.

Today I am grateful for the peace and quiet which went a long way in replenishing my energy stocks.

On 3 May, I am looking forward to a relaxing day: no work, no domestic chores, no life admin tasks.

Today, I was grateful for my disposable face mask and plastic gloves when I went out for an essential trip, to replenish our grocery stocks.

On 1 May, I was thankful that we survived another week of this pandemic.

Tomorrow I am looking forward to going to my favourite café for coffee and a pastry.

Today I am thankful for the fact that it is Friday!

FRIDAY 13 MARCH

“When you believe in things / That you don’t understand / Then you suffer / Superstition ain’t the way”

Tomorrow I am looking forward to the end of the working week!

Today I was thankful for my friend keeping my spirits up, sending me funny tweets.

12 MARCH

“What do you get when you kiss a guy? / You get enough germs to catch pneumonia”

Tomorrow I am looking forward to a relaxing head massage.

Today I am thankful for spending some time with birthday girl, Khansa!

“Eins Zwei Drei Vier / Lift your stein and drink your beer”

11 MARCH

@bruce Today’s fruit selection for your delectation..!

For @bruce Your wish is my command! (Yes, I often take pics of my meals..!)

Tomorrow I am looking forward to celebrating Khansa’s birthday.

Today I am thankful for the delicious raspberries I ate for breakfast.

10 MARCH

“There will be no white flag above my door”

Tomorrow I am looking forward to seeing my friends back at the salt mines.

Today I am thankful that the train was on time and the journey was smooth.

9 MARCH

“So put it in all of the papers / I’m not afraid / They can read all about it”

Tomorrow I am looking forward to an intercity train trip.

Today I was thankful for all the art I saw in Newcastle.

“Let me take you down / ‘Cause I’m going to Strawberry Fields”

8 MARCH

Happy international women’s day!

Tomorrow I am looking forward to more gentle pursuits, closer to “home”.

Today I am thankful for the bracing sea air!

7 MARCH

“Under the boardwalk, down by the sea / On a blanket with my baby is where I’ll be”

Tomorrow I am looking forward to a day at the coast.

Today I am thankful for my resilience when I missed my train AND tried to check in at the wrong hotel.

6 MARCH

“Under the bridge downtown / Forgot about my love”

Tomorrow I am looking forward to travelling by train to Newcastle, and seeing my friend, Peter.

Today I am grateful for the National Health Service, especially the doctors and nurses who are looking after my dad.

5 MARCH

“Doctor Doctor, gimme the news / I got a bad case of lovin’ you”

Tomorrow I am looking forward to supporting my parents, the way they have always supported me.

Today I was grateful for my time in Greenwich, just wandering around at my own pace.

4 MARCH

“Sailing takes me away to where I’ve always heard it could be”

3 MARCH

“My saddle’s waiting, come and jump on it”

Tomorrow I am looking forward to not waking up at 06:00.

Today I am grateful for the team work shown in our team building day.

2 MARCH

“Purple haze, all around / Don’t know if I’m comin’ up or down”

Tomorrow I am looking forward to seeing my colleagues after a week away from the salt mines.

Today I am grateful for the sunny weather.

I am looking forward to a day off tomorrow.

Today I am grateful for my brief but brilliant trip to Las Vegas.

Huge thanks to @macgenie and @manton for the #mbfeb photo challenge!

1 MARCH

Day 30: VISION #mbfeb

29 FEBRUARY

Day 29: LEAP #mbfeb

28 FEBRUARY

Day 28: BELOW #mbfeb

27 FEBRUARY

Day 27: TOGETHER #mbfeb

26 FEBRUARY

Day 26: ESCAPE #mbfeb

25 FEBRUARY

Day 25: HURDLE #mbfeb

24 FEBRUARY

Day 24: DOUBLE #mbfeb

23 FEBRUARY

Day 23: STATION #mbfeb

22 FEBRUARY

Day 22: SPECTACLE #mbfeb

21 FEBRUARY

Day 21: PROGRESS #mbfeb

20 FEBRUARY

Day 20: SCALE #mbfeb

19 FEBRUARY

Day 19: SPACE #mbfeb

18 FEBRUARY

Day 18: OPPOSE #mbfeb

17 FEBRUARY

Day 17: COOL #mbfeb

16 FEBRUARY

Day 16: REST #mbfeb

15 FEBRUARY

Day 15: BALANCE #mbfeb

14 FEBRUARY

Day 14: WARMTH #mbfeb

13 FEBRUARY

Day 13: RISE #mbfeb

12 FEBRUARY

Day 12: ATTACHMENT #mbfeb

11 FEBRUARY

Day 11: PLAIN #mbfeb

10 FEBRUARY

Day 10: SIGN #mbfeb

9 FEBRUARY

Day 9: LULL #mbfeb

8 FEBRUARY

Day 8: CONTRAST #mbfeb

7 FEBRUARY

Day 7: ABOVE #mbfeb

6 FEBRUARY

Day 6: PLANT #mbfeb

5 FEBRUARY

Day 5: HIDE #mbfeb

4 FEBRUARY

Day 4: SPOT #mbfeb

3 FEBRUARY

Day 3: REFLECT #mbfeb

2 FEBRUARY

Day 2: Sight #mbfeb

1 FEBRUARY

Day 1: OPEN

31 JANUARY

“Three little birds / Pitch by my doorstep”

30 JANUARY

“I’m your biggest fan / I’ll follow you until you love me / Papa-paparazzi”

29 JANUARY

“Someday you will find me / Caught beneath the landslide / In a champagne supernova in the sky”

28 JANUARY

“Land of hope and glory…”

27 JANUARY

“Rain / Feel it on my fingertips, hear it on my windowpane”

26 JANUARY

“Clap along of you feel like a room without a roof”

25 JANUARY

“Everybody’s workin’ for the…”

24 JANUARY

“The green leaves of Summer are callin’ me home”

23 JANUARY

“Red light spells danger / Can’t hold out much longer”

22 JANUARY

“Baby you drop them keys / Hurry up before your taxi leaves”

21 JANUARY

“I had to escape, the city was sticky and cruel”

20 JANUARY

“So many things I would have done / But clouds got in my way”

19 JANUARY

“Wear a colour that you want to cling to / The colour inside your head (Violet)”

18 JANUARY

“Won’t you pick the pieces up / ‘Cause it feels just like I’m walking on broken glass”

17 JANUARY

With thanks to @odd

“I wanna know, have you ever seen the rain?”

16 JANUARY

“This is how we do(ugh) it”

15 JANUARY

“If you see me walking down the street / And I start to cry each time we meet / Walk on by”

14 JANUARY

“With all of your might / In the still of the night”

13 JANUARY

“But loving him was red”

12 JANUARY

“It’s good to touch the green, green grass of home”

11 JANUARY

“See them long trains run, and you watch them disappear”

10 JANUARY

“Whenever you call me / I’ll be there”

8 JANUARY

“And baby all I need for you to know is / I’m like a bird / I’ll only fly away”

7 JANUARY

“Left a good job in the city / Workin’ for the man ev’ry night and day”

6 JANUARY

“It may be winter outside / But in my heart, it’s Spring”

5 JANUARY

“Did you write the book of love / And do you have faith in God above”

4 JANUARY

“I really love the things that you do / You’re my best friend”

3 JANUARY

“Raindrops keep falling on my head / But that doesn’t mean my eyes will soon be turning red”

2 JANUARY

“Floating off the edge of the ocean / Out into the galaxy”

1 JANUARY

“All is quiet on New Year’s Day”

31 DECEMBER

“Everything I need is here, if you’re with me / Next year will be the perfect year”