2021-06-23: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to helping a colleague with their wellbeing.
2021-06-23: Today I was grateful for my dinner being delivered when I was delayed in Crofton Park.
2021-06-22: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to not being angry with people who should know better.
2021-06-22: Today I was grateful for Windrush Day, when we celebrate the contribution people of Caribbean …
2021-06-21: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to our weekly quiz; the final Group D matches in Euro 2020 …
2021-06-21: Today I was grateful for my friends, who took me out to dinner at a local restaurant. It was lovely …
2021-06-20: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to putting last week behind me; and going out to dinner for …
2021-06-20: Today I was grateful for my dad, happy to celebrate Father’s Day with him!
2021-06-19: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to having the house to myself for a few hours.
2021-06-19: Today I was grateful for some cracking games at Euro 2020!
2021-06-18: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to recharging my energy levels!
2021-06-18: Today I was grateful that I didn’t lose my temper with my manager and my colleagues…
2021-06-17: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to binning this work week.
2021-06-17: Today I was grateful for ideas and proposals on wellbeing in our unit.
2021-06-16: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to being more productive!
2021-06-16: Today I was grateful for the late evening rain, which will hopefully mean it won’t be so humid …
2021-06-15: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to hearing from the Permanent Under Secretary, in an all …
2021-06-15: Today I was grateful for colleagues practising self care and prioritising their well-being: two of …
2021-06-14: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to doing even better for my colleagues.
2021-06-14: Today I was grateful that I didn’t lose my temper with my manager.
2021-06-13: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to Scotland starting their campaign in Euro 2020!
2021-06-13: Today I was grateful to see England men’s football team make a winning start to Euro 2020 (first …
2021-06-12: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to accumulating more points in my Fantasy Euro League!
2021-06-12: Today I was grateful to hear that Christian Eriksen is stabilised after collapsing on the pitch …
2021-06-11: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to watching some Euro 2020 games!
2021-06-11: POPPIES
2021-06-11: Today I was grateful for the chance to chat with colleagues and to see some poppies swaying in the …
2021-06-10: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to chatting with friends, where we will pretend to be in …
2021-06-10: Today I was grateful for our small garden. It is nice to have that personal outdoor space in the …
2021-06-09: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a meeting with Matt, our apprentice, who will soon be …
2021-06-09: Today I was grateful for my multitasking skills: while listening to my Director and Deputy Director …
2021-06-08: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to an appointment which will help me to maintain my …
2021-06-08: Today I was grateful for colleagues working collaboratively on an assignment.
2021-06-07: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to chatting with Natalie.
2021-06-07: BEE
2021-06-07: Today I was grateful for my early walk in the park, bees and an update about the recruitment …
2021-06-06: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to seeing what the future may hold!
2021-06-06: Today I was grateful that I stayed away from toxicity and that I managed my mental health well.
2021-06-05: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to maintaining my well-being.
2021-06-05: Today I was grateful for the longest lie in (13 hours!)
2021-06-04: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to drawing some doodles in my bullet journal, having a …
2021-06-04: Today I was grateful for a whole work day WITH NO MEETINGS!
2021-06-03: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a meeting-free day!
2021-06-03: Today I was grateful to Andrea, who as always was supportive and ready to offer her help and …
2021-06-02: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to chatting with Andrea, she usually has an interesting …
2021-06-02: Today I was grateful that my appraisal had been submitted ahead of the deadline (just!)
2021-06-01: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to an online meeting with my mentor, Jenny.
2021-06-01: DAISIES
2021-06-01: Today I was grateful for my little desk fan (25C in SE London), some pretty daisies on my walk and a …
2021-05-31: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to another day away from the virtual salt mines!
2021-05-31: Today I was grateful that no one had to do any cooking and that there was minimal kitchen clean up.
2021-05-30: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to not going to the virtual salt mines. I LOVE Bank Holiday …
2021-05-30: STRAWBERRIES
2021-05-30: Today I was grateful for some delicious strawberries. ‘Tis the season!
2021-05-29: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to brunch with my parents.
2021-05-29: Today I was grateful for a sparkling first 45 minutes in the Champion’s Final!
2021-05-28: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the Champions’ League final!
2021-05-28: Today I was grateful for all my social meetings, with Chris, Amanda, George and Samad!
2021-05-27: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to seeing my mentor, George, online.
2021-05-27: Today I was grateful to my colleagues for another excellent presentation, this time on internal …
2021-05-26: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to meeting colleagues in the Policy Unit.
2021-05-26: Today I was grateful for an early finish.
2021-05-25: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to ticking some more things off my To Do list.
2021-05-25: Today I was grateful when it was 5pm. Too. Many. MEETINGS!!!
2021-05-24: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a briefing Master Class with Neil; and an au revoir …
2021-05-24: Today I was grateful for short meetings (I’d like more short meetings, fewer long, tedious ones …
2021-05-23: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to completing all necessary actions around my annual …
2021-05-23: Today I was grateful for a rather delicious Chablis with our roast chicken dinner.
2021-05-22: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to listening to some podcasts.
2021-05-22: Today I was grateful for the spectacle that is Eurovision!
2021-05-21: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to resting and relaxing!
2021-05-21: Today I was grateful that this awful week had finally come to an end!
2021-05-20: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to fewer meetings…
2021-05-20: Today I was grateful for the stamina needed to survive SEVEN meetings.
2021-05-19: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to SEVEN meetings in the space of seven hours…
2021-05-19: Today I was grateful to Maggie, for sharing some important news with us.
2021-05-18: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to starting our next assignment!
2021-05-18: Today I was grateful for a photo book of lovely pics of my gorgeous godson Ben, which arrived in the …
2021-05-17: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to completing my own appraisal.
2021-05-17: Today I was grateful that my drafts were saved despite an extensive IT “incident” at the virtual …
2021-05-16: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to complete a draft letter, finish an appraisal and upload …
2021-05-16: Today I was grateful for the energy to complete long overdue tasks, including an taking pics for a …
2021-05-15: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to sorting things out.
2021-05-15: Today I was grateful for an exciting second half in the FA Cup Final!
2021-05-14: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the FA Cup Final!
2021-05-14: Today I was grateful for bacon at lunchtime!
2021-05-13: Tomorrow Inshallah I am looking forward to getting a few more things crossed off my work To Do list.
2021-05-13: Today I was grateful for the opportunity to engage with two excellent speakers, taking about their …
2021-05-12: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to completing the last batch of appraisals.
2021-05-12: Today I was grateful to have finished earlier than usual this afternoon, after two very long …
2021-05-11: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a lessons learned meeting with one of our key partners.
2021-05-11: Today I was grateful for my parents helping me out with a package (dad) and pizza (mum)!
2021-05-10: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to completing a lessons learned exercise on our now …
2021-05-10: Today I was grateful to hear that a difficult project has been postponed!
2021-05-09: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the opportunity to support colleagues through their …
2021-05-09: Today I was grateful for the advice from the nurse at the health centre: taking a couple of …
2021-05-08: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to finishing “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”! I’ve …
2021-05-08: Today I was grateful to everyone involved in getting effective and safe vaccines tried, tested and …
2021-05-07: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to my second dose of the COVID vaccine!
2021-05-07: Today I was grateful for some feedback from my manager.
2021-05-06: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to our discussions on the transition from working remotely …
2021-05-06: VOTE
2021-05-06: Today I was grateful to all of those who had fought for universal suffrage.
2021-05-05: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to several meetings. Some more than others…
2021-05-05: Today I was grateful to Rob, my new podiatrist. He was interesting, funny and gave me some good …
2021-05-04: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to my podiatrist appointment.
2021-05-04: RASPBERRIES
2021-05-04: Today I was grateful for some delicious raspberries for dessert.
2021-05-03: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to making my case.
2021-05-03: Today I was grateful for the opportunity to do some journaling; it’s nice not to be online at the …
2021-05-02: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the May Day bank holiday!
2021-05-02: Today I was grateful for my online Domestika course - very helpful on the basics of bullet …
2021-05-01: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to brunch!
2021-05-01: Today I was grateful for patience and understanding from my housemates.
2021-04-30: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to being less grumpy.
2021-04-30: Today I was grateful for my parents’ patience; money in my account (it’s PAY DAY!) and a take away …
2021-04-29: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to shopping with my mum.
2021-04-29: Today I was grateful for Carol’s friendliness and customer service in the laundrette.
2021-04-28: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to relaxing, with one or two domestic chores thrown in.
2021-04-28: Today I was grateful to have my first trip to the hairdressers for several months. Begone grey …
2021-04-27: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to not being online at the virtual salt mines!
2021-04-27: Today I was grateful for some excellent presentations from friends and colleagues on the Book/Film …
2021-04-26: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to wearing my new Quiz Night t shirt at the Patreon only …
2021-04-26: Today I was grateful for the opportunity to IM a lovely friend who is just settling in to his new …
2021-04-25: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to amending a timeline for our project and hopefully making …
2021-04-25: Today I was grateful for the time and space to finish three books on my Kindle Unlimited list.
2021-04-25: Delicious!
2021-04-24: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a nice sirloin steak and a glass or two of a Côtes du …
2021-04-24: Today I was grateful for assistance when trying to process an online order. Graham was helpful, …
2021-04-23: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to selecting yummy things in our online grocery delivery; …
2021-04-23: Today I was grateful to hear from two former colleagues, who are both going from strength to …
2021-04-22: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to mentoring two former colleagues.
2021-04-22: Today I was grateful for support and sensitivity from my colleagues.
2021-04-21: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to observing National Stephen Lawrence Day with my …
2021-04-21: Today I was grateful for a colleague’s understanding in the face of more upheaval and changes.
2021-04-20: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to talking things through with colleagues from another …
2021-04-20: Today I was grateful for an apology, from someone who doesn’t usually do apologies…
2021-04-19: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to quiz night!
2021-04-19: BACON ROLL
2021-04-19: Today I was grateful for my lunchtime bacon roll
2021-04-18: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to engaging with colleagues on our new line management …
2021-04-18: Today I was grateful for a delicious dessert of bread and butter pudding plus custard!
2021-04-17: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to more R & R!
2021-04-17: Today I was grateful for a day of leisure!
2021-04-16: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the FA Cup semi final, Chelsea v Manchester City
2021-04-16: BLOSSOM
2021-04-16: Today I was grateful for blossom, looks like Spring has finally arrived!
2021-04-15: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to laying some groundwork, as I need to have several …
2021-04-15: Today I was grateful for a lively debate at the virtual salt mines: writer Sathnam Sanghera took …
2021-04-14: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to an online seminar which will examine the legacy of the …
2021-04-14: Today I was grateful for a delicious Indian take away dinner, delivered to our door!
2021-04-13: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to crossing more things off my To Do list; reading for …
2021-04-13: Today I was grateful for an excellent collaboration with my colleagues on engaging our new Director.
2021-04-11: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to lockdown restrictions easing: non-essential shops, …
2021-04-11: Today I was grateful for coffee, bacon and a fruit trifle! Not all at the same time though…
2021-04-10: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to more Kindle self care, with trashy books!
2021-04-10: Today I was grateful for online retail therapy: found some replacements for my very old Havaianas …
2021-04-09: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to getting over this full on work week.
2021-04-09: Today I was grateful for support from my colleagues as I powered through my To Do list.
2021-04-08: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to more lively discussions and helpful insights from …
2021-04-08: Today I was grateful for an update from friends in Brazil. Although they are doing OK, COVID is …
2021-04-07: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to discussing next steps with my colleagues, on BLM.
2021-04-07: Today I was grateful for a couple of meetings that were cancelled!
2021-04-06: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to meetings with new colleagues, as well as reconnecting …
2021-04-06: Today I was grateful for my colleagues, who were chilled and relaxed after the long Easter weekend.
2021-04-05: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to making a start on my work To Do list.
2021-04-05: Today I was grateful that I was not working online; that I could listen to my favourite songs on …
2021-04-04: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to more rest, relaxation and ribs!
2021-04-04: Strawberries
2021-04-04: Today I was grateful for chocolate (of course!) and strawberries from Spain!
2021-04-03: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to eating copious amounts of chocolate!
2021-04-03: Today I was grateful for a COVID safe bus ride to get some medication from the pharmacy. It was …
2021-04-02: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to easing myself back into my regular routine, as I no …
2021-04-02: Today I was grateful to have the day off!
2021-04-01: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a quiet Good Friday.
2021-04-01: Today I was grateful that it was the last work day of the week!
2021-03-31: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to having a virtual coffee with my former manager.
2021-03-31: Today I was grateful to everyone in my unit for a really fun wellbeing social event!
2021-03-30: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to doing some serious damage to my credit card BECAUSE IT …
2021-03-30: Today I was grateful for reconnecting with Will: he gave an excellent presentation to our editors …
2021-03-29: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to re-connecting with Will, a former colleague, who has …
2021-03-29: Blossom
2021-03-29: Today I was grateful to have a brief trip outside in the Spring sunshine! It was nice to see the …
2021-03-28: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to venturing out for a bit, for the first time in weeks.
2021-03-28: Today I was grateful for time and space to listen to a podcast recommendation, to finish reading one …
2021-03-27: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to making some progress with my TBR list…
2021-03-27: Today I was grateful that there were no English Football League games today, giving me a welcome …
2021-03-26: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to sleeping in, a lazy brunch and then finishing a few …
2021-03-26: Today I was grateful to virtually meet up with Lisa, and catch up on over two years of news!
2021-03-25: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to catching up with Lisa, virtually of course!
2021-03-25: Today I was grateful for my ability to stay calm and patient with people who annoy me.
2021-03-24: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to our regular anti racism working group meeting.
2021-03-24: Today I was grateful that there was pizza for dinner!
2021-03-23: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to helping colleagues who are working on a big event. …
2021-03-23: Today I was grateful for some positivity from colleagues about a proposal regarding summer interns.
2021-03-23: Some snail mail replies to #LetterMo are starting to arrive! @dustdaughter
2021-03-22: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to our regular online quiz, having missed last week due to …
2021-03-22: Today I was grateful for my new working from home set up, which includes wrist support!
2021-03-21: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to my new working from home set up, to protect my wrist.
2021-03-21: Today I was grateful for time on my own, to get over a terrible headache.
2021-03-20: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to more rest, more football and more reading!
2021-03-20: Today I was grateful for momos, samosas and dahl, dinner delivered from my favourite local Indian …
2021-03-19: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to curry night!
2021-03-19: Today I was grateful that it was the last working day of the week!
2021-03-19: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to discussing new assignments.
2021-03-19: Today I was grateful for advice from friends and colleagues on purchasing new office equipment.
2021-03-17: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to doing Patrick’s end of year review.
2021-03-17: Today I was grateful for our wellbeing afternoon tea event.
2021-03-16: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to fewer meetings…
2021-03-16: Today I was grateful to Natalie, for making me laugh a lot in our 08:30 meeting.
2021-03-15: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to my meeting with Natalie, to hear about past adventures …
2021-03-15: Today I was grateful to finish my working day at 16:00 GMT; my wrist was getting sore after a lot of …
2021-03-14: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to going back to work at the virtual salt mines.
2021-03-14: Today I was grateful to be able to celebrate Mother’s Day with my parents!
2021-03-13: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to Mother’s Day brunch with my parents.
2021-03-13: Today I was grateful that Nottingham Forest didn’t lose at home…
2021-03-12: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to kicking off the Mother’s Day celebrations!
2021-03-12: Today I was grateful for an informative and amusing podcast about romance novels!
2021-03-11: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to meeting with George, my leadership mentor.
2021-03-11: Daffodils in our garden
2021-03-11: Today I was grateful for the daffodils in our garden; they cheered me up.
2021-03-10: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the meds kicking in and reduced swelling in my wrist.
2021-03-10: Today I was grateful for a telephone consultation with my GP. I’ve now got a prescription to help …
2021-03-09: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to chatting with a colleague from the class of 2020, …
2021-03-09: Today I was grateful for ibuprofen, as I had to take a couple of capsules to ease the pain and …
2021-03-08: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to Champions’ League football and our weekly quiz!
2021-03-08: Today I was grateful for assistance with opening jars, cans and doors because of my sore arm!
2021-03-07: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to re-watching at least one film, because I had more than …
2021-03-07: Today I was grateful for the opportunity to watch so much football! Commiserations to Liverpool and …
2021-03-06: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to more reading, more football and perhaps more films.
2021-03-06: Today I was grateful for my long lie in! Waking up at 12:30pm was disorientating but I clearly …
2021-03-05: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to being lazy!
2021-03-05: Today I was grateful for a productive meeting with a former partner Directorate.
2021-03-05: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to discussing our forward look of assignments.
2021-03-05: Today I was grateful for a productive day, where my suggestions were discussed and agreed!
2021-03-03: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a virtual coffee with Andrea, following her week off …
2021-03-03: Today I was grateful for a possible neat solution to a work force planning and staffing issue.
2021-03-02: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to being on a sift panel with a couple of my colleagues!
2021-03-02: Today I was grateful for a fun online quiz with friends (even though I did really badly this …
2021-03-01: Today, I was grateful for my Kindle! I’ve now added several more books to read at my leisure - YAY!
2021-02-28: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to sorting out my inbox.
2021-02-28: Today I was grateful to Marrianne and Morris for two fab video calls!
2021-02-28: 📷 February Photo Challenge - Day 28: Up #mbfeb
2021-02-28: The final day of #LetterMo and I have enjoyed it immensely! Last but not least, I sent a card to my …
2021-02-28: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to chatting with Morris via Skype.
2021-02-28: Today I was grateful for my luxurious lie in - I could easily get used to waking up after …
2021-02-27: 📷 February Photo Challenge: Day 27 - Pompasetting #mbfeb
2021-02-27: Penultimate day of #LetterMo! I sent a card to Jane, a friend from secondary school. She lives on …
2021-02-27: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to doing things I enjoy: journaling - watching football - …
2021-02-27: Today I was grateful that I could log off at 17:00 because almost everything was so annoying.
2021-02-27: Today, I sent Kathy a card - I’ve known her since the summer of 1986! We worked together for over a …
2021-02-27: 📷 February Photo Challenge: Day 26 - favourite #mbfeb
2021-02-26: I worked with Rosie in one of my first proper jobs, in between school and university (1986). She was …
2021-02-25: 📷 February Photo Challenge: Day 25 - Code #mbfeb
2021-02-25: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to pay day!
2021-02-25: Today I was grateful for a stellar presentation from my colleagues.
2021-02-24: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to listening to several presentations from several business …
2021-02-24: Today I was grateful for my forbearance and for not shouting at family and colleagues when they make …
2021-02-24: 📷 February Photo Challenge: Day 24 - Baby #mbfeb
2021-02-24: I’ve known Amanda since we were 11years old. We were in the same class at secondary school. She is …
2021-02-23: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to feedback on my one of my draft documents.
2021-02-23: I sent a card to Bill for the 23rd day of #LetterMo. He lives in Oregon and supports young students …
2021-02-23: 📷 February Photo Challenge: Day 23 - Bananas #mbfeb
2021-02-23: Today I was grateful for replies from friends!
2021-02-22: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to being on a sift panel with two of my colleagues.
2021-02-22: Today I was grateful for fewer interruptions at work!
2021-02-22: 📷 February Photo Challenge: Day 22 - Spell #mbfeb
2021-02-22: I sent my 22nd piece of correspondence to my friend, Simon. He’s a Brit-Canadian dual national, …
2021-02-21: 📷 February Photo Challenge: Day 21 - Colours. #mbfeb
2021-02-21: Jessica is the 21st recipient of my #LetterMo efforts! She is a teacher who lives in Minnesota. …
2021-02-21: Tomorrow Inshallah I am looking forward to prepping for my eventual successor, by revising my job …
2021-02-21: Today I was grateful for a quiet, stress-free day.
2021-02-20: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to not setting my alarm clock!
2021-02-20: Twenty days of #LetterMo, with only eight days left for my challenge! I sent a card to Nelle today - …
2021-02-20: 📷 February Photo Challenge: Day 20 - Wearher #mbfeb
2021-02-20: YAY!
2021-02-20: Today I was grateful for the National Health Service; for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and for the …
2021-02-19: 📷 February Photo Challenge: Day 19 - Alive #mbfeb
2021-02-19: On this, the 19th day of #LetterMo, I sent a card to my friend Victoria who is a nurse in …
2021-02-19: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to having the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine!
2021-02-19: Today I was grateful to have bumped into my neighbour, Bella, at the bus stop. We were both masked …
2021-02-18: 📷 February Photo Challenge: Day 18 - At Home #mbfeb
2021-02-18: It is the 18th day of #LetterMo, and I sent a card to my friend Nicole who lives in Pittsburg. She …
2021-02-18: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a virtual stroll in the park with my friend, Deirdre!
2021-02-18: Today I was grateful for the NHS when I went to collect my prescription at the pharmacy.
2021-02-17: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to my 08:30 GMT meeting with Andrea, a former colleague who …
2021-02-17: Today I was grateful to Pablo, my perfect podiatrist!
2021-02-17: 📷 February Photo Challenge: Day 17 - Still. #mbfeb Yes, I still love chocolate.
2021-02-17: It is Day 17 of #LetterMo and I sent a card to Frances, a dear friend. She is a doctor, working in a …
2021-02-16: 📷 February Photo Challenge: Day 16 - Erudite. #mbfeb
2021-02-16: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to my podiatry appointment.
2021-02-16: Today I was grateful for clear communications, pancake recipes and fond memories of being in Brazil …
2021-02-16: OK - here we go, Day 16 of #LetterMo! Today’s card was sent to Julia, a friend who lives in Bromley. …
2021-02-15: 📷 February Photo Challenge: Day 15 - Reflection. #mbfeb
2021-02-15: I am now cruising into the second half of #LetterMo. Jenny from Ohio is the recipient today! She …
2021-02-15: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a couple of meetings and an online quiz in the evening.
2021-02-15: Today I was grateful for confirmation of a couple of appointments this week!
2021-02-14: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to engaging with my friends at the virtual salt mines …
2021-02-14: 📷 February Photo Challenge: Day 14 - Compassion. #mbfeb This is a statue of Mary Seacole, which …
2021-02-14: STAMPED!
2021-02-14: We are now halfway through #LetterMo! I sent a card to my friend Jacques who lives in Switzerland. …
2021-02-14: Today I was grateful for the delicious Madeleines that we had at brunch!
2021-02-13: 📷 February Photo Challenge: Day 13 - Make. Really not sure this teapot would make a good cup of tea …
2021-02-13: On the thirteenth day of #LetterMo, I sent a card to Angela, my friend who lives in California, who …
2021-02-13: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a relaxing day, mostly doing nothing!
2021-02-13: Today I was grateful for fresh air, buying fresh fruit and vegetables, and watching EPL games.
2021-02-12: 📷 February Photo Challenge: Day Twelve - Sporg! (Although it is a made up word, it might also be the …
2021-02-12: On day twelve of #LetterMo, I have sent a card to the lovely Jana, who lives in Northern California. …
2021-02-12: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to my weekly escape from these four walls - getting out and …
2021-02-12: Today I was grateful for online chats with my dearest friends from university!
2021-02-11: 📷 February Photo Challenge: Day 11 - Machine #mbfeb
2021-02-11: STAMPS!
2021-02-11: Aditi is the recipient of card number eleven, in my #LetterMo challenge. Aditi and I love watching …
2021-02-11: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a quieter day.
2021-02-11: Today I was grateful for some volunteers who will draft and deliver a presentation in a fortnight or …
2021-02-11: 📷 February Photo Challenge: Day ten - Energy #mbfeb
2021-02-11: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to chairing our weekly corporate meeting.
2021-02-11: Today I was grateful for my colleagues’ enthusiastic engagement at our book and film club!
2021-02-11: STICKERS AND STAMPS
2021-02-11: Tenth day of #LetterMo! I sent a card to my friend Susan, who lives in Colorado with her husband …
2021-02-09: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to watching more football!
2021-02-09: Today I was grateful that my former Line Manager got in touch with me to find out how things were …
2021-02-09: IN THE POST..!
2021-02-09: It is Day nine of #LetterMo and I posted a card to Lucy, one of my oldest friends, we met when we …
2021-02-09: 📷 February Photo Challenge: Day 9 - Muddy #mbfeb
2021-02-08: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to our induction event.
2021-02-08: Today I was grateful for online conversations about Kingpin (with Tim) and the cold weather …
2021-02-08: 📷 February Photo Challenge: Day Eight - Hope #mbfeb This pic was taken on 16 February 2018, during a …
2021-02-08: POSTED!
2021-02-08: Today’s #LetterMo (Day 8) recipient is Kayla, a classic movies buff who lives in South Carolina! I …
2021-02-07: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to sharing video messages with friends in Sheffield, Texas …
2021-02-07: 📷 February Photo Challenge: Day seven - craving #mbfeb It’s not so much the delicious pastries, I …
2021-02-07: STAMPS!
2021-02-07: Day seven of #LetterMo and today’s card is for my friend Jenny C who lives in South Carolina! She is …
2021-02-07: Today I was grateful for live radio football commentary of the Liverpool v Manchester City game!
2021-02-06: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to more EPL, some journaling and perhaps a film.
2021-02-06: 📷 February Photo Challenge: Day six - Spory #mbfeb
2021-02-06: POSTED!
2021-02-06: Today’s #LetterMo (Day six) recipient was Brandi, a friend of mine who lives in Virginia. She is a …
2021-02-06: Today I was grateful for my BT Sport subscription, so that I could watch not one but TWO English …
2021-02-05: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to some EPL games, online retail therapy and watching a …
2021-02-05: 📷 February Photo Challenge: Day Five - Pets #mbfeb
2021-02-05: RECEIVED!
2021-02-05: Today’s #LetterMo (Day 5) recipient is my friend Christina who lives in Texas. She’s a lot of fun, …
2021-02-05: Today I was grateful that it was the end of the working week!
2021-02-04: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to getting some online shopping deliveries!
2021-02-04: Posted!
2021-02-04: #LetterMo Day 4 - a letter of thanks to my friend Soléna who lives in Nantes, France. She had sent …
2021-02-04: 📷 February Photo Challenge: Day Four - Layers #mbfeb
2021-02-04: Today I was grateful for a kind and thoughtful text from my friend, Collette!
2021-02-03: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to assisting with strategic discussions and meetings.
2021-02-03: Posted!
2021-02-03: Today’s recipient of #LetterMo Day three was my friend Jen, who is homeschooling her 13 year old …
2021-02-03: 📷 February Photo Challenge - Day three: Comfort #mbfeb
2021-02-03: Today I was grateful for hard work on data and metrics from three of my colleagues.
2021-02-02: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to an EPL game via one of my many streaming services!
2021-02-02: Posted!
2021-02-02: #LetterMo Day 2 - to my goddaughter, Ruby, to check how she’s getting on during lockdown.
2021-02-02: 📷 February Photo Challenge - Day Two: Morning Beverage #mbfeb
2021-02-02: Today I was grateful for honest conversations with my new manager: we agree that there is room for …
2021-02-01: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to some English Premier League football AND our weekly …
2021-02-01: Posted!
2021-02-01: #LetterMo Day 1 - To my godson, Ben, about his much delayed Christmas present.
2021-02-01: 📷 February Photo Challenge: Day 1 - Close Up #mbfeb (Tulip)
2021-02-01: Today I was grateful for perfectly cooked vegetables at dinner!
2021-01-31: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the start of LetterMo! I am hoping to post a card, …
2021-01-31: My mum’s proud badge
2021-01-31: Today I was grateful for the NHS and the Covid vaccine programme!
2021-01-30: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to my 76 year old parents receiving their first doses of …
2021-01-30: Today I was grateful for the time and space to just be by myself. After a gruelling week at work, …
2021-01-29: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to replenishing my snacks.
2021-01-29: Today I was grateful for an hour long chat with a friend in Malta!
2021-01-28: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to meeting Michelle and discussing tactics!
2021-01-28: Today I was grateful for fewer telephone calls from my new colleague…
2021-01-27: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to an early morning catch up with Andrea, before my work …
2021-01-27: Today I was grateful for a substantive reply from the DG (even though I don’t feel like he has fully …
2021-01-26: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a brainstorming session with my colleagues and new …
2021-01-26: Today I was grateful for a holding reply from the DG. We are now on tenterhooks to receive the …
2021-01-25: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to fewer meetings, taste testing some new crackers and our …
2021-01-25: Today, I was grateful for my stamina in getting through countless meetings - UGH!
2021-01-25: Yesterday, I was looking forward to challenging the Director General on his talent scheme proposals.
2021-01-25: Yesterday, I was grateful for a thrilling FA Cup fourth round game between Manchester United and …
2021-01-23: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a lie in, brunch and the FA Cup tie between Liverpool …
2021-01-23: Today I was grateful for a brief foray into the outside world!
2021-01-22: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the FA Cup fourth round matches.
2021-01-22: Today I was grateful for colleagues who didn’t mind attending last minute meetings at the end of the …
2021-01-21: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to being productive and getting things done!
2021-01-21: Today I was grateful for a positive End of Year review.
2021-01-20: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to an introductory chat with a new colleague.
2021-01-20: Today I was grateful for conversations with my new manager, boiled egg sandwiches for lunch and the …
2021-01-19: Tomorrow Inshallah, I look forward to seeing my reverse mentoring partner, so that we can discuss …
2021-01-19: Today I was grateful for the laughter and the limericks as we said farewell to one manager and …
2021-01-18: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to receiving feedback at my End of Year Review.
2021-01-18: Today I was grateful for a smooth induction for my new manager, senior managers agreeing with my …
2021-01-17: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to meeting my new line manager online.
2021-01-17: Today I was grateful for a delicious roast chicken, cooked to perfection by my mum!
2021-01-16: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the Liverpool v Manchester United game!
2021-01-16: Today I was grateful for a Nottingham Forest home win!
2021-01-15: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to listening to more of “Girl, Woman, Other”; watching some …
2021-01-15: Today I was grateful for help from Scott and Brendan!
2021-01-14: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to fewer meetings, discussing Matt’s development and …
2021-01-14: Today I was grateful for helpful advice at the hearing clinic.
2021-01-13: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to my consultation with an audiologist.
2021-01-13: Today I was grateful for an insightful and fun Book Club meeting.
2021-01-12: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to going over the annual People Survey results. Our unit …
2021-01-12: Today I was grateful to finally get a date and time for an appointment with an audiologist!
2021-01-11: January
2021-01-11: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a brainstorming session; eating amaretti biscuits and …
2021-01-11: Today I was grateful to my colleagues, they are willing to learn and happy to share the load.
2021-01-10: Tomorrow Inshallah, Zi am looking forward to chatting with new colleagues.
2021-01-10: Today I was grateful to listen to the audio book version of our book club’s selection.
2021-01-09: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to listening to an audio book; binge watching more FA Cup …
2021-01-09: Today I was grateful for help and advice at the pharmacy.
2021-01-08: Tomorrow Inshallah I am looking forward to a trip the local pharmacy - definitely an essential …
2021-01-08: Today I was grateful for sharp eyed colleagues who spotted a glaring error in an important email.
2021-01-07: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the start of the FA Cup third round! Two matches will be …
2021-01-07: Today I was grateful for my new, pillar box red lipstick! It cheered me up immensely.
2021-01-06: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to our unit’s social event - afternoon tea!
2021-01-06: Today I was grateful for colleagues’ focus on wellbeing; our planning for a leaving party and some …
2021-01-05: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to Twelfth Night - even though it is the end of the festive …
2021-01-05: Today I was grateful for colleagues being positive, my mum cooking a nice meal for us and a short …
2021-01-04: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to meeting our new colleague, Ellie.
2021-01-04: Today I was grateful for my colleagues who continue to be positive in the face of volatility, …
2021-01-03: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to being online again with friends and colleagues.
2021-01-03: Today I was grateful for a chilled out day, because it is back to the grindstone tomorrow!
2021-01-02: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a lie in, brunch and then catching up with what’s been …
2021-01-02: Today I was grateful for a calm and relaxing day. Good prep for my return to work on Monday.
2021-01-01: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to more football, nice food and online chats with friends!
2021-01-01: Today I was grateful for Happy New Year messages from family and friends around the world.
2020-12-31: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to watching the last two episodes of Bridgerton! It’s the …
2020-12-31: Today I was grateful to see the end of this (for the most part) dreadful year!
2020-12-30: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to saying farewell to 2020!
2020-12-30: Today I was grateful for Uber Eats and our delicious delivered dinner!
2020-12-29: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to bingeing on Netflix shows! Thank you for your …
2020-12-29: Today I was grateful for a socially distanced supermarket shop!
2020-12-29: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to going out!
2020-12-29: Today I was grateful for not one but TWO football matches on my streaming service!
2020-12-28: Tomorrow Inshallah, I want to binge watch stuff on Netflix! Any recommendations?
2020-12-28: Today I was grateful for the new Pixar film, Soul!
2020-12-26: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to watching Soul on Disney +
2020-12-26: Today I was grateful for the time and space to enjoy my own company.
2020-12-26: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to relaxing in my new pyjamas ALL DAY!
2020-12-26: Today I was grateful that we could still celebrate Christmas, even if it was on a much smaller scale …
2020-12-24: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to some yummy food!
2020-12-24: Today I was grateful for the TV schedule: I re-watched two fab films today: “Moana” and “It’s A …
2020-12-23: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the official start to the festive season!
2020-12-23: Today I was grateful for a quiet time, with hardly any tasks.
2020-12-22: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to taking it easy…
2020-12-22: Today I was grateful for the excellent customer care when I picked up my new glasses!
2020-12-21: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to picking up my new glasses!
2020-12-21: Deliciousness!
2020-12-21: Today I was grateful for winter spiced Twix!
2020-12-20: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the absence of my alarm clock!
2020-12-20: Today I was grateful for patience in the face of grumpy behaviour.
2020-12-20: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to being creative!
2020-12-20: Today I was grateful that my mum and I completed our Christmas grocery shopping this morning, before …
2020-12-18: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to focussing on Christmas (and forgetting about work)!
2020-12-18: Emerald Anniversary
2020-12-18: Today I was grateful for my parents: they celebrated their emerald wedding anniversary (55 years!)
2020-12-17: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to celebrating my parents’ emerald wedding anniversary!
2020-12-17: Today I was grateful for a virtual stroll in the park with an old friend. Deirdre is always kind!
2020-12-17: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to fewer meetings…
2020-12-17: Today I was grateful for the helpful and cheerful Post Master, as I paid for two parcels going to …
2020-12-15: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to discussing diversity and inclusion with Michelle, as …
2020-12-15: Today I was grateful for an early morning walk to the Post Office and the jolly conversation with …
2020-12-14: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to engaging with the leadership group.
2020-12-14: Today I was grateful for the extensive tests on my eyes and vision.
2020-12-13: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to my appointment with an optician.
2020-12-13: All done!
2020-12-13: Today I was grateful for the time and space to go at my own speed. Christmas card signing is …
2020-12-12: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to writing more Christmas cards.
2020-12-12: Today I was grateful for all the lovely poinsettias, as seen in the shops.
2020-12-11: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to another Christmas shopping trip.
2020-12-11: Today I was grateful for an excellent meeting about menopause. Colleagues from around the world were …
2020-12-11: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to talking to colleagues on a one to one basis about our …
2020-12-11: Today I was grateful for a new tin of Foxes chocolate biscuits.
2020-12-10: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to setting the world to rights with Andrea!
2020-12-10: Today I was grateful for friends and colleagues, as we had our work Christmas party
2020-12-08: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the whole Directorate getting together before the …
2020-12-08: Today I was grateful for my colleagues’ positive engagement during our leadership meeting.
2020-12-07: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to engaging with our new cohort again. We’ll be considering …
2020-12-07: Today I was grateful for some delicious chocolates, a gift from our new neighbours.
2020-12-06: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to chatting with the newest member of the unit.
2020-12-06: Ready to be posted.
2020-12-06: Today I was grateful for friends who make laugh about writing our own Hallmark Christmas movies.
2020-12-06: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to writing my Christmas cards.
2020-12-06: Today I was grateful for a successful shopping trip.
2020-12-04: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to going to Greenwich!
2020-12-04: Today I was grateful for my colleague Helen’s service to the cause! She’s now off on her next …
2020-12-03: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to virtual coffee with a friend in Valletta!
2020-12-03: Today I was grateful for my colleagues and their huge effort to make our team building event such a …
2020-12-02: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to our induction plus event.
2020-12-02: Today I was grateful for the customer care assistant who helped sort out my upgrade.
2020-12-01: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to getting my new phone (fingers crossed)!
2020-12-01: Winter sunshine
2020-12-01: Today I was grateful for my walk in the park at lunchtime. Winter sunshine is such a treat!
2020-11-30: Day thirty of 30: I reinforce my commitment to blogging by taking part in these monthly challenges. …
2020-11-30: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to more interesting discussions with my colleague, …
2020-11-30: Today I was grateful for my ability to ignore a very annoying colleague!
2020-11-29: Day twenty nine of 30: Things are rarely pedestrian and boring at the virtual salt mines; but I …
2020-11-29: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the final week with the first year cohort.
2020-11-29: Today I was grateful for the opportunity to catch up and complete last week’s work To Do list!
2020-11-29: Day twenty eight of 30: On a couple of occasions, I’ve gone out and thought: something’s not right. …
2020-11-29: Tomorrow Inshallah I am looking forward to a productive day.
2020-11-29: Today I was grateful for my Kindle.
2020-11-27: Day twenty seven of 30: The dilemma of Christmas in the Time of Corona - should we relax the rules …
2020-11-27: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to focusing on my wellbeing (books, films, music).
2020-11-27: Today I was grateful for key decisions finally being taken, so that we can move on with our plans …
2020-11-26: Day twenty six of 30: I need to adjust my approach to setbacks. Seeking constructive feedback might …
2020-11-26: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to chatting with Amanda, hoping that she has positive news …
2020-11-26: Today I was grateful for our wellbeing session, which included “Which song was number 1 on your 18th …
2020-11-26: Day twenty five of 30: Given the choice, I would prefer to leave achronological video messages for …
2020-11-26: Tomorrow Inshallah I am looking forward to chatting with Andrea and bringing her up to date.
2020-11-26: Today I was grateful for some feedback on my colleague from my Deputy Director which was spot on!
2020-11-25: 👉🏾 www.bbc.co.uk Period poverty: Scotland first in world to make period products free
2020-11-25: Day twenty four of 30: The provision of free period products is being discussed and debated in the …
2020-11-25: Tomorrow Inshallah I am looking forward to helping a colleague.
2020-11-25: Today I was grateful for sympathetic friends and colleagues!
2020-11-23: As captured at around 0830 this morning.
2020-11-23: Day twenty three of 30: I regularly use my iPhone camera to capture views from my area. ✏️ #mbnov
2020-11-23: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to speaking with Natalie! It’s been ages…
2020-11-23: Today I was grateful for a calm review followed by an interesting session with our woman in …
2020-11-22: Day twenty two of 30: I love visiting Scotland. So many lovely places north of the border! I’d like …
2020-11-22: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to discussing my options with my manager.
2020-11-22: Today I was grateful for Netflix’s “Dash & Lily” which was a sweet, gentle way to ease back into …
2020-11-21: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to catching up with a few outstanding items on my To Do …
2020-11-21: Today I was grateful for lively online chats with my friends.
2020-11-21: Day twenty one of 30: I enjoy the winter months of November and December, when there is the festive …
2020-11-20: Day twenty of 30: Some memories never fade, mainly the ones where I was happy with friends who make …
2020-11-20: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to not setting my alarm.
2020-11-20: Today I was grateful for my manager’s wise words.
2020-11-19: Day nineteen of 30: It is possible that Lockdown 2.0 will be lifted at Christmas for families to get …
2020-11-19: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to making progress on my To Do list before the weekend …
2020-11-19: Today I was grateful for sympathy and understanding from friends, as expressed via IMs.
2020-11-18: Day eighteen of 30: My dependence on coffee to get through my working day is quite pathetic! …
2020-11-18: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the end of a problematic work relationship.
2020-11-18: Today I was grateful for Pablo, my podiatrist!
2020-11-17: I can’t wait to travel by train again…
2020-11-17: Day seventeen of 30: I miss travelling by train! I haven’t been on one since before the first …
2020-11-17: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to seeing my podiatrist!
2020-11-17: Today I was grateful for a telephone consultation with positive news! Diet and exercise are actually …
2020-11-16: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to having ONLY ONE meeting!
2020-11-16: Today I was grateful for some positive news about recruitment to my team.
2020-11-16: Day so sixteen of 30: I have a poor memory, so I often write notes and lists to help me get through …
2020-11-15: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a chat with my Director.
2020-11-15: Today I was grateful for time away from my work laptop.
2020-11-15: Day fifteen of 30: I am never far from my mobile phone. I feel lost on the rare occasions when I am …
2020-11-14: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to relaxing indoors.
2020-11-14: Today I was grateful for the bus driver who waited patiently for me find my phone so that I could …
2020-11-14: Day fourteen of 30: As an ice breaker exercise, I was asked to describe myself in three words. My …
2020-11-14: Day thirteen of 30: Guess what? We seem to have survived Friday the 13th unscathed! ✏️ #mbnov
2020-11-14: Tomorrow Inshallah I am looking forward to watching some films via my various streaming …
2020-11-14: Today I was grateful for my eye test.
2020-11-12: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward the end of the working week!
2020-11-12: Today I was grateful for an early morning walk in the park. Blue skies and a gorgeous sunrise.
2020-11-12: Day twelve of 30: I’m not going to let one or two colleagues wear me down. Hopefully they will move …
2020-11-11: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a long delayed chat with a good friend.
2020-11-11: Today I was grateful for the pleasantries exchanged with people in the park this morning! It’s like …
2020-11-11: Day eleven of 30: On the 11th hour, of the 11th month, for two minutes, we don’t say anything. We …
2020-11-10: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to having one of my favourite dishes (chicken Kiev)!
2020-11-10: Today I was grateful for an email from a friend who has recently arrived in China! He’s in …
2020-11-10: Day ten of 30: It’s been announced that the elderly will be at the front of the queue for the …
2020-11-09: Day nine of 30: I can’t force myself to like tripe. It doesn’t matter how it is cooked - just the …
2020-11-09: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to being more productive (after tackling my inbox).
2020-11-09: Park Life
2020-11-09: Today I was grateful for time spent in the park before logging on and starting my work.
2020-11-08: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to engaging with friends and colleagues again, when I am …
2020-11-08: Today I was grateful that I was able to log onto my work account for a few hours, to triage my …
2020-11-08: Day eight of 30: When I am in a bind, I usually have to rely on myself to sort things out. As the …
2020-11-08: Today, I am looking forward to a day of relaxation before going back to work on Monday.
2020-11-08: Yesterday I was grateful for the points gained from my Fantasy Premier League team!
2020-11-08: Day 7 of thirty: There was no need to inflate the results, it was quite clear who had won today. ✏️ …
2020-11-06: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to catching up with Extra Slice, the Bake Off spin off …
2020-11-06: Today I was grateful for Christmas postage stamps finally being available at my local Post Office.
2020-11-06: Day 6 of thirty: It is not so puzzling to me how two weeks at the salt mines really drags… …
2020-11-05: Day 5 of thirty: When they go low… we never stoop to their level. ✏️ #mbnov
2020-11-05: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to doing some domestic chores, getting them out of the way …
2020-11-05: Today I was grateful for the joy of reading a couple of books via the Kindle app on my phone.
2020-11-05: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to reading and relaxing on the penultimate day of my annual …
2020-11-05: Today I was grateful for all the news coverage that tried to explain what was happening across the …
2020-11-05: POINSETTIAS
2020-11-04: Day 4 of thirty: When I see poinsettias in the shops, I know that the festive season is near. ✏️ …
2020-11-03: Day 3 of thirty: To astonish me, all you have to do is be gracious and kind, especially when things …
2020-11-03: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a change (fingers crossed!)
2020-11-03: Today I was grateful for Sally and Neil’s skills: transforming my brows and my hair, so that I look …
2020-11-02: Tomorrow Inshallah, I hope to get some key things done before lockdown 2.0 starts on Thursday.
2020-11-02: Today I was grateful for a brief stint outside in the sunshine! A short shopping trip to Lewisham.
2020-11-02: Day 2 of thirty: I am not at the virtual salt mines this week, so I don’t have to concentrate on …
2020-11-01: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to putting my culinary skills to the test!
2020-11-01: November is often dreary, with its grey skies and windy conditions; but I don’t mind. I like staying …
2020-11-01: 📖 The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
2020-11-01: Today I was grateful for an enjoyable book!
2020-11-01: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the start of a new month!
2020-11-01: 📷 Halloween
2020-11-01: Today I was grateful for my friends’ sparkling company!
2020-10-30: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to tasting a new dish!
2020-10-30: Today I was grateful for a surprise when I checked my account!
2020-10-29: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to some retail therapy!
2020-10-29: Today I was grateful for cards and gifts!
2020-10-28: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to fixing appointments and hopefully enjoying a delicious …
2020-10-28: Today I was grateful to be indoors during the thunderstorm!
2020-10-27: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to buying yummy food and drink for a birthday party!
2020-10-27: 📷
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2020-10-27: Today I was grateful for having the house to myself for most of the day. BLISS!
2020-10-26: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a salt mines free day!
2020-10-26: Today I was grateful for all the top tips I received from friends and colleagues ahead of my 11:00 …
2020-10-25: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to setting up appointments for new tech; talking to the …
2020-10-25: 📺 The Boys: season 2, episodes 1 - 4
2020-10-25: Today I was grateful for a quiet day, binge watching The Boys.
2020-10-24: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to “learning my script” for Monday…
2020-10-24: Today I was grateful for the delivery driver who brought our take away dinner, on time. He deserved …
2020-10-23: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to letting go of all this work stress.
2020-10-23: Today I was grateful for my time management skills! Almost all of my To Do list completed.
2020-10-22: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the last day online in a work context FOR TWO WHOLE …
2020-10-22: Today I was grateful for having the house to myself. Bliss!
2020-10-21: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to handing over the reins…
2020-10-21: Today I was grateful for the gentle, soothing sound of rain.
2020-10-20: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to meeting with Michelle, she’s relatively new to the …
2020-10-20: Today I was grateful for empathy, engagement and encouragement from my Line Manager.
2020-10-19: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to being more productive.
2020-10-19: Today I was grateful that my mid year review finally happened!
2020-10-18: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to my rescheduled mid year review.
2020-10-18: 🍿 Onward (2020)
2020-10-18: 🍿The Incredibles 2
2020-10-18: Today I was grateful for Disney +
2020-10-17: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to finishing my latest audio book.
2020-10-17: Today I was grateful for Halloween decorations and sweets!
2020-10-16: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to buying Halloween treats!
2020-10-16: Today I was grateful for open, honest and timely communication from the Director. Major changes …
2020-10-15: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a mock interview, a session with my mentor and my mid …
2020-10-15: Today I was grateful for a good presentation on giving and receiving feedback.
2020-10-14: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a more relaxed day at the virtual salt mines.
2020-10-14: Today I was grateful for the wonderful photos from the 24 hour photo challenge!
2020-10-14: 📷 #ADayInTheLife 08:30 British Summer Time; London, UK A walk in the park before another working …
2020-10-13: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to flexing my leadership style (again).
2020-10-13: Today I was grateful for the limited edition winter spice Twix!
2020-10-12: Today I was grateful to see inquisitive squirrels!
2020-10-11: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to tackling my work “To Do” list!
2020-10-11: Today I was grateful for my Netflix subscription! Rocks was sometimes funny, often heartbreaking.
2020-10-10: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to avoiding annoying situations.
2020-10-10: Today I was grateful for not losing my temper (though there was some sulking…)
2020-10-09: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to catching up on my sleep!
2020-10-09: Today I was grateful for a very interesting and thought provoking session with my reverse mentor.
2020-10-08: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a reverse mentoring session with one of the Directors. …
2020-10-08: Today I was grateful for some excellent presentations for Black History Month UK, in particular the …
2020-10-07: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to participating in several Black History Month events.
2020-10-07: Today I was grateful for my resilience and patience, especially in trying circumstances at work and …
2020-10-06: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to another opportunity to lead my unit and set a positive …
2020-10-06: Today I was grateful for the wise counsel of my manager after a terrible morning at the virtual salt …
2020-10-05: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to hearing about progress on some key work objectives.
2020-10-05: Today I was grateful for some feedback from one of my team members on comms.
2020-10-04: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to testing out my new orthopaedic cushions!
2020-10-04: Today I was grateful for high scoring EPL games!
2020-10-03: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a day of rest.
2020-10-03: Today I was grateful for Marrianne’s delightful company!
2020-10-02: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a day out with Marrianne!
2020-10-02: Today I was grateful for fewer meetings, more reflection time.
2020-10-01: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to taking some time to reply to non-urgent emails.
2020-10-01: Today I was grateful for everyone involved in the launch of Black History Month for the UK Civil …
2020-09-30: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to hearing the reasoning behind some team decisions.
2020-09-30: Today I was grateful for the delicious Scottish shortbread treat.
2020-09-29: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to buying a few things… because IT’S PAY DAY!
2020-09-29: Today I was grateful for my manager returning from annual leave. Those heavy burdens are no longer …
2020-09-28: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the sounding board meeting.
2020-09-28: Park Life
2020-09-28: Today I was grateful for some more time in the park.
2020-09-27: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the Liverpool v Arsenal game!
2020-09-27: Heron
2020-09-27: Today I was grateful for the sight of a magnificent heron!
2020-09-26: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to Face Time with Marrianne.
2020-09-26: Today I was grateful for Adrian’s company!
2020-09-26: Today I am looking forward to the Greenwich Comedy Festival!
2020-09-26: Yesterday I was grateful for my unit working hard and supporting each other through a busy and …
2020-09-24: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to my introductory chat with George.
2020-09-24: CHOCOLATE
2020-09-24: Today I was grateful for my first taste of chocolate FOR AGES! And my second. And my third…
2020-09-23: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to going outside for a short while.
2020-09-23: Today I was grateful for the gentle sound of rain.
2020-09-22: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to helping a colleague with her application.
2020-09-22: Today I was grateful for some helpful feedback from my Director.
2020-09-21: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to dealing with my applications. This time I mean it..!
2020-09-21: Today I was grateful for the squirrels making me laugh!
2020-09-20: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to thinking strategically (vision) and tactically (plan).
2020-09-20: Today I was grateful for time spent outside, in the park.
2020-09-20: This @Bruce - it’s my friend’s book!
2020-09-19: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to smashing some applications!
2020-09-19: Today I was grateful for something fabulous that arrived in the post!
2020-09-18: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to having a coffee frappuccino (it’s the little things - …
2020-09-18: Today I was grateful for some feedback on a tutorial I designed for my team.
2020-09-17: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to fewer meetings.
2020-09-17: Today I was grateful for my mum’s birthday lunch party!
2020-09-16: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to hearing from a couple of hiring managers.
2020-09-16: Today I was grateful for video messages from two great friends!
2020-09-15: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to tasting a new dish at lunch.
2020-09-15: Today I was grateful for top tips shared by my unit colleagues, in a very collaborative and …
2020-09-14: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to using my time wisely and getting on with the …
2020-09-14: Today I was grateful for the conversation with my Director, as I persuaded him to come round to my …
2020-09-13: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to making progress on appraisals and applications.
2020-09-13: Crunchy Autumn leaves
2020-09-13: Today I was grateful for crunchy Autumn leaves!
2020-09-12: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to knuckling down and working through the Appointments To …
2020-09-12: Today I was grateful for football and the start of the English Premier League, 2020-2021 season!
2020-09-11: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to completing the first draft of my bid.
2020-09-11: Today I was grateful for my very speedy, before work trip to Lewisham!
2020-09-10: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to focussing on my interests and applications.
2020-09-10: Today I was grateful for my colleague, helping me out by being my sounding board.
2020-09-09: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to discussing corporate issues.
2020-09-09: Today I was grateful for my ability to hold onto my temper despite provocations galore!
2020-09-08: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a telephone consultation.
2020-09-08: Autumnal flowers
2020-09-08: Today I was grateful to see the autumnal flowers at Brockley Common.
2020-09-07: Tomorrow Inshallah I am looking forward to engaging with the leadership group.
2020-09-07: Today I was grateful for some helpful advice from my manager.
2020-09-06: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to catching up with my regular duties as well as discussing …
2020-09-06: Today I was grateful for the sheer joy that is Frozen 2!
2020-09-05: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to updating my CV.
2020-09-05: Today I was grateful for a freshly baked loaf of bread, still warm from the oven.
2020-09-04: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the time and space to start my applications properly.
2020-09-04: Today I was grateful for the chance for not one, but TWO Teams calls with friends!
2020-09-03: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to completing all my feedback requests.
2020-09-03: Today I was grateful for a helpful and insightful workshop.
2020-09-02: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to co-facilitating a workshop on internal job applications.
2020-09-02: Today I was grateful for my early morning walk in the park.
2020-09-01: Tomorrow Inshallah, is the launch of the new department!
2020-09-01: Today I was grateful for an hour long, meandering conversation with my manager.
2020-08-31: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to La Rentrée!
2020-08-31: Today I was grateful that there was no work today!
2020-08-31: 📸 Day 31: Love #mbaug
2020-08-30: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to cooking dinner for my parents.
2020-08-30: Today I was grateful for time alone to recharge.
2020-08-30: 📸 Day 30: Discovery #mbaug
2020-08-29: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to some peace and quiet.
2020-08-29: Today I was grateful for my dad; and also for the gifts and talent of Chadwick Boseman.
2020-08-29: 📸 Day 29: Flake #mbaug
2020-08-28: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to celebrating my dad’s birthday.
2020-08-28: Today I was grateful that it was pay day and I could splash out on some decent paints!
2020-08-28: 📸 Day 28: Emotions #mbaug
2020-08-27: 📸 Day 27: Overcome #mbaug
2020-08-27: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to starting my long, long weekend!
2020-08-27: Today I was grateful for a useful mid appraisal review with R.
2020-08-26: 📸 Day 26: Relentless #mbaug
2020-08-26: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the final all staff meeting.
2020-08-26: Today I was grateful that my last meeting of the day was cancelled!
2020-08-25: 📸 Day 25: Hope #mbaug
2020-08-25: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to discussing next steps with the leadership group.
2020-08-25: Today I was grateful for a bracing lunchtime walk!
2020-08-24: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to being social online with my friends.
2020-08-24: Today I was grateful for colleagues agreeing to chat things through with me, increasing my …
2020-08-24: 📸 Day 24: Frosty #mbaug
2020-08-23: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to my next development discussion with my line manager.
2020-08-23: Today I was grateful for the cooler temperatures and NO HUMIDITY!
2020-08-23: 📸 Day 23: Graceful #mbaug
2020-08-22: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to listen to more of my audio book and eating mangoes for …
2020-08-22: Today I was grateful for the time to relax, to paint.
2020-08-22: 📸 Day 22: Home #mbaug
2020-08-21: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to feeling more grounded.
2020-08-21: Today I was grateful for (mostly) working at my own pace, splitting my working hours around exercise …
2020-08-21: 📸 Day 21: Crunch #mbaug
2020-08-20: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to fewer meetings..!
2020-08-20: Today I was grateful for a few precious minutes of calm in between all those meetings!
2020-08-20: 📸 Day 20: Change #mbaug
2020-08-19: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to catching up with friends and colleagues.
2020-08-19: Today I was grateful for my colleagues’ concern when I felt ill and unable to do a full day online.
2020-08-19: 📸 Day 19: Ribbon #mbaug
2020-08-18: 📸 Day 18: Grid #mbaug
2020-08-18: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the book club!
2020-08-18: Today I was grateful for a busy but productive day!
2020-08-17: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to meeting up with my friends online for the first Tuesday …
2020-08-17: Today I was grateful for my line manager’s support, advice and encouragement.
2020-08-17: 📸 Day 17: Cuddly #mbaug
2020-08-16: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to reverse mentoring.
2020-08-16: Today I was grateful for sticking to my plan: logging on and doing five hours of work this morning …
2020-08-16: 📸 Day 16: Stationary #mbaug
2020-08-15: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to getting ahead with some work projects.
2020-08-15: Today I was grateful for the opportunity to use my new watercolour set!
2020-08-15: 📸 Day 15: Silhouette #mbaug
2020-08-14: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to indulging my creative side.
2020-08-14: Today I was grateful for time away from the virtual salt mines!
2020-08-14: 📸 Day 14: Among #mbaug
2020-08-13: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a day away from the virtual salt mines!
2020-08-13: Today I was grateful for two cancelled meetings.
2020-08-13: 📸 Day 13: Filter #mbaug
2020-08-12: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to strawberries and raspberries.
2020-08-12: Today I was grateful for my little desk fan. The heat and humidity are sapping my energy.
2020-08-12: 📸 Day 12: Sound #mbaug
2020-08-11: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to my meeting with Jess before she goes on to her next …
2020-08-11: Today I was grateful for my manager having second thoughts about issuing a rash email…
2020-08-11: 📸 Day 11: Transportation #mbaug
2020-08-10: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to coming to an agreement about staffing in September.
2020-08-10: Today I was grateful for the tortilla chips and guacamole snack!
2020-08-10: 📸 Day 10: Windows #mbaug
2020-08-09: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to checking out the Greenwich Comedy Festival programme.
2020-08-09: Today I was grateful for long cool showers and excellent water pressure!
2020-08-09: 📸 Day 9: Black & White #mbaug
2020-08-08: Tomorrow Inshallah, I’ll finish my audio book!
2020-08-08: Today, I was grateful for time away from my work laptop.
2020-08-08: 📸 Day 8: View #mbaug
2020-08-07: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to listening to more audio books.
2020-08-07: Today I was grateful for two virtual coffees with colleagues, Amanda C and Joshua.
2020-08-07: 📸 Day 7: Day tripping #mbaug
2020-08-06: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to staying inside when it’s going to be 36 degrees Celsius …
2020-08-06: Today I was grateful for my colleagues’ enthusiasm and engagement in our workshop.
2020-08-06: 📸 Day 6: Bisect #mbaug
2020-08-05: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to our weekly corporate meeting.
2020-08-05: 📸 Day 5: Flow #mbaug
2020-08-05: Today, I was grateful for messages from my friends. They cheer me up, especially as I have been too …
2020-08-04: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to our workshop on mindfulness.
2020-08-04: 📸 Day 4: Peace #mbaug
2020-08-04: Today, I was grateful to my colleagues, as they were actively engaged in our change programme.
2020-08-03: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to reaching out to friends online.
2020-08-03: 📸 Day 3: Bug #mbaug
2020-08-03: Today, I was grateful for blue skies and sunshine (not so happy about the humidity though…)
2020-08-02: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to cooler temperatures and a longer walk around the …
2020-08-02: 📸 Day 2: Floating #mbaug
2020-08-02: Today I was grateful for peace, quiet and roast lamb!
2020-08-01: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the Sunday online quiz and Chris’ birthday!
2020-08-01: 📸 Day 1: Up #mbaug
2020-08-01: Today, I was grateful to see most of the FA Cup Final!
2020-07-31: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to cooler temperatures…
2020-07-31: Two billboards, New Cross, London.
2020-07-31: Today, I was grateful for hassle free grocery shopping before logging on.
2020-07-30: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to consolidating all I have learned so far this week.
2020-07-30: I think they are weeds..?
2020-07-30: Today, I was grateful for some explanations from my colleagues. I still feel bounced into some key …
2020-07-29: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to putting my point across with my colleagues.
2020-07-29: Nice colour!
2020-07-29: Today I was grateful that I didn’t fly off the handle with a couple of my colleagues. Deep breaths!
2020-07-28: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to an important discussion about BLM.
2020-07-28: These cheer me up!
2020-07-28: Today, I was grateful for my appointment and chat with Pablo.
2020-07-27: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to my appointment with the podiatrist.
2020-07-27: Rainy days and Mondays
2020-07-27: Today, I was grateful that I kept my temper in very trying circumstances.
2020-07-26: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to welcoming a new colleague to our unit.
2020-07-26: Sofa Sunday
2020-07-26: Today, I was grateful for a very quiet and restful day.
2020-07-26: On Saturday night, I was probably looking forward to sleeping in… (and I forgot to post on …
2020-07-26: As seen yesterday
2020-07-26: Yesterday, I was grateful for some time outside.
2020-07-24: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to being productive, but also resting.
2020-07-24: Salad days
2020-07-24: Today, I was grateful for an interesting intro chat for a new reverse mentoring partnership.
2020-07-23: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a virtual coffee with a friend who lives on the Isle of …
2020-07-23: Wildflowers
2020-07-23: Today I was grateful for my colleagues’ commiserations following my team’s disastrous defeat.
2020-07-22: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the soft launch.
2020-07-22: My neighbour’s pots
2020-07-22: Today, I was grateful for a helpful conversation with a pharmacist.
2020-07-21: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to another chance to coach my colleagues.
2020-07-21: As seen this morning
2020-07-21: Today, I was grateful for the NHS.
2020-07-20: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to new opportunities to promote changes and improvements!
2020-07-20: On the bridge
2020-07-20: Today I was grateful for an unexpected solution to a staffing issue. I hope the decisions taken …
2020-07-19: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to discussing my next move with my manager.
2020-07-19: These were yummy! (My first breakfast)
2020-07-19: Today I was grateful for peace and quiet. Next week at the virtual salt mines will be tricky…
2020-07-18: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the second FA Cup final! Manchester United v Chelsea.
2020-07-18: Parcel in the post
2020-07-18: Today, I was grateful for a long lie in, sleeping until noon.
2020-07-17: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to painting and watching football!
2020-07-17: Coffee in The Time of Corona…
2020-07-17: Today I was grateful for the time to think about a truly bonkers work proposal.
2020-07-16: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to donning my PPE, as I go out shopping for essential fresh …
2020-07-16: Breakfast bagel!
2020-07-16: Today I was grateful to listen to an amazing speaker, giving her presentation on her lessons learned …
2020-07-15: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to hearing more about our staff survey follow up.
2020-07-15: My keeping the doctor away kit
2020-07-15: Today I was grateful for constructive feedback on a mock introductory pitch.
2020-07-14: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a Learning & Development session on personal impact!
2020-07-14: A couple of my face masks @odd
2020-07-14: Today I was grateful that the Leadership meeting went well, and also, BACON sandwiches for lunch!
2020-07-13: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to chairing the leadership team meeting.
2020-07-13: Breakfast!
2020-07-13: Today I was grateful for a short all staff meeting.
2020-07-12: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a virtual coffee with my friend, Khansa.
2020-07-12: Wine gums!
2020-07-12: Today I was grateful for my journal and wine gums!
2020-07-11: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to sleeping in and then relaxing ALL DAY!
2020-07-11: The pubs have been open for a week now…
2020-07-11: Today I was grateful for my lovely face mask, which I wore on the bus and in the shopping centre.
2020-07-10: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to SHOPPING!
2020-07-10: Absolutely no filter!
2020-07-10: Today I was grateful for half price Madeleines!
2020-07-09: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to solving a few issues at the virtual salt mines.
2020-07-09: New hoodie!
2020-07-09: Today I was grateful for a virtual stroll in the park with my friend, Deirdre. And bacon for lunch!
2020-07-08: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the next challenge (there are sooo many…)
2020-07-08: My digital portrait
2020-07-08: Today I was grateful for my digital portrait!
2020-07-07: I ❤️ lists and I cannot lie…
2020-07-07: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to tackling my inbox.
2020-07-07: Today I was grateful for my new hoodie!
2020-07-06: Black Lives Matter
2020-07-06: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to reminiscing about my Antipodean adventures…
2020-07-06: Today I was grateful when the servers at the salt mines went down for two hours!
2020-07-05: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to being strategic at the virtual salt mines.
2020-07-05: Happy birthday to the National Health Service!
2020-07-05: Today I was grateful for a relaxing day.
2020-07-04: Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸
2020-07-04: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to being creative!
2020-07-04: Red hot poker - just the best name for this flower, right?
2020-07-04: Today I was grateful for Nottingham Forest’s away score draw, which keeps them in contention for the …
2020-07-03: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to rest and relaxation!
2020-07-03: This urban meadow
2020-07-03: Today I was grateful for some positive feedback from Patrick, during my last call in a busy day.
2020-07-02: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to planning my unit’s future direction.
2020-07-02: Max being Max… 🙄
2020-07-02: Today I was grateful for the music round in the online quiz!
2020-07-01: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to opportunities to be helpful and constructive at work; …
2020-07-01: Raspberries! 😋
2020-07-01: Today I was grateful for a break from the noise at work. And also, RASPBERRIES!
2020-07-01: Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦
2020-06-30: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a day away from the virtual salt mines.
2020-06-30: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a day away from the virtual salt mines!
2020-06-30: Today I was grateful that it’s PAY DAY!
2020-06-29: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to pay day!
2020-06-29: Today I was grateful for discussing things with a sympathetic colleague.
2020-06-28: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to fewer meetings! The daily 09:30 check in IS NO MORE.
2020-06-28: Today I was grateful for a sweet and relaxing Sunday; and a home win for Forest!
2020-06-27: Tomorrow Inshallah? I am looking forward to being lazy and roast lamb!
2020-06-27: Today I was grateful for the resumption of the FA Cup!
2020-06-26: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to football on the TV, maybe some painting and cooler …
2020-06-26: Today I was grateful for the end of year review with my manager.
2020-06-25: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the break in this heatwave.
2020-06-25: Today, I was grateful for the fact that I only had to attend six meetings…
2020-06-24: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to fewer meetings (I had seven meetings today. SEVEN!)
2020-06-24: Today I was grateful for an insight into the Deputy Director’s behaviour.
2020-06-23: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to keeping cool inside while it is 28C and humid outside.
2020-06-23: Today I was grateful for my manager’s support.
2020-06-22: Tomorrow Inshallah I am looking forward to engaging with the leadership team.
2020-06-22: Today I was grateful that I was able to cross off some items on my “to do” list!
2020-06-21: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to overcoming the many challenges at work.
2020-06-21: Today, I was grateful for my dad. Happy Fathers’ Day!
2020-06-20: Tomorrow Inshallah I am looking forward to a rest.
2020-06-20: Today I was grateful for the English Premier League’s return!
2020-06-19: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to getting some fresh air.
2020-06-19: Today I was grateful to log off at 15:40 because of all the tension at the salt mines.
2020-06-18: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to hearing more about the new super department.
2020-06-18: Today I was grateful when my manager apologised and admitted he was wrong.
2020-06-17: Tomorrow Inshallah I am looking forward to sorting out some job specifications.
2020-06-17: Today I was grateful for an inspiring presentation by the UK’s first black female career diplomat …
2020-06-16: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to drafting a paper about lessons learned during the …
2020-06-16: Today I was thankful when my colleagues listened when I demanded clear action in the wake of the BLM …
2020-06-15: Tomorrow Inshallah I am looking forward to coaching one of my colleagues.
2020-06-15: Today I was grateful for the invitation to reverse mentor someone on the Board!
2020-06-15: Today, I am looking forward to crossing things off my work “to do” list.
2020-06-15: On Sunday, I was grateful for the fun online quiz, organised by Chris.
2020-06-13: Tomorrow Inshallah I am looking forward to using my new paints!
2020-06-13: Today I was grateful for the emergency dinner I had (because I forgot to defrost the …
2020-06-12: Tomorrow Inshallah I am looking forward to a lie in!
2020-06-12: Can you see it?
2020-06-12: Today I was grateful to see a bumble bee!
2020-06-11: Tomorrow Inshallah I am looking forward to catching up with my friend, in one of our long telephone …
2020-06-11: Today I was grateful for positive engagement from my colleagues across a range of meetings.
2020-06-10: Tomorrow I am looking forward to another opportunity to improve my cooking of Basmati rice.
2020-06-10: Super cute face mask
2020-06-10: Today I was grateful for the super cute face masks from my designer friend.
2020-06-09: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to discussing my unit’s future structure and plans.
2020-06-09: Today I was grateful for an insightful conversation about diversity, inclusion and tearing down …
2020-06-08: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to chatting with a couple of colleagues who have been …
2020-06-08: Today I am grateful for Marrianne, my BF, on National Best Friend Day! (It’s a thing, apparently)
2020-06-07: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to harmony (which was in short supply today).
2020-06-07: A delicious strawberry
2020-06-07: Today, I was grateful for some delicious strawberries!
2020-06-06: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to painting!
2020-06-06: Today I am grateful for the bus drivers who took me and my fellow passengers to where we wanted to …
2020-06-05: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to getting out of house.
2020-06-05: Today I was grateful when my dad emerged from his “ordeal” - he was locked in the bathroom for over …
2020-06-04: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to all the challenges which will come my way. Bring it ON!
2020-06-04: Today I am grateful for great friends like Deirdre and Alex, who check in on me. Also, for friends …
2020-06-03: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to helping my colleagues.
2020-06-03: Today I was grateful that the patient was on the mend!
2020-06-02: Today I was grateful that my mum was feeling better.
2020-06-01: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a more restful day.
2020-06-01: Today I was thankful for my mum staying calm, even though she was clearly not well.
2020-05-31: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to engaging with my colleagues.
2020-05-31: Today I was grateful for a fun quiz (despite my low scores…)
2020-05-31: 🎨🖌 #mbmay Another page in my journal!
2020-05-30: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to not doing much.
2020-05-30: Today I was grateful for the short wait at the bus stop. It was very warm this morning!
2020-05-30: 🎨🖌 #mbmay Watercolour and felt tips on card (not a success)
2020-05-29: 🎨🖌 #mbmay Journal Doodles
2020-05-29: Tomorrow Inshallah I am looking forward to a lot more SLEEP!
2020-05-29: Today I am grateful for an email from my manager. By including the Director, he acknowledged the …
2020-05-28: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to doing some grocery shopping! It really is the little …
2020-05-28: Today, I was grateful for Chris’ online quiz! So far in this lockdown, I’ve only done two quizzes - …
2020-05-28: 🎨🖌 #mbmay Sunflowers (watercolour) An early attempt by the artist…
2020-05-27: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to another opportunity to practice patience and …
2020-05-27: Today, I was grateful for the cooler temperatures this morning.
2020-05-27: 🎨🖌 #mbmay Asparagus (felt tip pens and fine liner)
2020-05-26: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to an early morning walk.
2020-05-26: Today, I was grateful for the kind call centre worker who registered my mum’s account for home …
2020-05-26: 🎨🖌 #mbmay Strawberries (watercolour on paper)
2020-05-25: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a productive day, getting to grips with my inbox.
2020-05-25: 🎨🖌 #mbmay From my Blue Period (!) The Sky and The Sea - watercolour on paper.
2020-05-25: Today I am grateful for the late Spring Bank Holiday!
2020-05-24: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a non-Manic Monday.
2020-05-24: Today I was thankful for all of the people who obey the guidelines on self isolation; the ones who …
2020-05-24: 📚 #mbmay To Kill A Mockingbird; it was a set text when I was in secondary school, so I have loved …
2020-05-23: 📚 #mbmay “Like Water For Chocolate” by Laura Esquivel is probably my favourite magical realism …
2020-05-23: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to Yorkshire puddings!
2020-05-23: Today I was grateful for our Zoom party!
2020-05-22: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to seeing my friends on screen.
2020-05-22: Today I was grateful for long periods of doing absolutely NOTHING!
2020-05-22: 📚 #mbmay Pride and Prejudice; it’s a classic for good reason. It’s a love story, it is comedic and …
2020-05-21: 📚#mbmay Captain Corelli’s Mandolin; this book made me cry!
2020-05-21: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a lie in!
2020-05-21: Today I was grateful for my mini fan… 28C in London!
2020-05-20: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the quiz..!
2020-05-20: Today, I was grateful for some increased productivity at the virtual salt mines.
2020-05-20: 📚#mbmay I really like this book because of the narrator, as she has a very unique voice and view of …
2020-05-19: 📚#mbmay I loved EVERYTHING about Home Going: the story telling; the way it was structured, the plot, …
2020-05-19: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to our next home delivery! We are in short supply of almost …
2020-05-19: Today I am thankful for some delicious strawberries, enjoyed this evening. No cream, no ice cream, …
2020-05-18: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to recovering my equilibrium.
2020-05-18: Today, I was grateful for the full bowl of chicken soup at lunchtime.
2020-05-18: Three Men In A Boat by Jerome K Jerome, one of the funniest books I’ve ever read. 📚 #mbmay
2020-05-17: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to getting back into a routine.
2020-05-17: Today, I was grateful for cathartic tears.
2020-05-17: 📷🌈 #mbmay
2020-05-16: 📷🌈 #mbmay
2020-05-16: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to just relaxing: no work, no domestic chores.
2020-05-16: Today, I was grateful for my mum’s patience and understanding while I had a wobble.
2020-05-15: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to being outside for a short while.
2020-05-15: Today I am grateful for my friend Deirdre, she always cheers me up.
2020-05-15: 📷🌈 #mbmay
2020-05-14: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to two video calls with colleagues who are now good …
2020-05-14: Today I was grateful for a few words of encouragement from my line manager.
2020-05-14: 📷🌈 #mbmay
2020-05-13: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a free hour, as a colleague has cancelled our meeting.
2020-05-13: Today, I was grateful for those colleagues who asked me about my wellbeing.
2020-05-13: 📷🌈 #mbmay
2020-05-12: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to buying a big box of Belgian chocolates.
2020-05-12: Today, I was grateful for the texts from my best friend, as we support each other through these …
2020-05-12: 📷🌈 #mbmay
2020-05-11: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to having a discussion about the short and medium term …
2020-05-11: Today, I am grateful for my brief walk in my neighbourhood, noticing the changes in the gardens.
2020-05-11: 📷🌈 #mbmay
2020-05-10: “The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” Alice Walker 💬 …
2020-05-10: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the challenge of being an effective team leader.
2020-05-10: 📷
2020-05-10: Today, I am grateful for the latest episodes of The Goldbergs.
2020-05-09: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to making progress with my watercolour brush pens.
2020-05-09: 📷
2020-05-09: Today, I am grateful for the juicy prawns at dinner.
2020-05-09: “Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.” …
2020-05-08: “To realise our dreams, we must decide to wake up” Josephine Baker 💬 #mbmay
2020-05-08: Tomorrow, Inshallah, I am looking forward to going outside (while following the social distancing …
2020-05-08: 📷
2020-05-08: Today, I am grateful for a relaxing day, fine liners and brush pens.
2020-05-07: “No country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself of …
2020-05-07: Tomorrow, Inshallah, I am looking forward to waking up naturally; not to the shrill tones of my …
2020-05-07: Today, I am grateful that this is the last work day of the week because it’s the Early Spring Bank …
2020-05-06: “If there is a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, you must be the one to …
2020-05-06: Tomorrow, Inshallah, I am looking forward to completing at least one work project before the long …
2020-05-06: Today, I am grateful for Nicholas, the lovely baker in my local supermarket, for a delicious …
2020-05-05: “It takes a long time to get to be a diva. I mean, you gotta work at it” Diana Ross 💬 #mbmay
2020-05-05: I’m catching up on this month’s challenge! “Nothing will work unless you do” Maya Angelou 💬 #mbmay …
2020-05-05: Tomorrow, I am looking forward to empowering my team.
2020-05-05: Today, I was grateful for beautiful flowers.
2020-05-05: Today, I was grateful for some beautiful flowers, as seen on my early morning walk.
2020-05-04: Tomorrow I am looking forward to practising patience and kindness with my colleagues.
2020-05-04: Today I am grateful for fresh, crisp bed linens!
2020-05-03: Tomorrow, I am looking forward to a productive day at the virtual salt mines.
2020-05-03: Today I am grateful for the peace and quiet which went a long way in replenishing my energy stocks.
2020-05-02: On 3 May, I am looking forward to a relaxing day: no work, no domestic chores, no life admin tasks.
2020-05-02: Today, I was grateful for my disposable face mask and plastic gloves when I went out for an …
2020-05-02: On 1 May, I was thankful that we survived another week of this pandemic.
2020-03-13: Tomorrow I am looking forward to going to my favourite café for coffee and a pastry.
2020-03-13: Today I am thankful for the fact that it is Friday!
2020-03-13: FRIDAY 13 MARCH “When you believe in things / That you don’t understand / Then you suffer / …
2020-03-12: Tomorrow I am looking forward to the end of the working week!
2020-03-12: Today I was thankful for my friend keeping my spirits up, sending me funny tweets.
2020-03-12: 12 MARCH “What do you get when you kiss a guy? / You get enough germs to catch pneumonia”
2020-03-11: Tomorrow I am looking forward to a relaxing head massage.
2020-03-11: Today I am thankful for spending some time with birthday girl, Khansa!
2020-03-11: “Eins Zwei Drei Vier / Lift your stein and drink your beer”
2020-03-11: 11 MARCH @bruce Today’s fruit selection for your delectation..!
2020-03-10: For @bruce Your wish is my command! (Yes, I often take pics of my meals..!)
2020-03-10: Tomorrow I am looking forward to celebrating Khansa’s birthday.
2020-03-10: Today I am thankful for the delicious raspberries I ate for breakfast.
2020-03-10: 10 MARCH “There will be no white flag above my door”
2020-03-09: Tomorrow I am looking forward to seeing my friends back at the salt mines.
2020-03-09: Today I am thankful that the train was on time and the journey was smooth.
2020-03-09: 9 MARCH “So put it in all of the papers / I’m not afraid / They can read all about it”
2020-03-09: Tomorrow I am looking forward to an intercity train trip.
2020-03-09: Today I was thankful for all the art I saw in Newcastle.
2020-03-09: “Let me take you down / ‘Cause I’m going to Strawberry Fields”
2020-03-09: 8 MARCH Happy international women’s day!
2020-03-08: Tomorrow I am looking forward to more gentle pursuits, closer to “home”.
2020-03-08: Today I am thankful for the bracing sea air!
2020-03-08: 7 MARCH “Under the boardwalk, down by the sea / On a blanket with my baby is where I’ll be”
2020-03-08: Tomorrow I am looking forward to a day at the coast.
2020-03-08: Today I am thankful for my resilience when I missed my train AND tried to check in at the wrong …
2020-03-08: 6 MARCH “Under the bridge downtown / Forgot about my love”
2020-03-05: Tomorrow I am looking forward to travelling by train to Newcastle, and seeing my friend, Peter.
2020-03-05: Today I am grateful for the National Health Service, especially the doctors and nurses who are …
2020-03-05: 5 MARCH “Doctor Doctor, gimme the news / I got a bad case of lovin’ you”
2020-03-04: Tomorrow I am looking forward to supporting my parents, the way they have always supported me.
2020-03-04: Today I was grateful for my time in Greenwich, just wandering around at my own pace.
2020-03-04: 4 MARCH “Sailing takes me away to where I’ve always heard it could be”
2020-03-03: 3 MARCH “My saddle’s waiting, come and jump on it”
2020-03-03: Tomorrow I am looking forward to not waking up at 06:00.
2020-03-03: Today I am grateful for the team work shown in our team building day.
2020-03-03: 2 MARCH “Purple haze, all around / Don’t know if I’m comin’ up or down”
2020-03-02: Tomorrow I am looking forward to seeing my colleagues after a week away from the salt mines.
2020-03-02: Today I am grateful for the sunny weather.
2020-03-02: I am looking forward to a day off tomorrow.
2020-03-02: Today I am grateful for my brief but brilliant trip to Las Vegas.
2020-03-02: Huge thanks to @macgenie and @manton for the #mbfeb photo challenge!
2020-03-02: 1 MARCH Day 30: VISION #mbfeb
2020-03-01: 29 FEBRUARY Day 29: LEAP #mbfeb
2020-02-29: 28 FEBRUARY Day 28: BELOW #mbfeb
2020-02-28: 27 FEBRUARY Day 27: TOGETHER #mbfeb
2020-02-27: 26 FEBRUARY Day 26: ESCAPE #mbfeb
2020-02-25: 25 FEBRUARY Day 25: HURDLE #mbfeb
2020-02-24: 24 FEBRUARY Day 24: DOUBLE #mbfeb
2020-02-23: 23 FEBRUARY Day 23: STATION #mbfeb
2020-02-22: 22 FEBRUARY Day 22: SPECTACLE #mbfeb
2020-02-22: 21 FEBRUARY Day 21: PROGRESS #mbfeb
2020-02-20: 20 FEBRUARY Day 20: SCALE #mbfeb
2020-02-19: 19 FEBRUARY Day 19: SPACE #mbfeb
2020-02-18: 18 FEBRUARY Day 18: OPPOSE #mbfeb
2020-02-17: 17 FEBRUARY Day 17: COOL #mbfeb
2020-02-16: 16 FEBRUARY Day 16: REST #mbfeb
2020-02-16: 15 FEBRUARY Day 15: BALANCE #mbfeb
2020-02-14: 14 FEBRUARY Day 14: WARMTH #mbfeb
2020-02-13: 13 FEBRUARY Day 13: RISE #mbfeb
2020-02-12: 12 FEBRUARY Day 12: ATTACHMENT #mbfeb
2020-02-11: 11 FEBRUARY Day 11: PLAIN #mbfeb
2020-02-10: 10 FEBRUARY Day 10: SIGN #mbfeb
2020-02-09: 9 FEBRUARY Day 9: LULL #mbfeb
2020-02-09: 8 FEBRUARY Day 8: CONTRAST #mbfeb
2020-02-07: 7 FEBRUARY Day 7: ABOVE #mbfeb
2020-02-06: 6 FEBRUARY Day 6: PLANT #mbfeb
2020-02-05: 5 FEBRUARY Day 5: HIDE #mbfeb
2020-02-04: 4 FEBRUARY Day 4: SPOT #mbfeb
2020-02-03: 3 FEBRUARY Day 3: REFLECT #mbfeb
2020-02-02: 2 FEBRUARY Day 2: Sight #mbfeb
2020-02-01: 1 FEBRUARY Day 1: OPEN
2020-02-01: 31 JANUARY “Three little birds / Pitch by my doorstep”
2020-02-01: 30 JANUARY “I’m your biggest fan / I’ll follow you until you love me / Papa-paparazzi”
2020-02-01: 29 JANUARY “Someday you will find me / Caught beneath the landslide / In a champagne supernova in …
2020-02-01: 28 JANUARY “Land of hope and glory…”
2020-02-01: 27 JANUARY “Rain / Feel it on my fingertips, hear it on my windowpane”
2020-02-01: 26 JANUARY “Clap along of you feel like a room without a roof”
2020-02-01: 25 JANUARY “Everybody’s workin’ for the…”
2020-02-01: 24 JANUARY “The green leaves of Summer are callin’ me home”
2020-02-01: 23 JANUARY “Red light spells danger / Can’t hold out much longer”
2020-02-01: 22 JANUARY “Baby you drop them keys / Hurry up before your taxi leaves”
2020-02-01: 21 JANUARY “I had to escape, the city was sticky and cruel”
2020-02-01: 20 JANUARY “So many things I would have done / But clouds got in my way”
2020-02-01: 19 JANUARY “Wear a colour that you want to cling to / The colour inside your head (Violet)”
2020-02-01: 18 JANUARY “Won’t you pick the pieces up / ‘Cause it feels just like I’m walking on broken glass”
2020-02-01: 17 JANUARY With thanks to @odd “I wanna know, have you ever seen the rain?”
2020-01-20: 16 JANUARY “This is how we do(ugh) it”
2020-01-20: 15 JANUARY “If you see me walking down the street / And I start to cry each time we meet / Walk on …
2020-01-20: 14 JANUARY “With all of your might / In the still of the night”
2020-01-20: 13 JANUARY “But loving him was red”
2020-01-20: 12 JANUARY “It’s good to touch the green, green grass of home”
2020-01-20: 11 JANUARY “See them long trains run, and you watch them disappear”
2020-01-10: 10 JANUARY “Whenever you call me / I’ll be there”
2020-01-08: 8 JANUARY “And baby all I need for you to know is / I’m like a bird / I’ll only fly away”
2020-01-07: 7 JANUARY “Left a good job in the city / Workin’ for the man ev’ry night and day”
2020-01-06: 6 JANUARY “It may be winter outside / But in my heart, it’s Spring”
2020-01-05: 5 JANUARY “Did you write the book of love / And do you have faith in God above”
2020-01-04: 4 JANUARY “I really love the things that you do / You’re my best friend”
2020-01-03: 3 JANUARY “Raindrops keep falling on my head / But that doesn’t mean my eyes will soon be turning …
2020-01-02: 2 JANUARY “Floating off the edge of the ocean / Out into the galaxy”
2020-01-01: 1 JANUARY “All is quiet on New Year’s Day”
2020-01-01: 31 DECEMBER “Everything I need is here, if you’re with me / Next year will be the perfect year”
2019-12-30: 30 DECEMBER “And I feel like I just got home / And I feel / Quicker than a ray of light”
2019-12-30: 29 DECEMBER “Star! That’s what they call you / How long you’ve waited to get where you are”
2019-12-29: 28 DECEMBER “All in all, it’s just another…”
2019-12-26: 25 DECEMBER “Here I am baby / Signed, sealed, delivered, I’m yours”
2019-12-25: 24 DECEMBER “And don’t it make my brown eyes blue?”
2019-12-24: 23 DECEMBER “Your boughs so green in summertime / Stay bravely green in wintertime”
2019-12-22: 22 DECEMBER “Don’t give up / You’re not beaten yet / Don’t give up / I know you can make it good”
2019-12-22: 21 DECEMBER “Oranges and lemons say the bells of St Clement’s / You owe me five farthings say the …
2019-12-22: 20 DECEMBER “Monday you can hold your head / Tuesday, Wednesday stay in bed / Or Thursday watch the …
2019-12-20: 19 DECEMBER “Rockin’ around the Christmas tree / Let the Christmas spirit ring”
2019-12-18: 18 DECEMBER “You’ll go down in history”
2019-12-17: 17 DECEMBER “I rode my bicycle past your window last night”
2019-12-17: 16 DECEMBER “My baby takes the morning train, he works from nine til five…”
2019-12-16: 15 DECEMBER “Bah humbug, now that’s too strong! / ‘Cause it’s my favourite holiday”
2019-12-14: 14 DECEMBER “Morning has broken / Like the first morning”
2019-12-13: 13 DECEMBER “You cheat / You lie / You make me want to cry”
2019-12-12: 12 DECEMBER “This is the road to hell”
2019-12-11: 11 DECEMBER “Oh bring us a figgy pudding”
2019-12-10: 10 DECEMBER “We’ll leave the world behind / Tonight / From now the place and time is right”
2019-12-09: 9 DECEMBER “Every day is like Sunday / Every day is silent and grey”
2019-12-09: Hey there @smokey - there is a statue of a bull outside the Bullring shopping centre in Birmingham. …
2019-12-09: 8 DECEMBER “Sweet darling / You can leave your hat on”
2019-12-07: 7 DECEMBER “I was dreaming when I drove / The long straight road ahead”
2019-12-06: 6 DECEMBER “I don’t care about the presents / Underneath the Christmas tree”
2019-12-05: 5 DECEMBER “And when those blue snowflakes start falling / That’s when those blue memories start …
2019-12-04: 4 DECEMBER “‘Cause I remember when you were here / And all the fun we had last year”
2019-12-03: 3 DECEMBER “I’ve been standin’ here / Waitin’ Mr Postman so patiently / For just a card or a …
2019-12-02: 2 DECEMBER “Sunrise, sunrise / Looks like mornin’ in your eyes”
2019-12-02: This is the wrapping paper for my godson Ben @smokey -
2019-12-01: 1 DECEMBER “So I’m sending you this Christmas card / To say it’s nice to have you here”
2019-12-01: 30 NOVEMBER “Because the night belongs to lovers / Because the night belongs to us”
2019-12-01: I have no idea how to integrate my various blogs, writing and other social media accounts into a …
2019-11-29: 29 NOVEMBER “I’m like a bird / I’ll only fly away / I don’t know where my soul is / I don’t know …
2019-11-29: The response to the suspected terrorist attack on London Bridge today, by ordinary members of the …
2019-11-28: Here in the UK, there are lots of property reality shows on the TV: whether you are interested in …
2019-11-28: 28 NOVEMBER “I bless the rains down in Africa / Gonna take some time to do the things we never had”
2019-11-27: 27 NOVEMBER “Oh what a thing to do / ‘Cause you were all yellow”
2019-11-27: “To be rich in friends is to be poor in nothing” is one of my favourite quotes. #mbnov
2019-11-27: 26 NOVEMBER “If you fall, I will catch you, I’ll be waiting / Time after time”
2019-11-27: I had dinner with old friends from uni this evening. We talked a lot about politics; royal scandals, …
2019-11-25: 25 NOVEMBER “Although I’m not worthy / You fixed me, I’m blinded / By your grace”
2019-11-25: Will Nottingham Forest secure a promotion to the English Premier League this season? #mbnov
2019-11-24: 24 NOVEMBER “You are lost and gone forever / Dreadful sorry, Clementine”
2019-11-24: We had unexpected company for dinner on Saturday night. My dad’s brother paid us a surprise visit, …
2019-11-23: 23 NOVEMBER “De La Soul posse consists of three / And that’s the magic number”
2019-11-23: It’s been a tough week at the salt mines. I have an expressive face and I must have looked …
2019-11-22: 22 NOVEMBER “Streetlife and there’s a thousand parts to play / Streetlife until you play your life …
2019-11-22: Rattle and Hum was one of my favourite U2 albums. There was a film about that tour too, and I …
2019-11-21: Almost nothing is going to annoy me more than biting into a chocolate Easter bunny, expecting it to …
2019-11-21: 20 NOVEMBER “Darling leave a light on for me / I’ll be there before you close the door”
2019-11-20: My second substantive overseas posting was to Ottawa. I absolutely loved it there! The city is easy …
2019-11-20: 20 NOVEMBER “All day long they work so hard / Till the sun is goin’ down”
2019-11-19: 19 NOVEMBER “Honey, honey, how you thrill me, aha, honey, honey”
2019-11-19: The only way to abate the noise and chatter at work is to wear noise cancelling headphones. But as …
2019-11-18: It is important to build trust at work. In the last 12 months or so, I have placed my trust in a …
2019-11-18: 18 NOVEMBER “It’s good to hear your voice, you know it’s been so long / If I don’t get your calls, …
2019-11-17: 17 NOVEMBER “Cause summer is here / And I’m still waiting there / Winter is here / I’m still waiting …
2019-11-17: One of my friends has a running joke about the Super Bowl on Twitter. If one of the teams has a bird …
2019-11-16: 16 NOVEMBER “Seasons don’t fear the reaper / Nor do the wind, the sun or the rain, we can be like …
2019-11-16: I am not particularly selective when it comes to chocolate - I am quite happy scoffing a bar of …
2019-11-15: When things seem murky, you have to head towards the light. But what if those we expect to shine a …
2019-11-15: 15 NOVEMBER “London calling, see we ain’t got no swing / Except for the ring of that truncheon …
2019-11-14: In my neck of the woods, we say bread roll; but in the north west they say barm cake; in the north …
2019-11-14: 14 NOVEMBER “Sweets for my sweet / Sugar for my honey”
2019-11-13: I haven’t been able to sleep properly for two consecutive nights. I’ve got a cold and a sore throat. …
2019-11-13: 13 NOVEMBER “Black velvet and that little cat smile / Black velvet with that slow slinky style”
2019-11-12: 12 NOVEMBER “I want to ride my bicycle / I want to ride my bike”
2019-11-12: I’ve been lucky enough to travel all over the world with my job. I’ve been to Kathmandu, San’a and …
2019-11-11: 11 NOVEMBER “Though some might mock and some might sneer / We’ll keep the EU flag flying here”
2019-11-11: Although I am not as keen about it as I used to be, I still have a Facebook account. I use it to …
2019-11-10: 10 NOVEMBER “Oh, war, I despise / ‘Cause it means destruction of innocent lives”
2019-11-10: Are you taking up too much space if you’re not living on the edge?! As someone who likes routine and …
2019-11-09: 9 NOVEMBER “It was a day that I will always remember / The saddest day in November”
2019-11-09: A cold and foggy morning. I quite like Autumn days like this, because it usually means it will be …
2019-11-08: We were presented with an extensive menu of cocktails at the bar this afternoon! I stuck to one I …
2019-11-08: 8 NOVEMBER “Cheers to the freakin’ weekend / I drink to that, yeah yeah”
2019-11-07: 7 NOVEMBER “I’ve been watching, I’ve been waiting / In the shadows for my time”
2019-11-07: I am not a fan of horror films. I would definitely not pay money to see a scary film at the cinema. …
2019-11-06: 6 NOVEMBER Too soon?
2019-11-06: If you always stick to what you know / How will you continue to thrive and grow? #mbnov
2019-11-05: 5 NOVEMBER Do you know why we remember, the fifth day of each November?
2019-11-05: My parents have lived on the same street, in the same house, for over fifty years. When my mum was a …
2019-11-04: 4 NOVEMBER I hear the sound of rain falling in my ears / Washing away the weariness like tears.
2019-11-04: Say what you mean; and mean what you say. I try to live this by this, so that there are no …
2019-11-03: It’s always fascinating to me how languages adapt and change. Not so long ago, here in the UK we …
2019-11-03: 3 NOVEMBER “The weekend mood and she’s feeling proud / Live in dreams Sunday Girl”
2019-11-02: 2 NOVEMBER “Trains and boats and planes are passing by / They mean a trip to Paris or Rome”
2019-11-02: My dilemma: how to mark my birthday when I don’t actually like celebrating my birthday? In the …
2019-11-01: 1 NOVEMBER A fresh start. Again.
2019-11-01: I keep reading that the [key]() to creating new habits and making them stick is consistency. So I …
2019-11-01: OCTOBER “The ghouls all came from their humble abodes / To get a jolt from my electrodes”
2019-11-01: SEPTEMBER “Do you remember, the 21st night of…”
2019-11-01: AUGUST “In the pale light of the morning / Nothing’s worth remembering”
2019-11-01: JULY “What more in the name of love?”
2019-11-01: JUNE “Home again ‘cross the sea”
2019-11-01: MAY “Every day I look at the world from my window”
2019-11-01: APRIL “I feed the pigeons, I sometimes feed the sparrows too” Parklife Blur
2019-03-16: Friday 15 March *”In the bonds of love we meet”
2019-03-14: Thursday 14 March ”I can’t stand the rain”
2019-03-14: Wednesday 13 March ”Be right here / No fear, have no fear / No tears, love is here”
2019-03-14: Tuesday 12 March ”Don’t look back in anger”
2019-03-11: Monday 11 March ”Just like a tree that’s planted by the water / We shall not be moved”
2019-03-11: Sunday 10 March ”So put it in all of the papers, I’m not afraid / They can read all about it, oh”
2019-03-09: Saturday 9 March ”And everything you do / Yeah they were all yellow”
2019-03-09: Happy International Women’s Day! ”All the honeys, who making money / Throw your hands up at me”
2019-03-09: Friday 8 March ”You owe me five farthings / Say the bells of St Martin’s”
2019-03-07: Thursday 7 March ”Sunrise, sunrise / Looks like mornin’ in your eyes”
2019-03-07: Wednesday 6 March ”Now that it’s raining more than ever”
2019-03-05: Tuesday 5 March *”Leaving on a jet plane”
2019-03-04: Monday 4 March ”When will my reflection show / Who I am inside”
2019-03-04: Sunday 3 March ”Every day is like Sunday / Every day is silent and grey”
2019-03-03: Saturday 2 March ”I made it through the wilderness / Somehow I made it through”
2019-03-01: Friday 1 March ”Baby you dropped them keys / Hurry up before your taxi leaves”
2019-02-28: Thursday 28 February ”Your lights are on / But you’re not home”
2019-02-28: Wednesday 27 February ”I’m gonna be iron like a Lion In Zion”
2019-02-26: Tuesday 26 February ”But maybe pressure can make Jo’anna see / How everybody could a live as one”
2019-02-25: Monday 25 February ”Blinded by the light / Revved up like a deuce / Another runner in the night”
2019-02-24: Sunday 24 February ”But in my heart, it’s Spring”
2019-02-23: Saturday 23 February ”I’m walking on sunshine / And don’t it feel good”
2019-02-22: Friday 22 February ”There’s a dark and misty place / Everything is hazy…”
2019-02-21: Thursday 21 February ”Now ooh, you’re moving too fast / Better sit back, relax”
2019-02-20: Wednesday 20 February ”O what a beautiful morning! / O what a beautiful day”
2019-02-19: Tuesday 19 February ”There are nine million bicycles in Beijing / That’s a fact”
2019-02-18: Monday 18 February ”These boots are made for walking / And that’s just what they’ll do”
2019-02-17: Sunday 17 February ”You got a fast car / Is it fast enough so we can fly away”
2019-02-16: Saturday 16 February ”Clap your hands if you feel like a room without a roof / Because I’m happy”
2019-02-16: For @smokey
2019-02-16: Friday 15 February ”A deep shade of blue is always there / The sun ain’t gonna shine anymore”
2019-02-14: Thursday 14 February I love how this card is channelling Elton John and Kiki Dee! Happy Valentine’s …
2019-02-13: Wednesday 13 February ”When the working day is done / Oh girls, they wanna have fun”
2019-02-12: Tuesday 12 February ”Shock shock horror horror, shock shock horror! / I’ll shout myself hoarse for …
2019-02-11: Monday 11 February ”As long as I gaze on Waterloo sunset, I am in paradise”
2019-02-10: Sunday 10 February ”This wheel’s on fire, rolling down the road…”
2019-02-09: Saturday 9 February ”Oh Saturday night’s all right for fighting…”
2019-02-08: Friday 8 February ”Feel it on my finger tips, hear it on my window pane / Your love’s coming down …
2019-02-08: Thursday 7 February ” I shot the sheriff, but I swear it was in self-defence”
2019-02-08: Wednesday 6 February ”Steamy windows / Zero visibility”
2019-02-05: Tuesday 5 February ”… in the name of love / Before you break my heart”
2019-02-04: Monday 4 February ”There’s nothing you can do that can’t be done”
2019-02-03: Sunday 3 February ”Now I’ve lived with heartache / And I’ve roomed with fear”
2019-02-02: Saturday 2 February ”… My love don’t cost a thing”
2019-02-01: Friday 1 February ”… I set fire to the rain”
2019-02-01: Thursday 31 January ”… Red light spells danger / Can’t hold out much longer / ‘Cause red …
2019-01-31: Wednesday 30 January ”… it don’t matter if it’s black or white”
2019-01-29: Tuesday 29 January ”… Sometimes I feel / Like my only friend / Is the city I live in” Under …
2019-01-28: Monday 28 January ”On the streets where once was pity / Mister blue sky is living here today, hey …
2019-01-27: Sunday 27 January ”… Before you roll those dice / Baby think twice”
2019-01-26: Saturday 26 January ”If I could make a wish I think I’d pass / Can’t think of anything I need” The …
2019-01-26: Friday 25 January ”… Cause when the world takes me away / You are still the air that I …
2019-01-25: Thursday 24 January ”… Seems like everything I see / Reflects the love that used to be” Diana …
2019-01-23: Wednesday 23 January ”… I want to ride my bicycle” Queen 1978
2019-01-22: Tuesday 22 January *”… Don’t rain on my parade”
2019-01-21: Monday 21 January ”… I drove all night”
2019-01-20: Sunday 20 January ”… Chapter One: we didn’t get along” I am determined to finish this book …
2019-01-19: Saturday 19 January Spotted on my walk to the bus stop today
2019-01-18: Friday 18 January ”… me and my arrow / Taking the high road…”
2019-01-17: Thursday 17 January London Calling
2019-01-16: Wednesday 16 January For @stickmandiaries and @smokey FLAGS! A sneaky pic taken in the lobby of the …
2019-01-15: Tuesday 15 January … All in all you’re just another brick in the wall”
2019-01-14: Monday 14 January In the still of the night…
2019-01-13: Sunday 13 January Yellow
2019-01-12: Saturday 12 January I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do Mahershala Ali is such a great actor. I love him!
2019-01-11: Friday 11 January ”… lights will guide you home”
2019-01-10: Thursday 10 January Streets of Fire
2019-01-09: Wednesday 9 January ”… send me dead flowers by the mail”
2019-01-08: Tuesday 8 January ”… in the jungle, the mighty jungle / The lion sleeps tonight
2019-01-07: Monday 7 January Lookin’ Through The Windows … On my way to work, I pass The Admiralty pub. …
2019-01-06: Sunday 6 January I’ll Pick A Rose For My Rose Marv Johnson
2019-01-05: Saturday 5 December I’m sitting here talking with my baby / Over cigarettes and coffee Otis Redding
2019-01-04: Friday 4 January Money Money Money
2019-01-03: Thursday 3 January It’s A Long Way to Tipperary
2019-01-02: Wednesday 2 January Rockin’ Around the Christmas tree We’re still enjoying the holidays, even though …
2019-01-01: Tuesday 1 January ”… May we all have a vision now and then / Of a world where every neighbour …
2018-12-31: Monday 31 December ”… if you’re with me / Next year will be, the perfect year”
2018-12-30: Sunday 30 December I should be so lucky This is Max. Here’s hoping for lots of good luck for 2019.
2018-12-29: Saturday 29 December ”… football’s coming home” Or at least to Hilly Fields.
2018-12-28: Friday 28 December Back on the Chain Gang Well… soon. I’m back at work on 2 January, all …
2018-12-27: Thursday 27 December You say tomatoes and I say tomah-toes Taking a break from all the rich …
2018-12-26: Wednesday 26 December O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree
2018-12-25: Tuesday 25 December Have yourself a merry little Christmas As an introvert, the holidays can be very …
2018-12-24: Monday 24 December Reflections of / The way life used to be
2018-12-23: Sunday 23 December Rain - Feel it on my finger tips, hear it on my window pane An early morning walk …
2018-12-23: Saturday 22 December Mary’s Boy Child/Oh My Lord This Nativity scene spotted outside St Alfege …
2018-12-21: Friday 21 December You’ve Got A Friend I’ve been friends with Lucy and Clare since 1979 when we …
2018-12-20: Thursday 20 December Baby leave a light on for me…
2018-12-19: Wednesday 19 December Street Life
2018-12-18: Tuesday 18 December It’s the most wonderful time of the year … because your colleagues bring …
2018-12-18: Monday 17 December Santa Claus is coming to town This is my third Secret Santa gift exchange - this …
2018-12-16: Sunday 16 December “…but it’s raining, raining in my heart Tipping it down outside, but also …
2018-12-15: Saturday 15 December Don’t rain on my parade… It has rained all afternoon, putting a real …
2018-12-14: Friday 14 December Going Underground This pic was taken yesterday when it was bright…
2018-12-13: Thursday 13 December Mr Blue Sky Brrr! Cold but bright today.
2018-12-13: Wednesday 12 December … Now bring me some figgy pudding Christmas lunch in the staff canteen …
2018-12-11: Tuesday 11 December The Shard For @smokey
2018-12-10: Monday 10 December Happy Hanukkah I was absolutely delighted to see a giant Menorah in Trafalgar …
2018-12-10: Sunday 9 December All I want for Christmas…
2018-12-09: Saturday 8 December The Green, Green Grass of Home Hilly Fields, a local green space, as seen from …
2018-12-07: Friday 7 December Leave a light on for me YAY! The lighting ceremony was yesterday evening. It …
2018-12-06: Thursday 6 December The Long and Winding Road As we head towards the Winter Solstice in the Northern …
2018-12-05: Wednesday 5 December O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree Every year, the city of Oslo sends a …
2018-12-04: Tuesday 4 December ’Til the early morn… Gorgeous light this morning! I wanted to stay outside …
2018-12-04: Monday 3 December Just Another Manic Monday Busy - busy - busy! But at least the Post Office was …
2018-12-03: Sunday 2 December Christmas wrapping Does anyone remember that song by The Waitresses?! It was …
2018-12-01: Saturday 1 December Chestnuts roasting on an open fire… I spent the day outside London, in …
2018-12-01: Friday 30 November Love Letters
2018-11-29: Thursday 29 November I Drove All Night
2018-11-28: Wednesday 28 November Golden Brown
2018-11-27: Tuesday 27 November London Fog
2018-11-27: Monday 26 November Food, glorious food
2018-11-25: Sunday 25 November Come Away With Me
2018-11-24: Saturday 24 November It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
2018-11-23: Friday 23 November Tea for two
2018-11-22: Thursday 22 November Night Shift
2018-11-21: Wednesday 21 November Sunrise This morning’s view
2018-11-20: Tuesday 20 November Raining in my heart
2018-11-19: Monday 19 November Here Comes The Rain Again
2018-11-18: Sunday 18 November Mr Postman Yes, my Christmas prep has started. I’m not usually so organised, but …
2018-11-17: Saturday 17 November Peacock Suit Colourful street art in Brockley, SE London.
2018-11-16: Friday 16 November Drive The Friday evening commute is always frantic as we race headlong to the …
2018-11-15: Thursday 15 November Going Underground
2018-11-15: Wednesday 14 November Hanging on the Telephone
2018-11-13: Tuesday 13 November I’m Like A Bird Such a gorgeous day! This was taken during a lunchtime walk in …
2018-11-12: Monday 12 November Who’s Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses The statue of Boadicea / Boudicca is on the …
2018-11-11: Sunday 11November Lest We Forget
2018-11-10: Saturday 10 November Get me to the church on time
2018-11-09: Friday 9 November Big Yellow Taxi
2018-11-08: Thursday 8 November The Only Way Is Up Trafalgar Square at 08:00 this morning. It was bright, sunny …
2018-11-07: Wednesday 7 November Here Comes The Rain Again I think this is rather Turner-esque; I quite like it. …
2018-11-06: Tuesday 6 November Morning has broken
2018-11-05: Monday 5 November What’s the story morning glory? Back in this part of the city after a week away. …
2018-11-04: Sunday 4 November All the Autumn awesomeness
2018-11-03: Saturday 3 November Train Day
2018-11-03: Friday 2 November Train Station
2018-11-01: Thursday 1 November All the leaves are brown, and the sky is grey…
2018-11-01: Wednesday 31 October Halloween Bouquet
2018-10-31: Tuesday 30 October Texture
2018-10-29: Monday 29 October Autumn sunshine and shadows
2018-10-29: Sunday 28 October My hometown
2018-10-27: Saturday 27 October London Calling
2018-10-26: Friday 26 October Pink clouds make me happy!