Diplomatic Diva

2021-10-18: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to completing one application and checking out new internal …

2021-10-18: Today I was grateful for some clarity on our task.

2021-10-17: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to finessing my latest job application.

2021-10-17: Today I was grateful for time spent with friends, both in person and online!

2021-10-16: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to brunch with Marrianne and Deano.

2021-10-16: Today I was grateful for my BT Sport subscription so that I could watch Mo Salah’s wonder goal as it …

2021-10-15: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to getting a few extra hours of sleep.

2021-10-15: Today I was grateful for a productive Diversity & Inclusion meeting!

2021-10-14: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to making some progress on a new set of applications.

2021-10-14: Today I was grateful for a delicious dinner in Deptford with Adrian.

2021-10-13: Tomorrow I am looking forward to seeing The Mango King, AKA Adrian!

2021-10-13: Today I was grateful for a big bowl of pasta for dinner!

2021-10-12: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to going out to Crofton Park!

2021-10-12: Today I was grateful to hear good news from Michelle: one step closer to her dream!

2021-10-11: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to checking out more job adverts. Fingers crossed that I am …

2021-10-11: Today I was grateful to hear a powerful presentation by David Olusoga.

2021-10-10: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to writing and sending cards to family and friends.

2021-10-10: Today I was grateful for a lovely lunch with friends who are like family.

2021-10-09: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to spending some time in Greenwich.

2021-10-09: Today I was grateful for my very comfy bed.

2021-10-08: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to taking things easy!

2021-10-08: Today I was grateful for calls with David, Jen, Angela and Michael. They were all helpful and …

2021-10-07: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to chatting with David B about one of the new Directorates.

2021-10-07: Today I was grateful for dinner and drinks with some friends! An in person event - YAY!

2021-10-06: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to chatting with colleagues about new opportunities.

2021-10-06: Today I was grateful for Neil’s company and skills.

2021-10-05: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to seeing Neil, Roan and Joy.

2021-10-05: Today I was grateful for some quick training and the weekly quiz!

2021-10-04: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to getting to grips with the new role.

2021-10-04: Today I was grateful for the NHS: help and assistance from the nurse practitioner at the surgery and …

2021-10-03: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to my new temporary gig.

2021-10-03: Today I was grateful for peace and quiet.

2021-10-02: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to bullet journaling, reading and cocktails!

2021-10-02: Today I was grateful for the sparkling company of online friends!

2021-10-01: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to sorting things out, including my October bullet journal.

2021-10-01: Today I was grateful for the supportive drop in meeting on returning to the office.

2021-09-30: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to my last day with my current team.

2021-09-30: Today I was grateful for a juicy steak for lunch!

2021-09-29: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to PAY DAY!

2021-09-29: Today I was grateful to see Roan up and about, seven weeks after his hip replacement surgery.

2021-09-28: Tomorrow Inshallah I am looking forward to our first all staff meeting with the new Secretary.

2021-09-28: Today I was grateful for a fun quiz!

2021-09-27: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to an early morning catch up with Natalie and then, later …

2021-09-27: Today I was grateful for my mentor going above and beyond!

2021-09-26: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to tying up loose ends and finishing my line management …

2021-09-26: Today I was grateful for George’s help, as I edited my application.

2021-09-25: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to catching up with friends and catching up on TV …

2021-09-25: Today I was grateful for the chance to refine my draft, based on George’s helpful steer.

2021-09-24: Tomorrow Inshallah I am looking forward to football, refining my application and a steak dinner!

2021-09-24: Today I was grateful to kick off the weekend with caipirinhas!

2021-09-23: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to getting some feedback from George.

2021-09-23: Today I was grateful for the time and space to work on my draft application.

2021-09-22: Tomorrow InshAllah, I am looking forward to focusing on my priorities.

2021-09-22: Today I was grateful to see Autumn leaves on my way to Crofton Park!

2021-09-21: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to working from home again…

2021-09-21: Today I was grateful for supportive statements from a couple of colleagues.

2021-09-20: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to meeting some of my colleagues in person for the first …

2021-09-20: Today I was grateful for a nice email from my friend, Andrea!

2021-09-19: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to starting my job applications.

2021-09-19: Today I was grateful for Sarah, the very professional and friendly customer services officer who was …

2021-09-18: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to not being at work (last week was TOUGH)

2021-09-18: Today I was grateful for the fun and laughter at the Greenwich Comedy Festival!

2021-09-17: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to going to the Greenwich comedy festival!

2021-09-17: Today I was grateful to log off and start my weekend!

2021-09-16: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to celebrating with my mum.

2021-09-16: Today I was grateful for the time and space to focus on updating my CV.

2021-09-15: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to more (political) shenanigans!

2021-09-15: Today I was grateful for the opportunity to speak to someone who used to work in the UK Space …

2021-09-14: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to talking to a colleague about a new role.

2021-09-14: Today I was grateful for the teamwork that got our latest assignment over the line!

2021-09-13: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to receiving my new muddler! Hoping to make caipirinhas at …

2021-09-13: Today I was grateful because one of my six meetings got cancelled!

2021-09-12: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to concluding our briefing assignment.

2021-09-12: Today I was grateful that I didn’t see the Nottingham Forest home defeat.

2021-09-11: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to more football!

2021-09-11: Today I was grateful to reminisce about my cousin’s wedding, on this date five years ago. I also …

2021-09-10: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to having a lie in, watching football and eating yummy …

2021-09-10: Today I was grateful for some constructive feedback in my mid year review.

2021-09-09: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to going back into my office building for the first time in …

2021-09-09: Today I was grateful for the support of my line manager, after some implied criticism from a …

2021-09-08: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to catching up with Andrea after her holiday in Spain!

2021-09-08: Today I was grateful for BACON at lunchtime!

2021-09-07: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a range of meetings which will helpfully make things …

2021-09-07: Today I was grateful for Marrianne’s willingness to get stuck in!

2021-09-06: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the Big Quiz Night In!

2021-09-06: Today I was grateful to start the four week handover with my successor, Marianne.

2021-09-05: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to starting Marrianne’s handover.

2021-09-05: Today I was grateful for time to start a new season on one of my streaming services and to listen to …

2021-09-04: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to updating my bullet journal.

2021-09-04: Today I was grateful for friendships, Brazilian BBQ and Caipirinhas!

2021-09-03: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to seeing Marrianne, my partner in crime!

2021-09-03: Today I was grateful that my blood test went ahead, despite the shortage of vials in the UK.

2021-09-02: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to trying again to complete my blood tests.

2021-09-02: Today I was grateful to buy an e-book from one of my favourite authors for 0.99!

2021-09-01: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to downloading to my line manager.

2021-09-01: Today I was grateful to see an old friend at the salon. Her stories about uni life made me smile!

2021-08-31: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to being productive at the salt mines, getting out to …

2021-08-31: Today I am grateful for getting together with online friends for our regular quiz!

2021-08-30: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to having an informal call with my successor.

2021-08-30: Today I was grateful for a Bank Holiday Monday.

2021-08-29: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to not logging on at the virtual salt mines!

2021-08-29: Today I was grateful to be on my own, to do my own thing!

2021-08-28: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to time on my own.

2021-08-28: Today I was grateful to see two good EPL games: Manchester City v Arsenal and Liverpool v Chelsea. …

2021-08-27: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to prioritising my wellbeing.

2021-08-27: Today I was grateful for my patience, as I chatted to a colleague who never wants to embrace change…

2021-08-26: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to completing the first draft of my handover notes.

2021-08-26: Today I was grateful that there wasn’t a fire in the kitchen, when mum left the grill on…

2021-08-25: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to looking ahead to my unit’s Autumn assignments.

2021-08-25: Today I was grateful for positive emails from my successor, regarding the transition and our …

2021-08-24: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to going to the salon!

2021-08-24: Today I was grateful to colleagues for engaging positively in our weekly meeting.

2021-08-23: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to chatting with Deirdre; she recently moved to Vienna!

2021-08-23: Today I was grateful that my work day went by quite quickly!

2021-08-22: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the challenge of leading my unit, when things are …

2021-08-22: Today I was grateful to have the luxury of time and space to slow down, relax and create my bullet …

2021-08-21: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to setting up my bullet journal spreads for September! I’m …

2021-08-21: Today I was grateful for a cracking match between Liverpool and Burnley!

2021-08-20: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to recharging my batteries, watching Liverpool v Burnley …

2021-08-20: Today I was grateful to finally watch “Luca” on Disney Plus. I loved it!

2021-08-19: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a delayed chat with Andrea.

2021-08-19: Today I was grateful for an early start at the virtual salt mines, which allowed me to take some …

2021-08-18: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to gaining some time, as my first meeting of the day has …

2021-08-18: Today I was grateful to listen to elected officials debating Afghanistan from the comfort of my …

2021-08-17: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to having some more Brazilian food!

2021-08-17: Today I was grateful for a colleague from another team (Will) sharing an important piece of news …

2021-08-16: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to setting out our game plan.

2021-08-16: Today I was grateful for keeping my temper in check when a colleague tried to bounce my colleagues …

2021-08-15: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the “pre-season” period for our annual UN briefing …

2021-08-15: Today I was grateful for the time and space to be lazy, to go at my own pace and to dip back into …

2021-08-14: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to making my wellbeing a priority!

2021-08-14: RASPBERRIES

2021-08-14: Today I was grateful for some juicy raspberries at breakfast.

2021-08-13: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to more EPL games!

2021-08-13: Today I was grateful for my it’s the weekend o’clock sangria!

2021-08-12: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to engaging with a wider group of colleagues.

2021-08-12: Today I was grateful for a good early chat with Andrea; bacon at lunch and a productive allocations …

2021-08-11: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to finalising the allocations element of our upcoming …

2021-08-11: Today I was grateful for Neil; he gave me a very good head massage.

2021-08-10: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the well-being piece, where I get a head massage and a …

2021-08-10: Today I was grateful for the new look online pub quiz!

2021-08-09: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to making a start on my internal move within the salt …

2021-08-09: Today I was grateful for friendships that have lasted for 35 years!

2021-08-08: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to lunch with Kathy and Rose.

2021-08-08: Today I was grateful for a calm and quiet day on my own.

2021-08-07: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the closing ceremony of Tokyo 2020.

2021-08-07: Today I was grateful to Marrianne and Dean, we had a super Saturday in Sheffield!

2021-08-06: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to going to Sheffield by train.

2021-08-06: Today I was grateful for my chat with Chris. As he always brings a unique perspective to our …

2021-08-05: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to crossing more items off my To Do list.

2021-08-05: Today I was grateful for support from friends; hot dogs for lunch and my Kindle.

2021-08-04: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a meeting-free day!

2021-08-04: Today I was grateful to have finished a task that I had been putting off for a week.

2021-08-03: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the meeting on High Level week.

2021-08-03: Today I was grateful for my virtual coffee with Natalie, as we reminisced about the salt mines of …

2021-08-02: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the next seminar in the series on colonial legacies.

2021-08-02: Today I was grateful to have an introductory meeting with our intern on his first day at the virtual …

2021-08-01: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to being productive at the virtual salt mines.

2021-08-01: Today I was grateful for a short chat with one of my dearest friends, Rachel.

2021-07-31: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to watching more of the TV coverage of the Tokyo Olympics.

2021-07-31: Today I was grateful for a delicious pain aux raisins + black coffee combo at breakfast!

2021-07-30: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to writing cards to my friends.

2021-07-30: Today I was grateful for a virtual coffee with the delightful Zaynah!

2021-07-29: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a big glass of Chablis as soon as it is weekend o’clock!

2021-07-29: Today I was grateful for clarity on several work issues, including our biggest assignment and on the …

2021-07-28: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to chatting with Nadia; it’s been a while since we’ve …

2021-07-28: Today I was grateful for an early finish at the virtual salt mines, so that I could prioritise my …

2021-07-27: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a relaxing scalp massage.

2021-07-27: Today I was grateful for interesting insights in the presentations about colonial legacies (Europe).

2021-07-26: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the Patreon quiz night!

2021-07-26: Today I was grateful to hear that my successor is due to join the unit next month!

2021-07-25: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to handing the reins back to my manager when they return to …

2021-07-25: Today I was grateful for the spectacular thunder and lightning! There’s hardly any humidity now …

2021-07-24: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to watching some of the Olympics coverage.

2021-07-24: Today I was grateful for my long lie in til noon!

2021-07-23: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to progressing with our book club selected text …

2021-07-23: Today I was grateful for my colleagues’ efforts in making the forced fun event bearable!

2021-07-22: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to THE END of our Summer Social Event (it’s forced fun - no …

2021-07-22: Today I was grateful for help and advice from colleagues on applying for internal jobs.

2021-07-21: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to further discussions regarding our intern, who is due to …

2021-07-21: Today I was grateful to be in the audience for a fascinating presentation on colonial legacy.

2021-07-20: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to an all staff meeting with the most senior official at …

2021-07-20: Today I was grateful for an additional fan in my designated working from home space!

2021-07-19: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to hearing more about our biggest assignment of the year so …

2021-07-19: Today I was grateful to my colleagues who came together to share their views on racism in sport.

2021-07-18: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to cooler temperatures and less humidity! (I can but …

2021-07-18: Today I was grateful for all the tributes for Mandela Day! Mandela Day is a global call to action …

2021-07-17: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to some online retail therapy!

2021-07-17: Today I was grateful for some delicious prawns and gyozas from Wagamama!

2021-07-16: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to staying inside, avoiding the heat and humidity!

2021-07-16: Today I was grateful for my session with Chris, an immediate reply from a colleague in New York and …

2021-07-15: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a mentoring session with Chris.

2021-07-15: Today I was grateful for some Time Off In Lieu, which meant I finished working at the virtual salt …

2021-07-14: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to going to the salon, during my half day’s leave.

2021-07-14: Today I was grateful to have the time to complete my application for a temporary duty assignment.

2021-07-13: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a Directorate-wide all staff meeting with our new …

2021-07-13: Today I was grateful to see the list of internal job opportunities; I have a better idea of my next …

2021-07-12: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to seeing the new overseas jobs list!

2021-07-12: Early morning rain…

2021-07-12: Today I was grateful that I avoided the early morning rain, as I headed to the pharmacy.

2021-07-11: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to reading about internal job vacancies!

2021-07-11: Today I was grateful for a lovely, lazy day. Here’s hoping that the Euro 2020 final is an exciting …

2021-07-10: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the Euro 2020 final!

2021-07-10: Today I was grateful for time spent in Marrianne’s company in Birmingham.

2021-07-09: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to seeing my best friend in Birmingham!

2021-07-09: Today I was grateful for time and space to review and edit a key document.

2021-07-08: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to focusing on prospective applications.

2021-07-08: Today I was grateful for the morning off. As brunch with Jane and Tony was cancelled, I indulged in …

2021-07-07: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to a bit of time off.

2021-07-07: Today I was grateful for Ellie, who did an excellent job putting the raw material into a slick Power …

2021-07-06: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the second semi final in the Euros!

2021-07-06: Today I was grateful for this cracking game between Italy and Spain!

2021-07-05: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the first Euro 2020 semi final!

2021-07-05: Today I was grateful for Rose and Kathy’s company at lunch!

2021-07-04: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to seeing Kathy and Rosie for lunch!

2021-07-04: Today I was grateful for Adrian! An awesome afternoon at the cinema followed by drinks in the bar.

2021-07-03: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to my first trip to the cinema in 18 months!

2021-07-03: Today I was grateful for a relaxing time at Diva HQ.

2021-07-02: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to England v Ukraine, in the Euro 2020 quarter finals!

2021-07-02: Today I was grateful for my friends and colleagues, as we discussed how to raise awareness of …

2021-07-01: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the start of the quarter finals in Euro 2020!

2021-07-01: Today I was grateful for the interview prep session.

2021-06-30: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to booking my tickets for a best friend session in …

2021-06-30: Today I was grateful for ME! I called out annoying behaviour, despite the power dynamic not being to …

2021-06-29: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to saying a fond farewell to a dear colleague, he’s off to …

2021-06-29: Today I was grateful for my colleagues’ positive engagement on a lessons learned exercise. Also, …

2021-06-28: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to an extensive lessons learned exercise.

2021-06-28: Today I was grateful for asparagus as a side dish.

2021-06-27: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to the opportunity to assist with an estimates debate.

2021-06-27: Today I was grateful for Bellinis and sangria!

2021-06-26: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to having a lie in, drinking sangria and watching more Euro …

2021-06-26: ST PANCRAS STATION

2021-06-26: Today I was grateful to see my BFF in person! My train journey to Sheffield started at St Pancras …

2021-06-25: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to seeing my best friend in person, for the first time …

2021-06-25: Today I was grateful for Prosecco to welcome in the weekend!

2021-06-24: Tomorrow Inshallah, I am looking forward to my virtual coffee with Amanda!

2021-06-24: Today I was grateful for Ray’s suggestions regarding audio.

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:

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:

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:

2020-09-02:

2020-09-02:

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.

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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.

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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.

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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.