A little bit thicker, damp drizzle and simple beauties

1. Before I went to work this morning I read through my posting yesterday and was tempted to take it off. It was a bit precious and silly and blurtie, and seemed a bit pretentious on reflection. In my defence, actually I don't have to be defensive at all, but if I had to be I'd say it poured out from my heart. I went to work listening to Rufus Wainwright singing "...everything it seems I like's a little bit stronger, a little bit thicker, a little bit harmful for me...." I say along as loudly as I could, probably a frightening sound for anyway within hearing distance and played it three times through. Anyhow the thing was that like he says in his song "...if I should buy jellybeans, have to eat them all in just one sitting..." and that's pretty much how I've been feeling this last few days. Greedy for more.

2. The weather is sort of changing in York, its been grey and slightly damp today. I love the misty damp rain. I was feeling sleepy in my office this afternoon so I got sent out for a stroll in the fresh air and the drizzle, it was lovely. I returned damp and refreshed and managed another couple of useful hours fiddling with my reports and trying against the odds to get them right.

3. I'm endlessly thrilled and amazed by an unexpected interest and kindness. I had three simple beauties today. On the way to get the fresh air I met one of my managers on the stairwell and we had a very fresh, almost flirty conversation about caring for customers, internal and external! Then there was a colleague who helped me complete a little task. There was a time when she wouldn't have given me a moments consideration but today we achieved a tiny miracle together and solved a problem. It was very unexpected. Finally, well hopefully not really finally a nice chap chatted on line with me for a bit, a complete stranger just passing the time of day. It was an encouraging few moments realising that there are great people to interact with all around me. Hooray!