Just had a lovely walk around the Olympic Park with this very good boy.
Just had a lovely walk around the Olympic Park with this very good boy.
Waking up to more wind and rain on the second day of August is doing nothing for my enthusiasm this morning.
Still, just six days to go until I fly to Barcelona and spend a lovely week relaxing in Sitges. Plus, I’ve got some nice plans for this weekend, which are basically weather-independent. All the same, is it too much to ask for some sunshine in August?
Another cracking sunset in London this evening.
An after-work, pre-dinner run around the neighbourhood.
Slowed down by bad luck at various pedestrian crossings and the need to constantly dodge electric Deliveroo bikes flying along the pavement.
Incredibly productive in the office today.
Haven’t been interrupted once, which always helps. Got stuck into various admin tasks I’d been putting off, and as usual, none of them were as painful or frustrating as I’d imagined. Our old friend procrastination was leading me astray once again.
A couple more calls to do and then I can call it a day.
Good evening from London…
Oh my. These were absolutely delicious. Will definitely be getting some more…
I didn’t need a snack after my chicken salad. But I didn’t not need one either.
Much to my shame, I’ve just started watching season one of Good Omens.
I’ve no idea why I’d left it so long, and I’m only half-way through episode two, but it’s such a gem. And there’s a whole second season to enjoy when I’m done with this one.
David Tennant and Michael Sheen are a joy to watch separately - together, it’s just magical.
This has quickly turned into my favourite song of the summer (so far) - can’t get enough of it:
I picked up my Brompton from its service earlier - glad to have it back in my possession.
Less than thrilled that they left it in the bike room, unlocked, with the door to the room wedged open. I’m just glad I called by when I did. Otherwise the day could have taken a completely different turn. Bike theft is rampant in London!
I didn’t have my helmet with me, so took my folded bike home on the DLR. But I couldn’t resist unfolding it as soon as I got off and cycling the 500m to the end of the street. It was such a good feeling to be back on the bike and I can’t wait to do some cycling this weekend.
I definitely need to build my confidence after all this time, so I’ll be seeking out some cycle paths and quieter stretches of road in the neighbourhood. Then, it’ll be some early morning trips to the office.
Woo-hoo! 🚴🏼
Taking my Brompton in for a service this morning.
It’s been far too long since I was a regular cyclist. That needs to change.
Step one: ensure the bike is road worthy.
At the very lovely Club Soda to sample some alcohol-free drinks (and shelter from the hordes of tourists in Covent Garden).
Starting with a pint of the delicious Lucky Saint to quench my thirst.
Managed a 5km run and actually quite enjoyed it. Now time for some brunch!
Today’s missions:
I’m very, very full of delicious homemade Mexican food, courtesy of my friend.
He’s a really excellent cook and invited us to his new apartment for dinner. A meat and bean soup, chicken mole and a flan for desert. We’re all having a lie down on the sofa to recover. Feels like Christmas Day.
Just ten days until my next trip to Sitges.
Can’t wait for some sunshine, warm temperatures, ample tanning time on my favourite beach and nights out for good food.
I’m traveling alone, which I did for the first time last August. It was such good fun, I committed to doing it once a year. My goals are simple: top up my tan, get plenty of rest, eat all the food and put a dent in that enormous backlog of books I’ve been accumulating.
This is what passes for July in London. I’d like a refund, please.
While there’s no such thing as the ‘perfect bag’, I may have found one that meets so many of my requirements, it might as well be.
Currently awaiting the delivery of a Via Workpack from Bellroy. Apparently, the courier will deliver it by 2pm and I’m looking forward to putting it through its paces.
What I was looking for:
And, as part of my ‘one in, one out’ policy for bags, I’ll be ebaying the Transit Workpack, which is super spacious, but a little too large and missing the luggage pass-through.
Pictures, and a review, to follow…
A super productive morning in the office.
Was a guest on a friend’s podcast and got to discuss my recent work on dealing with workplace loneliness. We recorded live and took questions from the audience who joined us.
Then I edited and published my latest YouTube video, all about the myths surrounding loneliness at work.
Heading back to Canary Wharf now to pick up something for dinner and put my feet up. Time for a cold drink out on the balcony - now that the sun has decided to reappear!
So Barbie was just the most amazing experience.
I could sit down and watch the whole thing over again. It exceeded all my expectations and had the entire cinema audience laughing throughout.
My most fun visit to the cinema this year.
People playing music on public transport without headphones are…tiresome. This is far from news.
I’m just tired and need to vent.
I was so proud of myself recording three episodes of my podcast yesterday. I was keen to get ahead of schedule and have content lined up for when I’m on holidays next month.
Checking the recordings this morning, I realised that Zencastr had used the microphone in my Apple Studio Display as the source, rather than the Yeti Blue mic I use for the podcast. And so, I sounded like I’d recorded everything from inside Europe’s largest echo chamber.
So, so annoying. Nothing salvageable, a complete waste of yesterday morning.
I had to re-record all three episodes this morning. The only benefit? Each was better than the first attempt. But it’s not something I’d like to repeat.
Onwards and upwards.
This arrived last night…
I can’t wait to try out all the air fryer recipes I’ve been researching for the last few weeks. Looks like a great way to prepare a quick, healthy meal for two without using an entire oven or a ton of cookware. As long as it’s not used for wall-to-wall preparation of french fries!
Stay tuned for some air fryer updates as I wrestle with learning how to use yet another domestic device.
Seems like my overnight ritual sacrifices to the weather gods have paid off.
I woke up to some sunshine here in London this morning. Unsure how long it’ll last, but I’m hoping until at least lunchtime, so I can get out for a walk and actually enjoy it.
Until then, eyes down for a webinar on coaching skills and a one-to-one coaching session. And quite a lot of coffee…
Summer in London 🤨
Counting down the days until I’m back in the Spanish sunshine and dipping my hobbit feet into the sea.
Until then, it’s just flicking through my photo memories and imagining the sand between my toes.