Just as the winds picked up and we had to tie down all our balcony furniture before it got blown away. While it always seems to be a little breezy on the 35th floor of our building, yesterday’s winds were epic.
And not in a good way.
My very own personal checklist for an imminent dose of something awful. Every time I get the flu or a very bad head cold, it starts the same way. So today’s mission has changed from being uber-productive to simply getting through this afternoon’s meetings and then I’ll be heading home immediately and crawling back into bed.
A year ago, today: a beautiful sunset, snapped from my balcony. I’m a sucker for a beautiful sunset.
Saturday, July 1, 2023
Heading into the West End to watch the parade, to wave at friends who are marching. To be followed by music, public shameless dancing and far too many delicious cold beers. I just know I’m going to be on my feet ALL DAY but probably won’t care by 5pm. Hope I remember to take some pics. Last year …Spotted in a local restaurant, here in Canary Wharf.
There’s a guy on the DLR platform next to meet eating a Gregg’s sausage roll for breakfast. And I am SO jealous.
Heading into the office for a few hours of YouTube video edits and a meeting with the manager of my office building.
To discuss…various shortcomings with the service they’re providing. Another case study for my talks and workshops on “difficult conversations”.
Wrapping up at lunchtime as we have a friend visiting us from Spain for the weekend and he needs entertaining / feeding / beers this afternoon.
New shoes, just arrived. My favourite Allbirds in my favourite colour. And just in time for London Pride this weekend. 👟🏳️🌈
A massive sneezing attack, followed by a massive nose bleed on the train, wasn’t how I wished my morning started. Hopefully the day improves from this point on…
A quick pint in the local on the way home from work. Sunshine, beer and excellent chats. All good.
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
The first time I saw it, I was really disappointed - I thought it was a waste of money, space and effort. A few years alter, it seems more like a familiar landmark and really stands out from some of the more traditional, box-like buildings dotted around the park. The say familiarity breeds contempt. …Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
I snapped this photo from my apartment balcony on Sunday evening. I almost missed it as I was so engrossed in the coverage from Glastonbury. The sunsets are often quite lovely from our vantage point up on the 35th floor in Canary Wharf, but Sunday was quite spectacular. I’m sure it had something to …The swans are back on the water. Nature is healing in East London…
This morning’s very welcome and very delicious cup of coffee, at Grind, Liverpool Street.
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
I’m a little relieved the weather is so disappointing today! I have four videos to edit today - a few webinar recordings and some new course materials - and it’s even more difficult to focus on this when the sun is shining outside. I’m such a sun worshipper, it makes concentrating …