I’m working from home today and need to edit three instructional videos I’ve created for a training course, plan a couple of podcast episodes about workplace wellbeing, and write a blog post about the importance of sleep.
๐บ We’ve started to watch season one of ‘Pachinko’ and, while it’s excellent tv, the doom, grief and misery mean I can only watch one episode per sitting. It’s compelling stuff and incredibly sad. Had to balance it out last night with an episode of Bob’s Burgers immediately afterwards.
Glad to be home before sunset once again. It’s getting more and more difficult! And seeing as I was in the office by 7:30am this morning, I don’t feel bad for leaving when I did.
I’ve remembered to write up my weekly note, even if the week isn’t strictly speaking over. This week was mostly about travel, work and fun, with a big helping of delicious food.
๐๐ป Read on here
๐ธ I took this shot of the Canary Wharf skyline from my mum’s hotel room, a little after 6pm yesterday. I couldn’t get over how amazing the sky looked at that time of day. We enjoyed watching the sunset, then headed to the executive lounge for quite a few glasses of bubbles ๐ฅ
๐ฝ๏ธ We had the most incredble meal at a new local restaurant last night. Marceline, in Canary Wharf. From start to finish, it was a wonderful experience. Food, service, ambience. I had the biggest and best serving of Moules Frites in my life. Thoroughly recommended if you’re in the neighbourhood.
๐ธ The difference a few hours can make! We headed into town for some shopping, a beer in Soho and some lunch. Enjoyed a fab lunch at Ben’s on Brewer Street. Accompanied by sunshine all the way.
And now it’s time to recharge the batteries before cocktails and then dinner here in Canary Wharf.
๐ธ This weather is not sparking joy. But Iโm bringing my visiting mum into the West End later for some shopping and then drinks in Soho. So thereโs no time to mope!
๐ฅ I’m currently loving this video from JR, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Shinkansen. The most civilised and relaxing mode of public transport I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing.
โ๏ธ Only 19 days to go till I leave for Japan once again. So much to get done (work and life) between now and then, but that doesnโt matter. In less than three weeks, Iโll be sipping a beer in Osaka. ๐บ๐ฏ๐ต
๐ง It’s seven years to the day since I started my podcast. It was dreadful to begin with - I can’t bear to listen to early episodes - but I think I’ve improved over the years. It’s something I’m glad I’ve continued and allows me to flex my creativity at work.
These guys - and itโs always guys - are a nightmare. Taking up as much space as they can, everywhere they go. Speaking louder than everyone else. Ignoring the social cues all around them.
To put this in context, itโs a soulless chain hotel, one that I would usually avoid if the decision were mine. It has all the charisma of a very old hire car. And a standard of service that even Ryanair would look down on.