A matter of Perspective

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So its my turn to chat with you this week...a few wise words from the wifey!

As some of you will be aware, one of my hobbies is to do paint-by-numbers paintings.

Serendipity

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I have heard it said that everything happens for a reason.

Personally, I think that’s just a touch trite and fanciful. I don’t ascribe to any higher purpose or grand plan, and the only gears I see moving behind most things are the laws of physics, human stupidity and greed—or the awesome power of sheer bloody mindedness.

Then again…

Big Break

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It’s probably going to be a quick one today.

That is for two reasons. One., I seem to have lost the ability to type with any accuracy (what do you mean, what’s new?) and two, there’s not been an awful lot going on over the last week.

It leaves me with somewhat of a dearth of subjects to whitter on about, so, instead of taking the time to look back, I’m going to look into the future.

The Road Most Travelled

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And breathe!

Yes, for what seems like the first time this year, a whole week had passed us by without any expensive emergencies cropping up, and long may it continue.

It gives me the headspace to look a little further afield when considering the subject matter or this week’s offering. Not too far, you understand, but certainly outside these four walls. In fact, it also takes us to the end of the street.
You see, for some time now, we’ve been suffering from intermittent road works.

Simples!

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I do like it when things simple up.

Let me elucidate.

Wash Day Blues

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What a week!

There’s been ups and downs, thrills and spills, jubilation and despair. It’s been enough to drive any person to the edge of sanity and back again, possibly with a short layover in leafy mild hysteria.

And it’s only Wednesday.

Thanks Santa!

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Well, they do say bad luck comes in threes.

I didn’t realise they were talking hundreds, though. But that’s what it feels like at the moment.

Job Satisfaction

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Just for a change - I thought I would give you a Mark break!

As you know, I love to tell you readers about my progress, as you have been a pretty important part of my journey so far!

I have now been in my position within the NHS mental health services for just over a year, and its been the most amazing and scary year so far. I used to hear about people who loved their jobs, who felt absolutely fulfilled in their employment etc etc, but I had never really felt that way about any of my jobs in the past. Sure, there have been times when I know that I have been and done exactly what is needed at the time in a specific role, but I have never felt more happy - or more ‘ me’ in a job than I do now.

Blowing A Fuse

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And how are we today?

Me? Well truth be told I’m a little worn out and a little bit frazzled.

This post was going to be the semi-traditional post New Year goals and aspirations post, but considering the events of the last week, I think that one will have to wait as I run you through the myriad reasons for my current lack of sparkle.

Silent Nights

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And a Happy New Year!

As you may or may not know, over the festive period (Xmas and New Years inclusive) I haven’t blogged. A combination of being that little bit busier and that little bit drunker than the norm meant writing, in whatever format was not my first thought. Add in the fact that both big days fell on a Wednesday, the day I usually post the blog, and, well, something had to give.

Something that turned out to be me.

But, it’s a brand new year, and a brand new me (Well, one out of two ain’t bad), and I’m back, baby! The blogger returns! (or possibly strikes back, you choose).