Category Archives: Working world

Housekeeping

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

We have new housekeepers, that’s the name for the army of people who keep our offices clean these days. Often, they are invisible, in at the crack of dawn, in charge of vacuum cleaners, dusters and bleach and gone before … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Lunchtime

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

Lunchtime on a weekday is about eating quickly at my desk and then going out for some fresh air to help keep myself awake for the afternoon. I always have my phone camera with me and keep my eyes open, … Continue reading →

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I’m a blogging failure, will you forgive me?

Posted on August 28, 2012 by

I want to share with you a little of what’s been happening in my life recently. It’s been quite stressful for some time and all to do with work. I joined my organisation on a year’s fixed term contract in … Continue reading →

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My Hobbit is Suffering

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

For the last few days the hobbit has been arriving at the office looking increasingly wonky. Have you ever seen an ancient black and white movie starring Boris Karloff as the mummy? Well that’s how the hobbit was walking. Being … Continue reading →

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Crazy Polish Woman has gone downstairs

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

Yes truly! Ooonika, not how you spell it but I’m trying to provoke a reaction, has upped sticks and left my office and now works in another department. I didn’t frighten her away. I know this because she has been … Continue reading →

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A Hobbit Gets Wet

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

It started today when he arrived with wet hair and his shirt stuck to his body. He had nothing to change into, not a dry stitch on him. The white fabric was transparent when pulled away from his skin. Tiny … Continue reading →

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Three Words from a Crazy Polish Woman

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

My crazy Polish friend gave me my three words today. She’s a very intelligent woman who is slowly inventing a new language sprinkled with dedeeeee type sounds, and I’d hoped that she would come up with some inspiring choices, or … Continue reading →

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Health and Safety in the Workplace

Posted on May 19, 2011 by

The highlight of the office day was a lunchtime pop across to the shop in the concourse (what sort of noncey name is that for a hospital entrance?) for some Maltesers, 187 calories the packet said. Except that I didn’t … Continue reading →

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