Inadequacy

Last year, there were spanners a-plenty. Family and domestic life presented sadness and major challenges respectively. Nonetheless, last year was amazing. My IASH Fellowship was more than a highlight  – it was a great big blazing beacon, giving me focus and purpose.

This year, we’ve had the rogue trader. Then a succession of good guys.  The round of home improvements is nearly finished now. (Let’s just get the kitchen lino replaced!)

However, more challenges still remain in other quarters. There are so many spanners in the works, that it’s a blessing my work’s only a small part of my week.

I didn’t even want to knit or sew, this morning.  Until I finally decided that even if sewing didn’t raise my spirits, I would at least have a new jacket, if I just got on with it.  And in between the 8000 steps occasioned by an unexpected role acting as Florence Nightingale, I did achieve my mission. Well, very nearly.

Here’s hoping I’ll be wearing it when I go into work on Thursday!  Here’s hoping I get to go to town at all. I’ve  never been what you’d call a Florence Nightingale. And I know I’m a disappointment (this comes across loud and clear!) when it comes to stroking brows and smoothing sheets.  I can handle disinfectant and laundry, but I’d never have made a nurse!

Anyway, let’s see what the rest of the week brings.  I want to get on with this research project!

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