A few weeks away from the blog and, apart from opening a couple of windows to let some fresh air in & quick whizz round with the antibacterial wipes, everything's pretty much as it was when I was last here. I've pulled in a couple of mini breaks during my layoff resulting in me spending more than one night away from Medd Towers: not since 2019 have I rested my head on someone else's pillow for two or more nights on the bounce.
And, because my humble blog is nothing more than random keyboard ejaculations, I figured I could slink away for a couple of weeks and no one would report me as a missing person.
So, what do you want? Would you like to see footage of the badgers that took up residence in my back garden and scared Doris (my cat) shitless? Tales of Devon and a beautiful week spent with James and Janneke? Drunken shenanigans in York with two of my oldest and dearest friends who knew me when I could still touch my toes and stay out till five in the morning - all whilst wearing a pair of 32" waist trousers. Or, perhaps, the demise of my old part time freelance gig and a return to more, ahem, regular employment? Or the tune I told you I was going to run by you the next time I dusted off my turntable?
The truth is, at this present time, I'm really struggling to summon up the enthusiasm to wax lyrical about anything. Maybe because it's still over 20 degrees outside my office window as I'm splurging these scattergun thoughts at *looks at watch* 1.05am I'm feeling a little lethargic and a lot tired (I know, that last sentence doesn't even make sense). So, as I thought all along, with the exception of this little update, I think I'll write July off and come back again next month - harder, better, faster, stronger. See, that's just daft. Back soon. J x
Welcome back, even if only briefly, and if this is your tired, lacking in enthusiasm, 1am post then you're doing fantastically! I'd be happy to read about all of the above. But totally understand about taking some time out, as I'm sure you already know... Enjoy the rest of July and hope to see you back soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you, C. Funny, isn't it? I'm always telling others to write when you want to write and don't write if you don't. And at the moment I'm not mithered.
DeleteEven a tired post is still a good read. Enjoy the layoff, come back refreshed.
ReplyDeleteYou're too kind, Adam. I blame the heat. See you in a wee while.
DeleteYou've been missed, but it seems you've been busy enjoying yourself which is good. Liking the sound of all the ideas you mention but like you always tell us, only write when you want to and not because you feel you ought to. (Ought to... haven't used that in a while.)
ReplyDeleteAlso, too hot for sitting at a desk at the moment - Even in the far north!
Thanks, Alyson. I'll be back before you know it:)
DeleteI've just returned from a few days in London. I had plans, several things I wanted to tick off the list while I was in the smoke. Instead I hid indoors, trying in vain to escape the oppressive weight of the heat. My aunt kept me busy though, unsurprisingly. If you think it's been hot and sticky at ground level, try climbing a ladder a dozen times to change all the net curtains in a house with extraordinarily high windows.
ReplyDeleteGood to see you back John, I'm glad you had a good break. I look forward to hearing more about all the items you mentioned. Enjoy the rest of July.
It's a pity your aunt didn't take your pic when you were up said ladder. I don't know why but I love pictures of people up ladders.
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