¦ dialling in from workstation ¦
13:30 GMT, Tuesday 6th November 2007. Adjusting back into work routine after what feels like forever in Newcastle. Had a really good trip, although there was no longer that sense of a perfect bubble-world this time. Probably because my real-world is in such a good state of health at the moment. However, it was great to be able to take long walks in Jesmond Dene. Or stroll around the streets of Jesmond...picking up the threads of so many memories.
After a bruising from mum during the first few days, whilst playing a Norwegian card game, I finally turned the tables and devastated her, delivered a crushing victory against her. I think she was glad to see me go in the end. Heheheeh. Got back last night, Jo picked me up from the airport. Really lovely to see her, and great to come back to a home. I don't miss the Happy Flat, I don't miss being in Newcastle.
I was strangely looking-forward to coming into work this morning. I think it's a combination of liking the company/people, and still relishing the financial security of a contract again. Got on the bus and a couple stops later, Heavy Metal kid got on and started blasting his music out on his headphones. I thumped his arm and told him to turn it down, please. He did so but it gradually got louder again as we neared Bath, watch this space if he tries it on again tomorrow.
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