More stress...

I left home at about 7.15am this morning and arrived at the hospital car park about 35 minutes later. I was able to park easily, and this time found a space next to Sara. She was the only person in the office, and it felt strange that it was so quiet. In our old office, we'd have numerous people popping in and out all the time, which meant it was quite sociable at times!

We chatted about the new office, and I brought up the subject of working from home with her. I also asked about the carpet we were supposed to have, but she said that our MD had delayed the decision until we had worked in the office for a while. I was shocked, as the carpet would have absorbed some of the noise!

Luckily, the day passed swiftly, and I made great progress with the moan report, almost finishing it before I left at 4pm. The care home had called me twice today, and as soon as I returned to the car, I called them. My Mum, ignoring my pleading yesterday, had fallen over again, cutting her eye. I spoke to a paramedic who said that her blood pressure was low. I asked that they not take her into hospital, and the paramedic asked if I had Power of Attorney... everyone keeps asking this! It's not going to happen any time soon!

The traffic tonight was bad, and I was forced to go a different way as the queue to leave the hospital grounds wasn't moving. It was dark and foggy, and I felt totally miserable! I arrived home at 4.45pm again, so an extra half an hour on my old commute!

However, moaning aside, it was lovely to look forward to ten days off and a trip to Berlin! My Mum called me, sounding completely normal, and I scolded her gently about her fall. Sophie arrived home at about 5.30pm, and we relaxed with a drink and a chat in the office about our days. I sorted out my Dad's clothes, ready to take to an Age UK shop tomorrow.

Dinner was simple, and Keith and I watched the Christmas special of University Challenge. We were able to answer a few of the questions!

R.I.P. Chris Rea - you will be sadly missed. 💔