Out of the darkness...

I took myself to work this morning, but Keith has agreed to take me in twice a week so he can do the shopping. Our plan to go on Sunday and Wednesday isn't working out very well! It will also be a relief for me as I won't have to leave so early in the morning, and it will be a more pleasant journey with Keith by my side!

Two meetings were going on today in our boardroom, so lots of people arrived to take part. It was great to say hello to some of my colleagues whom we don't see so much of anymore, including the staff at my old site. The noise level rose considerably as everyone arrived and greeted one another!

 I tackled all the emails and made progress on December's moan report. I will be so glad when that is out of the way for another month!

I left at 2pm, dashed home to see Keith, and then went to see my Mum. She was a lot brighter today, but still looks terribly thin. We sat and chatted and looked at photos of her and Dad on holiday in Greece and the US. They were lovely, happy memories.

I drove home in the gloom, and when Sophie arrived back after work, she said we were now out of the ten darkest weeks of the year, from November 16th until today. Well, hooray for that! I don't mind the cold and wet weather in winter; it's the dark mornings I hate. I honestly cannot wait until it's light at 7:00am and, even better, when Sophie sets off for the gym in sunshine.

On the 20th of February, sunrise will be just after 7:00am, and sunset will be 5:25pm. Not long to go now!