all five horizons

I got my new company car. So ok, I don’t OWN it but I chose it which counts, right? I am in love. It’s a Suzuki Swift DDiS (which means it’s a diesel) and it’s a nippy little thing.

I am sorry for my rather sporadic posting of late. Life has gone and decided to get all REAL and it has knocked the stuffing out of me somewhat. The good news is that the metaphorical clouds seem to be clearing and a spot of sunshine is creeping through. Of course, the literal clouds are still very much in abundance - the weather is pretty miserable. I will not let that dampen my rather good mood, though. So just to catch you up, this is what I have been up to:

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Just a quick note to day I have removed the page with the reading list since it meant I was keeping the information in two places which seemed like unnecessary duplication.

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I woke this morning to the sound of the news announcing Obama is the Preseident-Elect of the United States of America. It was not our election and we had no voice but the decision made by Amercia affects the whole world. I am so happy - as far as I can see, the right choice was made. I am just about to sit down to enjoy last night’s Daily Show: Colbert + Stewart = heaven.