Perhaps I am being a judgemental asshole -- hey, it does happen; I am not always Mr supportive, full of sugar and cheer! I have a problem with businesses using free email addresses. So you want me to pay your hourly rate to fix my plumbing; order hand-made cakes; buy hand-crafted greetings cards; reserve my meat...

Today when I visited the supermarket, there was a lady at the entrance handing out leaflets. She was asking people to buy a few extra items and place those in the box to be donated to the local foodbank. The leaflet gave ideas on the type of foods that were appropriate. I was only in for a few items myself, but I...

The last month or two have been extremely busy for me — work wise. I seem to have had little time to socialise and have been working much more than usual. I blogged at the end of last year on how I completely changed my career — it's been a good move. I've had a great work-life balance. However, the last few months...

Recently I wrote about how I love to be spontaneous, and I stand-by that methodology. However, I also like a good bit of planning if I have the opportunity. But perhaps, this time, I took it too far? It's all in the listI am away from home for almost two weeks on business. It took a bit of planning, both work and...

I read Robert's post about The beauty of a simple hello, and could not agree more. So many people move through life in their own bubble. Focusing on their own passage. Ignoring the wider surroundings. For me, I like to embrace life more widely. I often say a random hello to people. It can be as simple as passing...

I recently came across a few blog posts via my RSS reader from people explaining their Inventory. At first I didn't quite understand the context of the term but after reading a few blog posts I got it. I've never been a video-game player so the concept was a bit alien. An Inventory is everything you are carrying on...

It's no secret, I love being spontaneous -- doing something at a moments notice. Perhaps a random thing or a desire I have had for a while but I've decided now is the time. I appreciate it is not for everyone, but I have two friends who are absolute polar opposites to me. And it's often hard to get quality time with...

Today I discovered a new word: Antepenultimate Say what? I read it as part of a passage in a book, and although I guessed what it might be, it was one of those words I had to look up to be sure. It then made me investigate further. How many more are there? Meaningantepenultimate is defined as third from last. As an...

Over the last few weeks I have undertaken a higher than usual level of travelling and hotel stays, for work related activities. I tried to make use of trains as much as I could as the distances were several hours driving. I love driving, but it's sometimes nice to kickback, relax, and let someone else get you there...

Occasionally in life we come across something that is so obvious that we assume everyone does it, yet we realise it's not the norm. I was working on a project last week and explained to a colleague a technique I utilise; he was literally bewildered. After a moment, he realised how easy yet practical it was. Now that...

I've reached mid-life by muddling through one of life's great challenges. For too long I have disguised my failure and disgarded my effort, with some disgust and embarrassment, in the depth of the cupboard. Today, fellow readers, I can proclaim I have mastered the folding of the Fitted Sheet. For too long my neatly...

Acronyms are great, as they save unnecessary repetition, but bear in mind that assumption is a foolish thing when writing. Firstly, the definition of an acronym: An abbreviation formed by the initial letters of other words. We've all seen and used this form of abbreviation. They appear every day in life. ASAP - As...