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I have to say I am a very happy little Rory at the moment. Driving into work this morning, I was really taking in the scenery for a change. I noticed how full all the hedges are, how bursting with life the trees are, and how many noisy birds there are that even a month ago were out of sight and silent. The Suffolk world is resplendent with Spring, and it's about bloody time. It's not exactly hot this morning, but my weather app of choice tells me there's plenty of sunshine on the way next week, and temperatures set to shoot into the 20s Celsius by next weekend; which will be lovely, because it's half-term next week and our sites will be full to bursting.
I'm also feeling very appreciative of my job today. Yes, it's hard work at times, and yes there is stress attached, and yes I have a lot of responsibilities, but I get to spend my time trying to make things nice for people who are enjoying a family holiday and that, to use a cliche, is an honour and a privilege. I have down days and I have problems sometimes, but I genuinely can't remember ever feeling quite this settled and suited in a place of work. I had years of waking up reluctant, dragging myself into work to do something I didn't enjoy for employers I couldn't stand, and then going home mentally exhausted. Now, this job is just something that I do, and not a burden, and believe me I know how very lucky I am to feel that way about it.

RC 22-5-23