surviving

I survived the trip to Derby
Although, on arriving home after a five hour round trip (I drive slower than I used to once upon a time) and a couple of hours of fretting whilst there, I was so exhausted and so relieved to be home, that I promptly fell asleep

I had been dreading it
I have become a close-to-home bird in recent months
An unexpected health issue, the shock of a death, Bad News all around me
The stresses of plunging into a new and very complex career
They've all made me more fearful and cautious then I ever was before and I like to cling to the safety and familiarity of home

But I didn't get lost
Which is a first for me
Even though, a couple of times, I doubted my decision to take a certain turning I kept finding myself on the right road, my instincts were correct

and even though a few of the signs ahead advised me to take an earlier exit from the motorway, or warned me of Trouble Ahead, I refused to be misled or mis-directed...

and my worst fears were not realised, indeed, my day went without a hitch, thanks to the people I consulted....

Which is, I guess, a little like life
Set your course, plan your route, enjoy the occasional detour to explore new fields but always, always have trust in your instincts and faith that all will be well

and now, after such deep thoughts and reflections I plan to enjoy a quiet evening with the twenty-four furry paws, a home-cooked Italian dinner and my books

Tomorrow is another day at work
With just two of us in the office there will be a considerable amount of stress, on my part, I take my responsibilities very seriously

But tomorrow is another day and I will face it when it comes

You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you.
James Allen