Sweet Caroline

1. I meet Caroline, my cousin, for a bite to eat at Bungo. We've not seen each other in ages.

2. The last time we met, we were different people. She seems to have turned a pretty big corner and is happier, more confident and excited about the future. I seem more settled and sure about what I want. It's amazing what difference a month or two can make.

3. A few folk from work come in from an event we were running - they seem on good form and it's a happy collision.

4. The night goes on, nice and stretching out into more wine and blethers. Plans afoot for forthcoming spa breaks.

5. A walk home. It's this walk home that helps me decide that I like my wee community here, like the closeness, the people I know. Close by.