Swirling in to the new year.

Last couple of weeks at work before the break were something of test. Others might politely refer to them as extremely stressful. In the just over thirty years there, I don't ever recall being confronted by such an extreme and totally unnecessary situation. It was so annoying and frustrating having to attempt to deal with the ridiculous barrier raised. Lost sleep for several nights, and those higher paid that should have dealt with the situation were nowhere to be seen. There had been quite enough issues trying to deal with all matters coronavirus related before this came by.

The above, combined with having recently reached a certain age (now eligible for a bus pass in Scotland), has had me questioning more seriously, if a change of life direction might be appropriate. Perhaps should have taken that recent pay-off 'opportunity' more seriously. So lots of thinking time occupied with such thoughts just now, like tonight, whilst out for a walk in the sub-zero temperatures, with near enough no-one else about.

As if that's not enough, combined with all the increased coronanvirus hazards (locally it seems to have gone up near sevenfold in the past couple of weeks) and restrictions, I come home from the walk to... well best not say, other than the polite version - a bad start to 2021.

Not being the type that seeks sympathy etc., comments will have to be off for quite some time. Apologies. I hope your lot is much better this year, after these challenging first months.