Building Site

I see this signboard in our complex every day. The renovations next door are on-going.

~ A year ago today Thomas was being a good cat ~ 

Plastic Tarp

Today we had to prepare the offices for some renovation work. Part of the floor has to be redone. The noise and mess were something else. More tomorrow, and then again end of next week. Aargh! 

~ A year ago today I was watching Scandal ~ 

Punch

Sitting on my desk today: a new paper punch. The old one died last week.

~ A year ago today I went out for breakfast ~

Paperclip

At my work desk I am always fiddling with something. Very often it's a paperclip. I'll bend it back and forth til it breaks. Poor paperclip! 

~ A year ago today I was exploring Burgundy ~

Screen

Our office reception got a TV screen today. I can just see it from my office. I think it might become annoying.
~ A year ago today I was having green mash for lunch ~ 

Gathering Goodies

We're very busy at work this week, preparing for a conference this weekend. This afternoon I put together goodie bags for those attending.
~ A year ago today I replaced a light fitting ~ 

Shocker

After another attempted break-in over the weekend we had an electric fence installed at our offices today.
~ A year ago today I was trying to photograph my cats ~ 

Open Office

Things I use daily: spreadsheets. Yay.
~ A year ago today I was watching British comedy ~ 

Combination

Part of my daily routine is locking and unlocking this chain. We've a burglar alarm and security gates but this is just one extra level of security, just in case.
~ A year ago today I was shopping for gifts ~ 

Vandalism

Arrived at work this morning to find that someone had lobbed a beer bottle threw one of our windows. Urgh, what a mess! 
~ A year ago today I was reading historical novels ~ 

Planner Fourteen

I've been back at work for over a week now, have put a few important things into my year planner - but I can't get my head around 2014.
~ A year ago today I was making stir-fry ~

Black Out Friday

We had a frustrating work day today as our Head Office was without electricity until 3.30pm. Makes one realize just how much we rely on power coming out of the plugs in our walls.
~ A year ago today I got my lunch from The Kitchen ~ 

Giant Screen

New gear in the office! Not mine, unfortunately. Coveting it big time though.
~ A year ago today I was trying a new product ~

Inbox Zero

Phew, another crazy-busy day at work today. I like to have at least read (if not replied to) all my emails before I shout down for the day. Just made it today.
~ A year ago today we were celebrating my dad's birthday ~ 

Open Window

There was a bit of a breeze blowing this afternoon, which made the blinds bang. But still so good to have fresh air.
~ A year ago today I was doing laundry ~ 

Clicker

My hands like to fiddle with things as I work. At my own desk I usually play with a clothes peg , but today I was busy at my colleague's desk for much of the day and got to fiddle with this whatsit.
~ A year ago today I was admiring some pretty roses ~ 

The Rumble Truck

Every day, twice a day, the garbage truck comes past and empties bins and collects recycling from our building. It idles, right outside my window, for about ten minutes. Not my favourite thing in the world.
~ A year ago today I was walking in Silvermine ~ 

Second Desk

My colleague wasn't in the office today so I spent my work day hopping between my desk and his, fielding a zillion emails.
~ A year ago today I was admiring some roses ~ 

Presentation

This morning I listened to a talk by conservationist John Lucas about his year on Marion Island. It was extremely interesting!
~ A year ago today there was mess in my garden ~ 

Tidied

I was feeling tired and out of sorts today. Just before I left the office I straightened up my desk a bit. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.
~ A year ago today my cats were romping ~