Having fun doing my homework

The last five weeks or so have seen me away from home on business more than I’ve ever been before. I’ve been to Europe, the middle east, America and various parts of the UK. It’s been fun, and rewarding both professionally and financially.

However, it’s also been exhausting, and left me well behind on my e-mail. With that comes little problems like not getting new work booked in, and not keeping up with my invoicing.

I’ve blocked out this week for working from home in Shoreham-by-Sea, and this morning has been a rare block of time sat at my own desk, in my own home office, getting stuff done. As I sat down at 9.30am this morning, I had 450 e-mails in my inbox. That’s down to a manageable 40 now.

Having 3.5 days ahead of me to just get work done without any travelling on the agenda is a blessed relief. I’m enjoying it. I’m enjoying being in Shoreham. And I’m enjoying being productive.

A harbor filled with boats is seen under a partly cloudy sky, bordered by buildings and a bridge over a small inlet.

And on the way home…

A vibrant pink flower cluster stands out against a blurred green grassy background.

That was worth the walk.

A plate contains cooked bacon, a hash brown, half a grilled tomato, a fried egg, and a small jar of baked beans, with a fork and knife resting on the plate.

Gosh, look at all the women in Facebook’s reorg…that aren’t there.

Mark Zuckerberg leads Facebook with key executives overseeing areas such as AR/VR, blockchain, AI, new platforms, ads, analytics, product management, Instagram, WhatsApp, and communication apps.

Beach Life

Two children wearing hats are playing on a mostly empty sandy and pebbly beach under a clear blue sky.A young child wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a dark jacket stands on a rocky beach under a clear blue sky.A collection of smooth pebbles, mussel shells, and seaweed is scattered along a beach shoreline.Two children wearing hats are playing in the sand near the shore while an adult walks toward the water.A man wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a blue shirt poses outdoors with the sea and clear sky in the background.A young girl wearing a white sunhat and pink shoes is lying face down on a wooden bench near a pebble beach.A section of a map showing roads including Brighton Rd, Riverside Rd, Buckingham Rd, Eastern Ave, and the A259, with a river running through the middle.

The sun is actually out for a Bank Holiday weekend, so we made the arduous five minutes‘ walk to the beach for a little relaxation.

First water shoes day of the year.

A pair of feet wearing blue and black water shoes are resting on sandy ground.

A shellfull on the beach today. 🐚 🐚 🐚

Dark blue and black mussel shells are scattered among variously sized and colored smooth pebbles.

And exactly how am I meant to do that on a plane?

A smartwatch displays an activity reminder encouraging Adam to complete his Move ring with a brisk 13-minute walk.

Olympic dreams.

A statue of a man is positioned near columns and rings from which bird sculptures appear to be flying out against a clear blue sky.

Possible epic RickRoll in my near future. #ifswoco18

A drum set features a bass drum with the name Rick Astley and the number 50 printed on it, likely indicating a 50th birthday or anniversary celebration.