Christmas Eve

The train glides through fields dusted with snow. The sun struggles to be seen through the clouds. Trees shiver without their livery, standing tall in the middle of the frozen blanket.

I want a white Christmas - it's poetic.

Another day

Low.
not sure why.
perhaps cos I'm likely to be the only one at work tomorrow.
perhaps cos I don't get the extra holidays that everyone else does - I started in December so what do I expect!?
so, two weeks intro to the job then do what I want because there's no one around to ask. maybe I should be pleased by that vote of confidence but I'd prefer more of a break. I feel like I've been working non-stop. I know I've had breaks - a few days here, a long weekend there... I just want more.
I'm greedy.

On and on

Horses race towards the horizon.
Birds fly south.
Clever animals sleep through it all.
Winter.
We take careful steps through the  ice, trying to keep our footing.
Trudge through the sludge, hoping our toes stay dry.
It would be easier with hooves.

Cold and quiet

after a cold dry weekend, it's snowing tonight. Or sleeting. Either way it's cold and wet.

It seems like everyone is waiting to get on the next tube. Don't think I fancy trying for the next one. Might wait an extra two minutes and see how packed it is.

Today was extremely quiet at work. Lots of people on holiday already. It's likely to be a ghost town by Christmas Eve. But I'll still be at work because I have no other choice. The pitfalls of starting a new job in December!

Tiny tin cans

Are we moving forwards?

In the past we walked. We ran. We jumped.

Then we tamed animals. We rode. We led. We travelled more quickly.

Then we built machines. We drove. We rode. We flew. Even faster than before. Technology gave us the world. We could go anywhere. Do anything.

But still we line up to squash ourselves into tiny moving tins. We stand uncomfortably close to strangers. And we consider it normal.

Which way are we going?

Walking to work

Testing to see how this will look. What if I add two pictures? Will it still work? Or not...

Week two

Crowded tubes fill my evenings. I'm glad I have a seat. Body odour is never a pleasant thing in confined spaces.

Morning walks are going well. A beautiful start to my day. Minature sight-seeing tours for myself. I should leave earlier so I can explore more of the city.

Do you like exploring?

day two

lovely day to walk to work. clear blue sky and a crisp cold morning. no clouds - a nice change from Manchester. wonder how long it'll last. :)