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2005-10-14

Last-minute hedonism

Today was the last day of my extended break from the working world. So, what did I get up to to prepare myself for office life again?

Had a lie-in till 10:30am. Always nice to start the day as if it’s Saturday.
Filled in and dropped off a few bits of paperwork for my new employer (P45, all the usual).
Carried on into Newcastle and took a Clio 172 Cup and Clio 182 Cup for test-drives. Very good fun. Shame the latter was orange, mind.
Had a late lunch at McD’s: a Filet O’ Fish meal. Very nice, but too small. My first McDonald’s for about 3 years, I think.
Went shopping for shirts and trousers for the new job. And came away with a pair of jeans and a long-sleeved tee. Ooops.
Watched the final 4 or 5 episodes of 24 (series 1) while scoffing home-made lasagne. Double yum.

In other words, I simply enjoyed myself. I may have enjoyed today more than any of the days in the last 5 months. Pure hedonism. Something tells me Monday could be a bit of a shock... ;-)

posted by Mal # Friday, October 14, 2005

Comments:

A day of hedonism and you went to McDonalds? What commendable simple pleasures you have.

But why the change of job? You sounded like you were in heaven in the last one. I think this needs a post.

# posted by

Anonymous : 1:21 pm

It's true, I'm a simple soul.

As for why I changed job, well, after nearly 9 years at the same firm, I'd come to the conclusion that a change would do me good. While it's no condemnation of my former employer and colleagues, I reckon I was right. I need a broader range of experiences and am really looking forward to my new role.

Incidentally, which Matt is this? I know a few...

# posted by

Mal : 8:12 pm

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