Today I had to make the hard decisions to cancel something due to the trains being down. Though I still managed a full and interesting day of work from home. #SeptemberStrengths #Day30
September 30, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Today I had to make the hard decisions to cancel something due to the trains being down. Though I still managed a full and interesting day of work from home. #SeptemberStrengths #Day30
Today, despite my dodgy knee having had a major comeback yesterday, I continued to walk on each side of my commute, and don’t think I’m the worse for it. Though not feeling better either #SeptemberStrengths #Day29
September 29, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Today, despite my dodgy knee having had a major comeback yesterday, I continued to walk on each side of my commute, and don’t think I’m the worse for it. Though not feeling better either #SeptemberStrengths #Day29
Today I was doing our librarian Helpdesk drop-in & I actually got students come with my kind of enquiries. Lovely after a summer of on call & quiet before that. I like appointments, but it is a thrill to be getting on with work & have a colleague direct someone over to me #SeptemberStrengths #Day28
September 28, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Today I was doing our librarian Helpdesk drop-in & I actually got students come with my kind of enquiries. Lovely after a summer of on call & quiet before that. I like appointments, but it is a thrill to be getting on with work & have a colleague direct someone over to me #SeptemberStrengths #Day28
Today I admitted that I needed to rest to get over the annoying fresher’s flu (and to combat the fact that I’m constantly sleep deprived) and went back to bed for several hours. I felt so much better afterwards. #SeptemberStrengths #Day27
September 27, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Today I admitted that I needed to rest to get over the annoying fresher’s flu (and to combat the fact that I’m constantly sleep deprived) and went back to bed for several hours. I felt so much better afterwards. #SeptemberStrengths #Day27
This evening I have had my work laptop on, to do some reflective writing for something with an upcoming hard deadline (ideally done ages ago!). It’s been useful - I love prompts for getting me to think. More to do tomorrow.
#SeptemberStrengths #Day26
#SeptemberStrengths #Day26
September 26, 2026 at 10:50 PM
This evening I have had my work laptop on, to do some reflective writing for something with an upcoming hard deadline (ideally done ages ago!). It’s been useful - I love prompts for getting me to think. More to do tomorrow.
#SeptemberStrengths #Day26
#SeptemberStrengths #Day26
Over today and yesterday I have obsessively listened to the audiobook of The Traveler, by Joseph Eckert. It was brilliant. And having a brilliant audiobook has meant that I’ve done a lot more walking #SeptemberStrengths #Day25
September 25, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Over today and yesterday I have obsessively listened to the audiobook of The Traveler, by Joseph Eckert. It was brilliant. And having a brilliant audiobook has meant that I’ve done a lot more walking #SeptemberStrengths #Day25
Today positive progress was made, in multiple ways, on something that I’d begun to feel a tiny bit uncertain of. Though this has come with more questions. #SeptemberStrengths #Day24 Deliberately being vague here, as I document my life on the internet, mainly for my own future reference!
September 24, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Today positive progress was made, in multiple ways, on something that I’d begun to feel a tiny bit uncertain of. Though this has come with more questions. #SeptemberStrengths #Day24 Deliberately being vague here, as I document my life on the internet, mainly for my own future reference!
Today I had a nice random conversation and scifi fantasy books. And multiple other conversations about books actually, with students at our Library stall at welcome week.
My librarian activity isn’t usually fiction book heavy, and then occasionally it is #SeptemberStrengths #Day23
My librarian activity isn’t usually fiction book heavy, and then occasionally it is #SeptemberStrengths #Day23
September 23, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Today I had a nice random conversation and scifi fantasy books. And multiple other conversations about books actually, with students at our Library stall at welcome week.
My librarian activity isn’t usually fiction book heavy, and then occasionally it is #SeptemberStrengths #Day23
My librarian activity isn’t usually fiction book heavy, and then occasionally it is #SeptemberStrengths #Day23
This evening I was out in central London, and felt so much at home. I loved the smell as I came out of the station onto The Strand. I loved being asked for directions, I loved seeing all the people. And of course conversation and catch up with a friend #SeptemberStrengths #Day22
September 22, 2026 at 10:39 PM
This evening I was out in central London, and felt so much at home. I loved the smell as I came out of the station onto The Strand. I loved being asked for directions, I loved seeing all the people. And of course conversation and catch up with a friend #SeptemberStrengths #Day22
Today was all about getting ready for new students. I’m not actually ready, but have made progress #SeptemberStrengths #Day21
September 21, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Today was all about getting ready for new students. I’m not actually ready, but have made progress #SeptemberStrengths #Day21
Today we watched My Fair Lady. I know & love many of the songs from this, but probably haven’t watched it in full for 30 years.
While I still love the songs, & enjoyed watching it, the story is even more problematic than I expected. & various random areas for improvement #SeptemberStrengths #Day20
While I still love the songs, & enjoyed watching it, the story is even more problematic than I expected. & various random areas for improvement #SeptemberStrengths #Day20
September 20, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Today we watched My Fair Lady. I know & love many of the songs from this, but probably haven’t watched it in full for 30 years.
While I still love the songs, & enjoyed watching it, the story is even more problematic than I expected. & various random areas for improvement #SeptemberStrengths #Day20
While I still love the songs, & enjoyed watching it, the story is even more problematic than I expected. & various random areas for improvement #SeptemberStrengths #Day20
Today was a not leaving the house day. And needed. I’m so glad, after a busy week, that I didn’t make plans. Just cleaning, cooking, washing and reading filled up the day #SeptemberStrengths #Day19
September 19, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Today was a not leaving the house day. And needed. I’m so glad, after a busy week, that I didn’t make plans. Just cleaning, cooking, washing and reading filled up the day #SeptemberStrengths #Day19
Today I got talking to a stranger at the station, helping her with her route and buy a ticket. It was a nice interaction. I had to rush off to get my train though. I’ll never know whether she managed to get to the train in time #SeptemberStrengths #Day18
September 18, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Today I got talking to a stranger at the station, helping her with her route and buy a ticket. It was a nice interaction. I had to rush off to get my train though. I’ll never know whether she managed to get to the train in time #SeptemberStrengths #Day18
Yesterday I was feeling frustrated at how hard I was finding it to create sentences with different examples of paraphrasing (for an activity I’m developing). Then I switched the article I was citing from, to a completely different topic, & it all felt so much more possible #SeptemberStrengths #Day17
September 18, 2026 at 7:07 AM
Yesterday I was feeling frustrated at how hard I was finding it to create sentences with different examples of paraphrasing (for an activity I’m developing). Then I switched the article I was citing from, to a completely different topic, & it all felt so much more possible #SeptemberStrengths #Day17
Today we’ve watched S1 Ep2 of Stranger Things (we started again last night). My children persuaded me we should get Netflix again & rewatch.
We’ve seen it 3 times before, but it’s interesting watching it again (for the 1st time since season 5) & noticing different things #SeptemberStrengths #Day16
We’ve seen it 3 times before, but it’s interesting watching it again (for the 1st time since season 5) & noticing different things #SeptemberStrengths #Day16
September 16, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Today we’ve watched S1 Ep2 of Stranger Things (we started again last night). My children persuaded me we should get Netflix again & rewatch.
We’ve seen it 3 times before, but it’s interesting watching it again (for the 1st time since season 5) & noticing different things #SeptemberStrengths #Day16
We’ve seen it 3 times before, but it’s interesting watching it again (for the 1st time since season 5) & noticing different things #SeptemberStrengths #Day16
Today I went to browse the books at work in an area I’d never looked at before. A topic I’ve always been vaguely interested in but never with a focus until now. After sitting flipping thru the books, I borrowed 6 of them. A wonderful part of working in an academic library! #SeptemberStrengths #Day15
September 15, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Today I went to browse the books at work in an area I’d never looked at before. A topic I’ve always been vaguely interested in but never with a focus until now. After sitting flipping thru the books, I borrowed 6 of them. A wonderful part of working in an academic library! #SeptemberStrengths #Day15
Today (yesterday) I walked there and back when I could have bussed, and felt good for it. The time walking on my own listening to a podcast was bliss. Also bumped into two people and hand nice long chats #SeptemberStrengths #Day14
September 14, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Today (yesterday) I walked there and back when I could have bussed, and felt good for it. The time walking on my own listening to a podcast was bliss. Also bumped into two people and hand nice long chats #SeptemberStrengths #Day14
Today I’ve been chatting with my son about his homework (on 1920s musical theatre), a topic that I’d love. Having to enjoy the discussions, and resist the temptation to do it myself too. #SeptemberStrengths #Day13 a feeling similar to nearly every student appointments I have!
September 13, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Today I’ve been chatting with my son about his homework (on 1920s musical theatre), a topic that I’d love. Having to enjoy the discussions, and resist the temptation to do it myself too. #SeptemberStrengths #Day13 a feeling similar to nearly every student appointments I have!
Today I have mostly been getting on with home jobs. Washing, changing beds, shopping, cooking. Have made good progress on my e-books while doing things #SeptemberStrengths #Day12
September 12, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Today I have mostly been getting on with home jobs. Washing, changing beds, shopping, cooking. Have made good progress on my e-books while doing things #SeptemberStrengths #Day12
Today (yesterday) we went for an impromptu walk in a new area, and found a useful shortcut #SeptemberStrengths #Day11
September 11, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Today (yesterday) we went for an impromptu walk in a new area, and found a useful shortcut #SeptemberStrengths #Day11
Today I was planning my first lecture of the year (which will likely be a basis for lots of other things). Much floundering as I try to work out what to keep and what to change. But I went from feeling overwhelmed to quite excited for the busy autumn term #SeptemberStrengths #Day10
September 10, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Today I was planning my first lecture of the year (which will likely be a basis for lots of other things). Much floundering as I try to work out what to keep and what to change. But I went from feeling overwhelmed to quite excited for the busy autumn term #SeptemberStrengths #Day10
This evening I managed to get my son to try reading a book I’ve thought for ages he would like, Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh. Despite resisting telling him about the big deal thing halfway thru. It’s early days but I think he’s into it! #SeptemberStrengths #Day9 I might be ready for a reread…
September 9, 2026 at 10:34 PM
This evening I managed to get my son to try reading a book I’ve thought for ages he would like, Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh. Despite resisting telling him about the big deal thing halfway thru. It’s early days but I think he’s into it! #SeptemberStrengths #Day9 I might be ready for a reread…
Today I made myself go & ask at Boots about my weirdly swollen eye, & came away with antibiotic drops. Relieved I didn’t let the infection get worse. Hopefully my face will look a bit more symmetrical again in the next few days. & I’m enjoying doing the drops every 2 hours! #SeptemberStrengths #Day8
September 8, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Today I made myself go & ask at Boots about my weirdly swollen eye, & came away with antibiotic drops. Relieved I didn’t let the infection get worse. Hopefully my face will look a bit more symmetrical again in the next few days. & I’m enjoying doing the drops every 2 hours! #SeptemberStrengths #Day8
Today was my children’s first full day of school and college. It has been wonderful to hear all the details throughout this evening. A good day I think. #SeptemberStrengths #Day7
September 7, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Today was my children’s first full day of school and college. It has been wonderful to hear all the details throughout this evening. A good day I think. #SeptemberStrengths #Day7
Yesterday I discovered a picture in a wall, completely by chance, that was hugely relevant to the whole purpose for why we were where we were. A wonderful find. #SeptemberStrengths #Day6
September 7, 2026 at 5:17 AM
Yesterday I discovered a picture in a wall, completely by chance, that was hugely relevant to the whole purpose for why we were where we were. A wonderful find. #SeptemberStrengths #Day6