5 things that make me smile

• everytime i hear the 'you make joburg great' advert on the radio
• seeing my man after spending a whole day + night without him
• cuddles from my two kitties
• hot, yummy smelling curry
• new stationery

Volcanoes, taxis and working from home

Everyone is talking about the volcano with the funny name. The one in Iceland. The one that caused/causing the closing of airspace over much of Europe. I think it's cool.

Saw a taxi take a bend a little too fast today - the drive hit a light pole and then a tree, killing himself in the process. Poor tree. No sympathy for taxi drivers.

I'm working from home this week. The office move is due to happen on Wednesday next week but in the mean time the current office is being dissolved around us - hence the working from home where there is internet connectivity, a phone line and coffee on demand.

Went shopping today. Bought two pairs of shoes, a shirt, a jacket, a t-shirt and a jersey :) How I love shopping - especially if I'm doing it on my own. Had a leisurely lunch and then came home to find insurance quotes for participants who will be participating in a study on 2nd trimester abortions - fun stuff.

Unmotivated

to do my thesis, that is. I just can't seem to get myself to sit down and write. I have a good plan/outline, a rather detailed one but I can't get going on the actual writing. The worse part is that my thesis is due in TWO WEEKS!

Yes, I know screaming doesn't help.

Tzaneen, Limpopo Province

I'm in Tzaneen today and tomorrow.

I'm amazed at the beauty of the landscape, the friendliness of the people and their rather strange sense of humour.

I'm travelling with my boss. She really is a wonderful boss and a lovely person. 

We had a productive day today despite waking up at 4am, flying to Polokwane, driving to Tzaneen, participated in three meetings and dodged a cow or two while driving. And that just day one. Tomorrow we meet with the Department of Health, the chief of the area we will be working in and visit a clinic.

Right now I'm in a five star hotel - had a long, hot bath and in a little while will be heading down for dinner. Sometimes I love my job :)

Sometimes, I do love my job :)