AbsolutelySo true. Some absolute classics out there that a lot of people would ignore just because they are black and white.
AbsolutelySo true. Some absolute classics out there that a lot of people would ignore just because they are black and white.
Sod it. While you're sweeping the crumbs out of your bed I'm going to fire up a marx brothers film and see what the fuss is all about.Absolutely
Agreed.Winter sun. I deliberately do not spend a penny on holidays between March and October. I find the second half of November as bad, if not worse, as January.
Only our muvver can tell us apartI’m 6 feet 4 and 64 this year.
Good point. Some time ago, after growing tired of the way some people treat public facing staff, I decided to make a point of saying hello and also showing my gratitude. This takes many forms like simply saying “thanks for looking after me” when I get off a plane to emailing a restaurant I recently went to. I also emailed Barber a couple of times when his staff have been super helpful.Saying 'good morning' to a member of rail/tube/bus staff makes me feel like they know I value what they do, makes them feel valued more
(according to research) and costs nothing. Just be a little bit more aware.
Also - you could purchase a vitamin D lamp (lumie is one brand). I swear by it in the winter, use it for 30 mins a day, and it has seemed to do the job the last couple of winters and stopped me going into a depressed/lethargic shell of myself.For anyone that is feeling unnecessary knackered, buy some Vitamin D pills and pop 2 a day. Half the population is probably suffering from lack of it over the winter.
Two things here...Good point. Some time ago, after growing tired of the way some people treat public facing staff, I decided to make a point of saying hello and also showing my gratitude. This takes many forms like simply saying “thanks for looking after me” when I get off a plane to emailing a restaurant I recently went to. I also emailed Barber a couple of times when his staff have been super helpful.
It is very simple but it can, and often does, make a huge difference.Two things here...
- Yesterday whilst walking the dog, Mrs B asked "Do you say 'hello' to everyone?", to which I replied "Yes". Technically it may not be exactly "hello" but "good morning", " 'evening" or a simple "hiya" but yes when out walking the dog I'll give a smile and a greeting to everyone I pass or meet.
- I've also taken to quite specific about how I thank someone. Like you, this may be a broad "thank you for looking after us", but I know when getting a taxi late at night, I'll say something like "thanks for getting us home safely tonight".
Simply it's nice to be nice, isn't it?
Something else I make an effort to do is not get arsy if things dont go to plan. There are a lot of staff learning on-the-job in hospitality these days, orders have been mixed up, wrong drinks etc....service a bit slow etc. Sometimes I just roll with it and do not say anything, sometimes I do say something but in a polite but helpful way stressing it is not an issue, and try to make light of the situation so the typically young person learning the trade does not get too stressed. I have seen some quite upsetting behavour to hospitality staff andI can only imagne how awful it must be to have to work with this.Two things here...
- Yesterday whilst walking the dog, Mrs B asked "Do you say 'hello' to everyone?", to which I replied "Yes". Technically it may not be exactly "hello" but "good morning", " 'evening" or a simple "hiya" but yes when out walking the dog I'll give a smile and a greeting to everyone I pass or meet.
- I've also taken to quite specific about how I thank someone. Like you, this may be a broad "thank you for looking after us", but I know when getting a taxi late at night, I'll say something like "thanks for getting us home safely tonight".
Simply it's nice to be nice, isn't it?
How is everyone doing as we head into the last week of a very long month?
I definitely find this the hardest month of the year for sure, and feel uncharacteristically subdued and tired. Do not feel the best version of myself at all. Work is rubbish. Everything feels like a big expense. Could quite easily hibernate for the month…
Only one game at the Amex this month and totally forgettable
January is generally the worst month (why people choose to tackle it without alcohol I'll never understand), but mine's been alright this year to be honest.Anyone feeling different? Whats getting you through it?
I feel like that's a win for all those pale families out there. That's the one thing we're good at.For anyone that is feeling unnecessary knackered, buy some Vitamin D pills and pop 2 a day. Half the population is probably suffering from lack of it over the winter.
I've tried and failed to find Jimeoin's full washing machine sketch (it seems to have vanished), but I have found some of his other funny bitsA bit of online comedy clips can also be a great boon.
Completely agree. Lots of people suffer from SAD during Jan and Feb - I do. It's a struggle but March isn't too far away. Spring with sunshine, daffs etc.How is everyone doing as we head into the last week of a very long month?
I definitely find this the hardest month of the year for sure, and feel uncharacteristically subdued and tired. Do not feel the best version of myself at all. Work is rubbish. Everything feels like a big expense. Could quite easily hibernate for the month…
Only one game at the Amex this month and totally forgettable - adds to the lack of excitement.
Anyone feeling different? Whats getting you through it?