I had a great welcome home this afternoon.
Joe ran out into the street in his new football boots to show off and then just gave me this massive long hug. It was one of those special moments with no words and just able to enjoy being.

On the journey back I had an opportunity to think and talk about my anger experience of yesterday evening. I don’t think I am any clearer of the why of my emotion and I think that concerns me – not a lot, but enough to make me stop and wonder.

I don’t feel guilty for being angry as I don’t think anger itself is a wrong, or bad, emotion to feel. I am interested though in the triggers and I’m sensing I feel an injustice in that I was challenged, criticised, (call it whatever), but was not then given the opportunity to respond. Whatever, I need to chat with the person concerned and share my thoughts!

Anyway …

lowlights of the weekend:
our good friend Jeremy not being able to join us – we missed him
most of Saturday’s lectures for me
England failing to win
Gillingham losing a 3-1 lead
missing the family
restrictive ‘no drinking, no smoking, back by 11pm rules

but ending on a high …

highlights of the weekend:
Laughing with Iori, Nichola, Jen, Lynette, Barbara, Brian, Dave and others…
Enjoying the football and dinner in Wetherspoons with Dave
Spending good time with good friends
Friday night’s curry at Herne Bay Court
Catching a quick vodka made me feel like a naughty schoolboy – and it felt good!
Mr Whippy ice cream!