It's starting to feel more like spring. 

There were peony roses in the florist shop today ..... so lovely. 

It's been a short week work wise here in Melbourne because of having a public holiday for the Melbourne Cup.  I took the Monday off too and had an extra long weekend and I really appreciated the down time.

My work place has been slightly at 6's and 7's this week (don't you wonder where those expressions come from)? ........ anyway I don't know whether its because we're heading for the end of the year and people are tired or what it is but it has been a week thats felt a bit like emotions were getting the better of a lot of people in our team. 

I'm hoping next week has got a lot less stress! 

I've been wondering this week what it is that has made our work place a bit fractious.  I don't think I can nail the answer to that one  -  so many different personalities and things going on.

I think it re-emphasises the importance of balance and not stretching yourself too thin on any aspect of your life.

In the lead up to Christmas I think thats an important thing to remember - that the year has been long, that  people are holding out for a break, that moderation in work and play is a good thing!

I'll be trying to hold on to those things as this year draws fast to a close.