New starter are we...?

Wednesday, 10pm

Thought for the Day - Never buy a car without power steering - especially when you're used to driving one with power steering

Pug Status - Happy that Daddy is home, and wanting a cuddle

An interesting first day at work; arrived early, met lots of people and managed to survive the day unscathed - so much like my last court appearance. The first thing I found out about was the firm's 'clear desk' policy, which I wish they had told me about before I'd lugged half a briefcase of amusing ornaments, stress toys, mugs and photos into the office....

I have already made some vital contributions to the decision-making and overall departmental strategy (tea doesn't make itself you know) and have been elected our Fire Warden - not so much on my leadership abilities, more that I am the only person that won't get drowned in the enormous luminous jacket. Anyway, it all went well and they are expecting me back tomorrow, which is a bit of a bonus.

But - how I missed Obi Pug Kenobi. Seeing her sprawled out on the bed at 6.30 this morning snoring for England was a sight to behold. How would she cope without her Daddy to spoil her (by sleeping almost constantly, apparently). She was there to greet me when I returned home, tail whooping and with a bound and a yap of delight. Lifting her up off the floor for a cuddle brought a tear to me eye and a lump to my throat - less to do with emotion and more to do with her belching happily into my face....