During the past 4 weeks, my intellect and patience has been surely tested, I have been subject to a bombardment of figure work and information vital to my new position as Assistant Manager of a charity shop. So far, fingers crossed, the knowledge has penetrated through and is laying in wait somewhere in the deep recess of my brain until its retrieval is required.

The Human brain is a magnificent and sophisticated piece of equipment and I am constantly impressed by its canny ability to fight off the grey cells or pointless trivia which attempts at times to infiltrate it. Occasionally, a short circuit will occur and I will be stuck for words or an answer to a question but luckily the witty cavity of this wonderful organ will come into play and has saved me many times from a 'faux pas' .

The tiredness which threatens to engulf me frequently (particularly this week) is temporarily dispelled at intervals by frequent intake of caffeine and chocolate, this and sheer gritty determination all help to fuel the fire burning away inside me. I now wish to lead instead of being led. I will not suffer fools lightly!

It is far, far better to embrace life than to sit and allow melancholy and apathy to wash all over oneself. Even better if one has a soulmate to help one on their way.