June 10th, 2008 -- Posted in recycle, work |
I am very proud of myself today, as I have finally done something I’ve been meaning to get around to for a while… I’ve set up recycling at my work!
I’m the manager where I work, and we use a lot of paper, and a while ago it started annoying me that we were just chucking it out when we’d finished with it. So, today I finally found the time - grabbed some old boxes that we’d had paper delivered in - and put a little message on the front of each:
I also put up a note for my staff, explaining what could go in there and what couldn’t.
The next step is to ring the council and see if they will give us a recycling bin. All houses have one, but our block of businesses doesn’t, for some strange reason. Otherwise, I’ll just bag it up and lug it all home to my own recycling bin.
It’s funny - I was feeling a bit down today, but after I did this I felt really good. I guess I am making that little bit of difference after all!
June 10th, 2008 -- Posted in Musings, animals |
Yes, it is a weird name for a cat… unless you have come across the book Gobbolino the Witch’s Cat (Kingfisher Classics)
, and its sequels.
I thought I should introduce him, as he has been and will be mentioned here from time to time. And so, here is my cat - variously known as Gob, Gobby, Goblin, Goblitino - ( I could go on but it would probably get embarrassing…) in one of his favourite spots on the balcony. And in one of his most *ahem* dignified poses.
He is currently snuggled up to me on the bed, making it rather awkward to type; but any of you who have a cat will know the dilemma - awww, he’s so sleepy and cute, how can I disturb him?
Ah, the sacrifices we make for our pets 
But, seriously, my cat has brought happiness and entertainment into my life more times than I can count. There is just some need in us humans to have these animal companions, a warm little creature who depends on us for food, shelter, love and attention. It’s nice to know that whatever else is happening - especially in our relationships with other human beings - that there is always that little trusting critter at home ready to sit on your lap or wag its tail.
