8.04 am

Paul likes to leave little piles of change around the house, like this one. Eventually, they end up in a big pot in his room which he can then dip in to when he needs some cash.

The high point of my day at work was going to sit outside for lunch with a couple of colleagues that I don't normally lunch with. We don't have anywhere inside to sit and eat or socialise apart from at our desks and I certainly don't want to spend any more time inside 'the cupboard' (aka the small office I work in) than I have to, so it's nice on a sunny day to go outside and get some fresh air. The low point of my day was a conversation I had with my line manager which involved an unfounded accusation. I do wish she had checked out her facts first, because it has left a rather nasty taste in my mouth now. I guess I'll get over it.