*The Debatewise Blog
Rain days and Sundays no longer get me down
Rain, pah, doesn't bother me at all. And no, I'm not saying that because I'm going on holiday on Wednesday. Well okay, yes I am.The first week I'll be in Ibiza, though I'll be avoiding the closing parties as I'm way too old for all that malarkey now. Plus the following week I'll be spent in a forest in France, sat in a ten foot circle on my own, fasting and meditating, for three whole days. So I don't think it would be wise to add recovery from a week's worth of debauchery to that little mix.
As part of the preparation for the retreat I needed to do a dawn-to-dusk walk in the countryside. Cleverly, I chose yesterday which, as anyone in London will know, was pretty damn wet. However, I remained gloriously dry and warm throughout thanks to my lovely new boots and waterproof clothes.
It got me thinking about the value of having the right tools for the job. I often want to save money and the cheaper alternative can be very tempting – especially in these frugal times. However, I've also never regretted spending big money on important things. The initial cost is high, but the payback is much greater and lasts much longer too.
So is that true for our next major purchase I wonder? We need to move offices and the easiest option is a small office just round the corner. This is a bit of a make-do though. The ideal option is a shared office, but with a dog who must come to work with me, that's not always the easiest thing to pull off. The expensive option is a larger space that's sub-let to various other businesses. A high initial cost, but with the potential for much greater long-term benefits.
Unfortunately, our notice period coincides with my holiday. Which means I either have to decide in the two days before I go, or in the week when I get back. Now there's a relaxing thought to go away with.