Chance for a breather at last.

I spent most of last week exploring the many castles that Northumberland has to offer as we took a last minute decision to head to a little farm up there and spend a few days away. Aside from that I've been very busy at work!

So my first day to myself in a while was yesterday and I decided to go suit shopping. That is a very rare indeed. I am one of those people that will happily wear the same clothes until the literally wear out! However, my good friend and colleague that I went to work with a few months back always looks so damned smart that I feel the need to catch up!

I'm currently trawling the internet for car insurance, since my insurer has just sent me my renewal quote. An extravagant £592!!! Why do companies all feel that their existing customers should pay through the nose so they can offer new customers good deals. I take a new deal every year because of this phenomenon (except last year when I forgot to do it). That really hacks me off because I am the type of loyal person that would simply prefer to stay put. Anyway, I've found £270 and trying to beat that is proving impossible. I think I will write a letter of complaint to my insurer actually, since I have got a 'new customer' quote from them and it is £220 cheaper than their renewal (I have taken a new deal with the same company before now to get around it by the way). I just think it is ridiculous.

I do this whilst listening to the soundtrack of the film 'The Last Samurai'. Look for 'The Last Samurai OST' on YouTube and you will probably find all eleven tracks. It is by Hans Zimmer, the amazing movie soundtrack composer.

Moment of the week, giving a patient a flu jab for the first time. I'm being taken well outside my comfort zone with some of the new services that we are offering, but it is really enjoyable to use new skills.