the corner office

We were promised rain until today, but They Lied. By yesterday the sun was back in full force and by now, every molecule of water that fell has evaporated back into the air and a sizeable proportion of said molecules are oppressively gathering around me.

It's 33C today. The heat index after humidity is taken into account is supposedly around 37C. That's around 100F. I know it can get worse here, and it might not be regarded as particularly hot in other parts of the world, but it's hot & humid enough for this Vaalie, thankyouverymuch. With that, I shall stop complaining about the weather. Promise.

Ah well. I'm in the office to get some last minute work done (I lie, I'm just here for the air conditioning). The Christmas pressies are purchased, the what-to-buy pressure is off, and now all that's left is to submit and go gentle into that Christmas-spirit-infested night. Food, booze, family, and presents. All of these are best had in moderation, but that's never the case over the next few days.

If you celebrate Christmas religiously or culturally, or if (like me) you aren't particularly fond of this time of year but find it's easiest to go along for the ride anyway, and even if you're simply lucky enough to have a day off, then I do hope you have a merry Christmas. See you on the other side.