Today is the end of the week I've taken off work because weekends don't count*. I've enjoyed a change from the usual drag of getting to the office and it's been nice not having one eye on a clock all day long.

It has been said that I've been a nicer person to be around this week and that's got to be a good thing, right?

Surprisingly, I am quite looking forward to going back to work because I feel refreshed and ready to get back in to it. Work has it's drawbacks (the traveling is the biggest) but in many respects I'm quite lucky as I have responsibilities but no clearly defined role . I don't have people working for me and although I do have a line manager I don't really get managed. This all gives me the freedom to work the way I choose and prioritise those projects that suit my needs best. The daily grind of 'phone calls and emails can make me forget that I have the opportunity to be creative.

*Because I'd be off anyway and Clare will be at work