Taking a break is wonderful! With no appointments or pressing work, I was free to go hiking with a friend yesterday simply because the weather was so beautiful. Today, I was suddenly struck by how much I enjoy eating lunch at home with Mary-Anne. It’s entirely different to eating an evening meal together, because we’re not tired and stressed after a day’s work. Having time to sit around to talk for an hour or two over morning coffee has also been a rare experience in recent years. I’m glad for this break and how it’s turning out, even if it’s not what I had originally planned.