Hungover

The rest of the working week passed in a blur. I finished checking the books on the shelves against the inventory and started on the huge pile of books to add to the database and then shelve. I’ve done 152 so far and there’s maybe 3,000 to go.

It didn’t help that I’ve got a heavy cold, which I think is the one my son had last week.

But last night was the Christmas party in the Three Chimneys restaurant. I was a little disappointed to find out that it wasn’t traditional turkey this year, but the steak was delicious. Even so, the best bit was the company. I spent most of the evening chatting to people I’ve worked with years ago and not seen lately, since I’m rather isolated up on the sixth floor. and the rest of the time I spent getting to know some of the new faces.

It was well worth the hangover in the morning.

Posted by sheila

Sheila came to La Palma with a six month contract and has stayed 24 years so far. She used to work as a software engineer at the observatory, but now she's a writer and Starlight guide.

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