The problem with work is that although I find it energizing physically and mentally, I also find it draining, in particular socially and verbally. I communicate a lot in my job, and have realized that I'm slightly out of power when I meet my friends in my free time - or when I'm writing my blog (which I do more rarely with each week). It's a shame, but hopefully I'll find a better balance again shortly. It's important to stay interested in a variety of things, and people. And to make that time. Work in the Blackberry era (or iPhone, as my company does) tries to gobble you up. I thankfully have my kids that force me to leave the office each evening. It keeps balance and perspective.
On another note, I'm thrilled to see that there's a new filming of Midnight's Children (Rushdie) coming out next week. I can't get enough of good films - or good books, although I'm failing to find good latter ones at the moment. Another film that I'd wanted to watch for years that I managed to catch up on just yesterday: Bergman's Sarabande. If you know the old Bergman films, I recommend. Otherwise it might not make that much sense. Welcome any tips on films and books you may have, as always!
Book tip: Jää by Ulla-Lena Lundberg. Got it as a present and nearly done. Quite fabulous, in an understated way. Won the Finlandia prize last year!
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