How strange to think about the way in which my desk is actually a small island. Everything handy, in reach, familiar, taking up my day. I need a holiday.



My department's taking the day off tomorrow to rejuvenate. We're going to see the Apocalypse exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts, then the Anthony d'Offey exhibition. Then a big boozy dinner at our creative director's flat.



Then he goes away on holiday for two weeks. That worries me. The department energy and mood seem low and people are testy and uncertain. Hope tomorrow helps. It's going to be a long two weeks.