NORTHERN PLANNER

One Friday afternoon I was a client Xmas party, and left just after the ice skating in the centre of Manchester (after wrenching my arm falling over while holding on to the railing).
I had a quick 20 minutes to wander around the amazing German Christmas markets and it was, well, magical.

Also, it was nice to be alone and just watch other people, the shoppers, the boozers, the families. Reminded me how much I like Christmas, the way it brings people together. It also made me realise why I hate online shopping – you miss the bit that makes you feel part of something special.
Anyway, just wandering around watching the world for a bit. That's good. Letting your feet and mind wander, not doing anything much, no special purpose, just a little time out.
Everyone should get a little bit of time like that every now and then.