Discombobulated Clown.

I'm working this week but not from home.

Last night I thought I'd put up a post saying I forgot to bring my work phone having not packed it. I asked my lovely PA to email everyone to warn them.

Then I found the work phone.

Then I told my PA it wasn't actually lost and to not email everyone.

Then I attempted to delete said post. Except I'd obviously not pressed upload, because it wasn't in fact on my page. No idea what happened there.

This is exactly why I have Admin support.

Ironically, my office this week is set up in a children's bedroom, it has a circus theme.

This feels very fitting because being so out of routine, with different work surrounding I fear this week I'll be very discombobulated and my performance may be a bit clown-like.

If I start juggling mid-session, call me out. Ps I can juggle. Picture as evidence.

Also, I've read lots of stories to my Grandchildren in this room so if I or my video attendees start to get sleepy, I'll blame the bedroom relaxing Aura.

I'm also using a camping table as a desk (it makes me happy, it's very retro) but it is a bit wobbly so if the laptop and I wobble, I apologise.

I'm proud I packed my big clock as I have to work really hard to keep time and being discombobulated means my Executive Function is going to be tested this week.

In case anyone reading this thinks I'm an awful Counsellor and wonders why I would declare my failings on a public profile, please know:

🎪 People are my special interest so my focus on the people bit of my job is not compromised. My career is long and has been people, safeguarding and mental health. I'm a sensible, safe Clown.

🤡 I'm a stickler for ethics and rules that align and are right, thank you Autism (note: stupid rules are not easy for me to adhere to).

🤹‍♂️ Authenticity in safety is a beautiful thing and I think my Authenticity appeals to lots of Maskers who crave that freedom.

🔮 I'm nearly always full and state clearly that I'm full, but serendipitously, when I get a space, I tend to get a well timed enquiry as if they know a place has come free for them (note: I'm currently full).

Over and out. Please wish me luck this week and send happy vibes.

Jill