Hill+Knowlton Strategies

As I write this I am sitting on my mum and dad’s deck overlooking the wonderful Lake Okanagan. Little Erin is sitting – well fidgeting – on my knee actually.

I am so glad to be here. I didn’t think the first day of my holiday would ever arrive. A hectic last few days at work, a trip out of town for a christening and then a 16 hour journey half way across the world…

The last few months have been incredibly busy from both a work and personal perspective. And of course little Erin’s arrival has shaken up our world.

I have also seen my two closest friends get married this year. It has been a privilege to play a role in their special days (as well as helping them prepare for married life on their stag dos!). And then I was fortunate enough to be asked to be godparent to Simon and Ceri’s twins last Sunday.

As I mentioned in my very first blog it is an honour to be asked to play so many important roles. But it’s also pretty exhausting.

Work has also been interesting. We are definitely seeing signs that the market is picking up. We are certainly being asked to pitch for lots of new business.

So I had pangs of guilt leaving Hanna to handle a big pitch next week, and knowing Laura is working diligently through a tough client workload (even while on her notice period).

But frankly I know I need a break. I’ll be back firing on all cylinders in a little over two weeks.