Today, the most amazing thing came through my post box.

FREE HUGS. A giant squid accompanied by an enormous collection of hand-written hugs.


And pineapple lumps.

I am so grateful to have a collection of incredible friends who just get me, and who send me hugs and love from the far reaches of the world when I'm feeling glum.

How can you not smile when there's a fluffy squid offering you affectionate squeezes at every opportunity? He shall live on my work desk.

How amazing.