Probably the biggest coup that I made on my recent trip abroad was to overcome one of my nastier habits; biting my nails.

Six weeks on, I now have longer nails than most of the large cats that you might see on a safari. Well, not strictly true, but it is nice to be able to open a can of Pepsi for the first time in my life without having to get out my house keys.

I don’t know why I couldn’t stop it before, but I’m glad I have.

Is It Friday? Yes it is .