So all forms of transport have been used this week to get me about, including a boat.

On Thursday, when the Tube strike was on, we boarded the Southern Belle for a ride down the Thames from Hampton Court to Kingston, which was fantastic, especially as it was a glorious day.

It was also exciting and interesting to see the local area from a different perspective.

Again, it made me realise that often it is good to try something new in order to take on an alternative view of how we see things.

Driving through Ham this week, we spotted a young boy in his scout uniform sitting outside his home with a table next to him filled with old toys he obviously wanted to sell.

I was so taken by him, initially because he looked so cute, but mainly because I was so impressed by his entrepreneurial prowess at such an early stage.

There he was, waiting patiently for passing customers when he could have been off playing with his friends.

We swung the car around and perused his wares, to which he coyly told us he was saving up for a new toy.

My children loved it and, after a while, chose an item they each wanted. Again, it got me thinking about how, sometimes, if we desperately want something, we may need to make sacrifices.

However, some things are out of our control and we end up having no choice, but to roll with the punches.

You may think that is easier said than done – I am often overlooked for jobs, wish I was a few inches taller and have moments of doubt about my ability.

But, at the end of the day, you give yourself a good talking to and have a reality check about what is most important in life.

And this is where I would like to wish those leaving the Surrey Comet, including Ross Logan, the news editor, all the luck in the world – not that you need it.

You may have had no choice, but it is a case of moving on to bigger and better things.