I realise I haven’t said too many good things about England.
There are really, lovely things, all around even, you needn’t “scratch the surface” to see them. You do however, need to keep your eyes peeled. And that’s a really gross phrase but I digress. I was talking to a friend on msn some time ago [...]
Entries from January 2006
January 27, 2006
I have been told to write.
January 21, 2006
*swooooon*
“You must know… surely, you must know it was all for you. You are too generous to trifle with me. I believe you spoke with my aunt last night, and it has taught me to hope as I’d scarcely allowed myself before. If your feelings are still what they were last April, tell me so [...]
January 19, 2006
More Bimbo-goodness
My left wisdom tooth is desperately clawing its way out. And now I have a super painful ulcer!!!!! *sigh* So, let’s indulge together in more cyber retail therapy. =)
January 17, 2006
We’re going to the Bolshoi!
I’m taking Tim to watch the Bolshoi when they come to Southampton for his birthday. *grin* Okay admittedly, the performances are in April and his birthday is in March which is nowhere near but it’s the BOLSHOI!!! And there was no way he would have splurged on the most expensive seats himself. So I did [...]
January 15, 2006
Moving Swiftly Along
Thanks Ben, for helping me get with the programme. But first, a nice cup of tea.
Step One: Fill half the glass with freshly boiled water. Pour jasmine leaves into the infuser and put that into the cup, then pour the rest of the water over the leaves, cover and leave to steep.
Step Two: Lift lid, [...]
January 15, 2006
listless
I feel demotivated. Like there’s nothing in the world that could excite me. Maybe except going home. My brother (yes the little one) called me just now…he missed me so much he couldn’t sleep. Sigh…I love him so.
I have the cards you sent to me
You wrote of trains and Paris galleries
This spring you’ll draw
Canals, [...]
January 12, 2006
Pathology
How easy it is to fall into it. One moment you’re there watching the dude, pity in your eyes, relief in your own soundness of mind, a deep chasm between you. But the edge crumbles, just a little, just a little, and you slide, your heart lurches, you miss a footing, your eyes wide, your [...]
January 11, 2006
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I like to drink martinis
Two at the very most
Three, I’m under the table
Four, I’m under my host
Dorothy Parker
