Work has been crazy this last month. I have three days off - to relax.

(Except for the part where I have to log on tomorrow night and make sure people are behaving themselves. I never thought all those hours spent in IRC chats would actually prove professionally useful.)

(!!!)

Anyway.

I want to ...

Tidy the flat, clean the flat, go to the Tate, have a boat ride, go to the National, go swimming, do T'ai Chi, go swimming again, and again, do T'ai Chi, bake, cook, bake some more, embroider, sew, go to the bank, sew with my machine, file my paperwork, sew again, go to the library, embroider again, go shopping, go shopping somewhere else, go to a party, refresh my websites, upload and tag 500 photos, go to another party, visit the parentals (and cats), go to a dinner party, go to a dinner party I've almost organized, do karaoke, tidy the flat again, get twice as much sleep as usual, sort out my entire life, lie in the sun with a book for an entire afternoon*, did I mention swimming?

And watch Cash in the Attic.

I think I may need to rationalise.

*sun permitting ... at current rate, unlikely

Whatever the situation/problem/angst, Outdoor Miner is always the answer.*



*unless it's really super bad, in which case My Bloody Valentine is called for.

Ted and I were going to go and see "All's well that ends well" at the National tonight.

Unfortunately, we bought tickets for the matinee performance. *facepalm*

Ah well. At least they were the extra-cheap seats. Thank goodness for LoveFilm - we're watching Lawrence of Arabia and shouting, "These aren't the droids you're looking for! Move along!" whenever Alec Guinness is on screen.

Which is a lot.

*dork*

And now Echo and the Bunnymen have just shown up. *suppresses desire for silly 80s indie hair*

Still, Ted's quite relieved 'cause we shopped *all* day yesterday as I cleared out my clothes at the weekend and discovered they were all worn out and I had none left. Then *we* were all worn out and I had no money left. He is a trooper and I ♥ him.

He also bought me un-sensible boots. They are gold and pretty and have kitty buckles on them and are a MUCH more fun birthday present than the iPhone I thought I wanted. Hoorah!

Last night I went to Science Museum Lates - it was so cool! We saw a comedy duo called Punk Science who waved apples on strings and told us that the space stations have fans in them so when you sleep CO2 doesn't stay by your face and SUFFOCATE YOU TO DEATH!

We also played with magnets and learnt that I'm not very good at building circuits. It is good that I hang around with geeks. :)

Work is crazy-busy. I'm never going on holiday again - the wash-up when I get back is just too messy.

Finally, here is a quiz swiped from guiliaine. It's about Ted. *happy smiles*

1. He's sitting in front of the TV, what is on the screen?

The Wire. Or Trawlermen or Ice Road Truckers. (So sweet.)

2. You're out to eat; what kind of dressing does he get on his salad?

Chips Blue cheese.

3. What's one food he doesn't like?

Sushi. It's a shame, 'cause it's healthy and I like it. Maybe if it came with chips ...

4. You go out to eat and have a drink. What does he order?

It depends on what we're eating, of course.

5. Where did he go to high school?

In Surrey, I'm afraid.

6. What size shoe does he wear?

Clown shoes 11

7. If he was to collect anything, what would it be?

History books. Or maybe Transformers.

8. What is his favorite type of sandwich?

A hot chicken and Swiss cheese from Heroes in Oxford

9. What would he eat every day if he could?

Curry. And chocolate/sweeties, which he does. He thinks I don't know about the latter, but I do, oh ho ho ho, I do.

10. What is his favorite cereal?

Porridge

11. What would he never wear?

Flip flops in London.

12. What is his favorite sports team?

The England cricket team

13. Who did he vote for politics?

Left wingers and Greens. Also, anyone to keep the Tories out.

14. Who is his best friend?

Stevie! :D

15. What is something you do that he wishes you wouldn't do?

Lose my passport just before we go on holiday. (Every year.)

16. What is his heritage?

Scottish and English and also monkey.

17. What is his favorite color?

I have no idea. Whatever I'm wearing?

18. What is his habit?

When his hair gets a bit long, he starts playing with it as if he's Stan Laurel. Aiieee!

19. What is he proud of?

His books. And me, I think.

20. Lastly, do you think he will read this?

Hahaha, no.

I never considered Balham Leisure Centre's sauna suite as the ideal location for a picnic, but apparently some people do.

Still, once they'd finished their self-assembled prawn cocktails, at least the lemons made the steam room smell of lemon cake ...

*note to self: bake lemon cake soon!*

Jens, I miss you.