1. Friday is almost always a beautiful thing in working people's lives because it means that the weekend is almost upon us and therefore some feeling of freedom. I think two day weekends are much too short and that the three day weekend should be made the norm. Problem is for some of us it would mean we probably wouldn't get enough money, for some of us the problem might be that it would be too long to be alone or worse still to spend with our 'loved ones' and there would be some of us who just like to work constantly for whom it wouldn't do at all. For me I need three days free time a week. Day One, there are chores to do. I have serious housekeeping to undertake which requires a day of loud pop music or Radio Four in the background so that I can clean and wash and iron and potter about. Day Two requires a generalised relaxing, having coffee, reading the newspaper, watching the world go by, considering what would be good to eat for the rest of the weekend, browsing and marketing, going to the cinema, being with friends, having a few drinks. Day three is about rest and dabbling, perhaps gardening or walking or reading or just lying about. Three days would be luxury. I used to work part-time and had this routine when my week ended on a Thursday. Currently I don't often have that pleasure. But this Friday was OK. All the good routine stuff happened, meetings and bacon sandwiches...I do look forward to Friday, the same as everyone else.
2. I went for a walk with a beautiful friend through the fields and the woods near Castle Howard. The smell and the evening warmth and soft sounds made it very special.
3. I was invited to St Nicks Volunteer BBQ Social last night. It was fun in a small and gentle way. There were a few people I know from the business group there, Ivana was busy cooking vegetarian sausages and burgers, John beamed delightfully and looked sort of bemused by the whole affair and Allan and I drifted about engaging the next person in amicable conversation and introducing each other as "my partner" and smiling a lot. I met a few interesting people who heroically give up regular time to help maintain the centre and the nature reserve. I was particularly taken by a very handsome young fellow who works on their customer database. He had the most winning smile and we had a long conversation about the joys of Apple Macs and Access databases. I could have carried on talking to him all evening but even I began to run out of things to say without getting completely obviously tarty and flirty. The good York Beer and Wine Shop wine was kicking in by then and I knew I could get myself into serious trouble. But the wine reminded me a that shop which is on round the corner from Alligator on Fishergate. Its a really beautiful place in York and well worth mentioning here. They also sell fantastic cheeses and of course beers and ciders. Its well worth a visit and I'm going to go again very soon. All in all it was a pleasant evening, some delightfully nutty people and a gorgeous bloke. So great fortune was had once again.
2. I went for a walk with a beautiful friend through the fields and the woods near Castle Howard. The smell and the evening warmth and soft sounds made it very special.
3. I was invited to St Nicks Volunteer BBQ Social last night. It was fun in a small and gentle way. There were a few people I know from the business group there, Ivana was busy cooking vegetarian sausages and burgers, John beamed delightfully and looked sort of bemused by the whole affair and Allan and I drifted about engaging the next person in amicable conversation and introducing each other as "my partner" and smiling a lot. I met a few interesting people who heroically give up regular time to help maintain the centre and the nature reserve. I was particularly taken by a very handsome young fellow who works on their customer database. He had the most winning smile and we had a long conversation about the joys of Apple Macs and Access databases. I could have carried on talking to him all evening but even I began to run out of things to say without getting completely obviously tarty and flirty. The good York Beer and Wine Shop wine was kicking in by then and I knew I could get myself into serious trouble. But the wine reminded me a that shop which is on round the corner from Alligator on Fishergate. Its a really beautiful place in York and well worth mentioning here. They also sell fantastic cheeses and of course beers and ciders. Its well worth a visit and I'm going to go again very soon. All in all it was a pleasant evening, some delightfully nutty people and a gorgeous bloke. So great fortune was had once again.
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