This weekend has brought an unexpected lift in mood after all last week's sickness. Mine, at least, is recovered and even though I have been office working all weekend I have had three delightful walks. This morning's was particularly beautiful with very fresh air, birds making a ton of noise and meeting a very nice old man on the ridge this morning, who had stopped to rest with his wife, and asked me to bring Charlie over for a pat.
- Watching: We started Wu Tang: an American saga and I had to keep pausing to explain stuff back to the kid. I think we can only manage one episode at a time. We're also loving Next in Fashion with Tan France and Alexa Chung and the various contestants you either adore or love to hate. While she was out the other night, I also started Giri/Haji about a Tokyo detective who comes to London to find his yakuza brother which I've done two episodes of. Lots of tv on the go.
- Reading: a bit slow on this one against target but started Asking For it by Louise McNeill after hearing Marian Keyes on Fortunately recommend her writing. Oh my god, it is tough and I can see the avalanche about to happen so had to stop reading it last night so I didn't spend the whole night awake. She's a terrific writer.
- Listening: I loved Louis Theroux on This City. He is so disarming and takes no prisoners - even Clara Amfo, the host got gently grilled on the ethics of accepting sponsorship (disclaimer, she is totally up front on her sponsorship position)
- Cooking: revisiting Anna Jones Modern Food and made flatbreads with a kind of caponata on it and then a spoon salad. Very Turkish inspired and quite my favourite kind of food.
- Eating: peaches - they're going to be gone soon so I am trying to fit in stone fruit while I can. And the small collection of tomatoes I harvested.
- Sipping: camomile tea. I had dinner with friends on Friday night and the first alcohol in two weeks and reader, my sleep was terrible and my foot was swollen. Sadly, there is no doubt that acohol is not really good for me.
- Buying: trying not to but I am very tempted by these round velvet cushions in target as they are only $20 compared to $70 from better known brands
- Hearing: a lot of bird song. I was reading about this app but it is nearly $50 but I am very tempted to learn much more about native birds and their songs. Also, hearing some rave party taking place in the neighbourhood last night but since everyone living round here is mostly ancient I am hardly going to complain when a party happens once a year.
- Liking: the rain we have had the last week. My hedges may well survive this bout of drought with the good soaking they have been given and the geraniums are blooming again.
- Loving: my dog. Seriously, I can not have a bad day when I see how much joy it gives him to pick up a stick and run in the wood.
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