All posts for the month May, 2009

Gutted isn’t the word

I am heart broken. Gutted beyond all belief. Where were you, Rafa? Why didn’t you show up? What planet were you on? You kicked Hewitt’s ass in three sets and it was so convincing, I didn’t think I’d have to worry about you today. – – – – – – – – – I never [...]

Wizard and glass

I took Tom to Birmingham on the train today, mostly just for the change of scenery. My ”YOU ARE POOR, WE TAKE PITY, HERE’S SOME MONEY” bursary has appeared in my account, so I had some cash to burn. Despite the fact that Brum is a shopper’s paradise (or nightmare, depending what day of the week you go on), [...]

Sack the stylist!

So today Rafa began the defence of his Roland Garros (French Open) title, one which he has won for the past four consecutive years. I’m really hoping he can make it five in a row. If he finds his best tennis early on, I think he’ll be difficult to beat. He may not need a good [...]

I need you like a heart needs a beat

It is unbelievably sunny and beautiful outside. I hope it stays like this for a few days. I made the most of it this morning and went for a walk to town, just listening to my iPod, reppin’ the Darth Vader t-shirt. I got this amazing iced vanilla cream drink from Starbucks, mmmm. Also got [...]

Does eldritch mean uncomfortable?

 What do the above books have in common, you might wonder? Why, they’re the books I’ve read this week. Well, over the past four days, at any rate. Okay, so I haven’t finished The Gunslinger, but by this time tomorrow I will have. I honestly cannot recommend so many books to a single person in [...]