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Trying to hold down a million and one different jobs at the moment means I'm almost always busy.  OK.  So that's an exaggeration.  It's really only about 6 jobs, but it often seems like more.  Anyway, the point is that my diary is always hectic, with me driving from town to town for a few hours here and there every day to try to keep on top of things.

So this weekend, I'd deliberately arranged to keep all 3 days free (yes, 3 days.  If you're not in the UK you may not know that this is a public holiday weekend, so Monday counts too.  Unfortunately it doesn't mean that every weekend is 3 days long).  And I'd forgotten what it was like to have so much free time.  I think the last time I had 3 consecutive days free was well over 6 months ago.  I know I needed it.  I was mentally, physically and emotionally knackered - recent events obviously not helping with that.  But even though I am feeling rested now - it seems unnatural to have so much time unscheduled and untimetabled.  I'm actually looking forward to tomorrow:  9am meeting in Wokingham; 11am - 1pm tutoring in Newbury; 3pm meeting back in Wokingham; work in Reading from 6pm to midnight.  Busy?  Yes.  But reality will once more be restored :)

So what have I done with all this time?  Well, largely nothing.  Frittered away hours on the computer being entirely unproductive - despite having some work I should have been doing.  But although it was frittered, the time was certainly not wasted.  I've made a new online friend :)  Or at least I hope I have - *hugs for you* - I think you'll know who you are. 

Current Location:
Chair
Current Mood:
calm calm
Current Music:
Rolling Stones - Time is on my side
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I had a lovely surprise when I switched on my phone this morning. Someone had left a delightful message for me to wake up to.

The person gave their perception of hearing my voice for the first time, and then spoke for long enough for me to luxuriate in the same experience. That voice spoke of plans and decisions made for the future - whether they come to fruition can only be guessed at - but I'd certainly like it if they did. It certainly gave me pause for thought. One day I'd like to return the favour.

Thank you

Current Mood:
chipper chipper
Current Music:
Last train to Clarksville
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Add them all up and it's not nice

It's
cold
lonely
sad
desolate

The tears flow

the mind wanders and wonders

the heart despairs

The future ? ? ?

Beckons, as it always does....

but is hollow, empty, hopeless, pointless

Current Location:
Limbo
Current Mood:
melancholy melancholy
Current Music:
Words
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Prompted by someone else's post, I looked up the same to find the list below. There were many more names listed, but I've only included the ones that I've heard of!

Kevin Costner
Danny Kaye
Cary Grant
Oliver Hardy
A. A. Milne
Peter Roget
Ray Dolby
Raymond Briggs
Paul Keating
Jane Horrocks
Samantha Mumba

This list is obviously biased towards British people. There were several Americans on the list which may be household names to some, but mean nothing to me! An interesting list....? Yes, I think so. I can think of worse people to share a birthday with!

Current Location:
here, there, everywhere
Current Mood:
awake awake
Current Music:
If it be the food of love... play on
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I've never used a journal or blog before or anything like this, so am not sure really what to say or whether it could possibly be of any interest to anybody. But, someone else on this site suggested it to me, so I've complied. Now all I need is suggestions of what to write about!
Current Mood:
cold cold
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