Monday, 15 February 2010

I believe a line may have been crossed


This weekend, I was a bit excited about some wallpaper samples I ordered, I took some pictures to be framed (and chose the man with the ever-so-cute friendly old dog in his shop), thought about writing to someone about the state of the roads near my home, and watched a programme called 'Mastercrafts' (and enjoyed it).

I am old.

Friday afternoon, my Mum didn't come round although this is something we sort of 'do' now. Some sad family stuff going on, but no one needs to know about that really. So I settled down to watch The Lovely Bones (one of those films that Darren isn't interested in, so needs to be watched when I'm home alone). I also did my ironing, so it was an afternoon well spent, I think.

My life is WILD.

Saturday, we both intended to to parkrun but I was sidetracked, got a headache and binned that idea. Went to Headingley farmers market for about 3 minutes, then on to do the picture framery and whatnot. Home, watched some Rugby, caught up on some episodes of House. Dinner, then out to the Playhouse.

I enjoyed the History Boys. I'm not going to pontificate about it. I just enjoyed it. I'm simple like that.

I was bored in the interval though. I couldn't be arsed fighting 700 people for the bar or the toilet, so I stayed in my seat. Know how I know it was 700 people? Because I counted the seats.

I think people try to out-Boho each other at the theatre. Some pretty crud outfits on display, to be honest.

Sunday went thus: Had 2 cups of tea in bed, read my book a bit, got up and ran 13 miles. It was a good run, ave 8:35mm I think. I didn't have any plans, pacewise, but this is just what I settled into and was entirely comfortable and remained steady all the way. I included a good few hills and so am pleased with it. Bit further next week...

Saw the red kite again. I'm sure it's the same one and I'm doing well with not thinking about the fact that it seems to be stalking me.

I made a banana loaf yesterday, it is proper GORGEOUS and I don't really like bananas, I was just using some up.

Didn't run this morning, I stayed up too late watching Apocalypto. I shouldn't have, I've seen it before and given that a lot of my nightmares involve tribal savages without any extra encouragement, it wasn't such a good idea. It's a brilliant film though.

Predictably, I've had some nightmares. Not the screaming ones, and I feel ok. I'm a little tired, but that's due to not running, it usually wakes me up properly.

I'm trying my best not to let unimportant things / people bother me, but I'm struggling just a little this morning.

*must cheer the fuck up*
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11 comments:

  1. Unknown15 February 2010 at 11:05

    I helped with the translation of the History Boys into Danish. It doesn't work in Danish.
    Some advice for you. stop getting old.

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  2. Pig15 February 2010 at 14:06

    U counted 700 seats seriously you were that bored?

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  3. Mark Coyle15 February 2010 at 14:16

    Maybe I shouldn't ask but how did you manage to see The Lovely Bones? Mrs S read the book but I only managed a couple of pages because the plot was too grim - child abduction and murder.

    The trailer makes it look more "watchable" though so I'm keen to see it when it comes out.

    Thanks for the very crossed fingers!

    Btw, I'm looking for a decent hotel in Leeds for one night next month. Nothing luxurious, just decent will do.

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  4. Puddington15 February 2010 at 14:23

    Erm...I'm magic :-)

    I read the book (as best I could with all the tears). I liked the film, as much as you can 'like' that kind of story. I liked the feel of it. (I'm rubbish at this!)

    Central Leeds, or whereabouts?

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  5. Mark Coyle15 February 2010 at 15:47

    I'll be at BBC Leeds that evening so somewhere fairly near there would be grand and hopefully not too far from the railway station.

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  6. Puddington15 February 2010 at 16:25

    How about this one? http://leedshotels.jurysinns.com/

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  7. Mark Coyle15 February 2010 at 17:23

    Perfect, booked in there for £59. Bargain.
    Thanks very much.

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  8. john oram15 February 2010 at 20:31

    I'm off to the history boys in a couple of weeks.
    Are you saying i shouldn't wear my Afghan coat and flares?

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  9. Trazza15 February 2010 at 21:15

    Good running - You need to teach me how to run again!!

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  10. Anonymous15 February 2010 at 21:19

    This is my kind of blog. Factual & to the point. Plus now I know how many seats there are at an unknown theatre somewhere unknown. :-) My blog is nowhere near as interesting, but then again it doesn't matter, 'cause no fucker reads it, lol.

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  11. Unknown16 February 2010 at 17:13

    hello
    I shall be in England tomorrow
    Sadly at the wrong end
    Hang in there. Do those theatres.
    Og yes, we're going to Cat on a Hot Tin Roof tomorrow night in London.

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