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Halfway through the week
Posted Nov 3, 2010
I dont think I have ever been so in need of the weekend as I am at the moment. I feel as if I am trying to fit too much in and just dont have anytime to just be.
Yesterday I was in Dundee in the morning and went to the STUC conference briefly at lunchtime.
I came home fully intending to work but was so tired and went to sleep.
We then got the train to Glasgow and went to oran Mhor to an event to mark the launch of a book of Alasdair Grays. He wasnt able to read as had a cold but sat at the back signing books and occasionally heckling. He had done an intro as well. Jenny Lindsay compered. She is now doing teacher training. Obviously stand up poetry doesnt pay the bills. She did a few poems, Liz Lochead read a few ( and was very good). Denise Welsh read a short story, there was music from 3 guys called My Favourite Novel and then Alun Woodward from the Delgado's with his new band Lord Cut Glass who were superb, totally loved it and then the sublime Roddy Woomble finished off that part of the evening. His voice is just to die for. There was then a dj set from David Shrigley the cartoonist but we didnt stay for that.
We then went and got some indian snacks and waited for Lizzie. We took Cameron home and he lives just opposite where my old friend from Glasgow days Grace lived. Home by 1am
Im feeling a bit brighter than i was yesterday. I think Richard going away is really sinking in. I am still mentally planning time around nipping in to see him but hopefully through time that will recede. He is en route to Cape Town and we are having loads of contact which makes the fact that he isnt sitting in the flat putting the kettle on ready for my arrival a but weird really.
Today Im in Dundee first observing Dorota, then home, off to Stirling, then to Falkirk and then back to Stirling. Tomnorrow is just Falkirk and Stirling and Friday Im working at home and meeting Drew for a cuppa and then it will be the weekend and I have an AHS to type up and another one to prepare for, a job application to do, a conference abstract to write and hopefully plenty of time for dog walks and swimming.
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Spoke too soon
Posted Nov 2, 2010
So much for feeling positive. I have had a real plummet.
I felt very pressured yesterday because of not having any down time at the weekend. As it was it all went well and I got everything done that I needed to but I felt very down especially in the evening as things really quite dire at home so no pleasure in being here.
Im fine when Im working but as soon as I stop I am back to how I was a few years ago in terms of feeling absolutely dire and I can feel myself about to get back into that cycle of working more and more to try and avoid the feelings that I get when I stop.
It doesnt really help that I dont have anything to look forward to in the near future so it is going to be work, work and more work if Im not to sink back into the morass.
Ho hum.
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Bookmarking
Posted Nov 1, 2010
I have a lot of catching up to do here.
I have had a lovely weekend and am going into the new week feeling very positive.
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The eagle has landed
Posted Oct 30, 2010
Richard texted to say he was there. He will be seeing Joburg today.
We had a long journey last night as a tree was down
the cockerel is very loud this morning
Might be going to the lakes today but that depends on the weather
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Amsterdam calling
Posted Oct 29, 2010
How exciting. Not only did i wake up to a message on hootoo from Richard from Edinburgh he also texted and then phoned from Amsterdam. We truly do have the wonders of modern technology.
It is nice to be home after a busy week and being away for almost 3 days. I have got quite a lot of bits and pieces done this morning.
Im off to work soon. A meeting with Janet this morning and then I think i will take myself off to Dobbies at lunchtime and get something for Bills mam. Couple of clubs to visit, stuff to collect from the flat and then home to get ready for the cottage.
I think a day in the lakes tomorrow will do me good.
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