2008

Happy New Year!

I always expect new year to be a let down, but this year I went to a friends houseparty in central London, where I met an interesting collection of people, including The Observer’s wine reporter. He was fun. I’m really impressed by people who know lots about wine. We then wandered down to Westminster to watch the fireworks which was so busy. Over a million people had turned up, and the bridges had closed by 11pm. We ended up standing on a street corner with a bottle of champagne, watching the sky change colour and thinking we were in the Blitz. Lots of fun though.

 I go on holiday to South Africa tomorrow which i’m excited about. I’ve never really had a longing to go to Africa, but everyone tells me it is amazing so i’m excited. I’m just excited by having a holiday actually. The last big one I had was India, and that seems like ages ago. I’ve got a new journal plus downloaded lots of episodes of This American Life to my ipod to keep me busy on the plane. Then, when I come back from SA I start a new job and my best friend finally gets her very own pub to rule the roost in. Good times.

In case any one is interested, current book/music faves are:

The Kite Runner by someone i’ve forgotten (to read on holiday)

Jupiters Travels by Ted Simon

Daft Punk Alive 2007

Cross by Justice

Oh and I might buy a leather jacket today. I’ve always wanted one, and there is one i’ve had my eyes on for a year but it’s quite expensive and it’s not in the sales. Hmm.