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It's amazing to what lengths we all go to be lazy, isn't it? I'll be the first to admit, the resaon I got a laptop and wireless Internet is so I can lay in bed, chatting away or playing games. And oh yeah, so I could work from remote locations, like coffeeshops... yeah right. Number of times I have done the latter: zero. The former? Too numerous to count.
There were a few dot to dot gigs over the weekend. The first, on Friday, was... er... an experience. The venue was a pit. Sorta reminded me of some American bars I've been to in my day, which was a bit nostalgic, but it degenerated in proportion to the amount of smelly smoke machine exhaust. Yuck! And the DJ sets in between bands were dreadful. I had the false impression that there'd be dancing or something. No no no no no. Ah well. At least the band were in good form. I missed the second gig, on Sunday, because I couldn't get out of work early enough. Blasted thing. Spparently they were brilliant; one of their best shows yet. Figures. I did catch the Chicago band they were supporting, who were rather good. And tonight they have an interview for a Swedish music mag. Ha!
Luckily, I did get out early the following evening, and joined a few people for drinks at a pub conveniently located a few doors away from work. There, I met the production editor for another newspaper, and we bonded over our jobs and people we knew - nay, detested - in common. It was grand fun! And not only that, for I was NETWORKING apparently, and now may have a very lucrative Saturday side project lined up! I could add an additional 6,000pounds to my annual salary in fact. Woo!
I've been rolling in it lately actually! My recent paycheck was larger than expected. I thought they must not have withheld any taxes or something. But no. In fact, they're withholding 94quid extra every week, which I shall get refunded to me. I was on the phone with Internal Revenue yesterday - a wonderful experience - and they actually uttered the words 'We owe you money then'. Wow! A staggering 800quid apparently. A nice little savings scheme I've got going there, eh?
Which is good because I've just spent 566quid in one day - on two flights home for Richard and I for Thanksgiving. He is a brave, brave boy. Bless him. I'm heading over for two weeks, he's heading over a week after me. That way he is spared some awkwardness and my family gets me all to themselves for a week, so both sides are appeased. But he'll still have to spend time with the in-laws and various aunts and uncles, not to mention Evil Grandma. I've tried to make it as painless as possible, limiting most contact to Thanksgiving Day, where it will be in a group setting, and to a trip to the casino, where there will be loads of distractions (obviously). Then there's my 10 year high school renunion... yeah. He's my trophy boy! There's no way he's squirming out of it. He's the reason I'm willing to show face! Should be FUN eh? Better start my diet NOW.
Supposedly we're having a housewarming party this weekend. Is it wrong to hope no one shows? I'm terrified of my downstairs neighbours, and Richard seems to think those across the hall have young children. Richard has suggested we talk to them about it before the day. Go for it, baby. I'm not doing it! Yes, I know, I'm a massive wimp. Ah well.
Okay, dawdling time over! I've got to go fetch some pills, drop off videos and catch lunch with my mates! Be good!
