Today I’m listening to Blue Rodeo. Somehow, having made the decision to book flights to Canada after Christmas, it feels OK to listen to ‘Hasn’t hit me yet’ and so forth. It all sounds quite fresh again. I think you could probably learn quite a lot about my mood through the music I listen to. Last week I listened to James Blake. That’s not a good sign.Here is the song I'm enjoying.
I want to tell you about the boy in Canada, and the strange week he’s had but I fear I have already said too much. He’s not one for facebook. And the only thing I found when I googled his name was a photo of him winning an award and a short film he had cameoed in and directed. I’m not sure he wants to be blogged about, so even online he remains in the margins of my life right now. It’s lucky those margins are big spaces. Let’s just say that he’s amazing and I hope we can go to the mountains, be silly, and enjoy some regular life together (even for a few weeks in January). I can't wait to see Marie either. Hope she doesn't return to Frenchie-ville (yeah that's Paris) in that period.
I went to the student advice centre at the university today. Reb’s Mum received a letter from a landlord (who I won’t name) saying she owed money. She doesn’t owe money and hasn’t lived in the house for several years. Several of her friends have received letters. There seems to be a pattern emerging. There is nothing that the student union can do. Reb is no longer a student. And the advice centre can no longer have a blacklist of landlords because these landlords sue them for defamation. I find this really sad. We’re in such a culture of litigation. But regardless, if you or your friends receive a letter, make sure you query it. And perhaps warn your parents (if they were guarantors) that this is going on, as they are receiving letters, and not tenants. My parents have never been a guarantor since I was a student. Why should they be when I am an adult living in my own house?
It was lovely to see Reb. She’s so creative, cheerful and wonderful. I should tell you she is performing at the Templeworks on Friday night with her puppets! How amazing (plug plug). Join me in the audience if you want – it’s haunted house themed.
I’m struggling to concentrate on one thing today. Too much flying around in my head. Feeling quite happy though. It’s a sunny day.
Things I am enjoying right now:
· Thick cappuccino foam at the Hidden Cafe
· Stella and Hugh got jobs! They’re so clever
· We saw Thomas Truax and his crazy invented instruments last night. I will post photos soon
· Working late – I’ve just accepted that this has to happen and it’s OK that I don’t get to the university until the middle of the morning
· I read an assertiveness book at the weekend and it’s left me feeling in loads more control of my life
· Autumn light and seasonal food – who doesn’t love squashes?
· Getting compliments about the dress I’m wearing today! It feels worth not cycling in order to wear it ;)
· It’s now cold enough for gloves and hats to feel like an accessory, but not yet totally essential!
· Sitting close to my electric fire on my sheepskin rug.
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