Good living

I've been eating very good food since I came away. Yesterday's buffet was really superb, and of the quality I wouldn't generally expect in my everyday life. Even something as humble as toad-in-the-hole tasted infinitely better than when I have it at home. I certainly do eat well when I'm in company.

On reflection

It's been a lovely few days, and so different from how I usually live. What I've enjoyed most is seeing some of those few people who really matter to me. I've found all the talking and all the energy around me somewhat difficult but not unmanageable. I think I've coped much better than I used to. It's been a great help for me to be able to use the front room as a bolt hole. Having access to the computer has been a boon. I've been able to express my thoughts as they happen, rather than bottling it all up. I am glad I came, and gladdest of all to have been able to attend my friends' wedding. For me that was one of the highlights of many a year.

Tomorrow

I am glad that I'm being driven home tomorrow, instead of taking the coach today. It will be nice to spend a little time with my friend, and to be able to catch up properly. That's so much better than being thrown together with random, miskerlaneous people, who may or not be fat and annoying.

Earlier

Last minute arrangements. I'm not quite orientated yet. Earlier on people were clearing up after the party, but I couldn't pull myself together to help. I still feel embarrassed about it. I'm sure I will be forgiven, at least I hope I will. Of course nothing has been said. My friends are good and wouldn't expect anything, but I do feel I've let the side down.

Errata

It's beautifully sunny and warm now. So much for my gloomy predictions. My forecasts are just about as accurate as the BBC's.

A lesson

Last night I drank copious amounts of champagne and drank nothing else. This morning I didn't wake up with a hangover. I have discovered that champagne doesn't cause a hangover, therefore I must drink champagne in future. All I need now is the income to do so.

God's dear little critters

Small, smiling, warm, furry, anthropomorphised, centre-of-attention, controlling, manipulative, wilful, crafty little sods. They give me the hump. They're cunts.