2452 - Putting my worries to bed

I nearly forgot that I'm going out
Got a free ticket yesterday for this
Mahler and Mozart classical concert
No time even to eat, unless I whizz
Through this and cook something real effortless
Maybe I should try, because I must go
To bed early tonight. What scares me is
I have to wake up at five tomorrow
To catch the London train, oh hell, oh no
But once I'm on the train I'll feel less fraught
The main thing's to catch it, but if I miss
It I'll be in trouble, and cause a blow
To the meeting. But hey, let's not tempt fate
As long as my alarm works... Perilous!

2451 - Come whine with me

Watching 'Come Dine With Me' as I type this
Yes, that's right, not all my brain's occupied
With these lines - are you shocked? The Apprentice
Is on later. A quiet night in's required
And expenditure reined in. And I'm tired
Went to bed at nearly four, woke up at
Twenty to ten, clock double-took, I'm hired
To arrive by ten - out of bed I shot
Realising that work-wise a tricky spot
I was in, I'd be late, and I was pissed
Too. Quickly walked along the canal side
By recent standards, the day was quite hot
Got through it OK, though brewing up was
Tricky, got things wrong, but at least I tried!

2450 - In search of lost time, part ninety-nine

A day late, sorry, hate when this happens
It's shit (that also happens). The reason?
I delayed writing so I could comment
On how last night's comedy routine went
To answer that one first, well we didn't
Even do our routine! We were last to
Perform (third time running), but the barman
Signalled that time had run out, so we two
Said we'd go on earlier next time, then flew
Off (not literally) to town, both hoping
To meet Becka at Anna's birthday fun
Drink, but she'd already gone, doh, boo hoo
Perhaps she had work next day. Oh, but then
So did I! Got drunk, home late, then slept in...

(About yesterday, i.e. Tue 21 May)

2449 - Tory Tory Tory

Dave Cameron's in trouble with his mates
In the Tory Party, because they are
Against gay marriage and Europe. Mistakes
Have been made in trying to get with the
Younger, more tolerant future voters
No, they can't appreciate changes in views
They'd rather enforce standards from old years
Than adapt to what they see as wrong, new
Devilish trends undermining the pews
Of the old Anglican way, which just hates
All that's not Biblical. Still fighting wars
Against Muslims, though similarities
Are apparent. Soon they'll be at the gates
Of rejection by the younger voter

Mon 20 May

2448 - Read 'em and sleep

Stayed in, trying to save money and rest
But finished 'The Victorians' and long last
A readable and erudite hist-fest
History, that is, that is, time that's past
And though I didn't read it very fast
I enjoyed it when I wasn't too pissed
Next up, it's 'Words and Rules' (Pinker) I've missed
Choosing to read for years, but now my list
Of books read will soon include it, and that's
Pleasing, since I've owned it probably the most
Time as any of my unread books. It's
My hope soon's to read more Dickens and Aust-
en (Jane), as this lack keeps my score depressed
On all-time literature classics read stats

2447 - Have a nice wig end!

Not as rainy as the weather forecast
I went party clothes shopping with Nancy
Didn't get all I needed but got most
Of the accessories. It's fun to be
Clothes shopping, especially for a party
With a friend to advise and have a laugh
Got two wigs, one blonde, and one dark, but she
Will wear the dark one on the night, and I've
Agreed to keep it afterwards! Above
All that in importance, the simple fact's
I'm now committed to dressing as the
Nurse in Kill Bill who gives Uma a shove
Or two! The outfits I tried on were just
Too small - so I still need a dress for me!

2446 - Typhoon tea

I'm writing this before I step on out
For comedy rehearsals, Friday night
Possibly drinks afterwards with Dermot
I've yet to eat my tea and have a shite
So 'scuse me if I rush this little write
I might get in late. Tomorrow it's wet
For shopping with Nancy, but then it's bright
Again on Sunday. Hope that Josie gets
Well in time for my visit then. Her text
Said she had tonsillitis. Her poor mouth!
I hope she can swallow and she can bite
My poor ill little daughter, my poor pet
And now I'll finish off and fill my plate
Then comedy that's not always polite