22/12/2008 by Aileen.

Well, what a lovely day I have had. I don’t think I had any sleep last night. I know I was still awake at 2.20, and went to sleep on the floor in the sitting room. (This helps my back and feels cooler than bedroom, although the heating isn’t on) I still couldn’t sleep. Kept thinking of the story I’m doing for Creative Writing TMA and different possible endings.

I had to get up early as I had a hair appointment  in Hull at 10. Took a chance and used Park and Ride, which proved most successful. Will do in future. Had hair done, did ALL Christmas pressie shopping, and stopped at Sainsbury’s for non-perishable stuff. Then delivered calendar and christmas card to Fr Michael, who showed me some of his lovely bird photos. I am SO tempted to get a digiscope. Especially as I have just read an article about digiscoping.

Pleasant evening. We began watching Once Upon a Time in America (from www.lovefilm.com) but weren’t enjoying it so turned it off. It was SOOO violent. I’ve been getting on with The Lighthouse (P D James). Tomorrow I will go to the Dump and maybe wrap presents. I also need to cook a casserole for one of the days that M and F, Kev and Mag, are with us.

Can’t believe I’m not exhausted after a bad night’s sleep and a (half) day in Hull. I think comfortable shoes is the answer.

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22/12/2008 by Aileen.

No, I have nothing to say. But there again I never say much on here. So here goes with the record of my daily life. Up. On Computer. Had to rush for church. I had made some cards for people yesterday, and put them, plus two books Fr Neville asked me to order, by the front door. And forgot to bring them with me.

Tuna mayo sarnie for lunch. Roast pork this evening.

Against my principles (keeping Sunday special)  I did the ironing during the day. I have spent the rest of the time reading The Lighthouse, by P.D. James. Once before I tried her, and couldn’t get on with her, but this time I find it’s a pleasure to read her elegant style. Good intriguing story too. I keep seeing her tricks of trade, and thinking I must learn from her for my TMA.

Oh yes, I worked on this a bit today too.

John orderd several pressies online today, so although I’m going in to Hull tomorrow to get my hair done I only have to buy four.

As we’re not celebrating  Christmas until Boxing Day I made a cottage pie for Christmas for just to two of us! Now all I have to do is open the freezer. (And rush around wrapping pressies and putting sheets on beds etc no doubt.)

So there we are. No comment.

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