a day of rest

At last. I don't have to go out anywhere today, it's just me, the computer and cricket from India, lovely with a cup of chai tea.

The week was crazy. Monday night heard Raymond Gaita, author of 'Romulus my Father' speak at the State Library, thanks to an invitation from my friend Helen. He was talking about 'truth' in Biography. Took an hour to tell us to make every effort to give only the facts. Doesn't put much dialogue in his non fiction, just when I've been putting more in my biography to liven it up after I read Obama's and thought it was alright to do so! It's in keeping with the spirit of the action so it's staying in.

Tuesday did Aqua then lunched with Kit and went to her house to watch the BIG RACE on her BIG SCREEN. She backed the winner 'Shocked' I didn't. Enuf said.

Wed night it felt a bit risque going out at 9. 30pm for an assignation in a hotel. Maybe 20 years ago it would have been but not now. I went to meet an old school friend's brother who was in town over night. Considering we had never met it was fun.

Thursday went to a fund raiser for Room to Read, the charity the sales of our book supports. Marcus Zusak, author of the international best seller 'The Book Thief' spoke very engagingly about the influences in his life that got him writing. He looks very young so I suspect he has a lot of books in him.

Fri night went to Mancini's to celebrate Cristina's birthday. Because there were fifteen of us we qualified for their Limo, not all could get in of course. Melissa drove her new car, a nice secondhand Audi with leather seats. The limo was a hit with the kids. In fact half way through dinner Mathew went outside to look for it, he was ready for another ride. It took quite a while to 'talk him down' sitting at the bus stop outside the restaurant.

Saturday, Betty and I went to the Older Women's Network for a concert by their theatre group and others from surrounding areas. The performances were not as sharp as they used to be, and not as politically satirical either. A little disappointing, but it was nice catching up with some people I hadn't seen for a few years, although some are getting quite decrepit. It was like looking at my future!!! Ah well, better keep my exercise going.

Watched 'Marley and Me' on the computer this morning. Liked it more than I thought I would and cried buckets at the end. I seem to be doing that a lot more these days. I used to be able to keep the stiff upper lip going but now it seems to have lost its tone like the rest of me!

Back to the cricket: Australia is killing India, five batsmen out and they're only in the tenth over. Could be a short match.