Pins and needles

I’m wondering whether to drink over the weekend.

No whisky, of course. Just the usual party box of red wine and maybe some beers for the hangover. I’m not exactly “treating myself” for being sober this past fortnight, it’s just… I don’t know…. something to do, I guess. The summer has finally arrived, and I think it’s going to be a particularly hot one over the weekend. Booze usually helps with that. Or am I just coming up with excuses? Sigh. I nearly went down to the pub today actually, as I was already out at the doctor’s surgery getting my annual health check, so I casually allowed it as an option. I assumed I might need a stiff one after being prodded and poked and interrogated by a g grumpy nurse for half an hour. But I didn’t. Actually, I don’t really fancy a drink now, I’m just… well… preempting the need. I guess I could get some wine in and just leave it in the cupboard. I don’t HAVE to drink it.

To be honest, I’ve gotten into quite a good sober routine, which is what’s making me reconsider falling off the old wagon. The food is helping. I just graze whenever I start feeling emotional. It’s helped that I’ve stopped having a daily meal, instead breaking down the components of potential meals and eating them separately as individual snacks. Unless I order a big fat mo’flipping takeaway, that is. Then I’m all business.

Well, I’ve got until 2344 to make my decision.

I’ve been watching Romancing the Stone today, which is one of those classic 80s movies that I grew up with. I adore both Michael Douglas AND Kathleen Turner, so it’s a perfect movie for me. I actually saw Turner in the West End production of The Graduate back in the 90s, so I’ve technically been in THE SAME ROOM as one of my all-time favourite people. Damn that feels good! I just wish there was a copy of Serial Mum available in the UK. It looks like I’m gonna have to go Belgian import for this one.

Bastards.

Well, I think the streaming boom will eventually burst (I think it’s already happening now, what with artists fighting back over poor royalties from said services), as everything does, so maybe the UK home video market will improve soon.

Well, I best go change the room I’m sitting in. I get a bit bored with the same scenery after a few hours. Think I’ll listen to some podcasts while fighting the heat.

Do stay in touch, darlings.

Toodles!