Hey, whassup?
Norm asked me recently if I’d given up blogging. No Norm, I’m just a lazy blogger. As a result - sometimes a week goes by and I haven’t blogged. Sometimes a month goes by and I haven’t blogged. Sometimes I lose track of how long it’s been and people feel the need to check if I’ve quit completely. This blog is not dead yet, I like to think that when I do sink this nonsensical barnacle covered porthole into my mind, I’ll make some grander gesture than just not writing for a month or so. There’ll be cannons and somebody walking the plank and other nautical themed scenes of finality.
So, I said I’d keep writing, then I let you down again, by not keep writing. Hey, I've been baking and will post some pictures of my first few rounds of cake, but all that can come later. First off - a special day like today needs a special note.
It is quarter to five in the afternoon on Valentine’s Day and I am so proud of myself. Yes, I am full of joy and pride.
Have I found my special Valentine?
Well no.
Have I received countless gifts, cards and flowers from anonymous admirers?
Well no.
No, I’ll tell you why I feel such pride – it is because I’ve managed to keep my misery and cynicism to myself all day. In fact, I’ve not even experienced any real misery to be honest. I did glare at a couple smiling and whispering at each other on the tube this morning, but that sort of behaviour is inappropriate at 8.45 am, whatever day of the week.
I’d genuinely like to wish friends in happy couples all the best for the day, even if it has been over commercialised. You enjoy yourselves. Eat chocolate until you’re slightly nauseus and snog more than usual – as long as you do both behind closed doors. Some of us are doing Weight Watchers as well as being single don’t you know.
While I’m at it, I’d like to tell all my single friends who are maybe feeling a bit low today… Don’t feel low. There is always next year. Chances are - you’ll still be single next year as well, but by then, you might have developed much more robust coping strategies.
Coping strategies like me – pissed since breakfast x
