yes, for 3 days. I am not ready to go and would rather do work.....will there ever be time when I can have everything ready and think about something else? I guess I need to go camping for a week or so, without my laptop and without even a possibility to charge a phone (so it will be off, to be switched on only in emergencies).
But, I am not technical enough to go on a cool holiday with cool people, but a bit more outdoorsy and able to walk than most of my other friends. Anybody?
Thursday, 30 June 2011
Saturday, 25 June 2011
Hungry morning
We had long agreed to escape the house today, because landlord is going to our house. Because got her results yesterday, she had planned to go out. Surprisingly, she decided not to, because "I don't want to wear a skirt in this weather, I checked the forecast". So, Jane Austen film evening (or, programming, emailing and facebooking for me).
Because of D, we agreed to go for breakfast at 12 (so I can do some work before?), but for some reason, I misunderstood and invited somebody else for 11. But anyway, waking up in the morning, I was so hungry at 8 and ever worse at 8.30. Luckily, E was awake, so I complained my hunger and said I don't want to have 2 breakfasts, so we told D she has 30min until her turn to go to the bathroom. Yes, during the first 15min, while E was in the bathroom, I decided to vacuum the corridor (as we have no neighbours and only D was attempting to sleep). And after my shower, she was awake, just as I was taking out my flute to play something.
We were in the bakery, Fallen Angel by 10 (half an hour walk) and had nice coffee, croissant and (cup)cake. Time for some work now, so lonely here, A is not in the office and H is leaving UK on Tuesday.
Because of D, we agreed to go for breakfast at 12 (so I can do some work before?), but for some reason, I misunderstood and invited somebody else for 11. But anyway, waking up in the morning, I was so hungry at 8 and ever worse at 8.30. Luckily, E was awake, so I complained my hunger and said I don't want to have 2 breakfasts, so we told D she has 30min until her turn to go to the bathroom. Yes, during the first 15min, while E was in the bathroom, I decided to vacuum the corridor (as we have no neighbours and only D was attempting to sleep). And after my shower, she was awake, just as I was taking out my flute to play something.
We were in the bakery, Fallen Angel by 10 (half an hour walk) and had nice coffee, croissant and (cup)cake. Time for some work now, so lonely here, A is not in the office and H is leaving UK on Tuesday.
Friday, 24 June 2011
what to do on a Friday evening?
How about coffee and work? :) It's bad weather anyway, looking forward to Sunday.
Tuesday, 21 June 2011
a concert time again
I see the biggest search word leading people to my blog is BBC Big Band. Of course, they are good! And I need to write another post, because they were in Town Hall on Friday! Together with young talented musicians from West Midlands Youth Jazz Orchestra. Was amazing! To see young people, younger than me, probably, playing, some a bit scared, when alone in front of large crowd and playing with such experienced people. I was sitting in front row, and by chance, Sara was there too! We always meet at concerts!
Then, Saturday was a work day, I managed to get to the office just when the rain stopped and sun came out. Report writing.
Sunday, church, then a bit of panic when I could not phone my sister for the whole day. She was at work. Despite this, walking in city centre, I enjoyed, because it's such a great city.
Monday, yes it's such a great city, even Ringo Starr gave a concert here:)
Such a great man! Example of how it is possible to be human-like down-to-earth Star(r)! Amazing when somebody else was in front, he was at the back, with the drums. Nice syncrony between the two drummers too!
And of course, Edgar Winter is just amazing.
Between some songs, somebody shouted something, it was impossible to hear, but he said: "it sounded like you said 'Jesus loves me?' Yes, Jesus loves me".
Before the concert I think I behaved how a polite English would not behave. I bought a sandwich and coffee and had at least 1h until concert. No seats, but one table had only one lady sitting there. I asked of anybody is going there. Yes. OK, I tried next table. There was only one lady, I asked may I sit there. She said: "Yes am leaving", giving me impression that there is no space for 2 in a 3-seat table. She left soon (her coffee was finished too) and I felt bad. OK, I am a stupid foreigner and unless somenbody tells me I cannot sit at their table, I will sit there (and I asked). And then, a couple came and there were no seats, so they joined my table! They were English and quite chatty too. They said I am too young for this concert. I said that I also like Bach and even they have not lived at the same time as this great composer or not even in the same coutry, why can I not like some music from last century.
Later, I think he changed his mind when we discussed what other concerts we have been to and are planning to go to.
Taking the train back, I saw A at Five Ways and because she is almost my neighbour, walking back in rain was much quicker.
Then, Saturday was a work day, I managed to get to the office just when the rain stopped and sun came out. Report writing.
Sunday, church, then a bit of panic when I could not phone my sister for the whole day. She was at work. Despite this, walking in city centre, I enjoyed, because it's such a great city.
Such a great man! Example of how it is possible to be human-like down-to-earth Star(r)! Amazing when somebody else was in front, he was at the back, with the drums. Nice syncrony between the two drummers too!
And of course, Edgar Winter is just amazing.
Between some songs, somebody shouted something, it was impossible to hear, but he said: "it sounded like you said 'Jesus loves me?' Yes, Jesus loves me".
Before the concert I think I behaved how a polite English would not behave. I bought a sandwich and coffee and had at least 1h until concert. No seats, but one table had only one lady sitting there. I asked of anybody is going there. Yes. OK, I tried next table. There was only one lady, I asked may I sit there. She said: "Yes am leaving", giving me impression that there is no space for 2 in a 3-seat table. She left soon (her coffee was finished too) and I felt bad. OK, I am a stupid foreigner and unless somenbody tells me I cannot sit at their table, I will sit there (and I asked). And then, a couple came and there were no seats, so they joined my table! They were English and quite chatty too. They said I am too young for this concert. I said that I also like Bach and even they have not lived at the same time as this great composer or not even in the same coutry, why can I not like some music from last century.
Later, I think he changed his mind when we discussed what other concerts we have been to and are planning to go to.
Taking the train back, I saw A at Five Ways and because she is almost my neighbour, walking back in rain was much quicker.
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