wonder and amazement

[rhyll]

I've just finished Hey, Nostradamus by Douglas Coupland, and I found it quite wonderful. Sad and beautiful, and one of those books that makes me feel like our world is interwoven with secrets and mysteries.

I'll add it to my bookcrossing bookshelf now, but only for lending, I think.

In other news, I have been quite busy, and it has been with Interesting Things so I'm more or less happy with how my life is going right now. (I would, however, like a few extra days in my weekend - which as usual will be ridiculously busy...weekdays often seem rather restful in comparison.)

Last night I went to swing dancing, which cheered me up immensely despite it being rather basic (Kale and I are repeating the beginner's course again, since it's been a while since either of us danced). All the lovely old jazz! It never fails to make me happy. I am continually perplexed by The Kids of Today and their choice of music to dance to. It does not fill me with life and excitement at all. But Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald! Louis Armstrong! Hurrah!

And yesterday afternoon I went to a winery to catch drosophillia (ok, mostly I just watched), have lunch, and enjoy the sunshine.

And Kale and I went with my brother and his girlfriend to see Accidental Death of an Anarchist, which I found a bit over-the-top but I'm still glad I saw (I keep meaning to see plays, and then missing them).

Also, I am doing some work. It is less exciting because I am still organising notes, but I don't mind so much.

I have been ridiculously spoilt by the world.

Comments

[alexmoon.livejournal.com]

Yes, that sounds very nice, thank you.

[bondles.livejournal.com]

Cool! Friends tickets go on sale next Tuesday, for $11. The best performance for me is Tuesday 20 June at 7:30, but I can also make the performances at the same time Monday or Wednesday (closing night). What's best for you, and will it just be you and me, or do you have more cultured friends than I do who would like to go?

[alexmoon.livejournal.com]

Right then, looks like it's just you and I. Tuesday 20th sounds fine.