Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Something to look forward to

I'm a giant!

I'm not sure of the original source, but a smart cookie once said happiness is having someone to love, something to do, and something to look forward to.  

I have many somethings to look forward to at the moment. Luke and I are going to see The Black Keys at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on 25 October.  We had tickets to see them a couple of years ago, but the show was cancelled, so I feel like I have a double dose of anticipation building. It better not be a rainy night (it's an outdoor venue). 

Then I have an extra long weekend at the start of November. Luke and I are going to a wedding on the Friday and it's a public holiday in Melbourne on Tuesday for the Melbourne Cup, so I'm having Friday to Tuesday off work. On the Monday night, we're going to see Henry Wagons and the Unwelcome Company at the lovely Thornbury Theatre. Other than that, I will potter about at home. 

Then as I mentioned in a previous blog, I'm off to Sydney for Christmas and New Year's Eve with Mum. I've got a full two weeks off work, and will spend the rest of my break in Melbourne. I love a staycation. 

And then! My friend Bertie is getting married in February and just before that I'm off to the seaside at Sorrento for her hen's weekend. 

Oh, and The Horologicon by Mark Forsyth (the author of my beloved Etymologicon) comes out on 1 November. The start of November is going to be gleeful indeed.

Right now,  I'm looking forward to going to bed. 

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Will it be Hotel Sorrento then?

missjane said...

Did you know The Horologicon is out a few days early, thanks to The Daily Mail? I believe Readings have it in already; it landed on my Kindle this morning.

Jayne said...

No Hotel Sorrento for us...That's a reference to the movie, yes? I haven't seen it but perhaps I should in preparation.

Thanks for the Horologicon update Jane. I'll be off to Readings as soon as possible. I did see something about The Daily Mail serialising it, but didn't investigate further.

Have you started reading it yet?