Yet another hot day gave my mum yet another chance to get me outside and working. Fortunately, with her birthday fast approaching, I'm feeling generous. The order of the day was log cutting, in anticipation of colder times; and bush and tree trimming, to maintain the perfect balance between a natural and a cultivated garden, i.e. a garden based on how much effort you’re actually willing to put into it. Today that’s quite a lot, seemingly. One problem I have with hedge cutting is that I invariably get lots of scratches and splinters all up my arms. Today was no exception to that rule.
Luckily, tomorrow is the fun part – the bonfire! I’ve always enjoyed bonfires since I was very young, probably because our local Guy Fawkes night is home to one of the largest (and therefore very impressive as a child) bonfires around, as well as a massively over-zealous fireworks display which sends the village budget sky-rocketing in much the same way as the fireworks.
Increasing the déjà vu-factor between today and yesterday, I played another couple of games of table tennis. I’m finding my ability is progressing faster than my ambition to win at this sport – it just makes me want to play squash.
Mixing it up a bit, this evening is my last poker game before the end of the summer holidays, something which is long overdue. I’m really looking forward to it, although tonight I’m a little apprehensive about playing against some of the less experienced players. They have a knack for winning, a universal paradox of poker.
Hopefully tomorrow I will find time to get out on my Specialized cross-country bike, as it must be feeling a little bit neglected lately.
Today’s Food and Drink
Fresh ‘Summer Vegetable’ soup with brown bread (Since going to uni I’ve decided I much prefer brown to white bread and it’s better for you)
Fruit salad
More orange juice (Another habit I picked up at university is drinking loads of orange juice)
Bacon, gruyere, and onion quiche with salad and new potatoes (Eaten outside on the patio)
Gooseberry yoghurt (I’m the only person in the family who enjoys them)
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