Finally got the chance to celebrate yesterday. Tim was in York all Friday, so I had to toast to myself that night (which I also did!), but Saturday we were invited to dinner by Peter and Elena in Beckton. It was quite a trip there and back (no DLR this weekend), but very nice. Super sunny summer weather, and we had prosecco and an Italian apertivo outside in the setting sun. Roasted aubergine with goat cheese, served with sparkling rosé, home made lasagna (Elena had even made the lasagna sheets herself), with excellent red wine, and finally pavlova were all part of an amazing dinner. We even got leftovers with us - and Tim and I had the pavlova for breakfast this morning (anything is allowed on Sundays).
When we got back we watched the final of Britain's got talent online. I know, it's not the best of shows, but I have followed this season, and really wanted to watch the final episode. I was secretly happy that Susan Boyle didn't win (yes, she has talent, but it would very much be like Paul Potts all over again). My personal favourite was Stavros Flatley (I would have put up the video here, but all embedding seems to have been disabled). But obviously I realize that they are not the most talented people in the country, but they still put up a great show. The winners, Diversity, truly deserved it though.
Today, we have been playing Mario kart (which Tim happily picked up a second hand copy of last week), had lunch (Salmon salad - lovely!) at the Canton arms around the corner, and then walking round all of Clapham common. Incredibly sunny day - I enjoyed myself - Tim, however realized he needs to invest in some summer clothes. Dark jeans and black t-shirts will not do in this heat.
At the moment, I am eating humbugs, waiting for inspiration to hit me - I have two articles that are well overdue - and Tim is polishing on a publication of his. All in all, a very nice weekend.
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