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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Aaaah!
Tim and I have just finished dinner (chicken and asparagus soup, served with cheap wine we got for free last time we ordered curry), in front of the TV. Watched a movie called "30 days of night" - incredibly scary vampire story. Tim has promised to never let go of my hand, and I have promised to sleep really close to him in bed. Possibly with the light on. We are such chickens! And now we are going zap and to try to find a film on fluffy fairies in lalaa land, who are trying to teach the baby squirrels to hug...
Norway won the Eurovision last night, which was well deserved, and not very surprising (it actually reduced some of the excitement when the results came in). I was at a pub in central town with the Icelandic society (!), and had a great time - especially good since Iceland came second (followed by Azerbaijan!) , so the atmosphere was at top! Was very tempted to go clubbing afterward, but luckily (I think) and felt too old and opted for going home with hubby. Today I have work to finish, but would kill for going back to bed...
Eurovision
Yes, it is that time of the year again! Last night was the first semifinal of the Eurovision song contest (a blog post in the New York Times about the phenomenon can be found here - especially entertaining is the discussion), and I spent it with my Icelandic friend Reynir, who also happens to be one of the 'reviewers' of the Eurovision contestants on the show 'Alla leið' on Icelandic TV (check him out here, and click on one of the links to the right if you are curious). It is brilliant to watch the show with someone who is so in to it! We watched, screamed, sang along, drank beer, were horrified, laughed, got goosebumps, the lot! The presenters were awful, but other than that it was a great show.
So, what do I think this year? Well, for the first time ever (!) I actually called in and voted. Obviously I voted for Sweden (one must have some national pride!). The artist - Malena Ernman - is super talented. The song, well, you either love it or hate it. I'm the first category, but don't think it will win. Doesn't matter. She's doing a good job.
The best performance was, however, Iceland (and I'm not just saying that because Reynir is twice my size). The girl who sang it was really good, and the song very pretty. Probably the best ballad this year, and will definitely be among the top songs in the final.
Other than that, my favourite song in this seminfinal was Portugal. I discovered Portugal as a Eurovision nation last year, but they have a pretty poor history in the contest (no wins). This song was both happy and sweet, and I liked the fact that the girl was so moved after her performance.
Among the other semifinalists to make it there were no great surprises. Turkey will end up high (with the obligatory 12 points from Germany - now, that is immigration politics!) but don't deserve it this year. They've performed better earlier years. Israel must have been the jury's vote - that was just too much politics and too little music.
Tomorrow is the second semifinal, but there is no doubt that Norway will make it through to the final. It would not surprise me at all if good old Norway were to win it all (and very well deserved).
I love it!!!
So, what do I think this year? Well, for the first time ever (!) I actually called in and voted. Obviously I voted for Sweden (one must have some national pride!). The artist - Malena Ernman - is super talented. The song, well, you either love it or hate it. I'm the first category, but don't think it will win. Doesn't matter. She's doing a good job.
The best performance was, however, Iceland (and I'm not just saying that because Reynir is twice my size). The girl who sang it was really good, and the song very pretty. Probably the best ballad this year, and will definitely be among the top songs in the final.
Other than that, my favourite song in this seminfinal was Portugal. I discovered Portugal as a Eurovision nation last year, but they have a pretty poor history in the contest (no wins). This song was both happy and sweet, and I liked the fact that the girl was so moved after her performance.
Among the other semifinalists to make it there were no great surprises. Turkey will end up high (with the obligatory 12 points from Germany - now, that is immigration politics!) but don't deserve it this year. They've performed better earlier years. Israel must have been the jury's vote - that was just too much politics and too little music.
Tomorrow is the second semifinal, but there is no doubt that Norway will make it through to the final. It would not surprise me at all if good old Norway were to win it all (and very well deserved).
I love it!!!
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