Monday, 12 October 2026

Awake.

Abigail’s been up since 03:00 blowing up balloons for my birthday, bless her.

Turned 35 today. Felt oddly sad last night and this morning. Not for any particular reason, I don't think. I don't feel overjoyed right now, but at least I don't feel sad. Though I certainly don't feel like it's my birthday. Though it never does, does it (after you turn about 14 anyway). Abigail's made a good effort though, which is sweet of her.

13:47:

Taken Abigail to get her eyebrows down on my lunch break.

13:58:

Getting a McDonalds.

14:12:

Lunch: McDonalds – double cheeseburger, large fries, five nuggets

14:42:

Been back home 10 minutes. Having a rare cigarette.

15:56:

Trying out the fountain pen that I got for my birthday.

17:15:

Done with work. About to start reading.

Book mentioned: “The Pen: A Human History” by Simon Garfield

A quote on having a few high quality possessions

6:27pm

“He loved possessions, not masses of them, but a select few that he did not part with. They gave a man self-respect. Not ostentation but quality, and the love that cherished the quality. Possessions reminded him that he existed, and made him enjoy his existence. It was as simple as that. And wasn't that worth something?"#

– from "The Talented Mr. Ripley” by Patricia Highsmith#

Better Living Products Quotes

18:47:

Writing and reading whilst I keep an eye on dinner (Abigail is dying her hair).

21:57:

Abigail’s gone to bed. She’s been up since 03:00! Hopefully I’ll join her soon.

23:32:

Struggled to sleep tonight. But I think now might be the time to give it a proper go. Bed time – I hope.