Twas only an Easter absence

On Easter Sunday I quickly hopped on a train and went to a friend's house for dinner. I stayed the night there so had no chance to write any kind of blog. I could have got myself ready for it in plenty of time but I stayed in bed all morning texting and trying to overcome the twitter mikeyy worm. Also, I smashed a mug on the kitchen floor which totally threw me off. Did a pub quiz that evening which we won. Huge winning of three quid each.

I came back on the train yesterday lunchtime feeling OK, if feeling the need for more sleep. As the day wore on I felt more and more tired. I had a siesta after I'd eaten but didn't sleep properly. I had hoped to watch a film but after discovering that Valkyrie is out of sync and not being in the mood for Synecdoche, New York I watched an episode of Life On Earth. I had found it a bit boring in places up until this point which covered the first creatures to come out of the water - having seen all of The Blue Planet, much of the earlier stuff was a bit too familiar. I think I shall watch the rest of it in earnest as it covers mammals and, eventually, humans. I have already watched the episodes on reptiles and birds.

In bed I watched most of the new Tyson documentary. Tyson is both an abhorrent creature and a fascinating man. He was the most exciting boxer since the era(s) of Ali combining speed and power against much bigger opponents. But, he's also the guy who but off a piece of Evander Holyfield's ear, was violent to Robin Givens and, most tellingly, was convicted of rape. Tyson still fervently denies the rape. I haven't looked at any of the evidence but I know that only a small proportion of rapes and in conviction so it's hard to believe him.

I have a job interview on Friday morning so I shall be spending the next couple of days preparing for it. It's almost an hour away on the train so it's not a job I want but I'm in no position to turn it down if offered. But, given the fact that I have thus far had zero offers I don't think I should be too worried about a lengthy daily commute.