Now, why would I be dreaming about buying new shoes? Not even particularly practical ones, either - heeled sandals, the softest dark russet leather laced across the instep (but not adjustable, which all my footwear needs to be) and fabulously comfortable.
There was a sleek, silky, bias-cut dark russet skirt to go with them (I don't
do skirts!) and a soft, flowing top (in a vivid green, I think). And a shoulder bag to match the sandals.
A similar outfit to the one in the previous night's dream, which had to do with meeting Ewan McGregor in an up-market and very exclusive bar-restaurant... [blink]
Ewan McGregor? Hardly my type! (Now, Alan Rickman, that's a different matter. But
not giving me advice about bloody
decorating, thank you very much...)
All
very strange. Perhaps I'm telling myself I need a change of image - or at least to smarten up a little. After all, some fairly big changes are about to happen, with Kai starting secondary school. And regardless of how little appearance means to me personally, I'd rather Kai wasn't teased because of how
I look. Will ponder that one for a while.
I took him over to the Showcase Cinema's cheapo Tuesday this afternoon, to catch
Over the Hedge before it finishes its run. We enjoyed it more than we'd expected: undemanding, a little slapstick, some gentle moralising... yes, it was OK, though hardly the most memorable film this year. Next Tuesday it'll probably be
Cars, in the absence of anything more inspiring. The only thing that might be at all interesting that we haven't yet caught is
Superman Returns, but Kai hasn't seen any of the previous films (he watched a couple of eps of
Smallville, but only to catch the tornadoes...) so has no comparison or backstory, and quite frankly I find Superman as boring as hell. Only film I half-way liked was the 'Evil Superman' one. I mean, where's the interest in an invulnerable, over-grown, goodie-goodie boy scout? Though I gather the new film has a slightly different interpretation. Eh, we'll probably rent it when it comes out. And is no longer in the top films (= more expensive rental) slot.
I was bitten twice again last night in the garden, though luckily this time it was by the insect whose bite just itches unbearably rather than the really nasty one. Picked up some of the GoodTwin-recommended anti-histamine cream from Boots, which has done the trick, and mixed up a home-made repellent (essential oils of lavender, peppermint and lemongrass in witch-hazel, diluted with water - courtesy of
The Fragrant Pharmacy. Should have had red thyme oil too but I don't have any) to spray on before venturing out of an evening. Blasted bugs...
Did I mention I did a couple of drawings while on holiday? Illustrations - Meriel and Jaid - for last year's
Sirensong story. Not particularly great, and it'll be a while before I can get around to colouring them, but I'll add them to the story when they're done.
I haven't created the galleries yet either. Soon though...
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Joules *Dances with Haddock* Taylor
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