It’s about 3.40am. I should be sleeping, but I’m not tired yet. Last night I had some freaky dreams, so freaky that I’m afraid to divulge their contents in public. I guess the book I’d just finished reading about Carl Jung (and his mentor Freud) had some influence on my night-time ruminations.

I’m currently reading A Wild Sheep Chase by Haruki Murakami. It’s the second book of his that I’ve encountered. It’s so easy to read, yet so meaningful. He makes the unbelieveable seem logical and real. I’ve had a couple of WTF! moments, but they haven’t stopped my enjoyment of the story so far. He’s taking me on a wild adventure. I’m a voyeur, observing the strangeness which exists just beyond.

So, 2006 is nearly over. I’m thinking about venturing down to central London with a mate to take some pics of the New Year fireworks and to watch Big Ben chime at midnight in person. Afterwards I’ll probably walk to my bruv’s house and sleep over there. I haven’t been to a New Year’s rave in a few years; as a non-drinker, I feel a bit distant from the boozing masses. However, I do like to dance, so a nightclub is preferable to a pub. I was thinking about going to a salsa club, but I don’t know if that’s going to be an option for tonight. We’ll see.

In case I don’t post again before midnight, I’d like to wish you all a happy new year. I’m not sure about making official new year resolutions, but I know my goals, so I just need to make them happen in 2007. How about you folks – any resolutions/wishes/goals/spells/delusions?

xxx

So Saddam Hussein is dead. Some people are gladdened by this news, but I would have preferred to have him rot in jail for the rest of his life. Surrounded by the people he victimized, he might not have lasted a long time anyway.

Perhaps his death marks the beginning of a positive future for Iraq. I hope so.

A few of my relatives came around for dinner on Chrimbo day. My uncle was hell-bent on playing PS2 games with my brother, and as he was thwarted last year due to our lack of tv inputs, he decided to bring his own tv and cables. Alas, the gods were not smiling on him again as his dodgy chipped games would only show in black and white!

I’m not a fan of Xmas dinner. Turkey is too dry when it’s just roasted, I prefer it after my mum fries it with onion, tomato and peppers, etc. on boxing day.

I didn’t get many presents. I never do nowadays, but I’m an independent gal so I’m not bothered. (I do have an Amazon wishlist, should anyone wish to give me something, lol). I got my mum a new Samsung E370 mobile phone (in pink), my dad got a nice pair of Clarks shoes and my bruv got a Kathy Reichs book.

On Boxing Day I took my mum to the cinema to see Casino Royale. I really enjoyed it 8/10. Daniel Craig was superb, and I’m looking forward to seeing his next Bond movie. He was sexy, raw, cheeky and animalistic. Even though the plot slowed down a bit in the last hour, I didn’t care cos he was so fascinating to watch. The naked torture scene was a gift to women everywhere. Come on folks, I need the DVD now! Here’s a nude clip from Tomb Raider to keep us all going until then.

I’ve not done much since then. My average wake-up time is noon, but I think I need to start doing something so I can have something to show for my time off.

Nothing much going on here yet. We’re all preparing for the influx of visitors later today.

Mum’s made her lush cake (very more-ish). She’s very stressed out. My dad is quietly trying to help.

Nobody had better tell me how fat I am, or else!

I got out of bed at 1pm, and only because my mum was leaving for work and I wanted to say bye.

I considered going out in the afternoon, but couldn’t be bothered.

I think tomorrow will be my busy day. I’ll get up quite early to have a hair treatment at the cheap hairdresser’s down the road, then I’ll go into central London to roam around for a few hours before going to Croydon to meet a mate for some more Xmas roaming.

I’ve only got to get presents for my parents and my brother, so I don’t have much to get. I’ve already bought my grandma’s present, which I’ll give her on Friday.

Watched the Biggest Loser UK tonight. Jodie won by losing nearly half her body weight. It’s certainly an inspiration to see people losing so much in such a short time.