It’s nearly the start of another week, and I’ve got nothing to look forward to, except for some ice cream and wafers, which I intend to devour shortly.

So, here’s the catch-up session, for all those viewers who have just tuned in.

So, why do you call yourself the "Urban Recluse"?

It’s basically because I live in a city, yet I enjoy my own company. I’m a real introvert, and though I have a few good friends I could never be called a social butterfly. Sometimes that bothers me, but I’m becoming more accepting of it. You’d be hard-pressed to find me in a pub on a Friday night, and that’s okay. (I love to dance though!)

I love cities, even when I travel I tend to stick to urban areas. I enjoy the feeling of anonymity which surrounds us in cities. No one knows me and no one cares about what I’m doing, so I can do whatever I want (within reason).

Sometimes I feel lonely, but the feeling passes. Sometimes when I’m with other people I long to escape.

If you’re such a recluse, why are you blogging?

It’s something to do, I guess. Everybody needs a project.

What’s your favourite beverage?

Non-alcoholic: Jamaican Kola-Champagne

Alky: Martini with lemonade or a Smirnov Ice when I feel like swigging from the bottle. (Everything tastes better straight out of the bottle.)

I rarely drink alcohol as I don’t like the taste. Basically I have the tastebuds of a 6 year old. I don’t like alcohol (except the sweet stuff), coffee or anything remotely healthy.

So what happened with London Transport in August?

Basically I was caught fare evading on a bendy bus on the way to work. My travelcard had run out the day before and I had forgotten to renew it that morning as I was having a really bad day. The inspector didn’t give me the benefit of the doubt and decided to report me. I was called into court nearly a year later and asked to explain myself. I told the court my side of things and then showed them a year’s worth of travelcard receipts. That clinched it. The London Transport guy decided to dismiss the case.

Who are Alvin, Linda, etc?

I currently work in an academic teaching department in a university. I’m the office manager, aka the office skivvy. It’s not been the most positive working environment for me, in fact it’s rather cut-throat there, so I’m glad that I’m getting out of there (eventually).

Alvin is my assistant at work. He’s a really nice bloke, but a bit scatty and indecisive. Every week he has some sort of crisis with his girlfriend. He attracts a lot of attention from gay guys, and I think he likes it!

Linda is my boss. She’s a very nice lady, but I’m not so sure about her hubby…

Pinky is another of my assistants at work, though she’ll soon take over my job when I leave. She’s obsessed by the colour Pink and is a really girly girl. She’s just had a baby. She’s best friends with Linda, which has proven rather awkward for me when trying to manage her…

Zena was another assistant there temping, but she buggered off a few weeks ago. She was a sweet girl, rather quirky, but not focused on work at all… She was very religious, and would often listen to religious lectures during her lunchtime while transcribing the speeches. (I’m afraid that I’m always wary of fervently religious people, which was precipitated by the actions of a cousin of mine…)

Miguel is my gay best friend. He doesn’t act camp at all, thank goodness. He’s currently studying for a PhD in Psychology.

Amelié is an aspiring actress. She’s very self-absorbed, but she’s a sweet girl. She is currently working for the government (nothing exciting – office work!) and goes to church.

Anna is my oldest friend. We’ve been friends since infant school. She did a degree in graphic communication, but has been unable to find a job in that field.

Akmed is another aspiring actor. He’s obsessed with Mariah Carey and Chinese astrology. He came out a few years ago and is totally happy with who he is now.

I’ll introduce other people as and when they pop up.

How old are you?

26. I plan to stay 27 forever. Anyone who finds the elixir of eternal youth had better hit me up for a swig.

How much do you weigh?

A lot! What’s with all the personal questions?! Yeah, I need to lose some weight, but it’s not as easy as I’d like. My mum seems to believe that the gym is the answer to all my problems, but I feel that we all have to find our own path.

So, are you going back to university?

Yes and no. I think I’ll continue to study part-time for fun. If I had the choice between getting a degree and getting a novel published, I know which I’d prefer… I could use the time spent studying towards writing (if I ever get past my block).

Love-life?

Sometimes I miss having someone in my life, but it’s a lot simpler to be free ‘n’ single. If the right person comes along I’d give him a chance, but he’d have to be really special. I’m fed up of deadbeats and users, though I seem to attract them easily. Are my pheromones faulty?