Mum's Birthday
We went to a Chinese restaurant last night to celebrate Mum’s 60th birthday. Had a great night. Ate a lot, drank a lot, laughed a lot. Sometimes it’s good to be with family. As long as it doesn’t go on too long.
I clubbed together with Ann to buy Mum a classy DAB radio. She loved it. Insisted on testing it out in the restaurant. Got a few glares I can tell you.
She listens to the radio a lot. Moves from one station to another according to her mood. Classic FM, Radio 2, Smooth, Saga, even Radio 1 sometimes. And when they have ring-in competitions, she’s in her element. She’s had her voice on more radio stations than I’ve had hot dinners. God knows what her phone bills are like.
My brother, Kevin, bought her a religious doll! It’s called Tug Christ and is made of metal with nails in it. And covered in blood! He bought it on the net from a company called The Softest Person. I thought it was pretty tasteless myself but Mum was thrilled. Doesn’t take much to please Mum. “Here’s a used lollipop stick, Mum.” “Oh thank you dear, that’s lovely.” “I found a bit of fluff under the bed and thought you’d like it.” “Oh, smashing, I’ll add it to my collection.” It’s sad really but she’s happy in her own little world.
Which is more than I was when I got home. Remember when I went to London? Well, I told that artist, Helium, that I had a blog. Told him in confidence because I don’t want Ann or any of the people at work reading it. I can’t go on about things if I think someone I know will read it. That’s why I’m using a false name. You know, when you say you’re a nurse, working in A & E, around Manchester and you have a twin, people are going to start working things out aren’t they?
Anyway, it seems that Jez has been looking for a nurse from Manchester!! Which is me! And Brim found out, asked Helium and Helium told him my blog address. Brim only goes and puts it in his blog doesn’t he? So Jez can read it.
I was really angry at first. That’s an invasion of privacy. Then I calmed down and I was pleased because it probably means me and Jez can get in touch. I don’t think the people I mix with are into the net so they won’t find me. Especially as the name at the top says Mandy but I’m really called Toni. So I think I’m safe. There’s only Kevin who likes computers and I can easily bribe him to keep his mouth shut. Been doing it for years.
So Jez, if you read this, get in touch. Maybe we can make it work this time.
I clubbed together with Ann to buy Mum a classy DAB radio. She loved it. Insisted on testing it out in the restaurant. Got a few glares I can tell you.
She listens to the radio a lot. Moves from one station to another according to her mood. Classic FM, Radio 2, Smooth, Saga, even Radio 1 sometimes. And when they have ring-in competitions, she’s in her element. She’s had her voice on more radio stations than I’ve had hot dinners. God knows what her phone bills are like.
My brother, Kevin, bought her a religious doll! It’s called Tug Christ and is made of metal with nails in it. And covered in blood! He bought it on the net from a company called The Softest Person. I thought it was pretty tasteless myself but Mum was thrilled. Doesn’t take much to please Mum. “Here’s a used lollipop stick, Mum.” “Oh thank you dear, that’s lovely.” “I found a bit of fluff under the bed and thought you’d like it.” “Oh, smashing, I’ll add it to my collection.” It’s sad really but she’s happy in her own little world.
Which is more than I was when I got home. Remember when I went to London? Well, I told that artist, Helium, that I had a blog. Told him in confidence because I don’t want Ann or any of the people at work reading it. I can’t go on about things if I think someone I know will read it. That’s why I’m using a false name. You know, when you say you’re a nurse, working in A & E, around Manchester and you have a twin, people are going to start working things out aren’t they?
Anyway, it seems that Jez has been looking for a nurse from Manchester!! Which is me! And Brim found out, asked Helium and Helium told him my blog address. Brim only goes and puts it in his blog doesn’t he? So Jez can read it.
I was really angry at first. That’s an invasion of privacy. Then I calmed down and I was pleased because it probably means me and Jez can get in touch. I don’t think the people I mix with are into the net so they won’t find me. Especially as the name at the top says Mandy but I’m really called Toni. So I think I’m safe. There’s only Kevin who likes computers and I can easily bribe him to keep his mouth shut. Been doing it for years.
So Jez, if you read this, get in touch. Maybe we can make it work this time.
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