February 2007
Last night was absolutely insane! I had a great, fun, relaxed night in the studio bar. We had shots of Jaegermeister, Absolute Blackcurrant, apple schnapps and tequila. And on top of that I had brandy and cokes, mojitos, Modellos and pints of Kirin. I left the studio bar at 12.30pm with Cat and Sanj and we just managed to catch the last tube, but after that, I have no idea how I got home, but I somehow managed to get into my pyjama bottoms and into bed.
On a Friday night a few weeks ago, my Dad took me out for a belated birthday meal at one of London’s oldest Gentlemen’s clubs, The Athenaeum. It’s members include Charles Dickins, Charles Darwin, John Farraday, various bishops, lords and Nobel prize-winners. I don’t get to spend enough time with my dad so it was really great to get some time to relax and chat. The Athenaeum is an incredible place and very beautiful inside. We had a couple of drinks in the bar, ate in the restaurant and relaxed in the study upstairs.
My niece was christened in Yorkshire a couple of weekends ago. My brother-in-law’s brother Will rented a car early on Friday evening and immediately had it towed when he parked illegally – haha – he managed to get it back though after paying the ridiculous fee and drove my girlfriend and myself up to Yorkshire. We picked up some Bob Marley at a petrol station and listened to it for the entire journey.
It’s the obligatory comment whenever I mention my niece, but she gets more beautiful by the day – she’s roughly six months old now. I got to hold and dance with her at the reception. Although when I say ‘dance’ I obviously mean bounce up and down and make stupid grinny faces at her. It’s so unbelievably rewarding when she smiles back at you – it warms my heart every time.
It was fantastic to spend some time in the country again and I love my brother-in-law’s family. As we were leaving, my brother-in-law’s father said “Aidan, It was fantastic to see you again – your girlfriend is absolutely marvellous – just incredible – you’re very lucky – look after her!”. Very nice man.
Man – I’m still a little drunk from last night right now. Time for a late lunch!
March 5th, 2007 at 10:00 am
Williams!! Comment on MY blog!! What is all this?! Monthly updates and not a single visit to your regular commenter. I withhold all comments until I am satisfied you’ve mastered the art of reciprocity
(Sounds like you had a good month.
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March 5th, 2007 at 4:56 pm
ok first off, the top says “feb 2007″ to the left, then “mar 2, 2007″ i am SO confused. but wiat, the post is sorta titled “feb 2007″ i guess.
it is kinda early over here too. bah.
and the “tube” comment perplexed me at first too. ah, the TUBE…that’s like me saying the “El”….but i don’t live in chicago, so i can’t.
your country is so damn beautiful, hopefully i can visit soon. if i can’t get off my ass and get that passport.
March 5th, 2007 at 4:57 pm
HEY, can i call you “williams” too? ha ha….that sounds very military choz.
March 5th, 2007 at 9:09 pm
LMAO Britt
I was angry. Don’t ever make me call you by your last name, Britt 
And yeah, the British countryside is so beautiful… I miss Parentsville because where I grew up was on the very outskirts of town, so I had it kinda like Hovis (best of both – stupid joke, I know).
I want to go visit the States some time soon as well.
Can I come visit you, B? 
March 6th, 2007 at 8:40 am
A warning for anyone who may meet Chorna in the future: She seems all light, bubbly, kind, intelligent, fun-going, etc… But DO NOT upset her. Your life will soon turn into a bad 70’s Horror B-movie. She’s also a black belt for anyone who doesn’t know and I’m not joking.
March 12th, 2007 at 4:27 pm
i knew she was black belt…but that’s awesome! now i have a bodyguard if i come visit