Big Brother goodbye

Hectic week. Lots of rushing to meet deadlines at work but the end is finally in sight. A little bit of life away from work:

This is England '86 first episode on Tuesday: love the idea of bringing the story from film screens to our TVs, and Meadows' collaboration with aspiring writer Jack Thorne and director Tom Harper seems to work well (Jack Thorne wrote and Tom Harper directed 'The Scouting Book For Boys' which also stars Tom Turgoose- bloody great film, so if you like This Is England '86, make sure you see it!). Looking forward to seeing the rest of the series.

Laura's return on Wednesday: so good to catch up with her and hear about all her travels. Her departure from the UK is nearing all too quickly though.. this saddens me.

Much needed day off on Thursday: taken up by leisurely wandering around London. Went to cool photography exhibition at King's Place (Guardian offices in Kings Cross) and then across London to Chelsea. Lunch at Balans. KCC to see about photography courses. More wandering. Ice Creams in the park. Relaxing.

Trains to Belsize Park. To Everyman Screen on the Hill for vodka cocktails and nibbles. Hover by the door to make sure we get those reclining sofas. We do - phew! 'Four Weddings and A Funeral' accompanied by hot coffees and homemade pick n mix sweets. Intermission. More complimentary cocktails. Lovely. £2 tickets for this = absolute bargain. (I could get used to this)

Friday school reunion: these things never really work properly do they? Just a little bit on the awkward side.

And then the FINAL Big Brother.

Weird.

I have a love/hate relationship with this show.

So many memories attached to it. From watching it, to being on it (well BBLB, very very briefly), and all that came from meeting people through it, Big Brother has literally brought tears and drama into my life, but also laughter, romance, friendship, and so much more. As glad as I am that there is now one less rubbish reality TV show on our screens, it is weirdly emotional thinking about it's end. So long Big Brother..

Goodb