February 24, 2007
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What I Did Today
- Booked a hotel in Reading, England (A Comfort Inn)
- Booked a bed and breakfast in Bath, England (Brock’s)
- Had my credit card refused when I tried to order tickets at the Globe
- Called Citibank to let them know that all the charges from England really were legitimate
- Bought two tickets to Love’s Labors Lost at London’s Globe Theater for our last night in England
- Went to the library and to Panera for some uninterrupted story writing time all afternoon
- Wrote almost 6,000 words of the story (This would be 1/20th of the total I imagine I will have when finished)
- Ate supper at Panera (yummy broccoli cheddar soup, bread, and honey ginseng green tea)
- While at Panera, saw a shirt which just reinforces my overall impression of NJ. The front of the shirt read, “Jersey Pride” with an outline of NJ below. The back read, “It’s a Jersey thing…F*** off.” (except there were no asterisks. Sorry Jersey Fam, Godfather, and Tim223.
Now, for the story. I am not sure if it is good. You see, I write what I like to read. I like to read twaddle. So, I’m writing twaddle. But, is it good twaddle or bad twaddle?
A funny bit for the day. When I was reserving my Globe Theater tickets online, I had to fill out some basic info. One of the needed bits was my credit card number. The site was helpful, as under “Credit Card Number” it read, “The long one in the middle.” Brilliant.
Now, I am going to curl up on the couch and watch a video with my dear husband. - Booked a hotel in Reading, England (A Comfort Inn)
Comments (21)
Is the book you’re reading any good?
Sometimes, twaddle is all I have the attention span for. So if it’s funny, I’ll read it.
Sounds like a busy day! Congrats on getting so much done.
I’m sure it’s good twaddle
. Belated thanks for the Valentine’s wishes.
P.S. Love the new profile picture.
Wow! How long are you staying in England?
It sounds like you had a great day! I love it when days fall into place like that. My weekend has been pretty good so far too. Enjoy the remaining time
England has a Comfort Inn? I never would have guessed!
I’ve always, always loved reading your writing . . . so I’m sure it’s good “twaddle.”
You have a lot of cool and awesome things going on in your life right now!!
Hahahaha: you know in all of my acquaintance I think there’s only one person from New Jersey that I can put up with.
Sadly, its true. If Jesus lived today, he would be from my state – “Can anything good come out of New Jersey?” As for the party – I’ll be working in New Mexico, but I’ll try to make a video or something so I can be present in spirit. As for Dune – I think I generally agree with your line of thinking. Their behavior reveals their personality. If complexity of motivation is what makes a character “deep” and “well-rounded”, they’re certainly that.
Ohhhhhhh! (I’m trying so hard not to be jealous! — “I’m a good girl, I am!”
) Sounds like just what I’d love to have been doing yesterday! Making reservations in England! ….. & eating at Panera Bread!
The t-shirt you mentioned is similar to the one that was popular here a while back. It had the picture of a hand holding a smoking gun & it said, “Come back to Detroit!! We missed you!” …… yah, that’ll rake in the tourists!!
Hope you’ve had a great weekend. I’m going to sit down with my hubby now!
perhaps in writing, but to me, hunter will always be Twith. *thinks about blackmail*
I agonize over the same thing when I write: Is it good twaddle or bad twaddle.
When are you going to England?
God bless you!
Cynthia
I am excited to hear you will be traveling soon. I love planning for a long trip. I literally can pack and re-pack for weeks before a trip. I always thought I had a book in me that needed to written. So far, xanga postings seem to be as far as I’ve gotten. Have a great week!
Since my DH is from NJ, I guess something good can come from that state. Sure don’t have any desire to go visit though.
ahhh…Panera. If I lived any closer to one, I’d be in serious trouble!
Daughter saw Pericles in the Globe and thought it was wonderful. I hope you have a great experience there as well.
Oh,Oh, We get to go to the Globe, Too! Except that I have no idea what we’ll be seeing, since that’s up to the tour company – and I’m sure it’ll be an afternoon performance. Educational tour companies are notorious for being cheap! When are you going? ~M.E.
Ahhhh….I was trying so hard to feel sorry for you that your card had been denied…..but the fact that you were booking trips and places in England made it VERY HARD to drudge up any sympathy at all!!! LOL!
Is there a such thing as “bad twaddle”???? <Gasp!>
Your “funny” reminds me of the folding instructions on my sons stroller. It includes the fact that you must remove the child before storing the stroller! Like- DUH! LOL!
Ah, I found the dates, just had to read back a few days. We leave the 17th of May. ~M.E.
Cha-Ching England! The anticipation will be half the fun! I am trying not to covet.