frustrated....

I've tried to update this several times, but it just crashes... aaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrggggggghhhhhh.
Anyway. Tonight's been eventful. I had a drink with a mate who was deciding whether or not to go on a date with a girl because he couldn't get her drunk til 10. If that wasn't depressing enough, I then met some other friends who proceeded to tell me the reason I was single was because I was too confrontational and argumentative. Needless to say we had a row.
Aside from that I had an interesting conversation about ironing. You would find it hard to believe how ironing unites people. I confided my secret (!) of putting kitchen foil under your board cover and then we had a long debate about a friend of ours who puts his fitted sheet on the bed and *then* irons it!
I'm working on a really dull feature at the moment, but have some exciting stuff coming up.
I also need advice. Is it okay to put butter on a peanut butter and banana sandwich? As well as the peanut butter, of course.

Tired

Well, I had an interesting day yesterday. There was a power cut [all day] and I'd magnanimously offered to help a mate who's just taken over a (slightly) dodgy pub in South London and who had no staff. Needless to say, it was 26 degrees and the pub was full. It's unbelievable how rude some people can be when they want a drink! Must admit, I did take advantage of being able to wipe the smirk off many faces when I IDed them. Ah the power.

Star spotting

I've been a bit slack updating this, mainly because I've been quite busy working! Damn work - gets in the way of everything. I've been working mainly on a few Eastern projects and also one in the glamorous world of Tunbridge Wells. Mobile Business, the magazine I've started consulting for, has been bought by Miles Publishing, a successful publishing house. Miles Bossum, its founder and owner, is a pretty ambitious guy and we share a couple of mutual friends, which is always a good sign.
I also found time to catch up with Andy Oakes, publisher of respected digital title NMA. We were gossiping like old women with the guys from Freestyle in Soho Hotel [where I seem to hold most of my 'meetings] when who should we spot? Keira Knightley. Looking a bit like a bag lady, IMHO, but gorgeous nevertheless. The boys were of course like meerkats trying to see who she was with but, bless 'em, they are celeb whores.
Mr Oakes was kind enough - and sexually confident enough - to allow me to go through his 'manbag'. I wasn't looking for it, but stumbled across a magazine. Apparently it's his guilty secret. I wouldn't DREAM of telling you the subject matter......

correction

Clearly I should have said - on my post on China - "I'm NOT so sure" in relation to the One Child Policy.

Damn gremlins. :)

China

I'm finding it difficult to come to terms with what's going on in China, with the earthquake. I have thought for many years the One Child Policy was a good thing - apart from the obvious, if you're a girl you're not really wanted - but now I'm now so sure. As much as I disagree with all of what went on in the Cultural Revolution, I feel really sad for all these families who've lost their one chance of carrying their name on. Sorry. Feel a bit down about it.
What I don't feel down about is the fact that suddenly - according to The Independent - wedding days are no longer just for the bride. As a single woman - who has never felt the urge to get married or have kids - I fear the day (if it comes) where I become a monster in wedding shops. Surely the whole thing is about the person you love and your loved ones coming and witnessing you pledge your love to that person? Is it really about cakes, favours, photos and venue? Not to mention the dress. Having said that, I have a really personal fear that I'd want a sleek Armani/Ralph Lauren outfit, but will get swept away by the rest of the people. Maybe I should get married on a mountain, or something. I spent my 30th birthday at Edinburgh Zoo so there could be a trend there.....

Musings

Just off the phone to romantic entanglement. Not sure whether he wanted me to call or not - but either way, it's done. He's intriguing.
Bad result for the 'gers tonight. Thought they could've mad better use of the opportunities than they did. Getting Novo on at the last minute was a serious mistake.
Have to be up to interview someone at 10, so best be off.

Busy busy busy

Have had a busy few days, so no time to post. Monday night was spent at The Arts Club with the delightful Phil Jones and old time buddy Jane Austin, who runs http://www.austinobrien.co.uk/. There were a few others there too, but I'll spare their names to protect the innocent! Even had a romantic entanglement, which was v nice. Let's see how long he's nice for.
Yesterday was spent talking digital. Had a meeting with an agency in the morning, which hopefully will result in some work. Then had lunch with Amanda Harrison, another old friend who runs a very good PR company, http://www.amandaharrisonmedia.co.uk/. We spent a good couple of hours dissecting the media industry at the Med Kitchen, in Charing Cross road.

All this meant that I was late for my last meeting in Croydon.
I've finally got to the bottom of the Olympics saga. It seems NBC is not selling digital only space, instead it will sell a package, which is quite astute. Brands that want to get the huge online audience will have to buy the TV air too. Maybe this is the way broadcasters can actually make money out of internet advertising. With spots on the Olympics going for millions, it could mean a huge amount of revenue for NBC. And of course, MSN who will have negotiated themselves a nice big slice of the pie.