Frame Of Mind

I should be in bed...

The presentation about possible Turkish accession to the European Union was today, madcap Bonkers fans, and as always we ended up laughing too much and missing beats so that when somebody said "Turkey would benefit from CAP..." the PowerPoint behind them said "The population is mainly Muslim..."

What else could it have been, though: it was one of my presentations! Considering the road to this presentation was much longer (and hence much more rocky) than ever before, however, this time it was slightly disappointing to have it all fall apart again, no matter how last minute the edits were. Thankfully, the group that went before us were absolutely awful, so we looked pretty good and sounded a little better, despite a central argument that boiled down to "let the buggers in". A sneak peak at the scores from Jocelyn at the end (earned because I'm charming, naturally) indicate a good-to-fair percentage for this. The group seemed happy, too, but that might have been relief...

I sacrificed Wednesday with Dad at Saltburn for this. Accordingly, I'm off early in the morning to join him for the day (less work to do on a Friday than midweek, so we'll have some time)! Really looking forward to the day's holiday before I get back and start my United States of Americaland essay on Saturday. Oh, I've chosen my title: it's about how US foreign policy has changed since 9/11... very topical and up-to-date, meaning it's right up my ally (ahem)! Of course, this Jack isn't all work and no play (heavens, no!). Star Trek: Encounters is released tomorrow for PlayStation2, so in between talking about terrorists and Middle East interests I'll be blowing Xindi out of the stars and beaming away from Borg.

My frame of mind has never been more determined to relax and enjoy the weekend! Those of you lucky enough to be near a designated Bonkers agent (ie: Mumsy) will no doubt have already seen the lovely pictures of my new Christmas room here at the Castle that is New! I told you I got excited about this holiday... a 3ft tree, a garland of lights and ribbons across my bed's headboard and some flashing strip lighting sprawled over one wall completes the seasonal feel. I've taken to calling this place "the Grotto", and yes, you're all welcome to sit on my knee if you like...

Like I said, I should be in bed, so here I go. Another short entry... I should keep up with the news more so I can make topical, satirical comments, shouldn't I? Oh well. There's always next week...

Peace out, ladies and mentalmen!