Convoy...

I can't quite believe I haven't managed any kind of update all week. Very slack.

Anyway, it has been unusually busy.

Last weekend was mainly taken up with KAT's funeral. It was very difficult, a very sad funeral with lots of people paying tribute to him. I was struck by the amazing sincerity of everyone who spoke. And the strength of his family.

Thinking about the funeral, I think one of the things that really struck me was how much KAT's job defined him. And in turn whether my job could define me in the same way. I know that presently my work doesn't let me do everything that I would like it to. But I know in time that will happen. And I'm not quite ready to pack it in and become a social worker just yet. So we'll see.

Sunday was Kate's birthday and we all went for luch at Prego. Usually I love the place. The food is great, the staff are friendly and the food arrives quickly. Famous last words...we waited an hour and a half for lunch. And because I had ordered ten minutes later than everyone else, my food arrived promptly ten minutes after everyone else. Great work. In their defence, they didn't charge for bread. Hmmm. Not really good enough guys.

After Prego it was off with Larkin to shoot a piece for class until seven, when I met up with Jeff. I'd asked Jeff if I could visit his Church CCC with him. We went to a Youth Service, where a band played. It was interesting but a little too long, clocking in at two hours. But an new experience. I don't think I'll be religion shopping any time soon though.

The week is a bit of a blur of working, editing, babysitting...Thursday was the first time I really went out. Mum and I checked out my friend Sera's new fashion line and then went to Delicious for dinner. I ordered by current favourite, the sweeeet walnut and kumara ravioli. But the curse hit again when the food took around thirty minutes to arrive. Slow for those guys. Not too good.

Friday night was work drinks, for the Sports Inc. leaving party. Then Becs, Nick, Q, Sim and I had some great Sing Star action, before we went home and I hung out with ET under the super patio heater. Highlight of the Winter so far. Saturday was laid back, with long coffees at Benediction (ironically Mum who was there meeting Imy waited fourty minutes for eggs...the curse strikes again!). Caught up with Rowan in the afternoon, and went for beers at GTR.

Around 8.30 people started to arrive for drinks before we headed to the Fleet FM Convoy. Down at the old Pacific Fisheries Building there was lots happening. The space was busy, and the bar packed. The bands were good, with my highlight being Pluto. I have to admit that I've never been a big fan, despite a lot of friends being really into them. But last night they begun to win me over. They played an energetic, tight set, and I for the first time really appreciated their singles. They really got the crowd going, and were the best band of the night.

But not the most fun. Connan and the Mockasins from Wellington were easily the most entertaining and fun band. They were great, double bass and all, and I felt annoyed I haven't managed to see them before. So a good night, with a great crowd. Lots of faces I haven't seen in ages and it was great to catch up with people. Especially lots of Toms' friends, who we haven't really seen since he left.

Today was relaxed with coffee at Ripe with Jess and Rico. Then I filmed a good interview with Jeff. Luckily, he's great on camera. Dad and I had planned to go and see the new Woody Allen film only to find that it's come and gone already. Lame. Instead we went to the new lounge cinema at the Lido to see Crash. Both were great. The cinema is just perfect, great screen, seats and sound. And the film was as good as I'd been promised (good pick there John). It was quite gut wrenching in a lot of parts, but a really satisfying film, and amazingly well cast. Pretty much a must see. Although Peter Calder only saw fit to give it two stars which will pretty much guarantee a short season. Damn his stranglehold on film reviewing.

Busy week ahead, getting ready to lauch the new food channel. Good times I'm sure. And uni "holidays", although that means veeerrry little.