How addictive is it, reading other people's blogs? I mean, I've done the blogger and MySpace thing before, and apart from one friend in the States whose blog can make me cry laughing, I've never been that interested in reading what other people have to say. I guess it comes from "knowing" people on the boards (or in real life for a lot of 'em) that makes it more interesting. FF's tales of Erica's loveliness are a particular fave! I'm sure it also comes from being on holidays and mostly refusing to get out of bed until late afternoon (the theory that it makes me not hungry is working though, I reckon I'll have food left til the end of next week!), constant flicking between different sites for something new to read and at the moment these are updated pretty regularly - how long will that last?!

Trying to think of things to look forward to that don't involve going back to work. August is looking pretty shite, aside from my birthday, which may be slightly more interesting. David Ford is doing an "industry" gig the night before and it sold out before I even knew it was on (well, with only 130 tickets on sale, it's to be expected). Utterly gutted, there's a pair going on ebay but they're currently sitting at £97 with over a day to go. Having forked out a small fortune for Infadels tickets in June, I can't really justify spending the same again on these ones. Speaking of the Infadels, they're playing again in September, and as tickets are only a tenner I should probably be sensible and get them now, rather than wait til they sell out as well. Damnit, I hate being poor! And I've just discovered Nizlopi have new dates in September too, and their new stuff sounds rather lovely... They were positively wonderful at the Borderline in December - I'd love to see them again! Gah.

Oh well, Brand New in 32 days! I am practically buzzing with excitement. I realise I'm going to be one of the oldest people there But damned if I won't be queuing up to be right at the front (although I'm scared of being squished by the mini-emos). I'm hoping that as it's been a while since they released anything, there might be a slightly older crowd there. No doubt it will be full of similar obsessives as myself. And one of two fellow efesters Please, please, please don't let it be shit, I've been waiting too long for this to happen

Oo, and then Maximo Park in October - but I don't want to think that far ahead, cos that far means work. And having to try and get another 6 months in the flat. And still being stuck in my f**king overdraft. And trying to save for Christmas and next year's festivals.

Enough moping! Tonight should put a smile on my face (it is already!). Time to go find out if my flatmate made it back from Crawley last night or if I should be calling Missing Persons...