I got a flu/cold/something again. It’s pretty bad this time around, I can feel the infection in my lungs and I’m wondering if I’ll get bronchitis again. Much to my irritation it’s been the worst today on the Bank Holiday where I had a day off. I didn’t achieve much, I recorded the dialog for my next video and played drums. I also purchased a supreme status object which will go on to symbolise this brief moment of prosperity in my otherwise, poor and debt-ridden life – a brand new Manfrotto tripod. It’s a mechanical marvel and gives me instant professional credibility, so I can masquerade as a ‘serious’ photographer at gigs and the local pub.
Speaking of mechanical marvels, I watched ‘African Queen” last night, it’s a good film with an endearing love story. You can most certainly forgive Hepburn’s inconsistent British accent and the implausibility of the adventure. It’s got boats, steam engines and Gordon’s dry gin, all composited against scenes of a lush, green Africa. I’m writing like an amateur film critic but it really is nice to watch.
