A girl’s best friends

A quick update on the week’s events, as far as I can remember them. After the formal dinner last week I had dinner on Sunday with my mum, brother and his girlfriend. I felt much more natural, more like myself, having decided that I wouldn’t try to be in bloke mode, though also not overtly camp either. Not sure if my brother noticed any difference, but his gf gave me a couple of questioning looks. She’s nice though, and it was a good evening. When the other 2 went for a walk I had a chance to talk to mum about my feelings during the formal dinner, and the impact it had on me, thereby clarifying some issues that she’d brought up the week before. I think she understands where I’m coming from and what I need to do to keep moving in the right direction, in fact she’s encouraging me to tell my dad, though we think that would be best left until after Christmas. It’s a slightly terrifying prospect, so I’ll try not to think about it too much in the meantime.

On Wednesday night Pippa and I met up with Cerys and Shan in the Village. As most of you will know Cerys has just had stitches removed from her neck, has been unable to shave for a few days, and so came in drab. Actually babe, you looked rather dishy, in a rugged sort of way and I hope you didn’t feel too out of place surrounded by us girlies. It was nice to see you, however dressed, and lovely to see Shan again too, both of you are great company and we must do it again soon.

Having had a super evening with the girl I love and 2 of my best friends, Pip and I got back to our warm, cosy and quiet hotel room (ie not the International) and Pippa decided to give me an early Christmas present; a silver heart-shaped pendant with several small but perfectly formed real diamonds. I was moved to tears. It’s the most beautiful gift I’ve ever received and Pippa is the most caring, sensitive and loving person I’ve ever been fortunate enough to be with. Thank you my darling, thank you so much. You are a very, very naughty girl and you really shouldn’t have, but now your heart shall always be against mine, and your heart is full of diamonds. You are a sparkling gem, not me. I love you.

xx