Current mood:

frustrated

Blimey, it's hard work marking assignments! Hard work trying not to be too critical, even if someone can't write or spell properly, and doesn't seem to know the first rules of grammar. I mean, come on! How are people taught these days? Badly, judging by some of the stuff I've read today. It's really depressing, reading stuff from people you thought had promise, only to find that their work is littered with elementary mistakes that should have been eradicated during the early years of high school. I'm not asking too much, I think, to expect some quality. Especially from people who want to be writers. Oh well.

I had the most fun weekend visiting my lovely daughter kat99999 at uni in Southampton, and enjoyed meeting her friends, especially the lovely Russell, Tess and Alex. We went for a Chinese meal on Friday night - yum yum, probably the nicest Chinese meal I've ever had, and on Saturday night we went to 'Flare's' - a 70's, 80's, and 90's club and I danced for the first time in ages. I loved it and want to be young again!!! The journey back was a bit of a pain - took over four hours, including travelling across London on the Underground - a pastime I don't recommend. It was crowded, smelly and a little confusing changing lines. However, I got back in one piece, and would love to go down to see her again sometime. I was a bit naughty in that I didn't see my in-laws while I was there, but I went shopping in the afternoon and spent too much money instead! I bought a scarf, two pairs of trousers, some perfume, a couple of eye crayons (I already have far too much make up, but still....) and some underwear. I couldn't help myself. That is my excuse.