This week I’ve had many wondrous moments. In no particular order -

Corporate wine and cheese night – this was a fancy event that was made even fancier when we realised, upon arrival, that we were in the VIP area where NO QUEUEING FOR CHEESE WAS REQUIRED. I can’t express how warm and fuzzy this made me feel. Apparently we were supposed to be ‘tasting’ the wine in the traditional sense, but no-one really got that memo. I do like a good corporate gig and I always keep myself nice, do the necessary chatting to important executives and indulge in the good things on offer. Keep me in mind next time you have ace seats to, you know, the tennis. Or anything.

Movies – I’ve seen THREE films at the cinema in the last 8 days.

• Contagion – had rave reviews, but I found it an empty disaster film, despite its hot cast, with an anti-union sentiment, which rankled myself and my forner union organiser buddy who was watching it with me. Even the gorgeous Marion Cotillard, who I could watch for hours on end, had a bad haircut. Disappointing.

• We Need to Talk About Kevin – this was selected for my monthly movie date night with Grandpa. I enjoyed it, but was interested to note the positioning of the film in contrast to the book. The book stirred debate about motherhood, bonding and the unspoken battles when you question your love for your child. The film worked on the ‘this kid is a psychopath’ angle. Nature versus nurture. I may have had a nightmare that night.

• Moneyball – fabulous film about American baseball teams and an alternative method of team selection based on statisitcs that was introduced to the Oakland A’s back in the early part of last decade. I highly recommend it.

Gin and tonics – enough said.

What are you thankful for this week?

Today is a scramble day where posting for NaBloPoMo is a real squeeze. I’ve recently committed to ‘saying yes’ more often to social engagements and this is not neccessarily compatible with my one-post-a-day commitment. Alas, I’m here and something small will be contributed to the blogosphere today.

Last night I saw We Need to Talk About Kevin at one of Melbourne’s more famous cinemas. And, no – I did not finish the book in time. My life got in the way.

This morning, the cat jumped in the shower immediately after I hopped out and then jumped all over my bed with wet paws. He then climbed into a bag I was trying to fill with shoes I want to return to a store. He may be growing up, but he is still my exhaustingly cheeky kitteh.

Mangoes are my favourite summer indulgence. For the last few weeks, I’ve tried to have one for breakfast most mornings, at work.

Today, my Christmas present to myself arrived. I only have two cookbooks and have wanted The Cook’s Companion for a long time. Readings currently have a countdown to Christmas with a daily bargain book and on the very first day it was this one!