Friday 3rd April 2026

Woke at 0200, 0400, and 0800...managed to nod off eventually, finally waking around 1000. Got up and brought tea and porridge back to bed with me. Did some work at the laptop, and made some first night cards. Aki FaceTimed from Tokyo, where she was enjoying dinner with Chiaki and Yoshi. They had been out enjoying the cherry blossom this afternoon. Drove in to Newcastle...parked up at Sainsburys and walked into town. Brunched at the Greek Bakery...very tasty pork gyro. I promised to return. Bought a chicken and cheese pie to take to the theatre tomorrow. Phoned Aki from a bench in the ornamental gardens. She had gone to bed feeling a little tipsy after sitting up drinking with Chiaki. She's off to Osaka tomorrow. Walked back to Sainsburys and did a shop, before driving on to Tesco to buy Ms Molly's strawberry jelly trifles to give to the girls as first night presents tomorrow. Drove back to Bakewell Street. Made some more first night cards, and had a lie down for a bit, listening to music. Ordered a cervical pillow...will hopefully be delivered to the theatre early next week. Lemon chicken risotto microwave meal for dinner, with some greens. Ate in the Morning Room and watched the first episode of series 3 of Trying...it's gone a bit soppy now the children have arrived. Hope it gets better.