Keep busy. Do more things that you can possibly have time for. Never turn down a dinner with an old friend, a night out with new ones or an invite to the pub with someone who’s just been paid. A true gentleman has no idea what his bank balance is. Learn to say yes. Learn to say no. You need only 4 hours sleep a night – anything else is an indulgence. Take only one day or evening off from keeping busy a week. Don’t do guilt – don’t hate yourself for not having the time, energy or inspiration to do everything at once. Know that you will get things done when you can. Never force anything to happen when it’s not ready, just as you must never force anyone to do anything they don’t want to do. Enter competitions. Win competitions. Win small amounts every week on The National Lottery. See Patrick Wolf at least once a month. Listen to his new album until your heart races and your ears bleed joy. Always have a song on in the background. Make time for your friends and family when they need you – when they really need you. Don’t do anything you don’t want to. Waste time playing The Sims 2 and love it. Keep looking for new jobs. Take photos – take lots of photos. Dye your hair whenever one colour bores you. Love your coat and scarf. Keep your room tidy. Don’t be frightened. Don’t waste time on grudges, jealousy, rude people or selfishness. Don’t feel lost. Know that everything has its place, its time and its purpose. Shinbo.
Loving 2007 so far.
