Friday. Slept well last night, waking up once again difficult. Had to go in today because I wasn’t too sure whether or not clients were due in, but I knew for sure the biggest cheese was coming in, Mr. Root Beer himself. Mr. Root Beer told me in June I was doing a sterling job. He sort of looks like Ian Holm, from the ‘Alien’ period. No sterling comment this time. He seemed glad to be in New York, though I think his visit was more social than professional. That was fine by me. Rather have him happy than angry anyway.

This part of the blog is written earlier than usual. Way earlier than I expected last night. It was slow going in the office, not many people in beside el grande queso. The show for Scritti Politti is still on and I was driving myself crazy, trying to think of something to do since I was leaving work at 5:30 and the show probably would happen until 11:00. With all this boredom I’d have difficulty staying awake until then. I am going with co-workers Amiable Alan and Linda who were going to stay at work later than I was willing.

I had a brainstorm. Since I was fifteen minutes away from the city by Path train, why don’t I just go home and have a disco nap, and meet both of them at 9:00 in the city. We can meet up and have something to eat, maybe a pint somewhere then head to the show. They both seemed fine with my idea and Linda suggested that I leave then since it was so slow. I stayed on until 4:30 then I split. Came home, took a nap and woke up on my own about 45 minutes later, basically refreshed.

Feeling pretty good now. Bill just came home from work and sits behind me as I write this. I just had a tuna fish sandwich. Felicia made it into the office and showed me a few things that she was in the midst of working on. Nothing earth shattering, though I did take some notes. It was a bittersweet farewell. Her time at McMann and Tate was at an end. She brought in bagels for the office which was a nice touch though I passed on the bagels, having gotten my own on the way into work this morning.

It’s a beautiful night, finally looking forward to the show. I did a Google search for Scritti Politti and a few interesting websites came up with some favorable reviews of the shows that happened already. The tour started in Los Angeles and New York is close to the end, so the band should be very tight. They’re covering various songs from the past including Skank Bloc Bologna from 1979. It’s not sold out and I have doubts that I will know anyone from NJ driving into the city who might be willing to give me a ride home after the show. It’s not a sold out show, so if you’re so inclined, keep an eye out for me.