I’m feeling a bit anxious about tomorrow evening. It looks like there will be speeches and I’m not sure if I’ll have to say something.

I’ve looked up a couple of useful phrases  in Italian. It’s not that I can’t muddle my way through using my own version of Scottish accented  Italian , but I’m not comfortable  with microphones and some people I find easy to understand….others not.

I’ve been feeling a bit sick every day for the last 2 weeks which is not helping.

But painting helps.

So today after the fireworks at 6am …..” Happy August,” I got to work.

This is finished now and up on the wall, filling a space.

I could have started painting the view towards the sea, but instead I painted another big canvas black.

After some thought, I found this vase which I bought in an antiques market in Florence years ago. The flowers are artificial . Some are from my mum’s house.

When this is finished some of the neocolour will be covered and some will show through the paint.

I’ve decided to wear my favourite blouse tomorrow night. I’m wearing it in both photos on the poster. It was handwashed today.

I might have a look in the chinese shop to see if they have any interesting trousers tomorrow,  but if not I’ll wear my normal ones. More important  to feel “safe and comfortable” than to attempt elegance.

Wine time now.

Cheers 🍷🍷