No, not for me to finish working at The Bookshop (that was yesterday) or for me to move to America (two weeks from today I’ll be there). It’s almost time for Eurovision!
Yesterday, at work, one of my colleagues said that he’d always thought my interest in Eurovision was ironic. Couldn’t be farther from the truth! Now I will admit to some giggling and finger pointing and rabid tweeting during the two semis and the final but overall, I love it! I think the UK finally has a good shot this year (“I Can” by Blue), while being simultaneously horrified that Ireland might have an equally good shot with Jedward. I’ve been on YouTube pouring over the official entry videos and made lists of what I MUST download for my iPod. I still listen to entries from last year and the year before, cringing at some and…well, I haven’t pulled out a full catwalk boogie on a train platform yet, but I’ve still got 13 days, hey?
So instead of feeling a failure for repatting so soon, mourning the loss of the friends I’ve made here, or going through my things to weed out and pack for my flight on the 19th, I’m choosing to immerse myself in all things Eurovision. Glitz, glamour, bad tunes, crazy costumes, what could be better?
(And seriously, if you watch So You Think You Can Dance, Britain’s Got Talent, The X Factor, Strictly, or any of that sort, all I can say is pots and kettles my friend…oh, and nuls points!)
