I’m writing this now, BEFORE my date with Elvin, even though I still have scads more to do to get ready. But as I finally drifted off to sleep last night, floating on the delicate sound of my chimes like a bamboo leaf on a warm spring breeze, it struck me that this could be a v momentous day. This may be the day I Fall in Love for the first time. (Which, as everyone knows, is the Most Important Day of Your Life!!!) If it is, then I will Never Be the Same Again. Think of it! I got up this morning and did the things I do every morning. I washed, dressed and put on my make-up as per usual. I had a cup of tea and a bowl of cereal as per usual. Nan was arguing with her only son, Justin was stuffing his face while he read the paper and the Mad Cow was talking to the radio. (“Yes,” she was saying, “that’s precisely what I think.”) Everything normal. And all the time I didn’t know I was about to Fall Excruciatingly Madly in Love. That while I was wiping up the juice that got spilled, My Destiny was brushing his teeth in Crouch End. So wish me luck! The next time you hear from me I may be a woman in L-o-v-e.