11th May – The head of the herd was calling far far away. They met one night in the silver light, on the road to Mandalay.

The overall effect of all these moments with the new woman was to make you crave to be at home, whilst at the same time, dread the prospect of life’s quotidian transactions.

5th June – Your clothes are all made by Balmain And there’s diamonds and pearls in your hair. 

Perhaps there is an aspect of fatigue that is not sleep but where the body lacks the energy to sustain conscious thought? That thought alone is invigorating. Almost enough for me to raise myself to my feet.