Today I woke up late, around 10:30 AM, after staying up too late last night. I checked my phone and saw a message from John Taylor about Sheffield United’s loss to Hartlepool in the Paint Pot Trophy. We both agreed it was a terrible performance, especially since Hartlepool had already thrashed Bradford 5-0 earlier in the competition. I spent the morning catching up on news and saw that the BBC is extending iPlayer’s catch-up window to 30 days …

**Today I...** This morning I woke up around 8:30 AM, probably after a late night. I checked my messages and saw that John had invited me to Leeds for the evening. He mentioned his wage wouldn’t clear until tomorrow because of the bank holiday, so he could only meet in Leeds. I already had plans to play pool and have a meal in Sheffield with Bijan and some others, so I wasn’t sure about changing my plans. I told John I’d let him know. I got…

Today I woke up around 7:30 AM after a restless night. The room was stuffy—I must have forgotten to open the window before bed. I made coffee and scrolled through emails on my phone while eating toast. Nothing urgent at work, just the usual meeting reminders and newsletter subscriptions. I left for TLC around 8:45 AM. Traffic was lighter than usual, probably because schools aren't back in session yet. At the office, I spent the morning reviewing…

**Today I...** Took the train to Leeds in the evening to meet John Taylor. We’d been messaging earlier to figure out the timing—he asked me to bring cigarettes, and he mentioned he had a voucher for Pizza Express, so we planned to eat there. My train was scheduled to arrive at 7:03 PM, and we agreed to meet around 7:30 PM. John checked if there was an earlier train for me, but I stuck with the original plan. Before leaving, I made sure I ha…

**Today I...** This morning I woke up around 8:30 AM and checked my messages. John Taylor had messaged me about possible work opportunities. He said he could give me a full day’s work tomorrow if I went to RBS today to deposit some money. I wasn’t sure what the money was for, but it seemed like a condition for the job. I replied to John, asking more about his work schedule. He explained that he works flexibly and chooses his own days. His j…

Today I woke up around 7:30 AM at home on Tavistock Road. The weather was overcast but not raining. I made coffee and scrambled eggs for breakfast while checking emails on my phone. There weren't any urgent messages from work. I left for the office at TLC around 8:45 AM. Traffic was lighter than usual, probably because it's summer. Arrived by 9:15 and started going through the backlog of client reports that had piled up over the weekend. My mana…

**Today I...** Spent most of the day preparing for John’s visit tomorrow. The weather’s been really hot, and John mentioned in our messages that he’s been struggling with it, especially at night. I offered to make homemade lemonade for him when he arrives, so I went out to buy lemons, sugar, and some extra ice. I also made sure the house was tidy—cleaned up the living room and checked the spare bedding in case he stays over. John said he’d …

**Today I...** Spent most of the morning at home, sorting out plans for John’s visit. He messaged me about train tickets and whether he could avoid paying the full fare by skipping ticket checks. I told him it wasn’t worth the risk and offered to email him a ticket to print instead. We also talked about meeting in Leeds when he arrives. Later, John mentioned an invitation to a cricket match on August 5th. I don’t remember if I’d already kno…

**Today I...** Spent most of the morning sorting out travel arrangements for John. He had mentioned wanting to visit, so I looked into coach tickets from Kly to Sheffield. I found a suitable option and planned to send him a PDF ticket so he could book his trip. I also told him I’d pick him up from the coach station when he arrived. Later, John messaged again, reminding me that he needed to collect cigarettes from me at some point. I didn’t …

Today I didn’t have much planned, so I took it slow in the morning. I woke up around 9:30 AM, which was later than usual, probably because I stayed up late the night before. I made coffee and had some toast with jam for breakfast while checking my emails. There wasn’t anything urgent, just a few messages from friends and some newsletters. In the afternoon, I went for a walk around the neighborhood to clear my head. The weather was decent—sunny…

Today I woke up around 9 AM at home. The weather was overcast but not raining. I checked my phone and saw messages from John Taylor about visiting my flat. He seemed frustrated that previous plans had fallen through, and I replied by referencing the "boy who cried wolf" story—I’ve heard promises before that didn’t happen. John mentioned he could come tomorrow or next week. I didn’t commit to anything yet because I wasn’t sure about my schedule…

**Today I...** Had a long Facebook discussion with John Taylor about Andy Murray. John was defending him after his Wimbledon win, but I still think Murray’s comments about England’s football team were out of line. I said he should be deported or at least banished from England for disrespecting the country, but John kept arguing that Murray is British and his comments were just football rivalry. I don’t care if he’s the first British man to win…

Today I woke up late, around 10:30 AM, feeling a bit groggy. I stayed in bed for a while checking my phone—scrolled through Facebook and saw a few messages, including one from John Taylor that wasn’t important. Didn’t reply. I got up, made coffee, and ate some toast with jam. Spent the morning at home, mostly just tidying up a bit and putting away laundry. Nothing urgent, just small tasks to keep the place in order. In the afternoon, I went…

**Today I...** Spent most of the day coordinating with John Taylor about his upcoming trip to Manchester. He needed help arranging train tickets—his route is from SON to WKD via LDS, leaving at 9am and returning Saturday around 17:20. Since he just got an RBS card, payments should be smoother now. John offered to work for free for two months in exchange for covering his train fare. I agreed, since it’s a fair trade and he’s reliable. We als…

**Today I...** spent the night monitoring for potential diesel theft after it happened at the same time the previous night. I was in my car, keeping an eye out for any suspicious activity around the site. I messaged Bijan to check the cameras as well, just in case. I gave him the VPN details for the new system—vpn.tlcfoods.com—since it doesn’t have a password yet. Later, I talked to John Taylor. He’s been busy renovating his new house, putt…

**Today I...** Spent most of the morning at home, catching up on messages. John messaged about a water bill issue at his new place—apparently, the water company threatened to cut off supply because the house is technically empty, even though he and Bo stay there most weekends. They’ll officially move in late August. He mentioned he’s heading to a conference in Birmingham soon and booked a Premier Inn in the city center. I told him I might g…

Today I woke up around 7:30 AM at home on Tavistock Road. The weather was overcast but dry. I made coffee and scrambled eggs for breakfast while checking emails on my phone. There were a few work messages from TLC that needed responses, so I dealt with those before leaving the house. At 8:45 AM, I drove to work at TLC. Traffic was light and I arrived by 9:10. The morning was spent reviewing project timelines with the team and catching up on docu…

**June 30, 2013** Today I woke up late, around 10:30 AM, after staying up the night before. I checked my messages and saw that John had sent me a few about Mumford and Sons’ Glastonbury performance. He was really impressed by their set and mentioned something about a bassist with a big ginger beard who’d been hospitalized with a brain tumor. I hadn’t heard about that before, so I made a note to look it up later. I spent most of the morning …

**Today I...** Started the day by messaging John Taylor about his train ticket situation. He explained how he reused an old ticket to avoid paying full fare for his journey from Leeds to Manchester. It sounded risky, but he seemed confident it worked. He mentioned he’s technically living at his grandma’s place now and was heading to Manchester soon. I asked him about returning the keys to his old flat since I still had them. He suggested me…

Today I didn’t have any specific plans, so I took it slow in the morning. I woke up around 8:30 AM, made coffee, and checked my emails. There wasn’t anything urgent, just a few messages from friends and some newsletters. Around 10 AM, I went for a short walk around the neighborhood to clear my head. The weather was mild, not too hot or cold, so it was nice to get some fresh air. I stopped by a small café and grabbed a pastry before heading bac…

**Today I...** Spent most of the morning at work dealing with warehouse tasks. Needed extra help, so I arranged for someone from an agency to come in—costing £120. Tried calling John Taylor a few times to see if he could assist instead, but he was either in the shower or working. When we did talk, he mentioned he’d be willing to help for free, but only after payday. Later, John brought up his trip to St Ives in August. He also mentioned buy…

Today I woke up around 8:30 AM after a restless night. The room was too warm even with the window open, and I kept waking up. I made coffee and toast for breakfast while checking emails on my phone. There wasn't anything urgent, just the usual newsletters and a couple work updates I'd need to address later. Around 10 AM, I walked to work at TLC. The weather was mild but humid, and I could tell it might rain later. At the office, I spent most o…

Today I woke up around 8:30 AM at home on Tavistock Road. The weather was overcast but dry. I made coffee and had toast with jam for breakfast while checking emails on my phone. There wasn't anything urgent from work. Around 10 AM, I walked to the local grocery store to pick up some milk, eggs, and bread. I noticed the streets were quieter than usual, probably because it was Sunday. On the way back, I ran into a neighbor who was walking his do…

**June 22, 2013** This morning I woke up feeling tired, probably from the stress of the past few days. My dad is still in the hospital after his heart attack, and it’s been weighing on me. I checked my phone and saw more messages from John. He was still going on about random things, even though I’d stopped replying after his comments about death yesterday. It felt insensitive, especially now. I ignored them and got ready for the day. I went…

Today I woke up around 7:30 AM at home on Tavistock Road. The weather was overcast but mild. I made coffee and checked my emails—nothing urgent. I spent about 30 minutes reading news on my phone before getting ready for work. I left for TLC around 8:45 AM. Traffic was light, and I arrived by 9:10. The morning at work was mostly routine—answered a few client emails, reviewed some project updates, and had a quick team meeting at 11:00 AM. We dis…

**Today I...** Woke up late, around 9:30 AM, after staying up too late last night. Checked my phone and saw a message from John Taylor about the Spain vs. Tahiti football match—Spain won 10-0, which was expected but still wild. We joked about how Tahiti didn’t stand a chance. Had a quick breakfast—just toast and coffee—then spent some time scrolling through Facebook. Saw a few posts about people traveling or moving abroad, which made me thi…

**Today I...** Spent most of the day at home, keeping up with messages and watching football updates. Early in the morning, I messaged with John Taylor about the Confederations Cup—Spain is playing Tahiti tomorrow, and he joked about betting on Spain to win 27-0. We talked about how ridiculous the scoreline might be since Tahiti isn’t exactly a football powerhouse. Later, the conversation shifted to money. John explained that some company c…

**Today I...** This morning I woke up and checked my messages. Suzana had written to say everything was going well at home—Orinta was looking after the baby while she worked. She mentioned their son is clever and smart, which was nice to hear. Donatas also mentioned they’re decorating their sitting room and want to invite me and someone else over once it’s finished. I’ll have to keep that in mind. I didn’t have any scheduled events today, s…

Today I woke up around 7:30 AM at home on Tavistock Road. The weather was overcast but dry. I made coffee and checked my emails—nothing urgent. I had a quick breakfast of toast and jam while scrolling through news headlines on my phone. Around 9 AM, I left for work at TLC. Traffic was light, so I arrived by 9:20. The morning was mostly routine—answered a few emails, reviewed some project updates, and had a short team meeting at 11 AM. We discu…

**Today I...** Spent most of the day at home, keeping things low-key. In the morning, I exchanged messages with John Taylor about British and Irish comedies. We got into a bit of a debate over whether shows like *Father Ted* and *Mrs. Brown’s Boys* were truly Irish or British productions. I pointed out that *Father Ted* was made in Ireland with an all-Irish cast and crew, which seemed to settle that part of the discussion. John mentioned he…

Today I woke up around 8:30 AM at home on Tavistock Road. The weather was overcast but mild. I made coffee and toast for breakfast while checking emails on my phone. There weren't any urgent messages, just a few newsletters I skimmed through. Around 10 AM, I walked to the local grocery store to pick up some essentials - milk, bread, and fruit. The walk took about 15 minutes each way. When I got back, I put the groceries away and did some light c…