Went Morley College only to find they were closed!

22:59 PM I've just come back in, again; from having had a long day out.

10:30 AM I went to The Creative Writing Course (Taster session) at West Norwood Library; and, did thoroughly enjoy it; can't wait to get to go back there next week, again. I brought Erica the host a 2nd hand bike which she liked; but, she said I would have to bring along it to Kingswood House tomorrow; as she can't ride, yet.

3 PM I went to McKenzie Boxercise gym. Clinton McKenzie wasn't in; instead, I went and spoke to his secretary; she said she would leave him a message for me; and, I promised I would turn up there tomorrow, Wednesday.

3:30 PM My original intention was to go ride my bike all the way to Morley College; but, then, when I got to Brixton; I decided to go into Halfords bike shop where I brought it from, in the first place; and, because I brought it with a 3 year repairs warranty; and, certain parts weren't working properly; therefore, I ended up leaving it inside of the shop to get properly repaired. There were 3 things wrong...1 of the pedals is broken/the front part of the bike has certain parts the wrong way around so it's making loads of unnecessary noise/and, also, it keeps on constantly slipping gears.

4PM In Brixton, I took the opportunity to go and see my best friend Errol Townsend. Unfortunately, his mum isn't well; she's in hospital having suffered a 2nd stroke. We talked for a bit; then, I explained that I've got to leave early in order to get to Morley College on time; as I must walk; having no further bike.

5:30 PM I went to Morley College; but, was told the college is shut; so I must come back Monday, instead. 8 PM I went to see my cousin in Stockwell; only I forgot to take along the photograph; so, maybe, next time! She gave me one of her son Andrew silk shirts to remember him by.

8:30 PM In addition, I went to Clapham Leisure Centre; and, there I saw a Wing Chun martial arts class being performed. I was told the monthly fee would be £65; which included 3 classes each week. Austin Goh is the head; and, the class is run by one of his top students.

To think, I walked all the way to Morley College from West Norwood; and, then, back, again. I wouldn't exactly say that I was fit; otherwise, I would have run; but, at least, I can still move. ;-)

Today, I heard that my first cousin Andrew died!

Today is Sunday 27th September 2009. At around 2PM my childhood friend Philip Blackwood came and knocked on the door; he only lives 2 streets away from me; unfortunately, our phone has been down for around a week or so; so nobody could phone us to tell us any news.

His story was that my first cousin Andrew had died on Friday night; apparently, he had brought himself a fast new motorcycle; and, it crashed somewhere along Anerley Road, Croydon.

I felt totally shocked! Especially, as he's the only one on that side of the family who I can actually get along with very well; the rest of them I just don't trust; they are older than me, and, therefore, tend to treat me with very little respect; but, he was younger -and, we both grew up happily together- so he respected me a lot. Of course, we've had our own fair share of ups and downs, too; but, mostly, we got along really very well, indeed.

It's so sad; and, he was only aged 43; which is 3 years younger than me. Of course, I will miss him, just ENORMOUSLY! When a really close family member dies; it's like a part of yourself has died inside, too; there will always be a HUGE GAP in my life from now on; someone really VERY IMPORTANT has gone missing!

He was 'extrovert'; me, I'm 'introvert'. So, he was a big compliment to my own personality; and, I suppose likewise. I got him to cool down a little bit.

Bye, Andrew, I will always LOVE YOU.../as well as, never ever forget you, too! Thanks so much for being not just family; but, also, a very warm and trustworthy friend.