Buffet Bond

Zoolander is hilarious. Expect nothing less with Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughan and Stiller in a movie. I saw Casino Royale on Friday and without a doubt Daniel Craig has silenced his critics. The Eva Green character's accent was at times English and in other parts Polish. But this is such a minor point and doesn't detract from the pure blockbuster action. Bond is back and manlier than ever (Pierce Brosnan was too slick for my liking).

It was a friend's fancy dress party on Saturday. There was alcohol and pulling galore but not on my part as that would actually mean having 'fun'. The general practice placement finished without incident and I have a more positive view of the specialty. After sitting through communication skills goodness, we were allowed our weekend. Many colleagues are jetting off on elective and I must resist the temptation to climb into their luggage. Here's one for the medic manual, never pick an intense special study module in the run-up to Christmas.

Large buffet meal at Spanish Tapas place. When you eat that much there is nothing left but to nap. A chance meeting with an FY1 friend did nothing to boost the mood. It seems problems with seniors and inflated egos are the order of things. Any way, newish music this week:

Gwen Stefani- The Sweet Escape - Will it be eclectic or Madonna homage?
Lucy Silvas- The Same Side

The Game- Doctor's Advocate. I need to have a listen but I am still getting through the mix tape which has like a billion tracks.

Snow Patrol- Eyes On Me. I won't even pretend to be some indie expert but I love this album.
Amy Winehouse- Back to Black. Jazzy-soul from North London's finest. I like Rehab but nothing matches her debut record.
The Killers- Sam's Town. Less mainstream than Hot Fuss but o.k.

Robin Thicke supports Pharrell Williams at Brixton next month. Fingers crossed he does a small solo set in London.