1. We meet up together twice – first we’re behind him in the queue then at the next store, it’s vice versa. He’s terribly noticeable: tall – dwarfing John let alone me – and wearing a green tweed waistcoat & jacket. It’s an affected but fun look, and I enjoy that he doesn’t feel the need to disguise his size, to fit in more.

2. I pick up my new glasses. They fit on the arms perfectly without adjustments and I don’t have usual blurriness as my eyes adjust to the new lens. Over the evening, I also enjoy the matte finish to the frames as I push them up my nose.

3. The pan fills up as I add more and more vegetables and beans. I’d planned to serve it with a mash but when it comes to it, I realise it’s more of a hearty stew, served in a bowl with just crusty bread to mop up the sauce.