1. Showing Fenella the true power of the corset. We tried it on with the bridesmaid's dress and decided that it would work. 'With that, you won't need a handbag,' she said. I looked down and reflected that replacement lipstick, emergency handkerchief, spare order of service and bottle of water might well go in; but getting them out would probably require some serious lace loosening.
2. There is something about a mug of coffee that makes me feel very writerly. I always imagine that the caffeine makes ideas move more efficiently through my brain.
3. Finding a box of fish fingers in the freezer and so avoiding the supermarket for another couple of days.