In passing, proper summer and end of the day.

1. To tell a neighbour that we're hurrying to catch a train to London to see my cousin's directorial debut -- a play about a relationship deteriorating in a darkly funny way. I'd recommend it, but it was one-night only and completely sold out.

2. It is actually warm enough that the idea of sitting outdoors for dinner is very enticing.

2b. Catching sight of my other cousin (boyfriend in tow) coming up the street towards our table.

3. To watch the sunset scrolling by on the train back to Waterloo.