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Diary of a week off. Ish.

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Oh, this week. This week has been amazing… I haven’t done much work though. Here’s what I’ve done instead.

monday

Too rainy for the morning walk. I’m going to have to start walking in the rain at some point, unless I plan not to walk for months, but I’m not up to it yet.

Sent my money newsletter.

Still reading You, Again and I read a couple of book samples. Also reading the draft of my Harry Styles book. The interviews made me cry. Again. Scroll down for a sneak peek.

tuesday

Bit of research. Have been reading lots of articles about fandom and One Direction. This was a fascinating read.

On Columbus Day 1944, Frank Sinatra performed at the Paramount Theatre in New York City. It was a school holiday, and his fans had been lining up since midnight. The 3,000-seat house was filled for the first of his scheduled performances that day, but those girls refused to leave their seats.

Over the course of the day a literal riot occurred, and police were called as 30,000 to 35,000 Sinatra fans, almost exclusively young girls, filled the streets surrounding the theater, demanding to be let in.

Inside the theater, the smell of urine permeated the air as the girls refused to vacate their seats for food, water, anything, unless forcibly removed by the theater attendants.