I've just been on Radio Norfolk! The thing is I was probably the one with the strongest Norfolk accent on there. It wasn't like I envisaged it; I think I actually imagined some kind of haystack or little model tractor or that the presenters wore hats. I was devastated when the room was filled with regular, un-stereotypical people. With no hats. There was, however, a bottle of Norfolk ale on the desk, so it wasn't a complete culture shock. I keep thinking how ironic it was that I had to talk about underage drinking, but it's not really ironic anymore, because I'm 18. It's surprising how often I forget that. Listen to me - I'm 18 and already pining for halcyon days. What will I be like when I'm 20? Busy week The last week has been one of those weeks where you seem to do a lot, but nothing actually gets done. It seems like I've been working on this Charlie And The Chocolate Factory article for ages. I've finished it, but there's a few uninteresting delays that just keeps me from getting it up on the site. It's pretty frustrating. There's a strange feeling when you actually realise that someone may be reading this and the articles. I've had a weblog for a couple of years or so now, but it's in such an obscure location that it has a readership of about two people and I can spew off into huge self-indulgent strings about nothing in particular without any fear of judgement. It's strange having to curtail that and actually plan pieces to write. When you think about it, there's only my choice between writing something that's going to be live on the BBC website and not being seen at all. The goldfish bowl I'm sure I must be in one of the best BBC buildings to work in. It's in the Forum in Norwich and we are displayed on one side through an entire wall of transparent glass. But it's not like we're on display, as we're on the second floor. It's like everything is on display to us, and we can see all the people milling around on the ground floor and in the library and on the forecourt. There's a great view of the rooftops as well as some big cathedral (that I should probably know more about) right outside. It might be interesting to sleep in this chair one day and see what everything looks like through the glass in the morning and at night. But I realise that would make me a little weird, so we'll put that one off for now. My desk is littered with projects to be getting on with and it's great - like a big adrenaline rush. I think I work best when I'm stretched out, doing things all the time, with little sleep. Last summer I was working 12 hour days (Norwich Union, followed by grass cutting, and the Library on Saturday) and it felt like I'd been to a health spa every week or something. Maybe one day it'll all come crashing down on me...but that probably won't be today, or tomorrow, or the next day and so it’s fine by me. Gig reviews Got some gigs to review, too, which should be exciting. As I said before, it does get slightly annoying when I say things like "I was wondering if I could review Hooker’s Green #1 tonight?" and you're met with blank looks instead of unashamedly enthusiastic jumping and clapping. But then, you've always got the thrill of introducing people to new bands, and that's the best feeling in the world. I've been looking forward to the free gig on Sunday in Waterloo Park for a while now and so I'm even more excited that I'll be reviewing it. I haven't seen all of the bands before, but is there a better combination than Bearsuit and Sennen? But anyway, this is my diary, not a place for shameless promotion! One final note though – read Abbie from Cambridgeshire's interview with Peter Andre. There aren't many times in your life when you get to hear Peter Andre say "I've got my hand in a lot of pies." You can't buy that kind of comedy gold. | 
