I went to a glitzy black tie awards doo at the Thistle hotel on Friday night.

My dinner suit was freshly dry cleaned, my shoes buffed to within an inch of their life and I had scanned the the room during the champagne reception, plotting who I was going to stalk for my selfie of the week.

My River City chums were out in force and our brand new executive producer, Kathleen Hutchison was joining the madness for the first time. We were giddy!

The first set of awards were given out before dinner, so the fizz was flowing and in case you've not already noticed, I am partial to a wee refreshment - especially if it's free! Our wonderful Johnny Beattie won the Entertainment Award. He wasn't able to attend on the night, so along with Libby McArthur who played his onscreen daughter Gina, the cast went onstage to collect it on his behalf.

Once our "work" was over with it was time for some serious partying. By the time the meal arrived, it was fair to say I was a little bit squiffy. We had a lovely salmon starter, followed by delicious scotch beef. I scoffed the lot. However, in my well oiled state I failed to notice that the salmon was covered in dill. I hate dill. It is my kryptonite. As soon as I realised I ran to the loo and spewed. Classy, eh? I was absolutely bealin. I contemplated asking for a toothbrush from the hotel reception, but thought better of it. I could hardly sit next to my new boss with sick down my tie now could I? Not one selfie. Not one dance. I was up the road in a taxi and in bed by 10pm. Stupid dill. Horrid little herb.

I am thrilled to hear that T in the Park was granted planning approval this week. Scotland's iconic music festival is relocating to Strathallan Castle in the Perthshire countryside from July 10 to 12 July.

I am a long standing attendee of T in the Park, it really is one of my summer highlights. My antics each year vary from seeing every band on my list to none at all, being soaked and covered in mud to being burnt to a crisp by the unexpected sunshine.

As a ginger I now know to always carry factor 30 on me. My first year there was by far and away my most gallus; I had the time of my life. I was utterly convinced I had met my future husband. We bonded over a love of chips and cheese at the chippie van, it quickly developed into the real deal when we went on the big wheel together and by the time we got our rave on in the slam tent, I was smitten. In my drunken haze I followed him blindly into the campsite even though I only had a day pass. My pal Lynsey was with me all the way and had been assured there was a role of bridesmaid for her in the wedding.

The campsite was brilliant fun, everyone was best of pals and we even got involved in a spontaneous mosh pit. After a few dizzying rounds of moshing, my future husband to be had vanished. The swine had legged it and ditched me. No numbers exchanged or anything! He was nowhere to be seen and we had long missed the last bus home.

My promise of everlasting festival love resulted in Lynsey and I fighting over a flimsy piece of tarpaulin in a tent of pitying randoms who kindly let us stay until we could catch the first bus back to Glasgow. Bless them. We were eternally grateful.

I hope Strathallan is every bit as wild and wonderful as Balado was; here's to making new memories and meeting a potential new husband. See you all there!

T in the Park tickets are on sale now at www.tinthepark.com or www.ticketmaster.co.uk or 08444 999 990.

If you've not already checked out what's on at the Southside Fringe Festival, then make sure you do. The official launch took place on Friday, May 8 at the Rum Shack (amazing cocktails!) and runs till Sunday, May 24. I went to see Wasted written by Kate Tempest and performed by Govanhill Theatre Group, the cast of three performed well in the piece about life love and losing your mind. I'm sure we can all relate to one of those themes! It was held in the old Govanhill Baths. I love that it's been saved and now being used as a theatre/gallery space. It really is a wonderful venue and a welcome addition to Glasgow's artistic community. Cheap bevvy too; wine and beer for £2. Can't argue with that! www.southsidefringe.org.uk