286. Superga

Fifteen years ago, you could only buy Supergas at Russell & Bromley. Now, they are everywhere. But I still love them, because they are Italian, and classic, and comfortable, and less ubiquitous than Vans. Also, if you have a navy pair, and you wear them a lot, and frequently in the sea, they fade to the colour of the sea off the Amalfi Coast. Va bene.

285. Internet Banking

In the last couple of years, I have become a savings bore. As usual, I am late to the party. Most normal people have a savings account before they're in their mid-thirties, and put money into it regularly. That last part is crucial, by the way.

So now I have this savings account. Oh, and a Cash ISA. And a job. So every month, there is money, and I make some of the money flow into the savings account. And I can watch it all flowing, and the size of the savings account swelling, from the comfort of my desk.

It's pathetic, isn't it? So, so sad. But it gives me pleasure and makes me feel vaguely responsible and grown up. And it just wouldn't be the same without Internet Banking.

284. Grey's Anatomy

Lots of very pretty doctors, rushing around doing medical things and having sex in cupboards, with great music and some (whisper it) pretty good writing?

Yes, please.

Sometimes, when I have a bad day at work, an episode of Grey's helps remind me that at least nobody died because I had a bad day. Which is a relief.

Glossy American network TV at its best. Or worst, depending on how cynical and generally un-life-loving you are. I'll leave that up to you.