So I've written more of my story. I'm still very disappointed by the word count, but the whole thing needs fleshing out like crazy, so it shouldn't be a problem. It's so satisfying that characters I created during my major period of depression are now completing their journeys. Maybe this reflects upon my life. I mean I'm here and safe two years ( Read more... )

This is stolen from Beci over in her land of Welsh and such forth. I'm not really going to ask for anything significant, just things that require a little effort, not spending money of any sorts which would make my day ( Read more... )

My uncle from my mother's side just showed up unannounced. He usually comes Boxing Day when my grandparents do to drop round presents but came today randomly. But that's a good thing as we don't have to put up with them all evening now, and besides I got an extra £15 from him. Brilliant ( Read more... )

A belated Merry Christmas LJ-ers! Got a little distracted by the festivies yesterday (read: I was very tipsy) and so forgot to post. I hope you all had a nice day ( Read more... )

A quick update. I'm still in the sunny paradise known as Coventry. While I planned to leave about two weeks ago that was because I thought I'd have nothing to do, which obviously wasn't quite accurate as I've managed to do at least one noteworthy thing every single day since I've got here. I'm going to make a massive post detailing all of this when ( Read more... )

I think sometimes the best days are always the ones you don't plan. If you have no expectations then it's easy to beat them. I expected today to spend all day on the couch I'm currently sitting on. But I didn't. I got a lovely text from Niki saying I could join her for some Christmas shopping and so had a very lovely afternoon in a very Christmassy ( Read more... )