Rambles and items of interest
You know, I had this layout quite a while ago, and I just felt like going back to it. I still like the other one I had, but this is more me, I think. Even if I do miss the sidebar something rotten! I made the banner really quickly, too, so I hope it doesn't look too scruffy. But I do so love that fanart.
Dammit, I need to learn how to code properly. XD
I've been busy typing and uploading things today, peeps! Hence, I offer you some original fiction HERE, and some winter photos HERE. Take a look if you feel like it!
The past couple of days have been alright. England won the Rugby (HELLZ YEA!), I went shopping. New CDs - some punk and Little Boots this time - and the new Murakami to read. Although, I still keep re-reading the book I got the other day. But I resisted the call of the manga! A little, at least. XD
Jeez, I'm awful with money. But I'm still budgeting, so I guess if I can afford it within that, I should make the most of it while I can. After all, soon enough I won't have any disposible income. Whilst I can afford these things, I guess I should get them - if I don't, I'll still want them later when I CAN'T afford them, right? Yep, I'll enjoy it while it lasts.
I'm going to start swimming. Well, as soon as the painters leave. Geh. But I used to love to swim, and the pool is only a few minutes' walk from my house. So I can't use the excuse of it being too far in bad weather, or get all freaked out because I miss the bus I intended to get. I think it's a pretty sound plan. It'll be good for me.
I've been daydreaming more than usual (which says A LOT for me), so I'm going to try not to so much tomorrow. Life hasn't got WORSE, it just hasn't really got much better either. But baby steps are still steps and still good. I just have to not give up and not try to force myself better. I'm going to be on my own at home at the start of next week, and I need to make sure I take care of myself this week so I'm in a good place for that. Not eating properly or sleeping for more than a couple of hours over those 3 days would be bad. I know I can take care of myself and manage on my own, so I just have to be a good girl.
Although, Mum says she wants me to stay at home for this year too. Sensible, really. I guess. I mean, I don't LIKE it, but I can't afford to get my own place, and I'm not sure it would be too healthy for me. At least here, yes there are arguments and pressure, but I also eat properly, have to do chores and try to sleep right - I'm taken care of when I have to be. If I was alone I'm not sure I would look after myself properly. It's not high on my list of priorities.
Besides, I only just learned to make soup! I'd end up living on microwave meals - not healthy at all!
I know a lot of you are going through unhelpful times right now. Remember I love you, and I'll be thinking of and hoping for you. Please take care, darlings.