I'm really trying very hard not to wallow in self-pity right now, but I'm not sure that it's working so well. This has been a singularly shitty day ( Read more... )

Today my mother suggested that my birthday party be held at our house, to show off the renovations and all. I looked at her like she was crazy, since, after all, my birthday is ages away ( Read more... )

I FINALLY got my answer to my bursary application today. It's not a no, but it's not a yes, either. It's a "You're not our first choice, but you are good enough for a second choice, so we're putting you on our reserve list. We'll let you know if any of our first choice people don't take the bursary we're offering to them. Expect to hear from us ( Read more... )