(...As opposed to a little ray of sunshine.)

Sorry I've not been posting as much as usual folks. And I'm sorry I'm not a little more cheery. I think I can quite safely say that things have certainly been better. Uni is swamping me, my teacher is teaching us the joys of mutiny (she just doesn't know it yet), and the Tosh is still MIA. It all leads up to those little things that build up and weigh you down. (Indywrimo for example; the uni workload is such that I've only managed a few K and that kinda upsets me because I really wanted to set out on one of these things and bloody finish it.)

So, to try and counteract all the shit, a little list of the good things.

- My Star Trek 2009 DVD arrived! Yes, I'm a ageek. Live with it.
- Going home for the weekend. (Warm comfy bed! Home cooked meals! Puppy cuddles! More than enough room to swing a cat should the urge hit me! Dark nights!)
- Only 4 more weeks until the end of term!!!
- I have a clean house and clean clothes. (Thanks Mum!)
- My parents rock.

Number 3 is my favourite unless you failed to miss the subtle signs. ;-) I have a countdown going on because after 4 weeks I shouldn't have to put up with my tutor for 18 whole weeks!!! *hugs grin*

Uck. Think I've finally picked up Freshers Flu. Just when I thought I'd gotten away without it. I was one of only two people unaffected in class on Friday. Lol. Knew I should have worn that HazMat suit...

Sat watching The Aristicats on Channel Five as I write this.

(Everybody wants to be a cat. Because a cat's the only cat who knoooows where it's at.) 

*grin*

 Debating whether to watch Miss Congeniality or Die Hard 4.0 when it's over.

Parental units are due this evening. Mum's staying for a week whilst Dad's off on business. I'm thinking it's a good idea about now. *sniff*

Well I'm off to try and scribble a couple more words out for Indywrimo. (I'm rediculously far behind.) I hope all you indy/nano writers are doing far better. Lol.

That's it. The Tosh is going to be sent off to be fixed ASAP. I could put up with the dicky screen but this time it's gone too far.

It's deleting my files.

My writing files.

So far I've discovered a total of 3 missing character folders. That's four complete short stories, two half written and one idea.

So, today's lesson kids is to back everything up. If I hadn't, there would be much crying and throwing of objects at my end.

Second lesson is look after your computer. Once one thing goes, the whole freaking lot follows. And where does that leave you? Back to the good old days of writer's cramp as you try and make your wrist keep up with your brain. *grin*
 

Screw it. I've turned the music up loud and I'm going to enjoy it. I'll keep the sub to 1/2 as a concession to living in a flat. I listen to their crap all the time, now it's their turn.

*grin*

Well, I've been back for a week. Started uni and everything.

The timetable for uni has been bumped up - more studio days, more guest tutors, longer work placements. We've got an essay already and I have to sew, round and back 4 textblocks by Friday. On top of finishing my half leather binding. Not to mention helping/teaching the first years and the extra reading. Oh, and I have to take up a volunteer position at an archive/library/museum/collection care centre this year too. O.o

It's a wonder I've got any work done on The Novel at all this week. I've managed to squeeze about 2K out of my lunch break when I'm not catching up with the rest of the group or meeting the new kids. Hopefully I'll be able to increase that when things calm down into routine again.

I'll do my best to keep up with you guys. I have been reading your posts, but I've been lax in replying. And posting. After I've handed this first essay in things should be calmer and I'll have more energy to come on here and link a few words together. ;)