Went walking in the Dales today, this was excellent. A proper walk on New Year’s Day is a great way to start the year. I was a bit worried that I’d be hungover or whatever from last night (as I was driving) but it turns out I was fine. I didn’t drink that much last … Read More

I like to leave this to the very end of the year. Doing it early just seems wrong, but here it is: 1.What did you do in 2008 that you’d never done before? Tried John Dory – it’s yummy. 2. Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year? … Read More

So tonight I cried about a close friend dying. Don’t feel sorry about me, a close friend of mine hasn’t died. An NPC friend of my roleplaying character Suzanne has. I was taken by surprise as to how much I am invested in this character, I mean I knew I was, but when I heard … Read More

I had my fears about going back to the Green County for Christmas, they were all unfounded. Christmas at home was fine, and Boxing Day over at the Ex-Leprechaun’s place was lovely. Grandma has finally me The Jellicle Cat – we had a late afternoon tea together and they seemed to get on, which made … Read More

It’s one of these. Haven’t done this in a while although, this entry has been building almost all year. If you want to skip it (and it’s going to be a long one) then just know that this year has been the happiest and the most painful year of my life. It would have been … Read More