I was up until about half two last night. Granted, I didn’t get up until about 10am, so it’s not like I didn’t sleep enough. But I still have that horrible headachey groggy feeling that accompanies being up too late and being forced to wake when you’d rather still be asleep. Maybe I’ll feel better after some food. I hope so! I need to be productive now, or everything will fall apart. Eep!

Happy Birthday, Helen! Have an amazing, amazing day and a wonderful year ahead!

There is absolutely nothing, nothing in this world that a purring kitten in your arms and kisses on your nose can’t make a little more bearable.

I love that my car feels like new after its service the other day. All smooth (the clutch and gears) and sturdy. The brakes made a bit of a stange sound at first, but I think that was just dust or something.

Going back to England… I never know quite how to feel when I’m leaving home. Bittersweet, I suppose. I love home, but I have such an amazing life here, too.