I think I need a holiday

Hmm, it appears I have left it a good while (over a week to be exact) since I last wrote here. In that time, I have wrote a pretty cool monologue for last Friday's Dramatic Writing class, done a bit more rehearsing for the Winter Showcase, done my expensive Christmas shopping (both online and in town), helped decorate the house's Christmas tree, worried about trying to find a new house for next year, struggled my way through Persuasion (yet to finish it and I'm still about 40 pages from the end), ignored multiple evening events in order to get said reading done, tried to organise a poetry event at the library in aid of my Crowdfunding, and now I'm definitely sure I won't make my goal. 
Plus it's just under three weeks until I get to go home which is equal parts exciting and frightening because while I get to go home, celebrate Christmas, and see my friends and family, I will have to take home a lot of books and write my coursework. For now, though, I need to get ready for bed because I have a 9am lecture (definitely do not miss them). See you later.

A Rift Called Friendship

So it's been almost a week since my birthday - and last post - and it's genuinely been a rollercoaster. Classes have been alright, but outside of the classroom, it's been a whole other story. I may or may not have mentioned the group project we were set a fortnight back which involved adapting a short story called 'What You Pawn I Will Redeem' by Sherman Alexie, into a screenplay or stage play. I had so many great ideas once I got stuck into this, but come Wednesday just gone, some simmering tension which I had felt these last weeks between two friends who were in my group came to the surface. I can't pretend I understand what exactly is going on between them; misunderstandings, childish behaviour on the part of one girl, and hardly any retaliation despite her usual dark humour and sarcasm from the other. The other girl in my group and I were simply stuck in the middle unsure how to act. I love both of these girls, but the actions of the former are starting to make me drift away from her, and side with the latter even more. I don't want to dwell on this given how awesome I was that day. I had never shown such leadership and ideas before, sitting there mapping out the scenes, working through potential ways to re-write a scene with those in the group, then allocating roles to be worked on yesterday. It was thrilling - drama aside. What made the day better, however, was going to have a meal out with my good friend Mark (hadn't seen him in over a week). Went to Rockfish, a fancy fish and chip place beside Plymouth Aquarium - mmmm.
Today, of course, was the presentation, which went ok, albeit for the fact that I did most of the talking and, while the PowerPoint (made by the former girl) was pretty professional, there wasn't much consideration for the adaptation process itself. Suffice to say, I am tired out after today's stresses (and most likely the after-effects of Wednesday's too!)
I was supposed to be going to a gig tonight (Family Values - Korn Again, Stiff Bizkit and Nightwished) but I was too whacked out....
Tomorrow is Proofreading at the library, and later, Cross Country Writers Night. Mix in some more reading and it should be a great day! See you then.

Happy Barito Birthday to Me

So I'm 24 now - wow....
It has been a very good one, rivalling my 21st for how awesome/sweet/relaxed/fun it was. My dearest sister Sarah came down from Bristol to see me, deliver me a beautiful Princess Mononoke kodama bracelet, enjoy some burritos and chocolate smothered waffles with me, and generally be her crazy self. 
But overall, today has been so much fun - despite the continuation of a leaking kitchen ceiling.....spent £9 on mixed cans of alcohol and used my birthday to justify it haha, so many people have spoiled me with love and messages on Facebook, including a highlight on the UPAD Grim Facebook page <3 I love these guys - and ALL my friends!
Anyway, I must be off. I have a 9am lecture and I've been working on little sleep these last few days so to bed I must go.

I'm Getting Old!

Well it was a real struggle but I've finally completed my Romanticism essay today. Haven't fully checked it over but that's for tomorrow - even if it is my birthday. How quickly it comes around! Should be getting my phone contract renewed as well as meeting up with my sister who has come down to Plymouth for a visit. So it should be a good day IF I can keep on top of my reading. 
I've also become rather obsessed with a short sex-related indie game called Cute Demon Crashers. If you're into that sort of thing, I'd suggest checking it out. 
For now, I wish you all a goodnight, and I will see you when I'm 24 (jeez haha I'm almost a quarter of a century old!) 

So Little Time - but So Much LOVE

Yes, it's been over a week since I last posted, but in that time I have been super busy getting my first of two essays out of the way. The deadline for the first (Apocalypse) is tomorrow, and while writing it was a pain in the behind, I got it completed with time to let it sit before reading over and submitting it today. My second essay (Romanticism) is proving to be a toughie as well, but I believe I will crack it before the week is out (which would be great given the deadline is Monday!)
In other news, I am struggling by with life in general. Still need to address my library fundraising, and other commitments....
But mercifully, Jackson stayed over at the weekend and made my life so much calmer. Saw the fireworks Saturday Night, made pumpkin soup, pasta, and curry together (such awesome chefs in the kitchen we are!), watched endless episodes of the Game Grumps on YouTube....but now I miss him again because he is back home....
I want Christmas more than ever now - even if it is being celebrated far too early in the year, the novelty will never wear off for me.
See you when my deadline is passed most likely.