Ugh, today has been a day of wallowing in my own self pity. I am tired, I am poor, I am more academically stressed out than I have ever been before (and jealous of everyone else, who have all finished now), I am gripped painfully by the fear of German failure, I am hormonal, I am headachey and every spare moment of my life has been stolen by annoying extras.

Shall I balance this with good things? I went to Lou's, had two free sambuca shots, got some bravery on about various dilemma things, ate nice food, bought Sims 2 University for £5, finally got Dom a present he hasn't already received, organised my granddaughterly duties, got a Father's Day card, spoke to Katy for the first time in ages and sat writing in Waterstone's cafe (CLICHE ALERT) for a satisfyingly long time.