Not going so well

I am so screwed right now. I have no money, no job and bills to pay. I have to pay a facilities levy to my University, that if I don’t pay my student status will be changed to ‘results withheld’. I have a tiny amount of money to last me until next month but it’s my flatmates birthday and we’re all going out. I can’t bring myself to say “No, I’m not coming out on our birthday, I can’t afford it” I couldn’t pay any of the important bills I need to with the amount I have, so at least spending it being social will take my mind off how much trouble I’m in. I haven’t been out for so long I need to have some fun.

I’ve applied to the University’s hardship fund but won’t hear back about that for 21 days. I’ve also majorly fucked up my rent as it’s meant to be in on the first but I don’t get my loan till the seventh. I usually hold back the rent from the previous month but I had to spend it over the holidays so I could go home, now my landlady wants me to start paying it on the first again so I have to get a months rent from somewhere. I can be a dumbass sometimes… well, most of the time actually.

Very Zen…

Ahhhhhhhh ^-^ I’m so mellow right now. Sitting on my big bed, in my now tidy room, with a candle burning scenting the room with cinnamon and a hot cup of tea at my side.

That’s better. Finished my draft essay, so until next week I have a break from deadlines and such. I celebrated by buying a bunch of stuff I shouldn’t have. Some lovely face moisturiser and a room scenting candle. I also had to get some more tea bags, and saw some nice decaf ones I thought would be good as I like a cup in bed. When I got home I realised it’s actually a special kind of tea called Rooibus (Red Bush) which is sweeter than normal tea and apparently has lots of health benefits. A good stumble upon I guess.

Now that I have some time to myself I think I want to start writing something that’s been milling round my head while I was doing essays. I’ve been feeling pretty creative so it’s been annoying that I couldn’t act on any of my ideas. Generally the idea I’m building is a script based around traditional fables of the fox and the wolf. We’ll see if anything comes of it. I’m terrible for starting things I don’t finish…

On a side note, I want this mask! It’s one of many gorgeous masks on www.angel-mask.com
Only $165

I’m trying to resist my shopping urges, as money is tight right now and I’m already in a bit over my head with my finances. It’s difficult because my boyfriend, who does have a job, is coming to stay with me at the end of the month and is already talking about all the things he wants to buy. If I have to go shopping with him it’s going to be torture! Let’s hope I can persuade him we should stay in and rent a movie.

Workbook Finished!

That’s two down, one to go. It’s not very thick and a bit last minute but it’s not too shabby. Just glad I have something to hand in ^-^

Better get started on that draft now. No rest for the wicked, aye?

On a different note I am discovering my love for David Bowie. Cheesy I know, but just too funky to resist. So for my favourites are Golden Years, Life on Mars, Fame, Changes, Young Americans… more too but those are the main ones. Definitely cheers me up when I’m stressed and tired

Rant rant rant

The first proper week of 2009. It’s only Tuesday and I’m already failing at this year. Seems like all the work I have to do for Uni needs to be completed this week and I can’t seem to get stuck into it yet. The rest of the semester was pretty happy-go-lucky,  then *WHAM*  two essays, workbook journal and two films need to be finished for Friday.

So obviously I thought this would be a great time to start a blog ^-^ I’m always so productive when I’m procrastinating.

Hmmm,spacebar’sonthefritz…need to fix that.

I’m not sure what’s productive about a blog really, except that like a diary I can go back and read over my goals and thoughts and see if I’ve done anything about them…

So, I’m going to fly a plane this year

For my birthday in December my family bought my a joint (see expensive) gift of one flying lesson. It comes in the form of a voucher from a company called ‘Adventure 001′ redeemable for a 60 Min Aeroplane Trial Lesson at a variety of locations across the UK. Here’s the summary on the voucher:

Prior to the flight, our instructor will give a briefing on the effects of the controls and how the aircraft flies. During the flight, you will be allowed to take control and actually try flying the aircraft yourself!

Awesome. I would love to get a pilots license some day. I can book the lesson any time before September so I’ll write a wee review of the experience on here once I’ve come back alive. Would it be too much if I turned up wearing my Aviator hat?

Another E-bay splurge