Hello!

Quick RL update and then I'll finally post my Roadhouse report and pics (because you all need the story of Misha and the stripper)

Went to Newcastiel yesterday to drop jacqui_hw's faulty Macbook into the Apple store. Dropped in to see my parents on the way back to York and had a really nice visit. Mum gave me birthday presents (which I haven't opened yet) and bought me cake

We had the usual signing on conversation but I think she finally gets it, especially since I have explained I can afford to top up my NI contributions anyway. So that's good

Had a nice chat with my dad where he encouraged me to sign up and do a photography course so I can maybe look into doing some freelance pro work at a later point. I've loved taking photos since I was a kid and I would love to do it as a career but dismissed it as not financially viable. It's something to think about anyway. Honestly, I'd do it for free if I could. I just love taking photos.

Also, turns out my dad knows way more about cars than I gave him credit for so we're going to go and look at a few at the end of the month. Apparently now is a good time to buy because the new models have just come out so it's when people are most likely to sell their old ones

So, yay!

And I fly to Chicago in less than 4 weeks. I AM EXCITE! I'm wavering over whether to bid on the Misha meet and greet in the auction. Matt Cohen and Richard Speight Jr are doing a joint one which I think could be a lot of fun. Or I could just save my money

Decisions, decisions.

Right, going to do my workout for today and then compose the con report