Paul and I have been planning a bit of a road  trip around England since before Christmas 2008. We were going to get the car and our tent and go off like that, but then I got it into my head that we should consider buying a camper van. I looked into VWs because of size and style, but by coincidence my mum's good friend (who is as much an aunty to ( Read more... )

I have managed to get 2000 words at last. That leaves 3000 to go, or at least another 2,500. It's sort of working out like my plan, I am just bored and grouchy because it's taking so long and I have another 4,000 word essay to start and finish by the end of next week ARGH.

As part of my degree course in Literature, I am required to complete a 5,000 word independant and completely untaught research project which is loosely attached to a module studied. I was at a loss when the time came to decide on a subject. The project requires a new level of commitment and level of research and written skill, all of which I ( Read more... )

Thinking about things rather than just taking action is my worst habit. Thinking about things doesn't solve anything, but then they do say that writing through problems is often helpful. Not to tempt fate, but none of my problems are big at the moment. Let's see:

• 5,000 word essay on Tagore
• 4, 000 word essay on romantic love in 3 Anglo-Indian novels
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