a day of two halves really
have been up and down like a rollercoaster 
Started late last night with me in tears about being up here. Not that I’m really unhappy about the decision, I still do think it’s a better idea than staying where we were and not going *anywhere* in our lives. But it’s been such an upheaval and I’m so struggling to get back to where I want to be. I miss all my friends so much and what I need to do is get my finger out and start blogging, commenting and trying to keep in touch again. But I can’t. I’m feeling so pushed to the limit with my OU course, finances getting me down, you know the general crap. And by the time the evening comes I just want to sit with James and forget everything, not rehash it on a computer screen! It’s a habit I really need to get back into Please keep kicking me up the bum about it, I need it.
James is also down about having his friends so far away. He feels he’s always the one who’s chasing them to chat (which was always the way even before we moved) and it’s getting to him. Wish I could help him.
I’vem oved the pc into the living room for a bit so I can try and keep up more anyway. Couldn’t get the bloody wireless working at all. Makes me mad all that technology that I can’t work out 
It was a good start to the day though as we were off to the Home ed group we went to last week with my friend from up the road. I do really like the group and it’s dynamics. I think it helps there’s a little soft play area that the kids can jump around in (and out of sight too!). today they did some silk painting, some sunflower seed planting and parachute games. They’ve fitted in really well which gives me a smug feeling in the face of people who aren’t agreeing with HE for whatever reason.
The first phone call I got from James brought good news. My first assignment came back from the OU (seemed to take forever and my next one is due soon now!) and I did really well getting 78% 
Art history and Philosophy seem to be my strong points, whereas Sonnets and Music weren’t so much. Also got a cheque from the Students Assistance fund for help with my bits and bobs I need for my course since I’m getting no help from anywhere else. I was so near giving up the course but knowing I’ve had this little bit coming means I think I can keep it up for now. I mean we’re not hugely skint, but not exactly flush either and I always put everyone else first. So havign alittle fund of money just for me and my studies is good.
Secodn phone call was not so good. The house sale has fallen through. I just knew this would happen and it makes me so angry it’s taken this long for the b*stards to come and say so. So now it’s back on the market. Fingers crossed it will sell again and soonish. I just want rid of the house and all it’s bills
Home ed wise we’ve not done too much. A bit of talking about Romans and the Colisseum which is what I’m studying about now, but that’s about it really. Might sneak some in at the weekend when we’re planning on visitign Edinburgh castle 
Mum and Dad are up next week for my birthday so a bit of a change and I’m looking forward to it.
Oh KIRSTY
Lots of hugs - how about a phone call? I can’t manage to come up yet, with house and business and all but i’d love to chat.
Such a bummer about the house, but it sold once quickly, i’m sure it will again.
Comment by Merry — March 29, 2006 @ 8:41 pm
been thinking about you loads, sorry to hear it isn’t going too well. Wish we had the time to come see you. I’m sure the house will go again quickly, let’s hope you get even more for it this time
Comment by Jax — March 29, 2006 @ 8:57 pm
So sorry to hear about the house, I can understand you just wanting it over and sorted, I’m sure you’ve plenty else to be thinking of without that. Well done on your OU results - keep it up! And do keep blogging, it’s lovely to hear what you’re up to.
Comment by Kath — March 29, 2006 @ 9:56 pm
Just sending love and echoing everyone else’s comments really, really great OU results and grrrr to your annoying house buyers pulling out. Hope it sells again soon.
Comment by Sarah — March 29, 2006 @ 10:12 pm
hugs. no exactly what you mean about moving - i am still up and down about it a year later.
group at least sounds great, and well done re OU.
looking forward to seeing you at end of april
Comment by HelenHaricot — March 30, 2006 @ 12:19 am
Well done on OU result
and thinking of you lots on the other stuff - house falling through and general moving blues. We found it really hard when we moved to Manchester but it did start to feel like home eventually. It only took making a couple of friends for it to get better which I’m sure you are well on the way to managing with HE group and the local woman. Keep blogging, I love hearing from you. 
Comment by Nic — March 30, 2006 @ 7:05 am
It sounds as if you’ve got so much on your plate at the moment Kirsty. Sorry to hear about the house falling through, but keeping my fingers crossed for you it’ll sell again quickly.
Well done with your OU result
Enjoy the time with your parents next week.
Oh…and ITV4, 9pm, Saturday!! ;-p
Comment by Emma — March 30, 2006 @ 9:18 pm
Well done on your OU results! 78% is excellent, far more than anything I ever got at university
I’m sure the wobbles will settle down in time, it takes a while for anyone to feel properly at home in a new place, doesn’t it? Bugger about the old house though, hope a new buyer coems along asap.
Comment by Alison — April 1, 2006 @ 10:31 pm
(((hugs))) Excellent OU results. Makes me want to start studying again - oh to be a perennial student. or should that be perpetual? I’ve got gardening on the brain again.
And I understand completely what you say about blogging and catching up and commenting - this is the first time I’ve read any blogs in over three weeks, and I feel woefully behind and left out of things. However, normal service shall return soon - at least, that’s what I keep telling myself.
Sorry to hear about the house too -that’s a real PITA.
Comment by Kris — April 2, 2006 @ 8:26 am