Today

Today I woke up at 4am with back pain.

Today I woke up with an excruciating back ache. Osteoporosis already?

Today I woke up in the middle of the night, knocked on my neighbour's door and exclaimed, '1 AM!'.

Today I started work again after the long holidays.

Today I tried to cherish my last day with Peter before he went back to Plymouth. But how do you cherish time?

Today I finished reading my first novel this year. It was a scary one (John Wyndham's Web).

Today I baked a banana cake.

Today we did laundry, made resolutions, ate loads of food, and watched loads of telly while waiting for the new year.

Today we actually went out to town and met up with friends, it was great seeing them again.

Today we drank loads and loads of coffee from the espresso maker I got from Peter for Christmas.

Today we came back to Oxford and watched Doctor Who Christmas Special, and cried a little.

Today I fell ill and slept for more than 24 hours.

Today we were lazy and didn't go for a walk.

Today was Christmas day! I gave Peter a french fries chime which I had made (to match the hamburger bell the year before).

Today we made a garland for Christmas.

Today we made mince pies.

Today we stayed in bed mostly.

Today I finally met up with Peter.

Today I pigged out on junk food and Japanese telly, wishing I were with Peter.

Today I wrapped up the Christmas presents.