I am flying. In the last week I have been able to change so much and dear god I love change. This is all thanks to my wonderful therapist. She has helped me so much in organising my thoughts.

I have a voice lesson scheduled for the 7th of December. She’s coming to my house, she knows I have my lung condition and hearing issues and she still seemed optimistic. I have two others to try if she doesn’t work out and there are many more that weren’t on my initial short list.

I have a beautiful craft area set up in the library. I went upstairs today thinking of drawing something, but I was not inspired. So I got the sewing machine out and I’m happy to report, that I managed to get a lot more of the shirt I started over the summer done. I need to finish one arm hole [it is sleeveless], tidy up the neckline, hem the bottom and I’m done. I didn’t have to clean up after either because it is where it is supposed to be.

I met Doodle at the pool yesterday and I think I’m going to be able to do it. I’m going to have him sign me in the first two or three times, then I can buy a pass for 20 swims for £30. I figure if I use them all in six months then I’ll apply for membership. I like the idea of being able to meet up with Doodle to go swimming too.

Regular jEn recently wrote about some amazing daylight full-spectrum light bulbs. As Weasel and I tend to feel fairly gloomy at this time of year I decided to check them out. I bought three 30w bulbs from MyGreenLighting.co.uk. jEn even provided a voucher code for 5% off; if anyone wants it: MAH EGA. They are wonderful and have completely changed our rooms. Be warned though that the smallest bulb is 10cm long, we’re buying new light shades.

I’m very close to making an appointment with my GP to talk about reducing my antidepressant again. I think I could cope on my original dosage now.

Doodle, Weasel and I were reviewing the shows we have coming up and it cheered me up a lot. We have Eddie Izzard in December, Depeche Mode AND Imogen Heap in February and Tom McRae in March. Very excited for the later two because they’re local and since I’ll need my wheelchair my carer gets in free. Makes everything much easier for all of us.