I've just booked my Christmas days off, and i'm quite excited. I already get 11 1/2 days off as part of University 'closure week' (including weekends), and i've booked another 5 1/2 off around that. So, with the first weekend of the holiday, I get a grand total of NINETEEN DAYS away from work! I really can't wait. The longest I've had off yet is 3 days plus weekend. I'm going on quite a whizz around the country - Salisbury, Walton on Thames, Croydon, Salisbury again, Penzance - exciting stuff!!

It's very strange being at work without barefacts to work on. Although I don't really like the constant Wednesday afternoon deadline, week in, week out, it does provide some kind of focus for me. I'm feeling a little lost at the moment, although I have loads to do. I need to fill in my appraisal form for next week, plan website stuff, sort out GU2 fm period, and a whole load of other exciting things. Next Wednesday Ben and I are going to see Lord of the Rings Return of the King with Emma and 2 of her friends, which should be exciting. It's the first showing after the premiere - doubly exciting!

Best shoot back to work now, but before I go I want to say a huge GOOD LUCK to everyone who has exams at the moment, especially my darling Ben (who has his first one at 5pm today. I'm sure you'll be fantastic. :)