London, UK

What is the definition of sleep deprivation! I have moved out of my flat, attempted to clean it from top to bottom and am now living out of a suitcase....again! But not for too long this time. I have put my car up for auction on Ebay - as I type it is selling for £180.02. It is a 1993 Citroen AX and is in really good condition, but the second hand car market here is ridiculous. I will not be able to buy anything in Australia with that sort of cash - even with an incredibly strong ££.

I have two more days left of work and two more sleeps...I am currently longing for the airplane journey when I do not have to do anything for 24 hours! I am sure I will get over it very quickly.

I had a lovely weekend in Poole, Dorset with my Grannie, but was obviously very sad to say goodbye. I popped up to Luton last thursday for the night to see Carolyn & John O'Keefe (dad's mates) which was fabulous. These are all lovely people who have made me feel so welcome in the UK over the last 4 years.

Dad is in hospital still (he went in on my birthday - 6/6/06 if you need reminding) and is rather annoyed at not being well enough to leave. I fly back into Canberra on sunday - so hopefully he may be out by then!

I am dreaming of my new car in Australia...thinking of a convertible....hmmmmm

Best run

Ngaira