16th January

I think I must have been hit by a bus and then reversed over because there isn't a part of my body that doesn't hurt.

Me and Mark spent the morning searching for more jobs for him to apply for. I got abit stressed over falling behind on my Open Uni course and after talking it through with Mark, I have decided to quit my course, focus on my health for a little while and then start a new diploma course in a few months.

This afternoon we went to my godfather's house. We haven't seen them since the middle of last year so it was nice to see everyone.

Ooo and when I got home and checked my emails, I found that we have reached £41 sponsorship =D Shameless plug alert!!! If you want to find out what the fundraiser is about or want to sponsor me and Mark, head to www.justgiving.com/Laura-and-Mark

15th January

I've been feeling really ill today so I haven't been very good company for Mark but it can't be helped I guess. We got a lift to my house by Mark's mum and she bought us fish and chips for lunch =]

We didn't do much in the afternoon, just lazed on the sofa and Mark arranged another phone interview for next week.

Ordered some yummy Chicken Korma from our favourite restaurant and had it while watching Take me out.

14th January

Today I managed the gym =D It was such a relief to finally get some exercise in even if I didn't manage my full work out.
I went over Mark's in the afternoon to stay over and cooked him steak and spicy wedges for tea. We watched Death race and had a relaxing evening.

13th January

It's my Dad's birthday today hence the cake. We haven't done anything to celebrate as everyone was working but we are going out next week for a meal as a belated celebration.
Today has been a mad rush for me to get on top of my OU work so that I have enough time to get my next assignment done well.
I went shopping with my mum this afternoon and bought Mark a jumper for his birthday next month =]
I finished reading Acheron last night and I think I'm going to start reading Women in Love by D.H. Lawrence.

12th January

It's been a pretty rubbish day health wise. I've been finding it difficult to breath without getting chest pain so that made work rather hard.
Me and Mark sat up talking til the early hours last night. I absolutely love just lying in bed and just talking about anything and everything. It has to be my favourite time of any day spent with Mark =] After work, we went into town to buy my dad a card and present for his birthday and then we watched Dog Day Afternoon. It's really good acting by Al Pacino, worth watching!

Ooo and my mum found a shop that still sells Salt and Vinegar Rice infusion pringles! Normal shops have stopped selling them which is annoying as they have to be my favourite crisps!
Now I'm off to watch Madagascar and munch Pringles =D

11th January

Chapter finished! I have completed the third chapter in my OU research methods book. I'm almost back on track now =]
Today was a dull day as always, got up, did some coursework, went to work at the school. And then Mark came over after his interview =] He passed to the next stage and has a final interview next Thursday so we'll be keeping our fingers, toes, legs, arms and anything else spare, crossed for good luck =D
We had a lazy day, just reading, doing work and watching the new CSI.

10th January

I intended to go to the gym this morning but my legs absolutely refused so I stayed home and did some more OU work before going to work. We had to have the children playing inside because the playground was iced over. Ice + small children = chaos!

Me and Mum went to Roundhay Park after work to feed the ducks. We got swarmed by seagulls instead! The walk around the lake was a substitute for the lack of gym visits so I didn't feel too lazy. Then of course I went for the mandatory hot chocolate special to warm up =D

The evening was spent watching tv and reading some more Acheron.