Have had a very busy few days socially speaking, so sorry for the delay in writing.
i found a cool bit of strangeness on a recommended site from the firefox crew. look for the plants with eyes article... scroll down the page and you'll see it. there's link to a quicktime film. bizarre and captivating.
check out firefox here. it's a free alternative internet browser to internet explorer. and far better and safer for PC users although it can also can be used by mac and linux users. in a word: it's fab. (oh, that's 2 words)
in other breaking news, i am planning to definately be in canada for christmas. will start itinerary planning this week. a girls' road trip to montreal has been suggested. i'm feeling very excited but my fear of flying has been causing me a fair bit of anxiety in anticipation of taking what will be a stellar trip and a chance to spend much needed quality time with my dear ewan and mir.
while it will not stop me from going, i am intended on getting my fear in perspective so i can spend the coming weeks in a state of excitement rather than bound up in the fear of getting there and having major anxiety attacks en route - especially as i need to work on the assumption i'm travelling alone.
which, when you think about it is the most absurd illogic -" i think i'm going to die i a plane crash - i'll feel better if someone i love is with me for the experience". go figure. actually i have used the equally absurd idea that my travelling companions won't die in a plane crash as a way to convince myself that it'll be alright, ie the cosmos may be out to get me, but not them cause they're wonderful. ugh. phobias suck.
so - i'm starting with a free online course by an airline pilot. if that doesn't work i'll consider valium. or as mir has helpfully suggested, "you have two choices: beer. or wine."
tomorrow i am going to my first ever press screening of a movie. i'm quite excited at the prospect. gareth is taking me to see lord of war, which i understand is made by andrew niccol - who was behind an all time fave of mine: the visually exquisite gattaca, as well as the truman show. and then we are joining keli and stu to celebrate canadian thanksgiving.
should be an awesome day, eh?
be well my friends. thank you for your lovely messages and acts of kindness.
i am essentially rebuilding my life one day at a time. you are making it an enriching journey. when i feel down, i think of you all and your incredible love. and i realise how so very blessed i am. i don't think of what i don't have, but what i have. and it's a heck of a lot.
more tomorrow, when i will hopefully have time to give you a review of Hippos in the Shower at the Empire and my social exploits of the weekend.
x.
The trick with plane journeys is to avoid alcohol, not try and drink yourself to sleep. it just doesn't work. Stay off caffeine and booze and you'll sleep like a baby. Drink loads of water, pick the dullest film you can, buy one of those neck pillows you get in the airport giftshops, and sleep your way to Canada!
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