So, quite a bit has happened since my last post...but here are the two notable events:

 - I turned 30.  Yep, I entered a new decade.  It was not as painful as I thought that it would be.  My family gave me a cocktail party, friends in Norwich took me out for drinks...I was spoilt by Cath Kidston stuff...


 - I was awarded by PhD.  I am now a Dr.  I actually quite enjoyed my viva.  It was nice to spend time talking with two people who had actually read your research, and even better, had actually enjoyed it, and were interested with your findings.

It was nice to have a celebration of the two events, as my viva was 4 days after my birthday, where university friends came, Taize friends came, retreat friends came, my boss came...so it was a nice group, and a lovely evening.

I have continued with the fundraising, and most importantly I am now doing serious job hunting as being unemployed does suck.  big time.