ahh, the lives we lead

i know i'm a horrible blogger who never updates but without my pretty little notebook in my room and with exams starting next week my general interest in updating has been a bit low. it's not that my life is really boring- ok, maybe just a bit boring- but it really is because i just am generally too bothered to actually sit down and write.

the world of mark rolls on. after having the week from hell last week where i felt like every important decision of my coming year (job, boys, exams) was hanging in the balance, i've now calmed down a bit and tried to actually focus on manageable tasks and answerable questions. that means leaving the big questions about what to do with my now non-relationship with my partner until after i've finished exams and trying to sort out jobs next week as well.

so, in essence, my life has been in a state of upheaval. however, oxford is still fab. the weather here has been ridiculously gorgeous of late and so revision on the lawn is basically the name of the game. who can beat learning and getting a tan in tandem? other than that, it's all about exams. i move to london next week after exams are finished. i have two big job things as well next week as i have the "will you take the job?" interview for the mansfield junior deanship as well as my "can i have the job" interview for the same post at somerville. my hopes are on somerville.

once in london, there's the centeneray which should be fab. a big posh party in westminster hall and a reception in the national portrait gallery. tony blair will be there as will president mbeke of south africa. we also have an inkling bill and hilary will be there because chelsea's wrapping up here and hilary is doing a book signing at borders here on the 5th which is just in time for the centenary. in other exciting news, i get to have a drinks reception with the queen in october! too bad i'm not invited to will's 21 this weekend :(

anyway, must go and revise. hi to all i haven't chatted with in forever and sorry to those still awaiting e-mails. life will soon calm down and i can get back to my normal net-happy self...

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