Even though my sleep hasn’t been much cop recently and I’m therefore pretty tired, but even so, I’ve been able to do quite a lot of writing over the past week. It’s been wonderful to be able to create, and a good feeling to be productive as well. Although it’s been cold, with the sun out it’s been warm enough to sit out in my courtyard, which is a wonderful atmosphere in which to think and write, and also something I so badly missed when I was in London – my own bit of outdoor space to which I can go even when I’m not feeling that strong. I feel really lucky to have it.

I also managed to get to a friend’s stag do in London, and was pleased with the way I handled it – went to the first couple of stages and then came home before things got too late (and boozy). Had a lot of fun, and my friend was delighted that I was able to make it, so it worked out well.