So today was my first day as an unemployed slouch and I spent it with my mum in Manchester visiting my very elderly great-aunties. It feels strange not having a job to go to but at the same time it just feels like I am on holiday. I suppose it will really hit home next week when I get up on Monday with nothing to do.

Yesterday was quite an emotional day and I nearly shed a tear when my boss said some lovely things about me but I managed to keep it in check with a stiff upper lip like the good little British girl I am. I was bought the most FANTASTIC present as a leaving present – a sewing machine!!!!

I couldn’t believe it. I am so excited and I cannot wait to have a go at it. I have not had chance yet today although I have read the manual cover to cover. I have admired it. I just need to get it set up and actually try it now. Maybe tomorrow! I also got a bit of money which I will use to buy some material for my new quilt that I want to make – a sampler quilt. I have just one more edge of binding left on my patchwork quilt so I want to get that finished tonight so I can concentrate on my next project!

I just got my Open University result – a grade 3 pass (equivalent to a 2:2) which is pretty good considering I did one day of revision for the exam but of course I am still not that happy with it as I would have preferred to get a grade 2 pass since that is what I got with my essays alone. Oh well. Now I need to decide what to do about a new course.

I feel a bit all over the place and think I am actually worn out so I will pop off now and relax for the evening.