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Inspiration
..is a terrible whimsical thing. Two weeks ago I was ragingly busy with trying to pass all my 9 exams, and the muses hammered away, insisting on stories and sorties and drabbles... Making characters speak in my head and generally being a welcome - but ill-timed - nuisance. Now - I have just handed in my very last report - they sit in a corner and sulk. I am still with the nautical fiction, but the Master and Commander muse is silent and the Pirates of the Caribbean muse has ducked out for a smoke and a pint...
So I have the time, but not the inspiration. I really must finish Stowaway, it is so close to completion! and I desperately want to do some more M&C drabbles, but it just isn't happening right now.

Am steadily reading into O'Brian though, now at Mauritius Command. Still getting used to the style... liking most of the book-canon, loving book-Stephen (except his description, quite prefer to see him as Paul Bettany) but a bit disappointed at the glossing over of some of the more emotional stuff.

Boredom
I thought to go to Uni nice and early. I only had the report to hand in an my list of marks to collect. So was here just past 10... The officeguy said I had to come back after 12 for my list. Grrr.

Sailing
Still thrilled about my trip. Think I have most of what I need, except for some seasickness meds and some sweets. The weather is still unimpressive so lets hope it clears to sunny and a nice breeze...
I'm a bit nervous about going there not knowing anyone.. with my fabled skills for making friends quickly... *shiver*
But going a day early might help getting to know the voyage staff a bit and I hope I'll be able to integrate suitably.

Boots
Still no blisters. Now I've found the right way to walk - more from the hip instead of the knee - it's quite comfy. No breaking-in drama so far!


Time to pack up and collect my list now...