So I moved on from home to university last Sunday. The first night was a tough realisation that my life has taken a huge change and I keep catching myself and pondering what it means whenever I refer to this new room as home. But, I've adapted, I'm comfortable living here now and away from my family.

That's not to say I don't miss them already, though I'd never admit it to my sister. I'm really looking forward to having some money come in at the end of the month so I can make a quick visit home. I left a couple of things there anyway, so I totally have a legitimate excuse for turning up.

Unfortunately, my main student loan has been delayed because of their ineptitude. That Bad Dragon toy I was so looking forward to will have to wait.

But hey, rationing myself off to living on about £25 per week will make that £10 per day allowance seem like a real gift when it eventually comes in.