Hi everyone. Just thought I'd pop in a quick journal explaining my virtual absence of late.

Well, firstly, study: as well as working full-time, I study full-time. It's getting to the end of semester, so the work's been piled on. Over had an arseload of papers to write; and philosophy papers don't come easy. I have exams in a week and a half, so at least that will be off my plate. Till next (and last) year.

The other issue has been medical: I've had two major diagnoses. One is a sleep disorder. Which explains why I've been so tired for the past six months or so, as well as other issues. The other is an endocrine problem, which as it happens produces the same symptoms as the other: extreme tiredness, lack of motivation, no energy, weight gain, inability to concentrate, as well as mood issues and migraines.

All in all, both diagnoses explain a great deal. So the thing now is to get to, and sort them out!

But in the meantime, most of my time is spent sleeping or trying to keep awake: today I slept till 8am - a late sleep for me - had breakfast, went back to bed till ten. Got up, did some stuff. Tried to study in the afternoon, napped twice, for about an hour each.

I seriously can't wait to be back to feeling normal and actually having energy again!

And I can't wait to get this semester finished, so I can spend some spare time drawing and maybe writing again!

Thanks for putting up with my extended whining.