I am moving! I'm going to be renting a one bedroom flat (the advert says maisonette but as far as I can tell that means flat) from about Christmas time. It's going to be great to have my own place and very exciting. And since it's unfurnished, my own furniture too. No more sleeping with ear plugs, or having to take the cat shit out of the bath before I can shower. And I'll get a microwave with a grill so I can make flapjacks. And I'll definitely have to make some chocolate mousse.

It's a bit scary, though, because I already know I don't understand the heating and I'm sure there will be other things that will be a mystery to me. And I'm not looking forward to packing. I definitely need to have a ruthless spring clean as I do so (the charity shops will probably be getting a whole load more stuff - mind you, a couple of them also sell furniture, so they'll be benefiting in more than one way).

There will be a housewarming at some point, probably in January. Although it is a house that is impossible to find - the car park's relatively simple but I couldn't find the house when I went to view it and the estate agent couldn't find it when she went either. Of course, anyone who wants to come and help me move is entirely welcome.