Hello 2018

We are 18 years into the new millennium. How weird is that?

Mum and Sister are settled in Shetland, for the most part. My money isn't enough for them to live comfortably, but that should improve when I go to Shanghai. 

Oh yes, I am going to Shanghai this year. My new job starts in August. Exciting! 

I might have to take out a loan to go to Kenya at Easter but it will definitely be worth it. Once in a lifetime opportunity, especially as these animals are facing extinction.

I'm still with the Scientist. It's not forever, I don't think. He's a funny guy and usually nice, but there's a mean streak in him. In addition, I just don't feel particularly strongly about him. Most of the time I'm faintly annoyed, which is no basis for a relationship.

As ever, the goal this year is to lose weight. I've had to face up to a few health glitches in 2017 caused by my disordered eating. I've got PCOS, which is comorbid with insulin resistance. I'm going to eat keto primal and do a little bit of exercise. Sister has also recommended inositol as a supplement. 

Life is okay, and I'm okay with life at the moment. I wish I earned more, or that my money went further, so I could do more with it instead of it all going to family, but that's just how it is for now. Maybe in 2021 I'll be going for a position as Head of English at a nice school that will pay me lots.