The rest of the family are still having their holidays up in the north, whilst I had to come back to work. It has now been a week without their presence, and I am starting to feel the last few days of drinking are getting to me.

I have not done anything stupid, and I suppose the first week at work is also playing a part in my current condition, which is one of tiredness and feeling a bit down, along with a generally bad physical and mental state.

I spent this morning mostly lying in bed, reading a book about The Pirate Bay, as well as trying to consume the liquids and food that my body needed to take away the nagging negative thought thoughts that filled my head. At about 3 o’clock this afternoon I decided to take action and go food shopping, which, as usual, helped a lot.

I am currently going through a phase of testing out new recipes. The month up in the north yielded some rather tasty results, and this has given me the boost to seek out interesting meals and side dishes. As I write this I am in the middle of making a variation of Aloo Masala. Potatoes, in all their forms, are the best foodstuff ever.

I miss the family, and will be glad to have them back, but, at the same time, this period alone is much appreciated, if not over indulgent.