..we were always taught, instead of waiting to be swept off our feet, to 'expect little, forgive much'.

It occurred to me that if Africa needed us, sometimes we needed Africa a great deal more.

No one is thinking about you. They're thinking about themselves, just like you.

Oh God. valentine's Day tomorrow. Why? Why? Why is (the) entire world geared to make people not involved in romance feel stupid when everyone knows romance does not work anyway. Look at (the) royal family. Look at Mum and Dad.

In terms of parenthood, I think the pressure has amped up massively too. Some parents are setting the bar ludicrously high in terms of doing things "right," and seeing children more as products to be perfected than simply children.

In terms of myself, my next big plan is to loose 7llb (as I've been planning to do since I was seventeen) Also to go to the gym three times a week, not merely to buy a sandwich. And also de-clutter the garage.

I will not Drink more than fourteen alcohol units a week.