* I have been thinking quite a lot about what I want to do in life, recently. As in, my current job is great but - although I'm not really the ambitious type - there are zero prospects for promotion. If I want to stay here (and I'm fairly sure I do) I need to figure out how to improve my prospects within the job. Given that there's a lot of research that I do within the job, how about a PhD, part time while I work? Bloody hard work, but perhaps that's what I need? Instant career development, and a lot better paid than a studentship :D Am currently investigating my options...

* I am having a chest x-ray today. Sounds dramatic, but it really isn't - more of a "just to be sure" thing, since I felt a pain in my chest the other day. But I saw the GP, and he confirmed my feelings that as I was fit, healthy, had normal levels of cholesterol and no family history of heart trouble, it was likely to be muscular. Also, it was localised, and happened when I was at rest, so didn't sound like angina. But he wanted to check it out, just in case. I can honestly say I'm not overly worried, but strangely I do feel a bit guilty because I know my parents and bf are. Quite exciting, though - last x-ray I had was for my wisdom teeth! Curious to see this one... Also, I have to get an ECG next week! All very novel for me :D

* Red Dwarf is coming back! There's going to be a three-part special, featuring the regular cast, called Back to Earth. This makes me very happy...

* I have a day off work today, and shall be taking the motorbike out for a ride, which is also for the win.