Tears...

So Monday was my birthday and leaving do and of course I had a fab time seeing everyone, have been really touched by all the pressies and lovely messages. Got a lovely surprise from Equador- a happy birthday message written in the sand, very thooughtful ...My little trip to the coast over New Year was just brilliant too and I haven't stopped smiling since, will have some really lovely memories to take with me...Which is just as well because today my happy bubble burst when I managed to lose all the pics I'd taken with my new camera. I feel so stupid. I didn't realise that formatting your camera is technospeak for deleting every bloody picture. Words couldn't express how completely gutted I was. I haven't actually felt emotional about leaving really but today losing the pics seemed to trigger something - being hungover didn't help either. Had some lovely pics of the New Year trip which I hope I can replace before I leave.

God I can't believe how little time I have left...With 10 days to go and a week's course in Birmingham to do, I literally have one more day.