Enrolled on my writing course today!  I am so excited.  Should have done it years ago.  Got my first assignments:  why I want to write, in 300 words, and a description of a place or event, in 300-500 words.  I can't wait to get started, but apparently I'm not allowed until I have read modules 1-3 (when they arrive in the post).

What to write about?  Tynemouth market, or the Tyneside Cinema spring to mind.  The Angel of the North?  Might write a few and then pick the best one.  Or a favourite cafe or restaurant.  Ooh can't wait!

Well, I'm already several hours later for work than planned as a result, so I suppose I had better drag myself away.

Fact of the day:  On average, 100 people choke to death on ballpoint pens every year.  Yikes.