Dancing Haggis...

Oh whit a sleekit horrible beastie
Lurks in yer belly efter the feastie
Jist as ye sit doon among yer kin
There sterts tae stir an enormous win'
The neeps 'n' tatties 'n' mushy peas
Stert workin' like a gentle breeze
But soon the puddin' wi' the sauncie face
Will hae ye blawin' a' ower the place
Nae maiter whit the hell ye dae
A'bodys gonnae hiv tae pay
Even if ye try tae stifle
It's like a bullet oot a rifle
Hawd yer bum ticht tae the chair
Tae try an' stop the leakin' air
Shify yersel fae cheek tae cheek
Prae tae God it disnae reek
But aw yer efforts go assunder
Oot it comes like a clap o' thunder
Ricochets aroon the room
Michty me a sonic boom
God almichty it fairly reeks
Hope a huvnae shit ma breeks
Tae the bog a better scurry
Aw whit the hell, it's no ma worry
A'body roon aboot me chokin
Wan or twa are nearly bokin
A'll feel better for a while
Cannae help but raise a smile
Wis him! A shout wi' accusin glower
Alas too late, he's jist keeled ower
Ye dirty bugger they shout and stare
A dinnae feel welcome ony mair
Where e'er ye be let yer wind gang free
Sounds like jist the job fur me
Whit a fuss at Rabbie's party
Ower the sake o' wan wee farty

This photo was taken at Parliament Square in Edinburgh this lunchtime. I took an early lunch and wandered read sprinted up to the Royal Mile as there was the world's first flashmob ceilidh happening! There were three people dressed up in Haggis outfits, dancing with all the other people who had turned up to celebrate Burns Night.

Made me smile in what has been a tough day. I start my night class tonight... I can see it far enough but I know that I'll feel better for it once I've been. It is taking all I have to get my ass out of the flat.

I did something today that I should have done a while ago. Rather than ripping the plaster off, I've let it heal and fall off all by itself. I just needed to clean up and move on.

When something makes you unhappy, it's time to stop. That's the advice I would always dish out so today I did the smart thing and took my own advice. I feel better for it. Although my snotty nose and tear stained cheeks don't actually show that, note to self: don't wipe eyes with those Olbas oil tissues! I think it's important to let it go when you need to. I needed to put the stuff that's made me feel rubbish over the last couple of months behind me and move on. I feel better now.

Thank you to the girlies with their wise words and support. Appreciated a lot.

One Day Like This

Onwards and most definitely upwards!