So I've slept on it and I'm not going to go for *this* PhD. I said i wanted a substantial break and even if it doesn't start until September, one year isn't the break i wanted. Also, i dont think i can devote 3 years of my life to a bird I'm not terribly fussed on. If it had been a reptile that'd be a different matter and I'd have leapt straight on it. If i go for it it needs to be for the right reasons and this feels like a partial knee jerk reaction.

In the meantime, jobs. Ive been really rubbish at getting in touch with volunteer organisations and applying for things so far, but i did email the RNIB yesterday to aee what support they can give. Ive got a friend in a similar position so we're aiming to get together and bash iut some applications soon.