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Went out last night to FMR, the metal night. Upon making a request, I was distressed to hear the DJ say, "I took out the Swallow The Sun and November's Doom because there's no room in the case". Noooo! Thus was my night diminished.

Today I bought an electro-acoustic guitar, which I hope to start recording with soon. I nearly bought an electronic drum kit too, on impulse, which I'm sure hints at some sort of psychological damage on several levels. Contrary to my expectations of a heaving crush, the city centre was virtually dead - certainly quieter than other Saturdays this month. I wonder how long it'll be until BBC News Online reports on retailers weeping at a slower-than-expected Christmas season.

I always knew my sister was 'special', and therefore when I got an email this morning from mother saying that "Helena is now a Special", I assumed the psychological tests had finally come through. No - apparently she just had her attestation ceremony to become a Special Police Constable, which is a noble calling. I wonder if that will inspire my brother to stop being a useless pseudo-chav. No doubt I will find out, when I visit home at some point before New Year.

The obligatory computer news - looks like the graphics problem is hardware-related rather than software, just not the actual graphics card. Will explain more about this embarrassing and yet infuriating situation when I've had a proper go at fixing it.