1. I am thrilled to hear Em had stood up for herself and expressed her opinion about not having been named vice president (after she had run for school students' president and lost). She says she even surprised herself to have had the guts to do this and speak out in front of teacher coordinators and other class representatives, but she just couldn't keep quiet. Way to go, my girl. Em has stood up for herself and/or others many times in primary and secondary school, and this is just one more situation proving the values she stands for. 
2. Texting with Elaine from UK. 
3. It crossed my mind a while ago how our house resembled William's from the movie Notting Hill with all the stairs and floors. And bang, tonight the movie is on TV again.