The new power supply worked fine in my new PC, but the old one had obviously taken out something on the motherboard before it died. The nice man who put in the new PSU advised me to take all the drives and cards out and then see if the PC would turn on, but I didn't get any signs of life. So, I've decided that 3 years is not a bad service record for a PC, and it's time to get a new one. I've gone with the same company that made the old one, Armari, as they do a great job of installing all the latest drivers, and making the inside of the case look tidy. For the same price as the original, I can now get dual graphics cards in SLI configuration, and 2Gb of RAM, along with one of those new Core Duo Quad processor thingies from some little company no-one's heard of.

Big bust-up with Mum last night. She's right in the sense that I've been living here for a year now, and I've not exactly got anywhere. She insists that I could get a job in the UK no problem and put my hand to anything, of course, as I'm so talented (...) but when it comes to helping out in St Vincent, I'd be no good. She's been looking after business there for so many years that I guess she's reluctant to give up any sort of control, even if it meant just not being there while things got done. And to be honest, I don't want to be working for her in that sort of arrangement. The chance to get free board and lodging in return for some manual labour is not off the table however - my cousin Roger has a place out there, on the beach, and he'd be more than willing I'm sure to have some extra hands on deck to help with clearing land, building the new flat under his house, and so forth. He's even mentioned building a bar on the beach.

The other reason I haven't gotten anywhere is the lack of progress with my depression. Sitting around at home doesn't help, I know, but I've not seen any other option so far. My doctor's advice is keep taking the pills, and get some exercise. She reckons that more therapy is just introspection which doesn't help. I've been meaning to hook up with the lady who did my counseling but somehow I can't see that going anywhere either.

I'm hoping to get up to London shortly - lots of people to catch up with, and lots of things I need to get from Nick's loft :) I'll update here when I sort things out a bit. Nick's been off to see his new nephew in Austria, and to a friend's wedding in Paris, so I'll hopefully visit when he gets back from this European Tour.

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