I interrupt my blog holiday in the hopes of bringing some cheer to a few people I know are feeling down. Here are some tips to feeling better:

1. A pint of Haagen Dazs ice cream. On second thoughts, make that a few pints.

2. Girls - A blown-up poster of Derek and/or Drew (does it make a difference?). Guys - A blown-up poster of Smallville's Lana Lang (at least that's what I'm hearing from some male sources).

3. Alcohol. Ok now, be very responsible when choosing this course of action. 2 margaritas is fine. 2 jugs of beer to yourself is not. And don't drink enough to get a hangover. You'll feel worse than when you started off so that defeats the purpose.

4. A holiday. Even if it's just to the local liquor store. If you do make that trip though, re-read point number 3 above.

5. Girls - Go shopping, for goodness' sake. Guys - Go play sports.

6. Indulge in the company of close friends.

7. Scream into your pillow.

8. Read the international news. I guarantee you'll feel a lot better about your own situation.

9. Have a PARTY!!! Go have fun!! Even if that's the last thing you feel like doing.

10. GET OUT OF THE HOUSE.

Here are some things you shouldn't do:

1. Listen to soppy love songs.

2. Watch your favourite romantic comedy.

3. Think too much.

4. Go on a diet.

5. Mope.

6. Drown in self-pity.

7. Play the blame game.

8. Speed.

9. Get drunk.

10. STAY IN THE HOUSE.

I'm no happiness guru myself. The above pointers apply as much to you as they do to me. I'm an emotional wreck. If I could have just one wish, I'd take a long trip to Europe. Now. Anything to get me out of the house, away from the situations I'm in, away from the things I have to do. Anything to live on my own again. You know, once you've lived on your own, especially for so long, it's never the same again. Like I've been telling Cheryl - it's one thing to love your family, another thing to live with them. And that's just the least of my problems. Great. Now I'm feeling really down. No worries, I've got vodka, midori and bailey's sitting in my room.

Cheers, mate.