This is going to be a bit controversial so I want everyone to approach this with an open mind and not to jump to conclusions. This will shock many of you and it has already shocked me so I believe I can handle any questions that people want to pitch to me now.

I'm not going to Japan this year. Instead, I'm going to a music college in Coventry

If anyone asks why, they're going to have to be specific as to what they want an answer on. e.g. "why not?" "why there?" "why now?" etc.

Claire has already given her congratulations, Mish will find out tomorrow, Craig you shouldn't be surprised and everyone else please be supportive although honesty is welcome. (this is the entry on Live Journal so it's mainly for the benofit of Jenny and Kit.