please beware of them that stare

I got a letter from the student loans company yesterday — they have re-assessed my entitlement for a loan with over a month to spare before they have to pay it to me; big step-up from last year (when I didn't get paid until December, if I remember correctly, which was quite a harrowing ordeal). It looks like my back-of-the-envelope calculations were more or less correct and I will be getting significantly more money, including a grant, which is a huge relief. Now that I know how much money I will have coming in this year I can budget for rent and finally start looking for a flat proper. (I have time.)

In other news... ( Minor casting spoilers for Smallville. )