its done, wooop!

It took 1hr 4mins, which is a bit slower than last year but i’m really pleased with my pace.

Sponsorship is still open for another 2 weeks over here >>>>>>>>>>

Worked lots, drove lots, swam lots (2x 2km swims), done a radio show, DJ’d at some place called “melange” and discovered the new best cocktail in the world – the strawberry mojito – YEAH BABY! …Went to a Gay Jazz concert and ate Ritz biscuits with cheese, watched the Bourne Free gay pride march through Bournemouth (hat tip to all involved), went to a beautiful wedding of 2 beautiful people then drank too much went on an adventure playground and did proper wedding dancing… oh yeah and watched the British Pedalcar Grand Prix.

the photos are here for all to see

The million dollar question you all wanted to know, what am I doing now anyway?? (aka “I take it you have a real job now that stops you from blogging so much…”)

Well, the jobs going well, I’m working as a knowledgeable internet chap (aka Internet Marketing Consultant) working with SME’s to make sure they get the most from the internet after we’ve built them a website. I suppose its a bit account management, a bit post-sales support and a bit geek consultancy – Its had its tough moments getting back into working 9-5 for someone else but the roles really good and hopefully I can prove my worth in the coming weeks.

In other news, its one week till swim day – yikes – bit worried about making it this year, i’m not quite where I wanted to be with my training but I’m damn well determined to make it! Please do your bit by sponsoring me, I’m doing the hard bit.

Photo album #1 – random stuff, cats, biscuits, ephesususss

Photo album #2 – more random pics, boat trips n ancient stuff oh and cats, Siren Rocks too

Off for another swim now, sponsor me anyway but it’s too late to save the seal BTW… as soon as I get chance I’m gonna go find one n club it

I hadn’t allow myself any room to adjust back into “Normal” work… when a tax bill hit (unexpectedly) and I started worrying about my hospital appt tomo (what if i’m unable to do the swim… what if I’ll always have slightly creaky feet n left knee…) it all bought back something I hadn’t felt for a while… stress.

Work is wicked, the jobs better than I imagined, I’ve learnt loads… yeah for a while it was overwhelming picking up and getting to grips with 100+ clients – but I’m making headway now.

Onwards to the weekend, hopefully a chance to upload the pics from turkey..

Turkey rocked.

Boats + cats + kebabs + swimming + cats + kebabs + ancient ruins + cats + 37 deg heat + cats…

SPONSOR ME! The swim is in less than 3 weeks… and i’m achin’ from training this morning.

The Pier 2 Pier swim is in like 3 weeks-ish (21st July) – see link to the right for sponsor info and pier to pier category on the left for more updates n things.

Ciao for now!

Swam another 80 today, need to bump the speed up a bit more and maybe to 100.

Dietwise – eating pretty good… post-bike club i normally do some weights, chin ups, sit ups n stuff too.

Hmmmm… too much on, so little time…

Last year he/she was saved from being clubbed by your generous donations towards my Pier to Pier target…

If I don’t get another 6 5 sponsors… by friday, the seal gets it. I mean it.

In other fitness news, bike club tomo… usual time or shall we start earlier?

The plans back on track, now I can:

1) Concentrate on making tunes – off to the PointA studios in Bos Vegas after this… I’ve bought the latest issue of computer music.. have a full days studio stuff planned tomo with James Herkes… remixes of “electronic sunshine” should all be done next week for a promo mail out

2) Finish the eBook site v2 – update the eBook (minor edits), make a sales page etc..

3) Buy a car… yep… sadly (ish) I need to get a car, have some funds so that’s ok.

4) Focus on good gigs, playing tunes I love… not for the money – I’m playing for Ministry of Sound presents Euphoria (in room 2) this Saturday at the Mud Club in Bognor Regis! (haha) oh and with Paul Van Dyk @ Slinky on June 6th!!

5) Keep on swimmin’ – sponsor me you fools >>>>>>>>>>

6) Learn spanish (?)

Someone throw me a fish, please.

I’m determined that I will get a job, its just taking so much more time than I ever imagined.. next week though I have the 3rd interview for a cool job, it’d mean a company car or paid mileage (2 days a week with clients on site)… which is ok I guess, bit of a pain.. I’m told by the agent that I’ll have a 2nd interview with a start up I went to see this week, I think I’d prob prefer that job (just), more scope to get my teeth into.

Instincts are a weird one aren’t they… this one job I went too, I can’t find a logical reason why, but my instincts tell me “No”. Odd.

Swam 72 yesterday, woop, SPONSOR ME >>>>>>

Off to Notts to see Lucy this weekend, so far our plans consist of Yo! Sushi.. a cheesecake shop visit… returning to the all you can eat chinese place (amazing).. hmmm food.

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