Today my weekly world was shattered as I played football on a Tuesday after work. This is most unusual and has never happened before. For my American readers I should clarify that yesterday was a bank holiday, so no work and no football.
In another departure from our regular reality, I didn't play terribly, most notably in goal. With surprising enthusiasm I threw myself about, making several moderately decent saves. Strange things happen on Tuesdays.
Finally, I said I wouldn't keep a count or update on every detail, but today means only 40 days to go.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Thursday, August 26, 2010
False Optimism
So the optimistic assumption that tonight would be the night I burst into action was lamentably false. It wasn't in the slightest, I watched football and idly read and wrote stuff on the computer. Fun, but not what I was going for!
Today I have achieved little although did make a fair bit of progress at work. I also spent a significant amount of time writing responses to Mark's throwaway comment on Facebook which turned into a full-blown discussion about religion, athiesm and evolution. You all know how good I am at steering away from putting my tuppence worth into those discussions!
May inspire me to actually write something a little longer on here about it again at some point.
Today I have achieved little although did make a fair bit of progress at work. I also spent a significant amount of time writing responses to Mark's throwaway comment on Facebook which turned into a full-blown discussion about religion, athiesm and evolution. You all know how good I am at steering away from putting my tuppence worth into those discussions!
May inspire me to actually write something a little longer on here about it again at some point.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Myth of Achievements
As I said at the beginning of the week, I was expecting that I might get a little more done in the evenings. Mainly due to my broken computer not being a distraction. This has so far not transpired. I remain relentlessly optimistic that this will be the case tomorrow, however!
Most wedding details are now finalised with the hiring of a DJ at the weekend. It seems odd though that we got the booking at this venue due to a couple splitting up and cancelling - and by bizarre coincidence, have now re-hired the same DJ they were going to use. Almost feels like we are stealing another couple's wedding!
Next thing really is waiting for people to reply to invitations - assuming they get them at least! I expected some to have got them by now considering they were posted beginning of last week, but have heard nothing, nor got the ones sent to me to distribute at work - so who knows!
Most wedding details are now finalised with the hiring of a DJ at the weekend. It seems odd though that we got the booking at this venue due to a couple splitting up and cancelling - and by bizarre coincidence, have now re-hired the same DJ they were going to use. Almost feels like we are stealing another couple's wedding!
Next thing really is waiting for people to reply to invitations - assuming they get them at least! I expected some to have got them by now considering they were posted beginning of last week, but have heard nothing, nor got the ones sent to me to distribute at work - so who knows!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Quite Distracting
This evening I have so far spent most of my time enjoying the youtube app on my phone and obsessively watching QI. It's a fantastic way to spend any time, and I have managed to spend the majority of the evening on it.
I have also checked on my computer-to-be's status (current progress: pre-production), and exchanged further stupid song suggestions with Chrissi in our continual battle to find the most inappropriate possible song - or at least utterly out of synch with tradition.
Tomorrow I may do something more productive of the evening. Unlikely though!
I have also checked on my computer-to-be's status (current progress: pre-production), and exchanged further stupid song suggestions with Chrissi in our continual battle to find the most inappropriate possible song - or at least utterly out of synch with tradition.
Tomorrow I may do something more productive of the evening. Unlikely though!
Monday, August 23, 2010
Sub-Fifty
Today is Monday and the first weekday as I come back from work without knowing quite what to do with myself due to there being no computer to instantly waste my evening on. In a way, this is a good thing.
However, as tonight was football, this didn't actually bother me that much! It was a good hour and a half once more running around with some occasional moments of slightly better play - playing on a weekly basis is starting to pay off, and I did score three goals as well (miraculously). This sounds not so good when I point out that due to a missing player it was 5v4, and the final score was something absurd like 24-17. However, I was happy with my small triumph.
The health benefits of playing were immediately undone when in a silly act of hunger on reaching the station, I then bought something to snack on which undid and more any small strides I may have taken towards greater fitness.
To change tack, I promised I wouldn't over-countdown, but this weekend marks both seven weeks and under 50 days until our wedding. Exciting!
However, as tonight was football, this didn't actually bother me that much! It was a good hour and a half once more running around with some occasional moments of slightly better play - playing on a weekly basis is starting to pay off, and I did score three goals as well (miraculously). This sounds not so good when I point out that due to a missing player it was 5v4, and the final score was something absurd like 24-17. However, I was happy with my small triumph.
The health benefits of playing were immediately undone when in a silly act of hunger on reaching the station, I then bought something to snack on which undid and more any small strides I may have taken towards greater fitness.
To change tack, I promised I wouldn't over-countdown, but this weekend marks both seven weeks and under 50 days until our wedding. Exciting!
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Productive Weekend?
So my prophetic post on Friday was indeed accurate, and the video card (which I am now fairly confident it is) has collapsed so it's not only an issue on booting, but an issue once booted if I try to do something radical like switch windows.
This weekend, therefore, I have been working on purchasing a new computer and after looking around a few generic sites and a few specialist ones, found one recommended that looked rather good - essentially they build it on-spec as you like it. The fantastic thing about this is that it's usually cheaper than the same spec from a normal supplier, and also it's not filled with masses of trial software and other bloatware that you don't want.
After playing a bit with some different options I did go with this and made the purchase earlier this evening. A very nice PC, and while it was a little more than I planned on paying, I have a really good machine that will last me a good while. Should arrive next weekend or weekend after, I'll see.
Besides that, the lack of a computer has forced me to have a more productive weekend. I've sorted out my room a little, done some overdue tidying and ironing, and generally felt more productive - even if this 'productivity' has mostly taken the shape of watching football on TV, etc. I'll see how this goes throughout the week too, may be a theme of me actually tidying away odd chores and going to bed on time! Time will tell.
This weekend, therefore, I have been working on purchasing a new computer and after looking around a few generic sites and a few specialist ones, found one recommended that looked rather good - essentially they build it on-spec as you like it. The fantastic thing about this is that it's usually cheaper than the same spec from a normal supplier, and also it's not filled with masses of trial software and other bloatware that you don't want.
After playing a bit with some different options I did go with this and made the purchase earlier this evening. A very nice PC, and while it was a little more than I planned on paying, I have a really good machine that will last me a good while. Should arrive next weekend or weekend after, I'll see.
Besides that, the lack of a computer has forced me to have a more productive weekend. I've sorted out my room a little, done some overdue tidying and ironing, and generally felt more productive - even if this 'productivity' has mostly taken the shape of watching football on TV, etc. I'll see how this goes throughout the week too, may be a theme of me actually tidying away odd chores and going to bed on time! Time will tell.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Offline Course
Looks quite likely that I may be forced offline for the near future as it feels like my computer is grinding to a halt. The screen flickers and seems to have memory issues, mainly on booting. I'm getting the feeling that after six years of near-constant use it is finally on its last legs.
Once it's booted it seems to be okay, at least it's running. I may start to peer around at possible replacements this weekend, start to get an idea. Even if I can force it to work after two-three boots, it's still an inconvenience. I'm going to grab all data and similar off it tonight while it's still alive and responsive.
Once it's booted it seems to be okay, at least it's running. I may start to peer around at possible replacements this weekend, start to get an idea. Even if I can force it to work after two-three boots, it's still an inconvenience. I'm going to grab all data and similar off it tonight while it's still alive and responsive.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Two Out Of Four
So this week, half of my post-work evenings have ended in the pub, with football taking up Monday evening and probably another trip to the pub due tomorrow, what with it being both Friday and payday.
As I don't drink it doesn't bother me, but I probably should be a little concerned that this is becoming a regular evening event. Mainly because going to the pub after work typically is representative of a bit of a frustrating day and blowing off steam afterwards (unless there is football on or similar). So twice or thrice in one week, and regularly for a few weeks now? Probably not a good sign.
In other news, thanks to Russell for his pro tips on how to avoid the family trip dilemma as posted on Tuesday. We may be taking your route. I say we, but I'm not going - either way, could be a sensible plan.
As I don't drink it doesn't bother me, but I probably should be a little concerned that this is becoming a regular evening event. Mainly because going to the pub after work typically is representative of a bit of a frustrating day and blowing off steam afterwards (unless there is football on or similar). So twice or thrice in one week, and regularly for a few weeks now? Probably not a good sign.
In other news, thanks to Russell for his pro tips on how to avoid the family trip dilemma as posted on Tuesday. We may be taking your route. I say we, but I'm not going - either way, could be a sensible plan.
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