That time of the year once again, time to make idle promises about quitting, doing better, trying harder, and achieving more. And why not have a time to take a think about how it’s going, and where I want my life to go – not just in next year. I have many goals, though often [...]

Another 31st December in the bag. And a blue moon and partial eclipse to go with it. The photograph isn’t great as I don’t have the ideal lens for such images, though I managed to capture it in some form so I’m happy enough. For the last nine years we’ve had to endure the long [...]

It was a great year. I met so many great people, had many new experiences, learnt so much and had a few big changes. My whole outlook was changed this year. I feel I’m a different person, mentally, than I was this time last year. “We are who we meet”. I believe this is true; [...]

I dislike crowded bars and clubs at the best of times; where the music is loud and you may as well be out on your own anyway due to the time spent queuing for a drink. It can be near impossible to hold a conversation over the noise level of those I don’t know, and [...]

I remember saying I would ease up on the frequency of my tweets a month or so ago, and I had been for the last few months, without realising it. Though my usage has changed quite a bit recently. It’s hard to describe in what way, but just differently. Good and bad. Its just different. [...]

My Granny loved cats and had one for as long as I remember. This was the first, and for a long time, the only feline I had contact with. As much as I wanted one of my own – though moreso a puppy – the best I could hope for were hamsters and goldfish. However, [...]

Early Tuesday morning my Granny passed away. Always cheerful, always with a great sense of humour, and adored by many. Today is her funeral. She will be deeply missed.

I hate to seem like I’m totally dragging this out, but I’m quite overwhelmed by all the birthday wishes I got yesterday. Who needs birthday cards! 48 twitter messages 15 facebook wall comments 4 blog comments 3 facebook note comments 1 Lastfm message 1 text message Thank you!

[continued from Part 1...] All fairly standard stuff there really. Quite varied, but standard. I believe so anyway. The biggest surprise, however, came when, on the greatest holiday ever in the North West American States I was fed country music. At first I was completely shocked and horrified by this sound, demanding that it be [...]

Another year, another set of goals, new memories and hopefully many good times. As is the norm this time of year, I have created a short list of resolutions; some vaguely realistic goals and achievements for the year ahead. I’ve never really been one to take resolutions seriously, though this year I think I’ve made [...]