This week
Finally the countdown ends and my holiday begins. I've not talked about this weeks events, though don't despair - read on for all the excitement of the past five days...
Work :: The office seemed to forget I was going away and as such, my workload wasn't increased very much at all to begin with. There were a few large jobs to do but I was told there'd be no rush, so I'd have until the end of next week to complete them in.
Friday I had so much work to do I thought I'd never get home. Friday was a disappointing day to be honest. At 10:00 I was asked to produce elevation drawings and site layout plans in time for a meeting at 10:30, which was an unrealistic goal. Much to my amusement, the client walks in while I'm being told this, though on hearing his drawings aren't ready, is happy to come back after lunch to collect the finished drawings ((how my boss gets away with it I'll never know)).
Just before lunch, I'm told to drop everything and start a new task. I was meant to be spending my afternoon in Cawsand, surveying a lovely building right on the sea front. However, the partner had promised too many people too much work in too little a time frame...and as ever, he wasn't going to make good his promises - I was. My afternoon was spent drawing like crazy while the partner went off to Cawsand. Not being happy about this, I pressed on unenthusiastically. A poor decision on my behalf during the process left me with a huge problem in the drawing, however, I didn't have time to go back and rework things. I didn't finish until gone 17:30 and I was in a foul temper with the world.
At least locking up made me feel better. I put the alarm on and walked out the office into the cold night, exhausted and drained but happy to be headed for home. Two weeks of non-working bliss begin...*office doors slam shut behind me*...now!
College :: On Thursday I was looking forward to learning what fate lay before us with regards our thesis projects. Much to my dismay, there was no verdict so it'll have to wait until next week. It's likely that I'll be going in to college during my holiday because I hate playing catch-up and after all, it's just a day.
Fireworks :: Events such as All Hallows Eve and Bonfire Night are things I don't buy into. Halloween is a celebration of evil and though I used to enjoy fireworks displays, I'm of the view that bonfire night is a huge waste of money ((though admittedly, what beats eating hot-dogs and hamburgers outside in the freezing cold with the smell of burning wood in the air?)). Where fireworks are concerned, I don't believe that you should be able to pick them up from your local newsagents or supermarket. I'd go as far as saying that it should all be limited to properly organised events. Reason being that there are real idiots out there. One such group of idiots decided it would be fun to fire rockets at passing vehicles on a busy stretch of road...and yeah, that included me. I didn't see it coming but I was suddenly struck with a huge bang as a firework exploded on my rear, sparks flying everywhere.
Friends :: Speaking of idiots and fireworks, sadly Graham decided to blow a hole through his hand after lighting a firework in his hand. Luckily for him, he's now regained use of his fingers so in time his hand will be good as new. To be honest, he doesn't seem to bothered about it.
Paul is now on leave. Like me, he's got two weeks and will be spending some of the second week down here with me in Tavistock, which should be cool. I've thought of a few places of interest to visit and of course we'll be heading up onto the moors most mornings with Meg. We'll see how that goes...
Today and the soon to be :: I was supposed to be picking up my new pescription sunglasses today, however, there has been a delay. Instead, I've had their appologies for not being informed of the delay...and an excuse which sounds too daft for my liking. They may now be ready on Tuesday but I'm not here then. Great.
On Monday I've got a chiro appointment. My whole back and neck is so very uncomfortable and painfull that at times I'm unable to stop and sit still for more than a couple of minutes at a time. So I've brought forward my next appointment a week to get that seen to.
On Tuesday Dad and I are off to Newport for a couple of days, to check out the area and on Wednesday to attend the University open day. I'm hoping that everything will be cool and that I'll not be given any excuses why I can't go ahead and make an application to do my degree there, 2005 through 2008. I'm both excited and terribly nervous about it but everyone is saying it'll be fine and I'm very grateful to Dad for taking the time from his work to come with me.
Thursday I'll prolly be in college, as I've said already.
Paul arrives on Sunday 14th and I've talked about that already too.
I think that's enough for now. 'Till next time...
Work :: The office seemed to forget I was going away and as such, my workload wasn't increased very much at all to begin with. There were a few large jobs to do but I was told there'd be no rush, so I'd have until the end of next week to complete them in.
Friday I had so much work to do I thought I'd never get home. Friday was a disappointing day to be honest. At 10:00 I was asked to produce elevation drawings and site layout plans in time for a meeting at 10:30, which was an unrealistic goal. Much to my amusement, the client walks in while I'm being told this, though on hearing his drawings aren't ready, is happy to come back after lunch to collect the finished drawings ((how my boss gets away with it I'll never know)).
Just before lunch, I'm told to drop everything and start a new task. I was meant to be spending my afternoon in Cawsand, surveying a lovely building right on the sea front. However, the partner had promised too many people too much work in too little a time frame...and as ever, he wasn't going to make good his promises - I was. My afternoon was spent drawing like crazy while the partner went off to Cawsand. Not being happy about this, I pressed on unenthusiastically. A poor decision on my behalf during the process left me with a huge problem in the drawing, however, I didn't have time to go back and rework things. I didn't finish until gone 17:30 and I was in a foul temper with the world.
At least locking up made me feel better. I put the alarm on and walked out the office into the cold night, exhausted and drained but happy to be headed for home. Two weeks of non-working bliss begin...*office doors slam shut behind me*...now!
College :: On Thursday I was looking forward to learning what fate lay before us with regards our thesis projects. Much to my dismay, there was no verdict so it'll have to wait until next week. It's likely that I'll be going in to college during my holiday because I hate playing catch-up and after all, it's just a day.
Fireworks :: Events such as All Hallows Eve and Bonfire Night are things I don't buy into. Halloween is a celebration of evil and though I used to enjoy fireworks displays, I'm of the view that bonfire night is a huge waste of money ((though admittedly, what beats eating hot-dogs and hamburgers outside in the freezing cold with the smell of burning wood in the air?)). Where fireworks are concerned, I don't believe that you should be able to pick them up from your local newsagents or supermarket. I'd go as far as saying that it should all be limited to properly organised events. Reason being that there are real idiots out there. One such group of idiots decided it would be fun to fire rockets at passing vehicles on a busy stretch of road...and yeah, that included me. I didn't see it coming but I was suddenly struck with a huge bang as a firework exploded on my rear, sparks flying everywhere.
Friends :: Speaking of idiots and fireworks, sadly Graham decided to blow a hole through his hand after lighting a firework in his hand. Luckily for him, he's now regained use of his fingers so in time his hand will be good as new. To be honest, he doesn't seem to bothered about it.
Paul is now on leave. Like me, he's got two weeks and will be spending some of the second week down here with me in Tavistock, which should be cool. I've thought of a few places of interest to visit and of course we'll be heading up onto the moors most mornings with Meg. We'll see how that goes...
Today and the soon to be :: I was supposed to be picking up my new pescription sunglasses today, however, there has been a delay. Instead, I've had their appologies for not being informed of the delay...and an excuse which sounds too daft for my liking. They may now be ready on Tuesday but I'm not here then. Great.
On Monday I've got a chiro appointment. My whole back and neck is so very uncomfortable and painfull that at times I'm unable to stop and sit still for more than a couple of minutes at a time. So I've brought forward my next appointment a week to get that seen to.
On Tuesday Dad and I are off to Newport for a couple of days, to check out the area and on Wednesday to attend the University open day. I'm hoping that everything will be cool and that I'll not be given any excuses why I can't go ahead and make an application to do my degree there, 2005 through 2008. I'm both excited and terribly nervous about it but everyone is saying it'll be fine and I'm very grateful to Dad for taking the time from his work to come with me.
Thursday I'll prolly be in college, as I've said already.
Paul arrives on Sunday 14th and I've talked about that already too.
I think that's enough for now. 'Till next time...
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