Holiday is going well and after a pre end of term booze fest that lasted a few weeks I have managed to get on a health drive. This past week I have basically eaten only salad, and tons of it. My fatness came off very quickly. I have also been partaking in mild exercise, bike rides and walking about Sunnyview. Booze is still about but no heavily moderated and taking days off at a time. My body reacts quickly and very positively to the change. I also made a determined effort to cut out snacks which also worked out very well. And I guess from being with Grace 24-7 I get exercise from her.
Last night however I went to a BBQ of a German chap living here in Sunnyview. All my buddies were there. That's Martin (Irish), Mark (the Micheal Caine lookalike), Patrick (the German), Colin (lovely guy from Peterborough), Andy (don't really know him from Northern UK), Arun (great youngish lad from Blackburn and runs the private teaching class with his girlfriend where I work part time), Chris great English chap who loves cricket, ale and medieval battles. A great Saturday afternoon evening.
Now I am not working it gives me a chance to think, explore new ideas and do plenty of research on various projects.
Oi is fine and really enjoying her job at the school. Gracie is bouncing around is is happy all the time. We do our best to keep her stimulated and learning.
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Holiday Mode
I am on holiday...almost. We have been ordered to sign in every morning through all of March. Strange? Selfish? Wasteful? Certainly, but it's no great shakes for married me. I am at home anyway taking care of Gracie while wifey toils away at her school.
Being on holiday is wonderful, of course, and everything is done at a very leisurely pace. Coffee, TV, games, yoga, bike ride, walking about Sunnyview, all done like some Hollywood star.
Tom came to see me. It was so wonderful to see him after a year and we had a fun time. I took him to Cabana beach where we met up with my ex co-worker from San Fran (like Tom) and ate incredible pizza and lots of beer. The were both suitably impressed with the pizza, which is the best I have ever had; very authentic, thin, crispy and Divine toppings. We took the beach road home enjoying the afternoon ride amongst the tropical background and lush beaches.
Horrific state of events on the global scene right now. We are indeed entering a most evil phase where Man's technical ability far outdoes his emotions and manner. The aircraft disappearance is an extraordinary event to witness. There are so many possibilities as to what happened. A very dark matter indeed.
Been gaming big time and relishing Deus Ex Human Revolution - Director's Cut. A wonderful adventure with highly addictive upgrades to your person. A Bladerunner experience.
Another such game, Shadowrun is a sci-fi turn based detective yarn and a joy.
TV. Twenty Twelve is fun, Vikings - very enthralling and exciting.
Being on holiday is wonderful, of course, and everything is done at a very leisurely pace. Coffee, TV, games, yoga, bike ride, walking about Sunnyview, all done like some Hollywood star.
Tom came to see me. It was so wonderful to see him after a year and we had a fun time. I took him to Cabana beach where we met up with my ex co-worker from San Fran (like Tom) and ate incredible pizza and lots of beer. The were both suitably impressed with the pizza, which is the best I have ever had; very authentic, thin, crispy and Divine toppings. We took the beach road home enjoying the afternoon ride amongst the tropical background and lush beaches.
Horrific state of events on the global scene right now. We are indeed entering a most evil phase where Man's technical ability far outdoes his emotions and manner. The aircraft disappearance is an extraordinary event to witness. There are so many possibilities as to what happened. A very dark matter indeed.
Been gaming big time and relishing Deus Ex Human Revolution - Director's Cut. A wonderful adventure with highly addictive upgrades to your person. A Bladerunner experience.
Another such game, Shadowrun is a sci-fi turn based detective yarn and a joy.
TV. Twenty Twelve is fun, Vikings - very enthralling and exciting.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Working from Home
Marking time. We can do this at home. One could sense the distane at our glee as we arrived early morning to pick up the exam papers and flee back home. Jumping back on a motorcycle and shooting out of the school gates draws slow glares from the native teachers forced to stay there. I picked up some toasted sandwiches from 7-11 on the way home. Brewed a big pot of coffee and got stuck in.
At ten thirty I rode over to Tesco to pick up some mushrooms for the enormous spag bol I am about to make (as soon as Oi gets home with the Basil). All looking good.
I am preparing for some hardcore gametime. These days there are so many awesome games one has to be very careful to only play a select few, and to properly appreciate them as we did in days of yore. I have some nice titles awaiting play, quite unusual choices too; strategic, turn-based, fantasy, sci-fi. Yes, a very interesting mix. Also some casual ones for when the going gets tough. Like so many things these days, there are so many options, everything seems to lose it's value. Movies become unwatched, albums unlistened to, games unplayed. It's the curse of acquisition and being more addicted to acquiring than actually playing. A very strange phenomenon.
Don, Tom and Patrick are all on Koh Phang Nang, though I fear I will be unable to join them. It would be more than my monthly budget just to get there and stay a couple of nights. I fear it may have to be another time.
More marking tomorrow...
At ten thirty I rode over to Tesco to pick up some mushrooms for the enormous spag bol I am about to make (as soon as Oi gets home with the Basil). All looking good.
I am preparing for some hardcore gametime. These days there are so many awesome games one has to be very careful to only play a select few, and to properly appreciate them as we did in days of yore. I have some nice titles awaiting play, quite unusual choices too; strategic, turn-based, fantasy, sci-fi. Yes, a very interesting mix. Also some casual ones for when the going gets tough. Like so many things these days, there are so many options, everything seems to lose it's value. Movies become unwatched, albums unlistened to, games unplayed. It's the curse of acquisition and being more addicted to acquiring than actually playing. A very strange phenomenon.
Don, Tom and Patrick are all on Koh Phang Nang, though I fear I will be unable to join them. It would be more than my monthly budget just to get there and stay a couple of nights. I fear it may have to be another time.
More marking tomorrow...
Monday, March 3, 2014
Trying to Rest
It was the students test today. I went into the school. Although void of any character, the other Western teachers are great and we had a good old chin-wag to pass the time until the exams started. Everyone is quite mature and discussions often head back to the 80's and such. A rich crowd of individuals for sure. David, Karen, Les and Jason are all very different from each other, but also very entertaining.
After 5 hours with Gracie tonight I was desperate for a cider so rushed into town and got there just before he shut. Thank heaven. Taht sweet, sweet nectar.
After 5 hours with Gracie tonight I was desperate for a cider so rushed into town and got there just before he shut. Thank heaven. Taht sweet, sweet nectar.
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