I wanted to post this last week (based on the fear of CERN -lolz) but got distracted by coming home earlier than I thought I was.
Anyway, I am now back in Sheffield for the foreseeable future which is ace especially as I haven't got much to do! The mass spec is brokena nd Mike is away so I only have a piddley report to write up for work and I am currently at Karen's house being sneaky and quiet.
I am looking forward to going home on Saturday to see my parents and JB and especially to go to the ice hockey as its been a very long off season! Although we are likely to get thumped by Belfast (twice) I shall still get to see Big Mac and Verner. Kazz is at school at the moment and is enjoying it more this week which is great. She submitted her PGCE application last night so I am hoping and praying that that goes well for her. I am sure it will though.
I really want to get out and take some photos but the weather has been incredibly boring which doesn't fuel my desire to leave the house as grey skies aren't fun.
We had a nice weekend not really doing anything but are definitely looking forward to going to Opal on Friday for a bit of a party and meeting up with the biology crew tonight for a drink. I can't wait for term to start again I am more than ready to get back to lectures and labs etc.
I have now decided I want a Bigma for Africa because its fun to say and its a whopping 500mm lens!!! Things are definitely moving forward with this too, were getting more info and should hopefully make a decision and book it soon.
I am exc9ited about the coming year, Im looking forward to working (I won't be saying that in a few weeks though)but most of all to be back with everyone going out and mucking around again.
Wednesday, 17 September 2008
Tuesday, 9 September 2008
You electrify my life, let's conspire to re-ignite all the souls that would die just to feel alive...
Its been a hectic week! After Karen's little mishap missing her flight due to the field centre messing up her connection I met her Dad and we drove down to Heathrow which was a lot less awkward than I thought it would be. It was really interesting hearing about Kuwait and Saudi from his and ultimately a business point of view.
Anyhoo I digress; we had a very expensive meal in a very expensive hotel which was booked on the cheap. =P Then slept until the ungodly hour of 6am when we went to pick up my muffin. She sauntered out of arrivals and was amused when I accused her of being late and then horrified when I told her that her mum had put me on the insurance to drive up to the lakes that night.
We managed to get back to Preston in around about 4 hours which was impressive. Karen slept for most of the afternoon and we eventually got out to the lakes in the evening after I nearly crashed in my first time in the clio, that was fun. The next day it started to rain and then proceeded to do so for the entire week. We managed to get out a few times for walks and I hopefully have some good shots from the estuary and up at High Dam where my lovely new ND filter got its first run out.
After much hugging and bacon eating on my part we went home on the Friday afternoon and had a lovely meal out and went to dog class where I attempted to take photos using my MF 50mm which was challenging but a few shots have come out.
Got the train back to Sheffield late Saturday afternoon and chilled out on the evening. I eventually planned for Boulders on Sunday which went well with our new kids but challenging in that we have a fair few noisey little boys! However we shall persevere and we have a new victim (leader) potentially as Harriet from my cell group answered my plea for help. Its going to be a good year.
Today I had a good day at work, I found out not only was I doing things right but that I will get to spend the last week of work in Sheffield in labs rather than up in York which is great as I like being in labs. But mostly because I get to spend a whole week with Karen. Hopefully it will be the first of many where I am in a lab and she is in a school. =)
I can't wait until term starts again to see everyone and go out lots again! And also to work, I really need to get down to starting my project.
Anyhoo I digress; we had a very expensive meal in a very expensive hotel which was booked on the cheap. =P Then slept until the ungodly hour of 6am when we went to pick up my muffin. She sauntered out of arrivals and was amused when I accused her of being late and then horrified when I told her that her mum had put me on the insurance to drive up to the lakes that night.
We managed to get back to Preston in around about 4 hours which was impressive. Karen slept for most of the afternoon and we eventually got out to the lakes in the evening after I nearly crashed in my first time in the clio, that was fun. The next day it started to rain and then proceeded to do so for the entire week. We managed to get out a few times for walks and I hopefully have some good shots from the estuary and up at High Dam where my lovely new ND filter got its first run out.
After much hugging and bacon eating on my part we went home on the Friday afternoon and had a lovely meal out and went to dog class where I attempted to take photos using my MF 50mm which was challenging but a few shots have come out.
Got the train back to Sheffield late Saturday afternoon and chilled out on the evening. I eventually planned for Boulders on Sunday which went well with our new kids but challenging in that we have a fair few noisey little boys! However we shall persevere and we have a new victim (leader) potentially as Harriet from my cell group answered my plea for help. Its going to be a good year.
Today I had a good day at work, I found out not only was I doing things right but that I will get to spend the last week of work in Sheffield in labs rather than up in York which is great as I like being in labs. But mostly because I get to spend a whole week with Karen. Hopefully it will be the first of many where I am in a lab and she is in a school. =)
I can't wait until term starts again to see everyone and go out lots again! And also to work, I really need to get down to starting my project.
Saturday, 30 August 2008
In bed with the moon flower, contradict the nestling...
Yesterday was turbulent to say the least. A boring and tedious day at work intertwined with immense worry about Karen's flight being canceled/missed/etc lead into a great evening out at the InMe gig. They were great! It was cool seeing as I first got into them when they hit the big time rather than finding them years later.
Anyway, I need to do some stupid spreadsheets today and get clothes and stuff packed for Karen and myself for the next week. I hope she's OK. I am going down to meet up with Karen's Dad tomorrow and then were driving to Heathrow tonight and staying in a hotel ready to meet Karen once she lands at 0625 (eek!) and then driving straight to Preston. I am so relieved she's not going to be stuck out there.
I think I may wander into town in a bit to go and buy a photography book.
Anyway, I need to do some stupid spreadsheets today and get clothes and stuff packed for Karen and myself for the next week. I hope she's OK. I am going down to meet up with Karen's Dad tomorrow and then were driving to Heathrow tonight and staying in a hotel ready to meet Karen once she lands at 0625 (eek!) and then driving straight to Preston. I am so relieved she's not going to be stuck out there.
I think I may wander into town in a bit to go and buy a photography book.
Thursday, 28 August 2008
You amaze me more than you could know, and I need you all the time, laying stars you make me dream of bliss, and I've loved you all the time...
Karen comes home in less than 48 hours!!
I can't wait to meet her at the station. :)
Work has been incredibly boring this week and I have been very lonely but I shall be seeing Paul and Bryan and Matt tomorrow when we go to see InMe which is going to be ace. Their new albums is really good! I very much like it. I am listening to it repeatedly in order to learn it for tomorrow night. =P
I can't wait to go to the lodge with Kazz, its going to be a great week, even if the weather is pants and we don't do anything I'll still be with her...
The email she sent last night made me feel unbelievable, I've never felt so loved. I am truly truly blessed to have her. I can't be more amazed at what God has given me. She's everything to me.
I am getting excited about the start of the school term too! Boulders starts next weekend which is going to be great to get back in there with new kids and new team! Hopefully God will provide us with an amazing program of stuff to follow and that we will be able to have a really great time with the kids.
I am going to head into town to shoot for a bit and to pick up train tickets.
I am so excited about Saturday!
I can't wait to meet her at the station. :)
Work has been incredibly boring this week and I have been very lonely but I shall be seeing Paul and Bryan and Matt tomorrow when we go to see InMe which is going to be ace. Their new albums is really good! I very much like it. I am listening to it repeatedly in order to learn it for tomorrow night. =P
I can't wait to go to the lodge with Kazz, its going to be a great week, even if the weather is pants and we don't do anything I'll still be with her...
The email she sent last night made me feel unbelievable, I've never felt so loved. I am truly truly blessed to have her. I can't be more amazed at what God has given me. She's everything to me.
I am getting excited about the start of the school term too! Boulders starts next weekend which is going to be great to get back in there with new kids and new team! Hopefully God will provide us with an amazing program of stuff to follow and that we will be able to have a really great time with the kids.
I am going to head into town to shoot for a bit and to pick up train tickets.
I am so excited about Saturday!
Tuesday, 26 August 2008
And without you is how I disappear...
I feel pretty rubbish today.
Kazz is having the time of her life and all I can do is mope about here and think how much I am missing out on. I really dislike myself at this moment in time.
Work is going almost as badly, what with things being repaired and not being able to get the right stuff in today.
I feel so alone.
Kazz is having the time of her life and all I can do is mope about here and think how much I am missing out on. I really dislike myself at this moment in time.
Work is going almost as badly, what with things being repaired and not being able to get the right stuff in today.
I feel so alone.
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