On a cold winter morning, in the time before the light...

I had a great weekend at home with Karen, we had fun in Durham and took photos of the Cathedral in the day and the dusk. I love being there with her.

We had pizza express pizzas on Saturday night then went into town and took shots of the Cathedral then we went to pick up my parents from a wedding reception which we kind of gate crashed. That was hilarious, it was really nice to spend the time just myself, Karen and my folks in a rather different environment to Nandos. =P

We had lunch at the Slug and Lettuce on Sunday which was great! The food was really nice although we all had to change our orders (some twice!) as they were low on food. Between the five of us we managed all 6 of the desserts on the menu, I was very proud.

I had an interview for the clearing helpline on Monday which seemed to go OK, hopefully I didn't come across as anything bad and get offered the job as that would be ideal for spending the week with Karen before she goes to Borneo.

I am really going to miss her and its hard not to be sad when she talks about it. I really hope I am being supportive.

Work has been a bit frustrating today. My valves weren't closing properly so the turf was taking ages to cool. It took a few phone calls to Mike but eventually it got sorted. I've even put my samples in the liquid nitrogen too. How exciting!

Don't you love the life you choose...

I had an amazing weekend with Karen. It was awesome to just lie in bed and cuddle once again. We went and saw Wall E, which was awesome! He's such a cutey. I want one. =P

Karen finishes work experience tomorrow and drives to Sheffield ready to cuddle me on Thursday, yay.

I am currently sat in a hotel room relaxing after a hard day at work. I shall hopefully be running more trials and experiments this week.

I am going home this weekend which shall be rather nice as I get to see my folks and JB and hear his stories from South Africa! ^_^

You'll never be a better kind, if you don't leave the world behind...

Fairly busy past couple of days. Yesterday I met up with the site manager for the first time and went round to get familiar with stuff. Finished early so went to Elvington Airfield which was pretty cool. I need to convert my raw files and shall pop pics up at some point. I particularly enjoyed seeing the aircraft out on tarmac in their livery. Was pretty cool.

Today was fairly slow because until I find out what is happening experiment wise there isn't much I can do. I managed to get away at half four and then drove home (via detour through Howden) for just after six. The traffic in Sheffield was terrible so I may try to go out a different way on Sunday night.

I get to pick Kazz up from the station tomorrow which is mega exciting. I can't wait to cook for her, to look after her, to kiss her, to cuddle her, to hold her and to love her again...

You amaze me more than you could know...

So it was my first day at work today. I had my first first class train journey which was rather fun! Complementary breakfast ftw! Paul then picked me up and took me to the main office where admin stuff was sorted and then we went to the warehouse and had another look at the equipment. Then I had lunch and we went to look at some big turf!

After this I got to drive my van (lol) to my hotel so off I popped to the hotel that was pointed out to me on the way this morning. Got there fine, didn't even get lost once! Couldn't check in til 3, no problem walked to Somerfield and picked up some stuff. Returned at 3. Can I check in *gives name* er no we have no reservation. Hmm I'll ring and check. Ring and find out I am at the wrong hotel! Oops!

So eventually located the 2nd hotel. Settle into (small, hot and noisey) room. Watched the Chuckle Brothers and then had a shower. Saw Top Gear and then went to eat. Had a burger and a pancake type thing. Twas rather tasty, though I think 8 weeks would be a bit much!

I then spent the evening on the internet (which has a useless cable!!!) talking to Kazz. She makes me so happy.

Going to plot how to get there tomorrow!

I'm pushing an elephant up the stairs, I'm tossing up punchlines that were never there...

Got my results finalised today. I was certain I had failed my BMS module last night and prayed for a long time about it. Not only did God show up big time but He blew me away in a way that only He can do. I got a first. My first first not in IT or labs. I was stunned. Note to self: be more confident with the gifts I have been given.

I went to the gym afterwards which was good, had a long workout and hadn't lost too much of my edge despite not going for 7 weeks!

I went into town this afternoon and got some supplies for the week. I am looking forward to working but even more so seeing Karen this weekend.

Her surprise shipped today. I like keeping her on tenterhooks.