Hello readers,
Well, I’ve always meant to write this blog on a regular basis. Instead it’s when I get the time and that’s not too often. It’s going to be an even more rare sight since my computer exploded in a blue flash and smoke last night. What a sorry state of affairs it is… I’ve been without my computer for a whole 24 hours and I’m already starting to shake. I’m currently writing this on my mothers computer. At least I’m getting my fix until I purchase a new machine for myself. When I look at my burnt out husk of a computer, I realise that I need to get something decent. Maybe similar to those used by NASA…
I’ve not long come back from Spain. I visited with friends and took Fleur along to experience her first Spanish trip. I happen to agree with her. Spain is fairly barren looking. I loved the food and the swimming everyday. I enjoyed not being in the UK. I enjoyed being with Fleur and didn’t really want to go back home and returning to work. I flew out of London City Airport which is only a short distance from my home. Nice gentle trip on the bus and away we go!!! Coming back was interesting. Flying towards London we passed the airport and my home. We flew out to The Oval and down the river Thames, over Canary Wharf and the O2. So, we got a free tour of London before coming home. Now I want to go traveling again. Italy maybe. Dubai or Somewhere I’ve not even thought about. However, before I do that, I need to pay off my Parking ticket and my random purchases on my credit card, which have grown and grown. I need to find some more will power!!!
I have some real concerns about the parking ticket. I got it when I waited at the station for Fleur. However, I’ve done that loads of time. Is this the start of many? All I could think was… Arse Mustard!!!
While watching Stephen Fry on TOP GEAR, he mentioned that he uses TWITTER. I’ve heard loads about it but not dipped my toe into the water. So, I’ve logged in and can see the appeal. If you want to find me, look for, MARK_OLIVER_UK
I’m posting updates to see how I’m getting on with it. It’s similar to the status changes on Facebook and thats all it is really. I have Mr Fry on my contact list. He’s got a keen mind and I enjoyed reading his twits…
I’m now doing weekly conference calls for my company. When I used to attend them, I thought that the whole process was boring and I used to fall asleep. Now that I’m the chair, I’m finding myself slipping into the same habits as the previous hosts. How do I make it more interesing and more engaging??? I get random people calling me or sending me emails, telling me whats wrong with them. However, I get sweet bugging nothing in the way of a good idea to change things for the better. I don’t mind feedback, or as my company calls it… Soul Food. I just wish people would stop playing Fantasy Conference call, without actually doing them. Trying to think of something good to say and offer real support to 16 business teams on how to do things better. All this on top of me not actually getting paid more for doing it… I believe this is known as the thank-less task.
I went to my first BBQ of the year last night. All my friends were there for it and to meet Fleur for the first time. Everything was set for it and at the last minute, Fleur had an allergic reaction to something and came out in a rash. I feel so sorry for her and missed her last night, as did my friends. I also feel sorry for Gary, who hosted the get together. Nipuls son Aaron, cracked his flat screen TV before we left. I would have screamed like a girl, Gary, being tired with his new borns just looked defeted. Accidents will happen!!!
As Fleur is away getting better, I decided I’d visit my parents for a Sunday roast, only to discover yet another BBQ instead… A whole year of nothing and now two in two days… I’m feeling BBQ-ED out… I’ve got the meat sweats once again and a strong desire to sleep.
Sound like a plan….
Not sure when I’ll get back, given the computer side of things but I ask you to do one thing for me. Leave a comment or sign your name to let me know who reads this… I’ve had the most readers on my last blog. I just have no idea who it is.
See you out there people, I’m off to North Wales in a couple of weeks. I’ll post pictures as I go on Facebook and Twitter and report back when it’s all done.
Bye for now…
Mark