Archive for August, 2008

The Government!

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

Over the last few days I have added a couple of UK government twitters to my list. Most of them offer up little info-bites of what is happening within number 10 and the FCO.

I have also found a blog written by someone who currently works as civil servant and is part of the Government Communications Network.

Having looked into this a little, it would appear that this is an area of the government that appeals as somewhere that I could happily find myself working – and being able to apply my degree too!

I’m keeping my eyes open for suitable positions and shall be applying for them where possible.

I have also realised that my portfolio site needs a re-vamp and so I aim to work on that this weekend :)

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The week ahead

Monday, August 25th, 2008

This week sees me continuing my term at Jeppesen, much to Livi’s disappointment – she thought it was only for last week and that I was still going to take the Prolog job.

I have been looking into a few graduate entry jobs which I’ll be applying for when I get time to complete the relevent forms.

I also need to find time to finish the recently neglected Barbarossa website which has just a few adjustments needed to it.

All of this has to happen alongside a continued effort to get to the gym regularly as well as running and cycling on non-gym days.

We shall see how it goes!

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Isaacs’ christening

Monday, August 25th, 2008

This weekend saw me travelling to Suffolk once again. This time the main event was the christening of Amie and Iestyns little boy Issac (I think that is the right spelling).

I must say that an hour and a half in church would have been too much if it hadn’t been for the little blonde lad that was running around doing as he pleased! So entertaining for someone that really doesn’t like being preached at in church!

Isaac handled the actual christening very well, especially ad he was asleep just before the priest poured water over his head! He looked so cute afterwards, wearing a look that said ” why did you just let that off man wake me up by pouring water on my head?”

There was a buffet and bouncy castle in the village hall afterwards and then a few bands were playing in the local pub so we headed there for that.

All in all it was a rather good day, the sun even managed to appear around 3pm which helped!

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Working once again

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

Well it finally happened!

Finally managed to get myself a job, albeit a temporary one for now. I’m glad really because the weekends weren’t as enjoyable when they were the same as every other day!

I’m now ammending flight manuals for Jeppesen which is pretty monotonous but interesting nonetheless.

I can’t wait to have money going into my bank account once again, making it easier to get on with life and do all the things that I’ve been unable to do for so long now.

The Barbarossa website is almost finished, just having a few issues with the javascript slideshow that I’m implementing – I’ve been too tired this week to concentrate enough to solve them though :(

Anyway I better head back to my desk now.

On the plus side, I have a nice view when I’m outside smoking:

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Jobs – actual and horse related

Friday, August 15th, 2008

Back over in Suffolk once again.

I had yet another interview with Prolog and am now due to start working in the broadband retention department – have to say I can’t wait to engage my brain once again.

I’ve also applied for an assistant website editor position within the civil service. The role could prove to be an excellent opportunity to get into the civil service as I had planned and in a capacity that would make use of my degree which would be a bonus!

Being in Suffolk also means that things start to revolve around horses once again, with this afternoon seeing me helping Livi with Tich and also poo picking Nigel, Peggy and Tango’s field.

I believe I can hear the sound of approaching hooves which suggests that the girls have returned from their hack :)

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Rainy saturday afternoon

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

It is not a nice day here in Thatcham, it’s rather wet and fairly gusty too.

Nevertheless I am not long back from an 8 mile ride around Greenham Common. I’m not sure if I have ever been this muddy after a bike ride, but I’m glad that I am!

I look forward to more rides like this, regardless of the weather conditions. I am also certain that my bike is I’m need of a mini service just to make sure it keeps on running smoothly.

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