Everything's coming up roses Nov 7, 2009 4:45 pm Mood: hopeful & optimistic, 34 Views Am happy to say that I took the initiative and made a bold play with the girl I have been seeing socially for the last few weeks to take things to the next level After receiving an invite from my ex (who's in Malaysia) to try and re-ignite the fire and try again, I felt it necessary to prove to myself that I wasn't on the rebound and that I had future aspirations for my new GF; and so I told her everything and laid my cards out on the table The result was a lovely and intimate night of shared perspectives and emotions in which I was able to give my new GF (as well as myself) the assurance she needed to see that I was sincere and that I wanted us to work on become closer and having a more meaningful relationship in future We finished the night saying farewell with our first proper kiss, and it was really nice It felt great knowing that I was totally being myself and being honest and connecting with someone special like that It's the best possible way to spend a Friday night and I highly recommend it 0 Comments

An unworthy death Oct 26, 2009 2:42 pm Mood: aggreived, 89 Views The following story, regarding a Scottish soldier who was murdered over the weekend, sickens and saddens me My uncle, a forensic photographer, gave me a bit more insight into the case as he had been sent to do the necessary. Apparently, this brave and decent man got into an altercation over a taxi with a couple of thugs and returned home not realising he'd been stabbed by them It just seems a shame that such a worthwhile individual can have his life cut short so meaninglessly by such worthless and cowardly individuals Here's the initial news report from the BBC - War hero soldier stabbed to death Two 28-year-old men have been arrested after a Scottish soldier, who was decorated for bravery in Iraq, was fatally stabbed in Renfrewshire. Scots Guardsman Paul McGee, 28, from Lochwinnoch, was found seriously injured in the town's McConnell Road at 0125 GMT on Sunday. He was taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley but died a short time later. The arrested men were expected to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court. Guardsman McGee had been working in an army recruiting office in Scotland at the time of his death. He was awarded the Queen's Commendation for Bravery in July 2008 after risking his life trying to save fellow Guardsman Stephen Ferguson while on a tour of duty in Iraq. Guardsman Ferguson, 31, of 1st Battalion Scots Guards, originally from Lanarkshire, was injured when his Warrior armoured vehicle slid into a canal while manoeuvring in the dark during a routine patrol near Basra city in December 2007. Guardsman McGee and other soldiers freed him from the vehicle and gave first aid. He was flown back to the UK for medical treatment but later died from his injuries. The citation for Guardsman McGee's award highlighted "his extraordinary determination, his bravery and his complete lack of regard for his own safety in the face of the most difficult conditions". The dead soldier's commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Lincoln Jopp, said Guardsman McGee was "as brave as they come". "The whole of the Scots Guards has been shocked by the tragic death of one of its heroes," he said. "The men of the 1st Battalion Scots Guard and the regimental family join me in sending out sincerest and most heartfelt condolences to Paul's mother Anne, his sister Kelly and his family and friends in Lochwinnoch. We honour our fallen." 1 comment

My first week at work Oct 25, 2009 1:55 pm Mood: enthusiastic, 104 Views Well, that's me got through the first week of my new job and I have to say I'm buzzing In spite of being a bit rundown this last week, I excelled and had a great time Aside from learning the principals of the job and understanding the concepts of the industry, the most important element for me is getting on with my fellow new-starts and having FUN In the past (my teens and early/mid-twenties) I'd been guilty of being distant and introverted, and really not entering into the spirit of things, but now more than ever I make the effort to really get on with people and open myself up to them. It's better in the long run to be yourself and not get lost in the crowd out of fear of rejection or indifference towards others. After all, the chances are you will be spending more time with these people than you will with friends, family and loved ones 1 comment

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