That means only 3 more days here in Blackwater. Then I'll be heading back to Sydney to start back in Pymble office on Monday 30th - at least for the time being...
I'm still considering whether to jump ship and accept another offer that I've had. Lots of things to consider and I hate making these kind of decisions. Either way, I'll be in Sydney!
No exercise to report. And I'm not sure if I'll do much in the next 3 days either. I'm just looking forward to getting back home.
My mum & dad arrive early February for 3 months (gulp!) and my sister for the first week too, so we'll no doubt be busy with them for a while.
No more working on Sundays...
Sunday, January 22, 2006
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Blackwater, Rotation 9 of 10, Day 10 of 11...
Only 11 more working days to go in Blackwater! I'll be home this weekend then back here for one more rotation before finally departing with a smile on my face on 25th January!
It's been an experience! There have been some good lessons learnt from a work point of view and I've met some great people - some of whom I hope will remain long term friends, but I hope I never have to go through this again!
Anyway, I got out last night for another run. I was a bit more realistic in our plan when talking to my Imaginary Friend. We set out to do 6km at 6:10/km pace. We finished 6.04km in 36:48 at 6:05/km pace.
I was conscious to drink water regularly, but I only took one bottle and I probably needed more. Because I struggled to rehydrate again and ended up with a bit of a hangover type headache again.
But I feel good today. I'm looking forward to getting back home and getting back into a regular programme.
The question that remains is: where will I be working? Will it be back in my current company's head office in Pymble or will it be working in the Public Service in the City or for another Contractor on site in Manly? I really don't know the answer or even where my preference lies. Hopefully I'll have time to consider the options over the next couple of weeks.
It's been an experience! There have been some good lessons learnt from a work point of view and I've met some great people - some of whom I hope will remain long term friends, but I hope I never have to go through this again!
Anyway, I got out last night for another run. I was a bit more realistic in our plan when talking to my Imaginary Friend. We set out to do 6km at 6:10/km pace. We finished 6.04km in 36:48 at 6:05/km pace.
I was conscious to drink water regularly, but I only took one bottle and I probably needed more. Because I struggled to rehydrate again and ended up with a bit of a hangover type headache again.
But I feel good today. I'm looking forward to getting back home and getting back into a regular programme.
The question that remains is: where will I be working? Will it be back in my current company's head office in Pymble or will it be working in the Public Service in the City or for another Contractor on site in Manly? I really don't know the answer or even where my preference lies. Hopefully I'll have time to consider the options over the next couple of weeks.
Maybe another run tonight...?
Saturday, January 07, 2006
Imaginary Friend = Johnny No Mates...
My Imaginary Friend took me out for a run last night. 6km at 6:00/km pace he said. I thought it was a bit ambitious given the lack of activity since before Christmas, as well as all the usual over-eating and over-drinking.
But obviously my Imaginary Friend has no mates to eat or drink with as he hasn't lost any of his previous fitness. No problem for him to keep the 6:00/km pace - but I really struggled, particularly after the first 2km.
I ended up binning it after 5km. I completed 5.16km in 31:51 at 6:10/km pace. Never the less, I was pleased to get out for a run.
It was still very warm, even at 6pm in the evening, so even though I took a bottle of water with me - the sweat lost was probably not replaced. I tried to re-hydrate after the run too, but still ended up with a bit of a hangover type headache this morning.
On another subject, I have an audience with my boss today to talk about my future role. So we'll see whether he can convince me that there is something worth sticking around for.
But obviously my Imaginary Friend has no mates to eat or drink with as he hasn't lost any of his previous fitness. No problem for him to keep the 6:00/km pace - but I really struggled, particularly after the first 2km.
I ended up binning it after 5km. I completed 5.16km in 31:51 at 6:10/km pace. Never the less, I was pleased to get out for a run.
It was still very warm, even at 6pm in the evening, so even though I took a bottle of water with me - the sweat lost was probably not replaced. I tried to re-hydrate after the run too, but still ended up with a bit of a hangover type headache this morning.
On another subject, I have an audience with my boss today to talk about my future role. So we'll see whether he can convince me that there is something worth sticking around for.
Thursday, January 05, 2006
Happy New Year 2006
27 days since my last Blog. A record!
So there should be lots to update right?
Well there has been absolutely no exercise in that time - unless you can call splashing around in the pool with Lian - exercise. I am back in Blackwater now for the final 4 weeks - and I have brought my running gear back with me, so hopefully I can slowly get back into some sort of regular activity. Then once I get back home to Sydney - I can hopefully commit to some goals for 2006.
I've had almost 3 weeks off work - which has been excellent. Plenty of time spent with my girls, a bit of time to consider where I'm going workwise this year (I've already said too much about this so I won't put anything more in writing until there's anything confirmed), and generally enjoying the festive season.
Christmas Day was a huge feast - with traditional ham and turkey, beer and wine. Lian was much more aware this year of what it's all about - paying a bit more attention to the content of presents rather than the wrapping paper.
We had our 7th Wedding Anniversary on the 29th December. It didn't take anything too special to celebrate - just spending the day together (with Lian at my in-laws) was a big enough treat.
New Years Eve was spent at home, with a BBQ dinner with friends, then watching the fireworks on TV.
A couple of excellent BBQ sessions and eating out with friends filled in the days between.
We've also arranged for air-conditioning to be installed at home - which is maybe a month too late considering that we've just experienced some of the hottest days on record - but I expect there'll be some more hot days to come, and we did get a good price having waited for the post Christmas / New Year sales.
My parents arrive early February - for 3 months. So that'll be excellent. Plenty of quality time for Lian and her Grandparents. I'll have to think of a few jobs for my dad to get stuck into around the house so that he doesn't get bored!
So that's about it. Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and wish you all well for 2006.
So there should be lots to update right?
Well there has been absolutely no exercise in that time - unless you can call splashing around in the pool with Lian - exercise. I am back in Blackwater now for the final 4 weeks - and I have brought my running gear back with me, so hopefully I can slowly get back into some sort of regular activity. Then once I get back home to Sydney - I can hopefully commit to some goals for 2006.
I've had almost 3 weeks off work - which has been excellent. Plenty of time spent with my girls, a bit of time to consider where I'm going workwise this year (I've already said too much about this so I won't put anything more in writing until there's anything confirmed), and generally enjoying the festive season.
Christmas Day was a huge feast - with traditional ham and turkey, beer and wine. Lian was much more aware this year of what it's all about - paying a bit more attention to the content of presents rather than the wrapping paper.
We had our 7th Wedding Anniversary on the 29th December. It didn't take anything too special to celebrate - just spending the day together (with Lian at my in-laws) was a big enough treat.
New Years Eve was spent at home, with a BBQ dinner with friends, then watching the fireworks on TV.
A couple of excellent BBQ sessions and eating out with friends filled in the days between.
We've also arranged for air-conditioning to be installed at home - which is maybe a month too late considering that we've just experienced some of the hottest days on record - but I expect there'll be some more hot days to come, and we did get a good price having waited for the post Christmas / New Year sales.
My parents arrive early February - for 3 months. So that'll be excellent. Plenty of quality time for Lian and her Grandparents. I'll have to think of a few jobs for my dad to get stuck into around the house so that he doesn't get bored!
So that's about it. Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and wish you all well for 2006.
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