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Wrestling dinosaurs in the snow

A good mucker of mine advises that the unofficial rule of blogging is 'don't think, just blog'. I haven't been taken by writing much of late, but the mood has taken me so here we go...

Snow, snow, wonderful snow. What an amazing blanket of white chilly fun has descended on our Isles. The last time I can remember being 'snowed in' was in Yorkshire when I was about 10, so to be in the same situation in London (urban hear island remember) at 35 was quite a treat! I worked from home on Monday and Tuesday as transport was crippled and work requested a no-show for all of us. I am always more productive working from home, though miss the banter of my fellow team-chums. I couldn't resist a few reckies down to the common to partake in en-mass snow ball fights, snow-person building and take some photos. There was at least 6 inches on the ground on Monday and it was great to see the young nippers enjoying it - most of which will have never seen more than a scattering in the past. Now of course it's all ice and more lethal than fun - good to back working with other peeps though, as I was starting to get cabin fever.

Given my new situation I have been keeping myself busy, rediscovering things, finding new interests and trying not to spend too much time on my own (despite having always been comfortable with it). Friends (and family) have been amazing and some who were more distant before have quickly brought me in closer which has been so much appreciated. I have been diving into troughs and leaping out into peeks rapidly emotion-wise, which is nothing new for me unfortunately, but something I have resented for a long time for the consequences it yields. Some dark places have been visited, but exited eventually - it's very hard work and my thoughts are very much with others who are riding the same and different waves in their own way. 

Anyhow, here's a wee round-up of the past week:

Mark - A night in Soho with my old chum from home. Japanese nosh, waffle, twitter and flickr fun. He never ceases to amaze me with his creativity, wit and intelligence.

Neil - Pints, designer talk and cud chewing with my one time mentor and predecessor. A top bloke, true Scouser and spoke spinner.

Dinosaur Pile-Up - Went to Koko with Maria and Rus to see top new (and very young) band. Clearly borrowed a few of their older sibling's worn Nirvana albums and added their own unique ingredients. Was down the front for all of it, felt 10 years too old, but loved it. Check them out.

The Wrestler - My now weekly Sunday night solo jaunt to the flicks. Great film and a return to form for Mickey Rourke. A man whose career is killing him, but is all he knows and loves, whilst trying to hold on to the threads of his fragmented family life. Great film. 8/10.

Chris and Lou - A few pints, chats and footy on the telly in a proper London boozer in Warren St. Lovely, lovely people.

Aside from that it's head first into work and the usual. Looking forward to the next few weekends out of London and celebrating, commiserating and contemplating passing my mid-thirties and helping others celebrate less vintage years. Deep breath and on we go...

Oh, whilst I'm really trying not to be too self obsessed at the moment, this seemed relevant given our (as in all of us) current situation. Puts it all into perspective really.

Until next time.