| Portfolio Monday, 25th May, 2009 |
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Photos I particularly like! Click thumbnail to view full gallery |
| Lichfield Sunday, 10th May, 2009 |
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Lichfield Cathedral and the surrounding area. Click thumbnail to view full gallery |
| HDR Saturday, 2nd May, 2009 |
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My continually updating HDR photography album Click thumbnail to view full gallery |
| Misty Morning Saturday, 2nd May, 2009 |
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Insomnia breeds creativity... again! Click thumbnail to view full gallery |
| Waiting and Weighing Thursday, 30th April, 2009 - 20:46 |
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Hallo Internets. It's been a while since I wrote anything of value on this blog. To be honest, most of the posts I make on here these days are cut-and-paste jobs from the blog I keep on work's website, and I have to do that one.
When I started this blog, (way back when it was still a novel idea to keep a web-log), I had the romantic idea that I'd fill it up on a daily basis with thoughts, observations and anecdotes. It never really turned out like that, though, and don't even get me started on my other blog...
So, for once I'm going to spend a few minutes actually thinking about what I put on here. I might have mentioned it on this site before, but I'm currently on a diet. I've been on lots of diets in the past; some have yeilded greater results than others, but all previous ones have failed in helping me change my habits for the better.
A few years back I went on the infamous, (well for a year or two), Atkins diet and I lost 2st. which is awesome, but the lack of dietry fibre caused me all sorts of bother with IBS. I ditched that and quickly gained over a stone of what I lost. This, coupled with the fact that I'd fucked my guts up, really bummed me out, (no pun intended), and I completely lost the urge to fight and lose weight.
In recent years, I've seen a lot of big changes in my life. I lost my Mother to an illness bought on by poor lifestyle just over 3 years ago. That year was the hardest I've ever known and it has changed my outlook on life completely and irrevocably.
Other, much more positive things, have also happened. I finally moved out into my own flat, which is great, and I've found someone who I adore, completely. All of these changes in my life, (both bad and good), have given me the drive to better myself; to strive to be happy.
Anyway, this is all leading up to the news that I've finally gotten into a weight-loss and muscle building regime which is actually working for me. After all the fad diets and one-time gym memberships I've found that the secret is this: Eat less sugar and fat and do more excercise. The theory really is that easy, no bullshit required. The hard part is finding a reason for your weight loss. When you have one, everything clicks together and all the excuses of the past seem pathetic. You get on with it, because you need to.
Right, on to the numbers. God, at one time I wouldn't have even dared to share my weight with any old Joe stumbling upon my website. I guess that's something else which has changed - I really couldn't give a rat's ass now!
Back in '02 I was living at home, working a shit job behind a bar and I didn't have reason enough to try. I was hovering around the 17st. mark. (238lbs).
7 years later and after finding a reason to stop being a lard-arse, I'm down to 14st. 5lbs. (196lbs). I know that doesn't sound like a hell of a lot for 7 years, but I've only really been trying since February and I've lost over a stone since then.
Fuck you, flab. Your days are numbered!
When I started this blog, (way back when it was still a novel idea to keep a web-log), I had the romantic idea that I'd fill it up on a daily basis with thoughts, observations and anecdotes. It never really turned out like that, though, and don't even get me started on my other blog...
So, for once I'm going to spend a few minutes actually thinking about what I put on here. I might have mentioned it on this site before, but I'm currently on a diet. I've been on lots of diets in the past; some have yeilded greater results than others, but all previous ones have failed in helping me change my habits for the better.
A few years back I went on the infamous, (well for a year or two), Atkins diet and I lost 2st. which is awesome, but the lack of dietry fibre caused me all sorts of bother with IBS. I ditched that and quickly gained over a stone of what I lost. This, coupled with the fact that I'd fucked my guts up, really bummed me out, (no pun intended), and I completely lost the urge to fight and lose weight.
In recent years, I've seen a lot of big changes in my life. I lost my Mother to an illness bought on by poor lifestyle just over 3 years ago. That year was the hardest I've ever known and it has changed my outlook on life completely and irrevocably.
Other, much more positive things, have also happened. I finally moved out into my own flat, which is great, and I've found someone who I adore, completely. All of these changes in my life, (both bad and good), have given me the drive to better myself; to strive to be happy.
Anyway, this is all leading up to the news that I've finally gotten into a weight-loss and muscle building regime which is actually working for me. After all the fad diets and one-time gym memberships I've found that the secret is this: Eat less sugar and fat and do more excercise. The theory really is that easy, no bullshit required. The hard part is finding a reason for your weight loss. When you have one, everything clicks together and all the excuses of the past seem pathetic. You get on with it, because you need to.
Right, on to the numbers. God, at one time I wouldn't have even dared to share my weight with any old Joe stumbling upon my website. I guess that's something else which has changed - I really couldn't give a rat's ass now!
Back in '02 I was living at home, working a shit job behind a bar and I didn't have reason enough to try. I was hovering around the 17st. mark. (238lbs).
7 years later and after finding a reason to stop being a lard-arse, I'm down to 14st. 5lbs. (196lbs). I know that doesn't sound like a hell of a lot for 7 years, but I've only really been trying since February and I've lost over a stone since then.
Fuck you, flab. Your days are numbered!
| Facts of the Day Wednesday, 29th April, 2009 - 09:27 |
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Norway is spending over 4 million dollars to fund a seed bank, capable of providing future crops in case of a global catastrophe.
Over half the bones in a human body are in the hands and feet.
Over half the bones in a human body are in the hands and feet.
| Films Monday, 27th April, 2009 - 09:11 |
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I went to see Let the Right One In at Star City on Saturday. It was very good, but the slow, dreamy pace and alomost 2 hour run time could put some people off.
I also saw Hellboy 2 yesterday afternoon, which I thoroughly enjoyed. (More than I expected, in fact). Guillermo del Toro is quickly becoming one of my favourite directors. I downloaded the film in HD on my XBox 360 - the first time I've used the HD film service. I was pretty impressed!
I also saw Hellboy 2 yesterday afternoon, which I thoroughly enjoyed. (More than I expected, in fact). Guillermo del Toro is quickly becoming one of my favourite directors. I downloaded the film in HD on my XBox 360 - the first time I've used the HD film service. I was pretty impressed!
| St. George Thursday, 23rd April, 2009 - 11:41 |
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St. George's Day should be a bank holiday, where we all get to drink flat bitter and eat roast beef sandwiches. (Knotted hankies optional).
| Wednesday's Report Wednesday, 22nd April, 2009 - 10:33 |
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My Xbox 360 is still working. I'll keep you all updated if the situation changes.
| Back to the Grindstone Monday, 20th April, 2009 - 09:54 |
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My week off went pretty well. I did a lot of work around the flat, helped Dad dig up the garden and I even found time to fix my Xbox 360, which is awesome. It's just a shame that the weather was so poo!
Oh yeah, I also managed to keep my weight down, which is a miracle. I'm down a stone and 2 lbs since February. It's great, but I had an embarrasing moment on Saturday when I ran across the road, causing my jeans to fall down my arse! (Lucky I had clean pants on). I must remember to wear a belt...
Oh yeah, I also managed to keep my weight down, which is a miracle. I'm down a stone and 2 lbs since February. It's great, but I had an embarrasing moment on Saturday when I ran across the road, causing my jeans to fall down my arse! (Lucky I had clean pants on). I must remember to wear a belt...
