Thirty Things Before I'm Thirty

It occured to me that many people have a list of things they want to do before a certain point in their lives. Such as "thirty things to do before I turn thirty". I never made one of those, but on the eve of turning thirty I thought I'd come up with a list of thirty things I have done which I am pleased with, amused by or proud of etc. So in no particular order;

1) Begun to learn to drive (yes I had my first lesson age 29 and 364 days!)
2) Been to India.
3) Was bestman, performed the music and compere at my sister's wedding.
4) Wore a bridesmaid's dress (emerald green).
5) Had a haircut (and raised nearly £2000 for charity).
6) Started writing a novel (nearly a 1/3 of the way through).
7) Convinced my bro that he should play footie (Marsh Rangers the curent benefactors of this!)
8) Gave a speech at my parent's 25th wedding anniversary celebration.
9) Stood on the edge of the Grand Canyon.
10) Started dating the most wonderful girl in the world.
11) Had a permanent job for more than a year (4 years and counting!).
12) Moved out of my parent's house.
13) Seen Arsenal beat Spurs/Liverpool/Man Utd at Highbury/Emirates.
14) Was at Denis Bergkamp's debut and when he scored his first goal for Arsenal.
15) Performed infront of 300 people.
16) Performed in front of 1 person.
17) Written songs which have meant things to other people.
18) Scored 8 goals in 6 aside football having not played footie for a month (ok I'm beginning to realise that it's quite difficult to think of 30 things on the fly!).
19) Led worship in an Anglican church and been invited back again.
20) Started writing a blog.
21) Not killed myself or anyone else.
22) Sang/recorded with my favourite band (Delirious - Glo).
23) Worn a lime green suit jacket.
24) Mentored someone.
25) Eaten a lot of chocolate and not got excessively fat.
26) Got housetrained (thanks to my parents good upbringing).
27) Got a degree (2:1)
28) Shaved my head and grown a fu manchu moustache.
29) Flown first class and stayed in a 5 star hotel.
30) Known God for 27 years (I'm not proud just unbelievably greatful for his goodness to me).

Three Days To Go

I played football for the last time for a month this evening, I played pretty well, scored a hatful...

I still haven't packed...

I bought an Ipod Touch and I'm rather enjoying it...

I have been reminded about how good Hands Down by Dashboard Confessional is...

I am watching How I Met Your Mother before falling asleep...

I think I need a drink, no not an alcoholic drink, just a wet drink...

I am looking forward to India but must remember to not call it a holiday...

I am going to miss Vikki, my friends and family...

I will listen to gratuitious amounts of heavy rock while I am away...

I shall endeavour to keep a fairly uptodate blog full of wit, interesting stuff and my take on working in another country...

A Romantic Development and Other Short Stories

Last weekend I was described as being a romantic development, I must confess it amused me no end...

In 7 days I will be sleeping in my bed for the last time for a month...

I officially clog up my girlfriend's mobile phone...

I woke up this morning to a toastie warm flat, twas the first time in a week, I liked...

Crazy In Love is rushing around my head and I am not entirely sure why but I'm not complaining...

My new tea mug (courtesy of Miss Bradley) is causing quite a stir in the office, and I rather enjoy the vast quantities of the hot beverage I can now consume...

Am considering purchasing some sort of music playing device of the mp3/Ipod variety, decisions, decisions, decisions...

I also need to find some time to pack in the next week...

Alice in Underland

On Monday I had the pleasure of watching Alice in Wonderland, at the time I had hoped to blog about it but you know how these things go. Needless to say I thoroughly enjoyed, maybe my enjoyment was heightened by sitting in the cinema holding a beautiful woman's hand, it's been six years since I've done that.

And as for this beautiful woman I don't even know where to begin, she really is absolutely amazing. I find myself wandering around with what can only be described as an inane grin on my face. Which is possibly quite disconcerting for those in my office, although I dislike ascribing blame in this case it's a good thing!

Tomorrow is a friend's 30th birthday gathering, saturday is a gig, sunday is mother's day and I'm tired so should get some sleep...

Blah Blah Blah

Things that have made me smile, think, sad and the like recently...

My sister telling me that my Dad was intrigued to read some of my novel because my written English wasn't very good back in school.

Train driver announcing that we were being delayed because they were fiddling with the cutting edge technology on the train.

I haven't written a song in a long time...

27k and counting, although I'm struggling with my own laziness, tv and self doubt.

I keep playing football because the team needs me even though I'm injured and my body feels completely battered. Can't decide if I'm an idiot or generous. 10 goals in 7 games is ok, although it doesn't feel like my best (although maybe I'm deluded as to my greatness!).

Last night (and I didn't admit it at the time!) I managed to order a vegetarian burger by mistake, I thought I was eating a black pepper and cheese burger as opposed to a "black pepper and cheese" burger.

Found out that a mate of mine will find out on Monday if his job is at risk, and there's a 1 in 4 chance he'll be made redundant, kinda bought home the fragility of this life.

www.justgiving.com/DThairtodaygonetomorrow - blown away that have raised £455 already!

How it all depends on who the person is as to how it affects you...