Not much to Report

So I thought nothing would change while I was away?!

Well, it has and it hasn't. It's nice that all my friends are still around and that I have had ample oppertunity to hang out with them... The joy of being unemployed lol
But since I have been away pretty much all of my friends have moved, bought houses, got engaged or even married or had babies!!! I mean thats important stuff!!!
It feels like everyone is growing up and for the first time in my life
I am jobless, homeless, partnerless and pennieless all at the same time. Back to square one, but I guess this my oppertunity to recreat myself.

Watch this space... lol

On a lighter note have to say what a fantastic time I had at Pykie's leaving do (Good luck in Ibiza) and another one of Laura Harris' Ledgendary House Parties.

You can check out the pics on Flickr.

It was soooo nice seeing all those old faces again.

Till the next installment...

x

Finally the Shout Outs

Ok so I don’t even wanna try and guess as to how many awesome, interesting, crazy and beautiful people I met over the past year, but I know that my trip would not have been the same without you all!... Each and every single one of you… You are great and I miss you. I learnt sooo much from you and I can’t get over how kind and generous you have been to me… How will I ever repay you?! The year had had it's up's and down's, well mainly ups, but I couldn't have done it without you.
I can only hope and wish that our paths will cross again some day… and I promise that I will try my best to pay your kindness forward.
I wish I could thank you all personally, but to mention just a few…

J, Adam, Bill & John, Angelica & Michael, Michael C, Chris Y, Terry & The McLeod’s, The Batterman's, The Prasad’s especially Komil, Misha, Damon & Eugene, Jess & The Folks, Shannon & Cain, Anita and The OC Girls, Brad, Frank, Lander, Reza & Ilhan, The Brizzy Gang, Mick, Claudio, Offa, Shan & Simon, The Brizzy Girls… Mel & Miranda, Jo & Kirsty, Dutch Barry, Jason L, Kyal, Lee C, Con & Linda, Mam, Dom, Sarah, Rich, Eurgen & Igoul, Greg & Eman, Kent & Jamon, Dave G, Amber & Ravi, The Master Divers Gang, Katie & Katie, Fort Street Gang, Steve, Dom, Antz, Alex, Chris, The Airely Beach Boyz, Dane, Matt G, The Cairns Pro Dive Team, Joel, Ross and The Hat Rin Gang, Dyls, Cary, Mark, Freddie, AJ & Em, The Green Tortoise Family… Simon, Pete, Warren, Aaron, Andy, Blake, Elton, Julie, Lisa, Cam, Ric, Andy etc… Kiwi Experience Crew, Stray Bus Peps, Chrissy, Clay, JP, Natalie, Brendan, Michael M, Johan, Claudio, Uncle Charlie, Lucy, Rocio & Danni, Andy & Smiles, Alton’s Team, Alex, Tad, Jenny, May & Daniel, Gili Gang, Megan, Becky, Will & Dave, Rob, Tim G, Ferg, Natalie & Pen, Ollie & Luke.

Most importantly I would like to Thank

Sean and Jesse without whom I would never have been able to complete my trip
Hok for singing me to sleep
Charlie for his inspiration
Tom for his support
Shane for his enthusiasm
Alex for always being there
My mum and sis for missing me so
Michael for being my strength and
J for always being a friend and fantastic travel buddy

And to those of you, whom I have not mentioned, don’t worry … I will NEVER forget.

Take care and keep in touch

p.s. I will try and keep the blogg up to date, but let’s face it, it won’t be the same from London.

Back with A vengeance

That’s right I’m back and let me tell you it’s been one hell of a week!
I couldn’t have come back at a better time, Bank Holiday weekend and it’s been innnnnsane, what with The Boat Race, BBQ’s and Reunions topped off with some amazing British weather.
I have to confess hat it’s awesome to be back.
I missed my friends and family including the new additions that I hadn’t even met yet!
Ok so there’s been a few surprises, a couple of house moves, a few number changes, some more weddings and even babies, but I’m pleased to see that some things will never change and that my friends are still as crazy as ever!
I’m living back at home which I know is NOT cool, but it’s cheap and nice it’s nice to be able to spend tie with my mum and sis… for now anyway.

I think I’m gonna ease myself back into the work scene very, and I mean very gently… Not even gonna think about doing anything of the sort (work that is) until next month… Don’t wanna sound like a princess, but I still have loads of people that I need to catch up with and even then I think I will acquire a bar job 3 days a week over the summer well, I don’t want to over exert myself, besides I wanna enjoy the sun… I know, I know, like I didn’t get enough over the year?!

From beautiful, sunny London City

xx

p.s. Will get some pics up asap

Going out with a Bang

My last couple of days in Rio were.... How can I put it... bloody fantastic... fantastic but messy none the less...

Almost missed my flight... after trekking up Sugar loaf Mountain and hangliding over Rio and hitting the biggest street party in Brazil, I was beat, not to mention drunk as a lord and subsequently completely hungover... All in all the best 2 days of my life.

I managed to get a great team of people together to paint the City red with, and even convinced a few people to jump off a cliff with me!!! It was great... The hangliding that is... something that I have always wanted to do and a great way to end my trip. The street party was insane... soo many people, sooo many bars, and toooo many drinks.

I'm going to be sorry to say goodbye to Rio, it's been a great place. I was apprehensive about coming here because of what I heard about the crime but after being here I would recommend it to anyone... It's completely safe as long as you keep your wits about you, stick to the policed areas, travel in groups and don't get completely drunk and provoke boyz into play fighting with you and hitting you in the arms as hard as they can.... hmmm... I wonder who did that...???!!! wooops... check out the photos if you wanna see the damage... It's not as bad as it looks... besides you should have see the state of the other guy... honest... lol

Anyway guess the next place that I'll catch you from is home....?!!!

From Rio

xx