2 Apr 2010 /
Not Sure What The Etiquette Is For This...
Excuse me.... I'm sorry to disturb you but the train is busy. You wouldn't mind if I sat in your lap would you?
Terribly sorry.
30 Jun 2009 /
National B! - Whoop!
I can very happily report that at the Kent International this past weekend I took my practical examination for my National B, which I sucessfully passed. So I am now a National B referee! Happy days.
I am hoping that this means more invites and geting to referee bigger and better competitions (and more nights out in restaurants with all the gang!)
Can't say I wasn't nervous about the whole thing though.. it brought out my 'stern face' which is something that I now need to work on. I very nearly managed to dig holes in the theory exam, though I narrowly managed to get all my questions right, lucky row number 7! Got a fair few things that I can be working on now, diction amongst others... its a long road to National A now.. maybe 3/4 years.
8 Apr 2009 /
Fun will now commence!
So I was watching a video on YouTube, admittedly it was Star Trek: Voyager, but still, I have come to the conclusion that if I "Adhere to my schedule more efficiently, I will be able to participate in a wider variety of activities."
The problem.. I don't have a schedule. That can't be very efficient at all now can it. Conclusion, get a schedule. No, wrong. I can't exactly schedule in exercise at 1430 hrs and fun at 1500 hrs... I just don't work like that and that would be sad.
Instead, I think I just need to work out things I want to do with my day, and actually set about doing them. That might work. Maybe calendar in one or two things as well.. maybe.
Anyways, the video I watched...
25 Feb 2009 /
Return of the Monorail Cat
This randomly got sent to me by bluetooth on a night out.
Spread the word. Pass it on.
Go Monorail Cat!
16 Nov 2008 /
21 Sep 2008 /
The Hell Train - sponsored by London Midland, Virgin Trains, Network and Transpenine Express
0942 - First Train from Kidderminster CANCELLED
1008 - from Kidderminster on time. DELAYED on route due to over crowding
1056 - arrive at Moor Street LATE
1121 - from Birmingham New Street DELAYED 39 minutes
1312 - from Manchester MISSED CONNECTION
1352 - from Manchester only 2mins 38secs to alight due to earlier delay
1436 - arrive at Leeds
1840 - My entire journey back ran to time, but i had to change at Manchester, Wolverhampton and Smethwick Galton Bridge, arriving back in Kidderminster some 13 hours after I left.
What really makes me cringe is that i only spent 3hrs 56mins in Leeds but 8hrs 30mins travelling.
And whilst I am in a tired and irritable mood. . . Wolverhampton need to more clearly signpost platform 5, it took me a good 10minutes to actually find it. . . After ending up no platform 2-3 twice by different routes. Actually. It is in a stupid place and they should scrap the entire thing!
And no, I will not say £1.70 for a bottle of water.
>end rant<
13 Sep 2008 /
Pyrotechnic Detonation System
Now I understand why George Bush starts all those wars. . . Its not that anything is particularly wrong or that national security is being threatened, no. Its just that that big red button is so damn tempting. . .
And now I find myself sat infront of a pyrotechnic detonator system. No, lives aren't at stake and governments aren't going to fall, but i'm not meant to press that big red button. But I find myself wanting too so badly. . . Like the naughty kid pushing his luck turning the lights on and off. . My finger is getting closer to it.
Damn, my life would be more fun if I weren't so sensible!
If somebody would just play 'Push the button' I would have all the excuse I could need. . I wonder if presidents listen to the Sugarbabes.
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Gold and Not a Sumi-gaeshi in Sight!
Woo! My first gold medal in a very long time! Admittedly it wasn't the toughest competition out there but i did have to beat a club mate who i don't normally have too much luck against, and I did it twice. So I get to look after the cockburn trophy until I go back to university.
And then came refereeing in tshirt and jeans. . . Oh dear, it feels so weird! Even with Ben's blazer borrowed I felt like i should just let everyone that I was qualified and not just having a go. Ah joy. Well I was glad for the free sandwiches (argh carbohydrates!!)
Oh well, I get to do some proper refereeing up North tomorrow.
8 Sep 2008 /
The Heart of England
It has been ages since I have written on this thing but i suppose i have something to say now!
Its been a good weekend, free meal and hotel in the centre of Birmingham on expenses can't be too bad. Okay Jonny Wong's was good despite the Samurai referees not making it onto the big boys table. We were served much much faster so i guess karma was hard at work!
The downside of the meal was that it was all you can eat. . . Now I have been eating well for the part month or so but the key to that is not having bad food right in front of me.. . Let just say i ate and now the Wii Fit is not happy with me.
Anyways, the competition went well. 10 mats, 1000 competitiors, 10 hours. Samurai had some strong performances on the day and has taken its fair share of the medals. I was refereeing the competition for the forth time. I was teamed with Ronnie and we had a very good day, no problems, no complaints. On the whole the judo was good although there were some poor contests.
I have now handed my application for in assessment to National B and i will take my exam at Kent next year. I'm going to be working towards this over the next few months. Based on my standard today I should be okay.
On another note I am looking to compete at the Heart of England next year. It will take a bit of work but my Judo has come a long way in the past few months so It is becoming more of a possibility for me. Saying that lets get my 2nd Dan first!
3 Sep 2008 /
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