Overwhelmed!

Have you ever been in such a need for a hug that it hurt? To be overwhelmed by the feeling that the only thing able to stop and calm your feelings of pent up anger and resentment is that gentle, but firm, squeeze of someone's arms wrapped around you? To have that simple, caring, reassuring action done for you to show that things aren't as bad as they seem; to be shown you're not alone.

That was me, whilst waiting on Monument Bridge, at 5:40pm today. A lone figure in the crowd, silently and patiently waiting for the bus home. Head held high, intently gazing into the middle-distance, all the time feeling like I was crumbling inside.

At that point in time nothing else mattered or was needed. I desperately needed to be able to melt into that invisible person's warm embrace. The embrace that would make me come back to reality and to my senses. It would have allowed me to forget all the worries of my day; to blot out the tiredness and weariness of events going on around, and because of, me; to allow for a small oasis of serenity in the spinning vortex that seems to be my existance at the moment.

My Thoughts Exactly!

Occasionally - certainly not as often as I'd like - I'm able to get my hands on a copy of tenfootCity. This is a magazine that "... reflects a unique, inspiring, challenging and creative city that stands alone, at the end of a long dark corridor; an enclave of true reality, that is called Hull. A place that harbours a special lifestyle, distinctive accent and exclusive sense of humour. The aim of this magazine is to highlight and encourage all of the vibrancy of life that exists herein." It's also a damn good read!

For those of you who don't read it, or can't get a copy, here's an article from the latest edition. It mirrors my thoughts about the current season exactly.

Scam Alert!

I got this email at work today. In the light of its content, I thought it only best that I report it here. Don't say you haven't been warned!

Subject: Wickes DIY SCAM

A "heads up" for men who may be regular Wickes customers.

Over the past month I became a victim of a clever scam while out shopping. Simply going out to get supplies has turned out to be quite traumatic. Don't be naive enough to think it couldn't happen to you!

Here's how the scam works:

Two seriously good-looking 20-21 year-old girls come over to your car as you are packing your shopping into the boot. They both start wiping your windshield with a rag and Windex, with their breasts almost falling out of their skimpy T-shirts. It is impossible not to look.

When you offer them a tip, they say "No" and instead, they ask you for a ride to another Wickes or Homebase. You agree, and they get into the back seat.

On the way, they start having sex with each other. Then one of them climbs over into the front seat and performs oral sex on you, while the other one steals your wallet.

I had my wallet stolen on November 4th, 9th, 10th, twice on the 15th, 17th, 20th & 24th. Also December 1st, twice on the 3rd and three times just yesterday ... and very likely again this upcoming weekend.

So ... be careful!

Stuck For Christmas Presents?

At a loss for something to get for your Great-Aunt Fanny or Uncle Bob? Well, give them a Condom Plant!

Click the link here or up there and watch how to make one.

Gym Update 2 : Body Composition Analysis

Remember this? I gave this update back in October 2005 of my 'project' that I'd started in August of that year. Well, I reckon it's time for an update.

A lot has happened since I gave that update, mainly bad, some good. One thing that I've tried to keep going with is my gym time. At times it was difficult, yeah. For a while I was just 'going through the motions' of turning up, doing a few half-hearted sets, and then sloping off to the spa pool for a laze around. This soon became obvious when my weight increased (my personal Hell value of 18 stone wasn't too far away at one point), my stamina and strength decreased, and my self-esteem went through the floor. However, since my late Summer trip to the Isle of Man (ooh, I never told you about that one did I? Must remember to write it down at some point), I've taken a serious look at my gym routines. I'm pleased to say that I've since lost all the weight - and more - that I gained, and am feeling more healthy than I have in a long time.

Occasionally, I've been using the Tanita BCA machine at the gym on a regular basis and, on Saturday morning, I found I'd reached one of my personal milestones. I'm now below 16 stone. Here's the full results ...


I know it's only a couple of pounds below but, for me, it's great news, and such a boost. In the next few days I'm going to get a few measurements done so I can see numerically how my body has changed. I certainly know that I need to consider a small waist in jeans.