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So, another week gone, and I've had little chance to check out SG again. Bah. Wish I still had my old office.
Anyway, this week I got annoyed at being told to help out with some stuff that was basically data entry after spending the first part of the week programming an intranet site that does some rather clever things if I do say so myself. I kept it to myself as I didn't want to seem up my own arse, but really I didn't do 3 years at uni to do data entry.
Work stuff ahead - not too much of a moan but you might want to skip it, so:
Now on to the big news:
ME AND PINKS HAVE GOT A FLAT! WOO McFUCKING HOO!
It's in the area we wanted and for the price we wanted. The bedroom is huge and the lounge is big. The bathroom is a little small, but not too bad and the kitchen is a little bit pokey but there's really only going to be one of us in there most times. Anyway, it's really nice and there is a little back garden for the kids, (cats,) and it has great views of the suspension bridge and Hotwells from the lounge window.
We've just paid the deposit and agency fees this morning and pending references, we move in on the 1st August.
Hot shit.
Last Friday we met up with the Bristol Massive, including the lovely Nikhita:
Bristol's number 1 Dallas Green impersonator, Kristoph and my favourite age-related jokester TheKnives:
and the always enigmatic Zamuzel:
for drinks:
Couple of random photos:
I saw this in my mate Dave's house. I'm secretly hoping he'll give us it as a housewarming gift, but I doubt it as his mum probably made it or something.
This for Ortus for his "faces in strange places" project.
Lastly, I finally resurrected my webcomic, Exotic Soup, last week after a 10 month hiatus. I'll try and get another one done tomorrow, but here's the latest one:
Exotic Soup
It seems like , Webcomicsnation where my comic is hosted, is not loading at present, so try again later. Unfortunately, my own site is down at present as I can't afford to renew the hosting, but I might look into hosting it myself in the near future.
JUN 28, 2008 06:14 AM
yaya!! well done on the new flat for you and Zoe - thats great news! house warming!
definatly go with the idea of pitching to your immediate manager for starting up on your own- sounds like a good plan.
and from readin this blog - i now actually know what you do for a living. always new it was something computr related 
But now i know. I'm sure i've asked you to be honest.... hmm maybe i forgot.
i get to see you and zoe at Fry's for Brighton! i'm really looking forward to it, i've not seen you two for ages - and i want to give you a big hug for the help over the past few weeks. *hugs*
JUN 28, 2008 10:31 AM
Congratulations on the flat. I'm pretty sure it's now compulsory for you to now hold a massive house warming for us all 
If you think their are clients out there for what you do then go self employed mate, at the very least you'll end up paying less money to Gordon Brown. Sounds like your immediate boss is the person to talk to but do make sure there is a way of selling what you can do and that their are people out their willing to pay for it.
JUN 28, 2008 01:01 PM
That's cool with me dude 
I actually want the artwork a lot more than the shoes now I know what they're made of 
Hope you're having a cracking weekend.
Congrats on the flat love, that's a right result and after reading your blog, it sounds to me like you've got a plan in place. Stay with the existing employer and rinse them good. Then do your own thing. Or like you said, see what goes with your boss. I can only say that while it's hard-going sometimes and I miss the regular wages, I've run my own business for almost 4 years and I'd recommend it to anyone.
Keep us posted
xx
JUN 28, 2008 05:00 PM
Web design sounds like it could be an interesting side project without having to give up the stability of the day-to-day grind. Definitely something worth exploring. At the end of the day we all want a job we're actually interested in doing, and if that job can be done in underpants and a string vest at home, then that my friend is certified win!
Housewarming thirded, fourthed, or fifthed and motion carried.
Thanks for the pic. Safely filed away with all the rest. Keep your eyes peeled for more. Those pesky faces are everywhere.
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