It was my intention to create a new blog on Open Diary. However, having attempted to access the website for the first time in months, I discovered the website has been shut down and years of my old posting have been deleted. So this opens a new opportunity for a fresh start away from my old history. It is just a shame I have lost all my old contacts.
At present I am going through a stage of transitions in my life. I have stopped studying with the Open University having come to the conclusion that the work load required to achieve a decent grade on the level 2 and level 3 courses is too much whilst trying to balance a social/family life, full time employment and a part-time small business. I have found not studying difficult to get use to after two years but I am slowly getting into the habit of finding other activities to entertain myself.
My new focus is to achieve one of my life long dreams of attaining a rigid lorry driving license and start a new career away from a job that I care little for. The license is expensive and there are a few hoops to jump through on route but having watched my friends earn reasonable money in that profession I am tempted to join. Especially, as it is something I have always been fascinated with since I was a little boy.
I am on a mission to refurbish my flat. I want to complete the bedroom first before hitting the small garden and finally the lounge. Progress to date has been slow with just the purchase of a bed. My aim this week is to purchase paint and give the walls some color. Once that is complete I need to build a clothes store area and install shelving.
I need to organise my finances. I have borrowed a fair bit of money from the parents over the past couple of months and that money needs to be returned to their account. Additionally, I need to look at where I can make savings. Another reason for taking my lorry license is to increase my financial strength over the limited earning opportunities presented through my current employment.
My fitness is a key aspect that I need to focus on. At present I am very unhappy with my general level of fitness and body fat level. I have been working on improving my diet over the past few weeks with success. I need to stick to my training plans for jogging. Booze is a problem as that leads to excess eating. I need to ensure I stop drinking if I want to be healthy and fit.
Improving my social life is an important element. I have been using a website called meetup. I have been to one meet which was good so will probably go to a few more. Additionally, I need to make more effort with my current friends.
Finally, I love to travel and this is an important aspect. This year I want to make a visit to the Far North of Scotland and one of the Channel Islands. I am off to the Isle of Man on Friday for a few days so this is another adventure that I am looking forward to ;-)
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