I will be updating this blog even less now I'm afraid, as I now have a brand new one.
www.shitsimonsays.com
This website has the classic lines that I come out with, enjoy!
Thursday, 3 November 2011
Thursday, 28 July 2011
Thought No.37 - Run Tubby Run
Last month during a visit to the public house, it was pointed out by some people (mostly Lisa Jones) that I am morbidly obese. Or have a pot belly at least which is unsightly.
Obviously this has come up before, spending most of my life slightly overweight, never exercising and always overeating. It's hard to explain but sometimes, like a light switch, you just click and decide to do something about it.
So I set my alarm clock to 6am, for every week day except Wednesday. As per doctor's advice (Dr Keating), I am required to have 'rest days'. I belive this is because when you run, you tear holes in your leg muscles and they rebuild to become stronger. These rest days allow this rebuild to go forward. At the moment the routine is 5 days on, 2 days off.
For the last 3 weeks I have been getting up early every weekday except wednesday, to do a 2 mile run around my area. Although at the moment, it is more of a jog, then walk, then run then walk etc. At the weekends I have been joining in a group run in the Forest. I am unable to keep up with them but intend to keep trying until I can.
The group consists with the most renowned atheltic team in the world. Featuring the following:
Prof. Jonathan Moore
Dr. Sam Snowden
Prof. Nick Sheppard
Sir Craig Stanley
Dr. Christina Keating
King Robert Bowring
Paul Isaac
If I've forgotten anyone then email me and I'll add to the list.
Before the new exercise routine, I had also started parking a mile away from my workplace. This was to ensure I did 2 miles of walking each weekday. This proved inaffective, but now having this in addition to my runs seems to be working much better.
I have also this week attempted to start a food and drink log. However, I don't think it's working out. Despite eating less than I did before, the food logs show that I am still having too much. I think I will continue trying to eat better but without documenting everything. There's being organised and then there's just driving myself crazy.
It's also come to my attention that I spend too much money. There have downloaded budgeting software to help me control my spending habits. As you probably know, the biggest factor is my desire for fast food. Well I intend to cut right down on this, as this is also contributing to the spare tire around my waist.
Well that's probably enough for now, you may think this new side of me won't last but I'm not so sure. Nothing is more important to me than my friends and I want to treat them better as well as myself.
Obviously this has come up before, spending most of my life slightly overweight, never exercising and always overeating. It's hard to explain but sometimes, like a light switch, you just click and decide to do something about it.
So I set my alarm clock to 6am, for every week day except Wednesday. As per doctor's advice (Dr Keating), I am required to have 'rest days'. I belive this is because when you run, you tear holes in your leg muscles and they rebuild to become stronger. These rest days allow this rebuild to go forward. At the moment the routine is 5 days on, 2 days off.
For the last 3 weeks I have been getting up early every weekday except wednesday, to do a 2 mile run around my area. Although at the moment, it is more of a jog, then walk, then run then walk etc. At the weekends I have been joining in a group run in the Forest. I am unable to keep up with them but intend to keep trying until I can.
The group consists with the most renowned atheltic team in the world. Featuring the following:
Prof. Jonathan Moore
Dr. Sam Snowden
Prof. Nick Sheppard
Sir Craig Stanley
Dr. Christina Keating
King Robert Bowring
Paul Isaac
If I've forgotten anyone then email me and I'll add to the list.
Before the new exercise routine, I had also started parking a mile away from my workplace. This was to ensure I did 2 miles of walking each weekday. This proved inaffective, but now having this in addition to my runs seems to be working much better.
I have also this week attempted to start a food and drink log. However, I don't think it's working out. Despite eating less than I did before, the food logs show that I am still having too much. I think I will continue trying to eat better but without documenting everything. There's being organised and then there's just driving myself crazy.
It's also come to my attention that I spend too much money. There have downloaded budgeting software to help me control my spending habits. As you probably know, the biggest factor is my desire for fast food. Well I intend to cut right down on this, as this is also contributing to the spare tire around my waist.
Well that's probably enough for now, you may think this new side of me won't last but I'm not so sure. Nothing is more important to me than my friends and I want to treat them better as well as myself.
Sunday, 22 May 2011
Thought No.36
Okay so it's been a few months, let's catch up.
So Avril Lavigne's new album 'Goodbye Lullaby' was released. Along with 2 new singles!
It's been what 9 years now, and she still hasn't disappointed me. I think this one is very comparable to Let Go. The more I listen to it, the more it grows on me. I'm still struggling to pick a favourite.
The music video for What The Hell, which I have yet to see in 3D is a little disappointing. It's certainly watchable, especially with the intro. However, it is bombarded with Sony products. Which I hate.
Smile is much better, it may look hippy lame to some but I find it very appealing.
So anyway, how about this Blackberry Messaging. I still don't understand why people don't just use MSN. As far as I can see, the main advantage of BBM is that you can see if your friends have read your message to them, and subsequently weather they ignore you or reply.
Now some people may want to steer clear of this, particularly people who read a text message and then leave it for 3 days or don't reply at all. I know someone who does this, I'm not gonna name her of course, that would be out of order. Let's just call her L Squires. However, this is not a personal attack. I myself don't like the pressure of responding to a text within a certain timeframe, especially at work. People are just busy you see, not busy texting you, but with other things. Rather than sitting by the phone, maybe do something to keep yourself occupied?
I use BBM to keep in touch, as people with blackberries prefer using this for conversations, since texts show up individually. There was an app called Live Profile, which surfaced overnight. It seems to be very similar, with the same message read feature. The hype seems to be over on that one, probably when people realised it was horribly unreliable. I had to switch to BBM halfway through a conversation because I was so fed up with it. Rob says they have fixed it now, too little, too late if you ask me.
Anyway, if anyone knows of any IT jobs in or near Bracknell let me know. I am searching, I have outgrown my job. Don't get me wrong, I like the work that I do. However, my salary barely keeps my belly full of junk food. Also I am still sitting in a helpdesk with certain people who I cannot stand. Although I think that will be the case anywhere. I've applied to a couple of places already, no response yet but it's early days.
Anyone wanna buy some lighter fluid? I could do with some extra coin!
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So Avril Lavigne's new album 'Goodbye Lullaby' was released. Along with 2 new singles!
It's been what 9 years now, and she still hasn't disappointed me. I think this one is very comparable to Let Go. The more I listen to it, the more it grows on me. I'm still struggling to pick a favourite.
The music video for What The Hell, which I have yet to see in 3D is a little disappointing. It's certainly watchable, especially with the intro. However, it is bombarded with Sony products. Which I hate.
Smile is much better, it may look hippy lame to some but I find it very appealing.
So anyway, how about this Blackberry Messaging. I still don't understand why people don't just use MSN. As far as I can see, the main advantage of BBM is that you can see if your friends have read your message to them, and subsequently weather they ignore you or reply.
Now some people may want to steer clear of this, particularly people who read a text message and then leave it for 3 days or don't reply at all. I know someone who does this, I'm not gonna name her of course, that would be out of order. Let's just call her L Squires. However, this is not a personal attack. I myself don't like the pressure of responding to a text within a certain timeframe, especially at work. People are just busy you see, not busy texting you, but with other things. Rather than sitting by the phone, maybe do something to keep yourself occupied?
I use BBM to keep in touch, as people with blackberries prefer using this for conversations, since texts show up individually. There was an app called Live Profile, which surfaced overnight. It seems to be very similar, with the same message read feature. The hype seems to be over on that one, probably when people realised it was horribly unreliable. I had to switch to BBM halfway through a conversation because I was so fed up with it. Rob says they have fixed it now, too little, too late if you ask me.
Anyway, if anyone knows of any IT jobs in or near Bracknell let me know. I am searching, I have outgrown my job. Don't get me wrong, I like the work that I do. However, my salary barely keeps my belly full of junk food. Also I am still sitting in a helpdesk with certain people who I cannot stand. Although I think that will be the case anywhere. I've applied to a couple of places already, no response yet but it's early days.
Anyone wanna buy some lighter fluid? I could do with some extra coin!
- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone
Thursday, 3 February 2011
Thought No.35
I know this is way overdue so I'll try and make it a decent post.
As you may have heard last November I found a flat on a shared ownership scheme and instantly loved it. The block was built about 17 years ago, the flat itself is quite big and very homely. The area seems really nice as well, near enough to town also.
I got the mortgage offer in December, had the survey done etc. Solicitors are being extremely slow, still waiting for them to draw up the contract for me to sign. My boss says he's going to add a few more quid to my salary as well following my little promotion this month, so hopefully things won't get too tight.
Then onto my geeky side. In my latest project I have been reinstalling my server. It's now running Microsoft Hyper-V 2008 R2, which is basically just windows 2008 with no GUI or programs but with the Hyper-V role installed.
One of the virtual servers I've built is a Linux server. I decided I wanted my webserver to be independant from the other servers to minimize downtime. I figured if I was gonna make a new webserver I should do it properly for the first time. By this I mean adopting the best webserver software (and free) there is by demand.
Apache!
and what's the point in running apache if you don't run it on Linux, that's just what Linux does best. The flavour of Linux I have used is Slackware, I'm very fond of the name because I love slacking. One issue, however, is for some strange reason Linux filesystem is case sensitive. So many of the links etc on some of my sites became broken. I have just finished repairing all the broken links that I could find.
The website is now fully operational again. Of course you'll know the address: http://www.simons-avril-site.co.uk
As you may have heard last November I found a flat on a shared ownership scheme and instantly loved it. The block was built about 17 years ago, the flat itself is quite big and very homely. The area seems really nice as well, near enough to town also.
I got the mortgage offer in December, had the survey done etc. Solicitors are being extremely slow, still waiting for them to draw up the contract for me to sign. My boss says he's going to add a few more quid to my salary as well following my little promotion this month, so hopefully things won't get too tight.
Then onto my geeky side. In my latest project I have been reinstalling my server. It's now running Microsoft Hyper-V 2008 R2, which is basically just windows 2008 with no GUI or programs but with the Hyper-V role installed.
One of the virtual servers I've built is a Linux server. I decided I wanted my webserver to be independant from the other servers to minimize downtime. I figured if I was gonna make a new webserver I should do it properly for the first time. By this I mean adopting the best webserver software (and free) there is by demand.
Apache!
and what's the point in running apache if you don't run it on Linux, that's just what Linux does best. The flavour of Linux I have used is Slackware, I'm very fond of the name because I love slacking. One issue, however, is for some strange reason Linux filesystem is case sensitive. So many of the links etc on some of my sites became broken. I have just finished repairing all the broken links that I could find.
The website is now fully operational again. Of course you'll know the address: http://www.simons-avril-site.co.uk
Saturday, 25 September 2010
Thought No.34
Before getting into the update, please be aware that the new slang word for ATM or Cash Machines, is now "Speed Bank". So if it happens to come up in conversation, make sure you use the new terminology.
Okay, so been getting really into this Wall Street business. Well, except dealing in UK shares. I've bought some stock here and there, in the hope to make a profit and cover my gambling losses...by gambling!
However, my weakness in gambling is that I won't quit when I'm ahead, even though I know I won't win more. The rush of betting money is too much fun to quit. However, when buying a steak in a company, it's much different. You know the investment will be slow, as long as you keep that frame of mind, you'll do alright.
Not much else to report, well except the getting hair cut for charity.
http://www.justgiving.com/sbrown86
and remember, ATM's are now called Speed Banks!
Okay, so been getting really into this Wall Street business. Well, except dealing in UK shares. I've bought some stock here and there, in the hope to make a profit and cover my gambling losses...by gambling!
However, my weakness in gambling is that I won't quit when I'm ahead, even though I know I won't win more. The rush of betting money is too much fun to quit. However, when buying a steak in a company, it's much different. You know the investment will be slow, as long as you keep that frame of mind, you'll do alright.
Not much else to report, well except the getting hair cut for charity.
http://www.justgiving.com/sbrown86
and remember, ATM's are now called Speed Banks!
Wednesday, 21 July 2010
Thought No.33
Well everyone, it's been a few months but lets get a blog post in.
After months of being pestered by Paul Isaac, I agreed to play tennis with the gang at the pavilion. It was exhausting but jolly good fun. My serves were so good they were literately over the fence!
The iPhone 4 is awesome, however, the jailbreak is taking forever to come out. It seems I've been spending too much money lately. What with the new HD Set top box and then today....
Today the battery in my car died, and wouldn't you know it. My breakdown cover had expired two months ago. So I had to pay nearly 100 bones just for them to come over and give me a jump start. When lunchtime arrived at work, I went to start it again to see if the battery had been revived, but it had not. Bobby drove out in his Honda and hooked up the jumper cables, but no matter how much he revved, the damn thing wouldn't get going. Also tried the Care Van which did the same.
So Bob phoned AA and told them it was his car, unfortunately he didn't know which button on the key remote unlocked the vehicle, so they picked up on the fact it wasn't his. Still the nice AA man gave me a jump start and gave me a discount for breakdown cover. Later on I purchased a new battery which Aftab kindly installed, even though we didn't have a spanner.
So a much poorer Simon drove home, lets hope he stays mobile.
After months of being pestered by Paul Isaac, I agreed to play tennis with the gang at the pavilion. It was exhausting but jolly good fun. My serves were so good they were literately over the fence!
The iPhone 4 is awesome, however, the jailbreak is taking forever to come out. It seems I've been spending too much money lately. What with the new HD Set top box and then today....
Today the battery in my car died, and wouldn't you know it. My breakdown cover had expired two months ago. So I had to pay nearly 100 bones just for them to come over and give me a jump start. When lunchtime arrived at work, I went to start it again to see if the battery had been revived, but it had not. Bobby drove out in his Honda and hooked up the jumper cables, but no matter how much he revved, the damn thing wouldn't get going. Also tried the Care Van which did the same.
So Bob phoned AA and told them it was his car, unfortunately he didn't know which button on the key remote unlocked the vehicle, so they picked up on the fact it wasn't his. Still the nice AA man gave me a jump start and gave me a discount for breakdown cover. Later on I purchased a new battery which Aftab kindly installed, even though we didn't have a spanner.
So a much poorer Simon drove home, lets hope he stays mobile.
Wednesday, 24 March 2010
Thought No.32
Well there are so many interesting things going on in my life, it's difficult to choose what to talk about, lol.
Lets just start with the weeks leading up to my Birthday. My parents have spoiled me and have puchased me a server of my choice to replace that stoneage thing that was lying in the corner of my room. I decided to go with the HP Proliant ML150 G6. As you know it has excellent features such as hot swappable hard drives and integrated lights out. One thing they didn't include though were the drive caddies to house the hard drives. Long story short, it's no longer hot swappable for now. I put in an extra 6gig of RAM to make 8gig. The physical server itself is running Server 2008 Standard with Hyper-V and it is virtualizing two other servers, one running Server 2008 Small Business Edition and another Server 2008 standard 32 bit.
I won't bore you with any more detail on that, because you need an unheathly interest like mine to find it interesting.
Now for my actual birthday, or the day before rather. I wanted to go to the Hungry Horse, not just because of their large portions but because of their Candymainia Ice Cream Sundea. I wanted to finish it. But alas, as usual people are too busy at university and what not during March so this was not possible. I did however, get a couple of the guys together for bowling. Which was good fun, although the cheeky waitress tried to overcharge me for my food and drink. We retired to my house to watch Harry Brown, an excellent dramatic film which accurately reflects todays society.
I took a week off work, just to get away from all the stress there. I really like my job but sometimes I just get too involved and try to do too much etc. Just lying around for a week can do a world of good. Then I got a nasty letter from the Thames Valley Police, accusing me of speeding. I am not amused, I slammed on my breaks when I saw that mobile speed camera van. Typical that they go after a respected tax payer like myself instead of those kids having death races on the motorway. I ask where was the old bill when Paul Isaac's father was mugged. Although I don't blame the constables themselves for the most part, it's a broken system.
Lets just start with the weeks leading up to my Birthday. My parents have spoiled me and have puchased me a server of my choice to replace that stoneage thing that was lying in the corner of my room. I decided to go with the HP Proliant ML150 G6. As you know it has excellent features such as hot swappable hard drives and integrated lights out. One thing they didn't include though were the drive caddies to house the hard drives. Long story short, it's no longer hot swappable for now. I put in an extra 6gig of RAM to make 8gig. The physical server itself is running Server 2008 Standard with Hyper-V and it is virtualizing two other servers, one running Server 2008 Small Business Edition and another Server 2008 standard 32 bit.
I won't bore you with any more detail on that, because you need an unheathly interest like mine to find it interesting.
Now for my actual birthday, or the day before rather. I wanted to go to the Hungry Horse, not just because of their large portions but because of their Candymainia Ice Cream Sundea. I wanted to finish it. But alas, as usual people are too busy at university and what not during March so this was not possible. I did however, get a couple of the guys together for bowling. Which was good fun, although the cheeky waitress tried to overcharge me for my food and drink. We retired to my house to watch Harry Brown, an excellent dramatic film which accurately reflects todays society.
I took a week off work, just to get away from all the stress there. I really like my job but sometimes I just get too involved and try to do too much etc. Just lying around for a week can do a world of good. Then I got a nasty letter from the Thames Valley Police, accusing me of speeding. I am not amused, I slammed on my breaks when I saw that mobile speed camera van. Typical that they go after a respected tax payer like myself instead of those kids having death races on the motorway. I ask where was the old bill when Paul Isaac's father was mugged. Although I don't blame the constables themselves for the most part, it's a broken system.
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