Splish Splash

If only there were a way to convey to you textually the grin that's currently perched on my face. The gods are indeed smiling on me lately. Everything seems to be coming together beautifully in my social life, personal life and career. The latest item in a string of good fortune has landed squarely in my lap and I'm left once again stunned at how awesome the world can be.

For the last few months I've been heading up a project at work. In truth, it's a difficult (and, in places, tedious) task but there's a lot of responsibility and reward attached to it. The upshot of having taken it on is that it's presented me with the chance to go on and develop it further. In order to do this, I have to go to America. If that weren't good enough, by 'America' I actually mean 'California'. Actually, no. That's not entirely true. California and Florida. For a couple of weeks.

Only one word, my friends: awesome!

I'm really, really excited about it. My first ever business trip and it's to the two places in the US I've always wanted to see. I feel blessed, truly.

And it gets better. I've discovered how much I actually love snowboarding. It's such amazing fun. My Saturday at the Chill Factore was such a thrill - I can't wait to go hit some real slopes. Incidentally, if anyone fancies a trip next season then Andorra is a promising location. Just let me know if you're interested and we'll make it happen.

Finally, and most importantly, I feel like my depressive cycle is at an end. The love and support from friends and family has been rock solid throughout and I've come through everything feeling an improved individual. (This article, stolen shamelessely from Gimbo, raises an excellent point: Depression is there for a reason - it makes you see that something has to change)

So, then. Good news all round. Now then, who wants some cheap Apple kit from the US? Form an ordely queue! :-D