Been a weekend of 'consolidation'. Having moved into my new flat in Wandsworth last weekend i needed to put everything away, bin stuff i haven't used in years and have a general spring clean. This all started with bringing something new into my life. I'd been to look at her, in fact, alot of them, over the last week. Been 3 times! Anyway, i finally settled on the one i wanted on Friday evening.
Was on my bike so had to pay a taxi driver to bring her home. It must have been traumatic yet exciting, upping sticks and coming back to mine. I got her in to the lift got her into the flat without too much fuss, no banging on doors, walls. I put her in her rightful place, turned her on and sat back and admired.
I found it difficult not to play with her for the rest of the weekend. I had all the spring cleaning to do, but everytime i turned and looked at her, she brought a smile to my face. Sharp, bright and with a tremendous response time (at least 12ms i think) she has been a bundle of fun and i must admit i'm happy and proud i brought her home.
Sigh.
Anyway, start of a new week and one which should prove to be very exciting. I have an interesting proposal i'm putting forward to a company on Friday and Ewan and i need to prepare for that. Otherwise it's a week of picking up on new ideas and working out where i'm going with all this technology (see last post).
Monday, October 24, 2005
Friday, October 21, 2005
Technology applications
I don't think i'd realised how far advanced some of my thinking was with regards to new technology, specifically internet and data platform related. Granted there are those of you out there who know SO much more than me. But that's just the point, its you who are reading this who are the correct socio/technical/demographic who might very well know more than me. It's those who don't and there are LOTS more of them than i'd realised.
I work with some bright people, very bright people, at least academically bright. These people have the ability to think hard and break down into manageable chunks some of the most technically complex systems in the world, perhaps ironically, specifically the telecoms and communications industry. They can take legacy CRM applications interned into a global acquisitor in 18 different countries and transform them into a single unified system which can show you your personal details, habits and desires (well, nearly) anywhere from northern Finland to southern Italy.
But ask them what a blog is, ask them if they understand what behavioural marketing is about or did they know that GPS was slowly being integrated into mobile phones enabling the onset of location based marketing and what were their thoughts on how revenue would be secured on this technology (pause, breath...) and they haven't a clue. Blank looks, shrug of shoulder, "really, ooooh, that sounds interesting, what did you say again?".
I mean i've only really got into trying to understand where the internet is going in the last 2 years. I read as much as i can (far more interesting than politics, but then i fall into that particular bracket of disaffected (late) 20 somethings) to understand this amazing creation called the internet so i should have some knowledge, more than the lay person. But really, i had assumed A LOT more people my age, who are cultured, read lots and talk about what's happening in the world, would know more...
And so there's my realisation. I've always known it, but it seems to have crystalized. There is money to be made. Creating that name, gaining the recognition and getting to that point where what you say becomes self-fulfillilng because people therefore believe that's the future, all becomes possible in this space. BRING IT ON.
Since my previous idea has been, er, 'put down' I'm back open to ideas, ventures, adventures even. This internet space feels exciting, evolving, huge, organic, just bloody fantastic. I want to be involved.
Watch this space!
I work with some bright people, very bright people, at least academically bright. These people have the ability to think hard and break down into manageable chunks some of the most technically complex systems in the world, perhaps ironically, specifically the telecoms and communications industry. They can take legacy CRM applications interned into a global acquisitor in 18 different countries and transform them into a single unified system which can show you your personal details, habits and desires (well, nearly) anywhere from northern Finland to southern Italy.
But ask them what a blog is, ask them if they understand what behavioural marketing is about or did they know that GPS was slowly being integrated into mobile phones enabling the onset of location based marketing and what were their thoughts on how revenue would be secured on this technology (pause, breath...) and they haven't a clue. Blank looks, shrug of shoulder, "really, ooooh, that sounds interesting, what did you say again?".
I mean i've only really got into trying to understand where the internet is going in the last 2 years. I read as much as i can (far more interesting than politics, but then i fall into that particular bracket of disaffected (late) 20 somethings) to understand this amazing creation called the internet so i should have some knowledge, more than the lay person. But really, i had assumed A LOT more people my age, who are cultured, read lots and talk about what's happening in the world, would know more...
And so there's my realisation. I've always known it, but it seems to have crystalized. There is money to be made. Creating that name, gaining the recognition and getting to that point where what you say becomes self-fulfillilng because people therefore believe that's the future, all becomes possible in this space. BRING IT ON.
Since my previous idea has been, er, 'put down' I'm back open to ideas, ventures, adventures even. This internet space feels exciting, evolving, huge, organic, just bloody fantastic. I want to be involved.
Watch this space!
Monday, October 17, 2005
South of the River
Moved house this weekend. Have moved from the plush surroundings of Notting Hill to Wandsworth. Have had my vaccines - Viles Disease, Malaria, Yellow and Dengie Fever and am generally ready to take on the gambit of living in the deep south.
Had no idea i had so much crap. Even though i've tried to be ruthless in getting rid of 'stuff' it seemed to multiply in the car on the way across. Anyway, i've very happy with the flat. It's on the top floor of a purpose built block on the back left hand side. It over looks the River Wandle which is a tributary to the Thames only a few hundred meters away. There is a wier outside my bedroom and if i listen carefully i get the beautiful, calming noise of the water passing by below. Can't wait to have a couple of chairs and a table on my balcolny where i can have coffee and oj in the mornings reading the paper and listening to the river...
I have to admit that while it is only rented, i feel quite proud of living on my own. I feel like i needed it for a long time now that i'm there (don't want to be at work today, want to be absorbing the flat and its atmosphere). Am looking forward to getting Ewan over for a drink or two to pontificate on the state of the business world.
Will take some pics and let you have a look yourselves.
Am going to buy a flat panel TV. Can;t work out whether i want a plasma or LCD, 32" or 42". Don't want to spend more than a grand. Don't believe in High Definition because it won't become widespread until 2010.
Will keep you posted on what i'm looking at.
Had no idea i had so much crap. Even though i've tried to be ruthless in getting rid of 'stuff' it seemed to multiply in the car on the way across. Anyway, i've very happy with the flat. It's on the top floor of a purpose built block on the back left hand side. It over looks the River Wandle which is a tributary to the Thames only a few hundred meters away. There is a wier outside my bedroom and if i listen carefully i get the beautiful, calming noise of the water passing by below. Can't wait to have a couple of chairs and a table on my balcolny where i can have coffee and oj in the mornings reading the paper and listening to the river...
I have to admit that while it is only rented, i feel quite proud of living on my own. I feel like i needed it for a long time now that i'm there (don't want to be at work today, want to be absorbing the flat and its atmosphere). Am looking forward to getting Ewan over for a drink or two to pontificate on the state of the business world.
Will take some pics and let you have a look yourselves.
Am going to buy a flat panel TV. Can;t work out whether i want a plasma or LCD, 32" or 42". Don't want to spend more than a grand. Don't believe in High Definition because it won't become widespread until 2010.
Will keep you posted on what i'm looking at.
Post poker
Poker turned out to be excellent fun, as it was the third time i've ever played it and last time i raked in the cash, i decided to play it safe. That was my intension at least but unfortunately i ended up 'balls out' playing much better players than me with absolutely nothing in my hand and losing everything within the first half hour... bloody brilliant...
So i forked out a further £25 and joined in again having watched the table for a bit. This time i kept my head and at the end of the night had come in around £5 up on the second £25 or £20 down for the evening. Not bad when you consider i'd easily spend twice, three times that on a friday night.
I remain at the head of the leader board as a result of my big win so don't feel too embarrased (plus it is only my third time at the game...
So i forked out a further £25 and joined in again having watched the table for a bit. This time i kept my head and at the end of the night had come in around £5 up on the second £25 or £20 down for the evening. Not bad when you consider i'd easily spend twice, three times that on a friday night.
I remain at the head of the leader board as a result of my big win so don't feel too embarrased (plus it is only my third time at the game...
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Poker
So, I think we can say my blog is certainly spontaneous if not regular. Thought I'd share with you that I'm having a poker evening tonight with the guys from work. Am expecting around 12 people. Here are the stats:
Texas Hold'em
12 people
1 girl
Green Baize
1 set of professional chips
2 Games running
£25 to play
25 Cuban cigars (2 open windows)
2 Oak Matured 15 year old bottles of Whiskey
24 Beers
1 2kg bag of ice
3 tubes of Pringles
2 bags of Doritos
Dry roasted peanuts
Cashew nuts
I think we're all set...
I've only played twice before once a few years ago and last time was with the same guys at my house around 3 months ago. I cleaned up then! I remembered just enough from the first timeIi played and added it to a 'perplexed, slightly giggly, oh-fuck-itIi-don't-know' kinda playing tactic and then bluffed in frequently but BIG TIME to take some huge pots.
Was a good tactic as seasoned players just couldn't work out ifIi knew whatIi was doing or not so would fold. Walked home with £500!
Anyhow, I'm not stupid. I know it was a mixture of thought and luck (otherwise known as beginners luck) which only lasts once. As a result i've played it smart. It's my house sI i set the price MUCH lower this time to play and you can only come back in once. I'm mitigating the risk of 1) me losing lots of money and 2) people wanting the shirt off my back and going out aggressively to get it.
Smart thinking huh! Means that next time we plaI i won't be the focus of attention anI i can clean up again ;-)
Anyway, will let you know how it goes...
Actually have quita lotot of stuff to tell you, much has changed, buI'llll do that in the next blog.
Texas Hold'em
12 people
1 girl
Green Baize
1 set of professional chips
2 Games running
£25 to play
25 Cuban cigars (2 open windows)
2 Oak Matured 15 year old bottles of Whiskey
24 Beers
1 2kg bag of ice
3 tubes of Pringles
2 bags of Doritos
Dry roasted peanuts
Cashew nuts
I think we're all set...
I've only played twice before once a few years ago and last time was with the same guys at my house around 3 months ago. I cleaned up then! I remembered just enough from the first timeIi played and added it to a 'perplexed, slightly giggly, oh-fuck-itIi-don't-know' kinda playing tactic and then bluffed in frequently but BIG TIME to take some huge pots.
Was a good tactic as seasoned players just couldn't work out ifIi knew whatIi was doing or not so would fold. Walked home with £500!
Anyhow, I'm not stupid. I know it was a mixture of thought and luck (otherwise known as beginners luck) which only lasts once. As a result i've played it smart. It's my house sI i set the price MUCH lower this time to play and you can only come back in once. I'm mitigating the risk of 1) me losing lots of money and 2) people wanting the shirt off my back and going out aggressively to get it.
Smart thinking huh! Means that next time we plaI i won't be the focus of attention anI i can clean up again ;-)
Anyway, will let you know how it goes...
Actually have quita lotot of stuff to tell you, much has changed, buI'llll do that in the next blog.
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