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Wow, it’s already April, how did that happen ? So I’ve not suceeded with my list of things to do. I was supposed to be riding to Cambridge today, yet I have absolutely zero energy. Even typing this without yawning is difficult. I’m not sure exactly what happened, or why I feel like this. Here’s hoping a good night sleep tonight will solve it.

Best part of the last few weeks has been my trip to Zermatt. Every year I go there, and every year I have a fantastic time. It’s probably the best place in the world to go skiing (biased). I did a day on the snowboard, but it’s not really set up for that. You end up having to walk in quite a few places. Of course I have some photographs of the week.

Busy week coming up, and next weekend is very busy with the London Classic 2011 bike ride. 9am start, at Crystal Palace. Why do I keep picking starting points miles from where I live ? I’m not sure of anyone else going on this, so will be on the geared bike for a change. This week however I plan to actually cycle to work every day (but Tuesday). Tuesday I get to sit at home and wait for Thames Water to come round and really discover they cannot fit a water meter.

I was looking at Tai Chi classes, and there is a beginners one that starts tomorrow near me. The problem with that is I’m supposed to be at the BAFTA building for a talk about Yoostar 2 (the video game). Well, I need to be at the talk so I can write stuff on it for The Average Gamer. Which reminds me, my latest review is up. It’s on Dead Nation (only a few months late), fantastic game and well worth buying. Read about it here.

2011 has started off strangely. I’ve done a lot more socializing than I am used to, mostly with the London Fixed & Single Speed crew. Been out at least twice a week with them, although weirdly mostly on foot (except for East drinks, since it’s 5 miles from my house). Spent a while and re-built my fixed bike, I’d been lazy over the winter so it was covered in salt, grit and so on.

Cycling’s hit and miss with me…. I love it when I get going, just lazy on the getting going. Been today to Look Mom No Hands, hung out with Nhatt and Mic, talking shop and stuff. Really nice cafe, think I might start spending more Sundays there.

Last week I made a choice, and it will be interesting to see how this plays out. Not going to say anything further yet, few more things to discuss.

So with 2011 here, I thought it would be a good idea to try a bunch of new things. Interestingly it’s difficult to get ideas of things to do. Now so far I’ve got

1. Horse Riding
2. Yoga
3. Archery
4. Tai Chi
5. Kite surfing
6. 100km+ bike race
7. 10km running to half marathon

Now I’ve to build some training plans for the last 2. I’ve started running again, only managed 2 miles today, but hey it’s a start!

I’ve been through meetup.com, joined some more cycling groups. Need to get out and do more photography work. I’ve looked for other things to do in the evening, but it seems to involve mostly things around pubs. What do people do in the evenings anyway?

Wow, how did we get to 2011 already ? Well, here we are. 2010 was a bit of a wash for me. Not much in the way of high points, but that will change in 2011

Things I plan to do this year:

1. Learn to kite surf
2. Actually run a decent distance (more than 10miles!)
3. Get a lot more cycling done, not really into racing, but definitely cut the distance
4. Hit the gym with my co-worker to get in shape (hah!). Ideally under 10% body fat.
5. Falling in with  2,3,4 is the eating properly.
6. Photography … this one should be self explanatory
7. Meet more people, get out more. Less just going to the LFGSS meet ups, but doing other things
8. Game more efficiently. I tend to waste time and not actual game.
9. Procrastinate less, achieve more!
10. Learn French and German properly.
11. Climb the three peaks then go to Ocktoberfest

Now, I’m not sure how likley any of this is, but they are pretty clear goals. The only “generic” one is the Gym, that’s becuase my co-worker it’s seriously into the gym and knows a lot more about it than me.

Well at least I have already gone for a run today, even if it was 3 degree’s and cold as hell. Getting ready to go see Tron tonight with Sarah and Paul Lomax

Laters