This evening, at my grandmother’s invitation, I went to a lecture at Abertay University. Given by former scotland rugby international Gergor Townsend, it was, perhaps ironically in the circumstances, entitled “winning ways”
Interesting stuff though. Winning was defined, not as coming first, but as maximising your potential. He talked through the ways in which professional sportsmen [...]
Archive for February, 2008
Winning ways and Scottish Rugby Player
Posted in Scottish, lifehack, quotes on February 28, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Intimidation and Stage Fright
Posted in lifehack, photos on February 27, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Several people in the last few weeks have commented to me that I’m not easily intimidated. Each time, I’ve reacted thinking WHAT???? but realised before I opened my mouth that a confident and articulate “actually, I often feel intimated, I just normally choose to be brave” wouldn’t be believed. I have learnt, one way and [...]
A Radioactive School
Posted in politics on February 27, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Let’s hope this is a one day story.
Some radioactive marked packages have been found in a language school in edinburgh. the good news is that they seem to have been in the cupboard for a long time, so this is probably not terrorism related. Let’s hope it’s a prank…
Rugby, asthma, and the hazards of inhalers
Posted in Scottish, life on February 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Thankfully, Scottish rugby has been granted something of a reprieve this week. Sure we can’t win, and we can barely score a try, but at least we’re not drugs cheats.
Scott MacLeod has had asthma since he was 2. Recently he took Terbutaline, as a reliever inhaler, but tested positive for doping because he didn’t have [...]
My big fat greek boredom fest
Posted in review on February 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I watched “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” last night. It was terrible.
Which was a shame, I was even in the mood for a bit of a rom com.
Juno and Happiness
Posted in review on February 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I went to see Juno today – It’s a delightful film, following the story of the pregnancy of a 16 year old girl, and the relationships surrounding her.
One of the great things about the film is that it takes seriously character development, and so what might appear to be a story without a story is [...]
A Fond Goodbye
Posted in life on February 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It was a good day for a farewell.
Yesterday was not a normal day, instead an early start, confused emotions but overwhelmingly a sense of peace and calm as our family and his friends said goodbye to my grandpa. An active and independent man, he died after a short illness, aged 86. He had been at [...]
Lent (1)
Posted in lent, life on February 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A lot can change in 40 days.
Today I learnt I have some job security – I’m going to stick in the job I’m doing, for 3.5 days a week for the next wee while. Which is nice, as no longer will I be wondering how things are going to pan out for the next week.
Happiness at Work
Posted in life on February 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is an interesting reminder of why it matters that work is a happy place.
Emotional contagion
Emotional contagion is a strong psychological effect in which we “catch” the happy, sad or angry moods of others.
An employee in an upbeat mood will help boost the moods of others — which is particularly important when that person is [...]
Apartheid
Posted in life, ponderings on February 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Just 18 years ago today, de Klerk dismantled apartheid. It’s frightening to think that 18 years ago, it was considered a courageous step to do it because influential people still supported apartheid. I guess in some ways some people still do.
