Ah...back in the busy newsroom and loving it. It's amazing how I can go from the smartest sport bloke in the room to the dumbest as soon as I step through the door at the Courier Mail. Fair enough though I guess. I mean these guys live it 24/7 and I have other plenty of other commitments. I tend to hold my own on AFL matters but I look forward to the time I get to sit around day in day out just consuming sport. One day...one day.
I think I'll get my first by-line of the week tomorrow, which is always a nice feeling. I wrote a couple of good stories today but the second is pretty big news in AFL world here is Brisbane so I should get the AFL page lead tomorrow. I've only had one page lead before so that'll be great if it happens.
On the home front I've decided to take a bit more control over my diet by following the weight watchers points plan that worked so well for me all those years ago. It seems like a good idea because I've found myself getting a bit lazy in the last few months and the WW thing not only helps maintain a calorie intake but also forces me to eat more of the good things. Fortunately I still have all of the books and documentation from years ago so I'll work off that old tried and true system.
I've also decided to stay off the grog until the Richmond game at the Gabba in just under two weeks. It's not like I'll be having a massive night then either but I'll have definitely be enjoying a few footy beers. It's not that I'm want to be a teetotaller but I just keep misbehaving as soon as I have a few beers so for the next 10 days or so it's sobriety all the way.
I've pretty much committed to doing Cycle Queensland in September with my bro-in-law and maybe one or two others, so it's time to really kick up the km's on the bike over the next few months. It's a 600km journey from Goondiwindi to Brisbane over 9 days which for experienced pedalers would be a walk in the park I'm sure. For me on the other hand, I think it'll mean a numb butt and and a whole new understanding of lycra.
Ok I'd love to stay and chat longer but I still have one assessment piece to finish so I'd better get back into it.
Bye for now
P
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Excuses excuses
Ok I know I'm late but please understand I have an excuse.
My dog ate my homework. No really. I've just been so insanely busy with the last week of Uni I haven't managed to get to the blog. But rest assured I'm here now armed with the weekly figures.
So here goes.
Previous weight: 107kg Current weight: 105.8kg Loss of 1.2kg
Previous gut: 110cm Current gut: 109cm Loss of 1cm
Finally, I'm heading in the right direction again. Not a huge loss I admit but based on the last couple of months I'll take it. I'm hoping to put an exclamation mark on it by dropping another kilo or two by next Saturday.
This week is all about career advancement (or more accurately beginning). I'm back at Brisbane's flagship daily paper and I'm hoping to secure some ongoing work until until the graduate intake at the end of this year. It may not happen but I've got my fingers in more pies than Little Jack Horner at the moment so hopefully one of them will work out.
As for the diet, well it's just all about concentration right now, oh and avoiding alcohol. Yep, the grog remains a big hurdle for me. It seems after 2-3 beers or similar I'm anyones. Particularly if that anyone is a pizza or similarly poor choice of food. I plan to mimic a person who has a real life this week and go to work, come home and cook a healthy dinner, then go to bed at a decent time. Novel idea I grant you but I think I'll give it a go for the week anyway. I can tell you, there's a 13-year-old living here who'll love the idea of her Dad actually cooking an evening meal for a change.
Exercise wise, I'm back into the swing of things. I ground out 44km on the bike on Saturday morning and had more than a few boxing bag sessions earlier in the week. I'm looking forward to getting my hands on a road bike in a couple of weeks. I reckon I'll feel like bloody Cadel Evans when I finally get on a decent bike although I may have to invest in some long lycra for the chilly Canberra test rides.
As of next Friday I'll officially be one semester away from having a Uni degree. I must admit for most of my adult life I never thought I'd ever be able to say that. It feels great to have achieved what I have so far in both the Uni study and so far this year in the Fat Bastard Diary and it makes me pretty excited about what lies ahead for me in the next few years. I have no idea really where this whole thing is going to lead but these days I like surprises.
For those loyal Canberra readers of the Fatty Diary, I'll be in town for a blog tour from 20th June so let me know if you want to catch up in between my family responsibilities.
Thanks to Gail and Hayley for my virtual slaps last week, as requested I put them in the cupboard for future use but was forced to pull one out this morning after some over indulgence again last night. Fortunately the damage was minimal and I'm on track for another good week.
I promise to back up again on the blog tomorrow night and get a few credit points early this month so tune in again tomorrow for some more of my pearls of wisdom.
P
My dog ate my homework. No really. I've just been so insanely busy with the last week of Uni I haven't managed to get to the blog. But rest assured I'm here now armed with the weekly figures.
So here goes.
Previous weight: 107kg Current weight: 105.8kg Loss of 1.2kg
Previous gut: 110cm Current gut: 109cm Loss of 1cm
Finally, I'm heading in the right direction again. Not a huge loss I admit but based on the last couple of months I'll take it. I'm hoping to put an exclamation mark on it by dropping another kilo or two by next Saturday.
This week is all about career advancement (or more accurately beginning). I'm back at Brisbane's flagship daily paper and I'm hoping to secure some ongoing work until until the graduate intake at the end of this year. It may not happen but I've got my fingers in more pies than Little Jack Horner at the moment so hopefully one of them will work out.
As for the diet, well it's just all about concentration right now, oh and avoiding alcohol. Yep, the grog remains a big hurdle for me. It seems after 2-3 beers or similar I'm anyones. Particularly if that anyone is a pizza or similarly poor choice of food. I plan to mimic a person who has a real life this week and go to work, come home and cook a healthy dinner, then go to bed at a decent time. Novel idea I grant you but I think I'll give it a go for the week anyway. I can tell you, there's a 13-year-old living here who'll love the idea of her Dad actually cooking an evening meal for a change.
Exercise wise, I'm back into the swing of things. I ground out 44km on the bike on Saturday morning and had more than a few boxing bag sessions earlier in the week. I'm looking forward to getting my hands on a road bike in a couple of weeks. I reckon I'll feel like bloody Cadel Evans when I finally get on a decent bike although I may have to invest in some long lycra for the chilly Canberra test rides.
As of next Friday I'll officially be one semester away from having a Uni degree. I must admit for most of my adult life I never thought I'd ever be able to say that. It feels great to have achieved what I have so far in both the Uni study and so far this year in the Fat Bastard Diary and it makes me pretty excited about what lies ahead for me in the next few years. I have no idea really where this whole thing is going to lead but these days I like surprises.
For those loyal Canberra readers of the Fatty Diary, I'll be in town for a blog tour from 20th June so let me know if you want to catch up in between my family responsibilities.
Thanks to Gail and Hayley for my virtual slaps last week, as requested I put them in the cupboard for future use but was forced to pull one out this morning after some over indulgence again last night. Fortunately the damage was minimal and I'm on track for another good week.
I promise to back up again on the blog tomorrow night and get a few credit points early this month so tune in again tomorrow for some more of my pearls of wisdom.
P
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Michael Moore's job is safe
As my film and Tv group at Uni enter our 4th day of editing for our documentary film I can categorically state that Michael Moore and David Attenborough's are safe. I'll never make a documentary film maker! It's equally certain that I may be the worst video editor that has ever lived. For what seemed a fairly basic task only a week ago, I now realize things are not always as they seem. Who knew there were 300 thousand different types of video files and more importantly, different editing programs can't read them all.
The enormous effort required to get this thing finished by Friday has meant long hours in the computer labs at uni and piled even more pressure on an already stacked schedule of uni work. Friday is a big day. It signals the end of semester for a couple of my units with another one knocked over by Sunday. I'll close the book on semester one late next week after I complete my final weeks work at the Courier Mail. One advantage of the busy schedule is that I think it's a window to the busy nature of the industry when I get a job (wishful thinking).
One positive at the moment though is that despite the busy nature of my current life I've begun to get my diet back on track. By no means am I perfect but I've managed to fit in a fair bit of exercise in the last week and I'm confident of finally posting a negative number on Saturday. I have a long ride planned Saturday morning so think that should cement my loss for the week. Most importantly I have no work or play commitments this weekend so I can focus on finalising my uni commitments and getting in some decent exercise sessions.
I've decided that June need to be a watershed month in the fat bastard's journey. I've been looking back over the figures from the last few months and they tell a pretty sad story. One of flagging commitment to the diet and lately, seriously flagging commitment to this blog. Let me explain; On April 2 I weighed 112.2kg and last week weighed in at 107kg. That represents a 5.2kg loss in 8 weeks. I was really disappointed with myself when I worked that out but if anything it's helped strengthen my resolve.
Equally, I have averaged around 15 blogs a month for the first four months of this blog and delivered a pitiful 8 during May. Both results are unacceptable and I expect more of myself so I'm going to make a couple of bold statements to make me stay on track as we head towards the halfway point of the journey.
1. I WILL BE UNDER 100KG BY JUNE 30
2. I WILL BLOG AT LEAST 15 TIMES IN JUNE.
I expect my loyal followers to keep reminding me of these promises. One of the driving forces behind this blog was the belief that I perform better when I'm held responsible for my actions. So, in truth this blog and my physical transformation is a team effort. When I struggle I hope you will all give me a virtual kick in the shins and make me get myself together.
It's been bloody frustrating actually getting on the scales and seeing that annoying 107kg mark so I'm dead keen to leave it behind. In fact I'm so keen to see that 99kg on the dial, I've stepped up the exercise this week to overdrive just to make sure I get the Saturday result I'm looking for.
Grog remains a bit of an Achilles heel for me though. I still find I lose all commitment when I have a few drinks so I intend on staying dry for the next week or so. I've made that promise in the past before as well and failed so I'm really upping the ante this week.
So there it is on paper (or at least in cyberspace). Some big promises have been made and I intend on keeping them. The month to come will not be without it's own challenges though. A Richmond game at the Gabba, a family visit from brother number six and then a trip to Canberra to see family and friends will no doubt provide more than a few opportunities to fail in my task. So again I implore you all, my fatty followers, keep me on track. Call, text, facebook me, even feel free to give me a virtual slap if I look like I'm failing to meet this commitment.
It's time to get serious 99kg is in sight.
Talk again soon.
P
The enormous effort required to get this thing finished by Friday has meant long hours in the computer labs at uni and piled even more pressure on an already stacked schedule of uni work. Friday is a big day. It signals the end of semester for a couple of my units with another one knocked over by Sunday. I'll close the book on semester one late next week after I complete my final weeks work at the Courier Mail. One advantage of the busy schedule is that I think it's a window to the busy nature of the industry when I get a job (wishful thinking).
One positive at the moment though is that despite the busy nature of my current life I've begun to get my diet back on track. By no means am I perfect but I've managed to fit in a fair bit of exercise in the last week and I'm confident of finally posting a negative number on Saturday. I have a long ride planned Saturday morning so think that should cement my loss for the week. Most importantly I have no work or play commitments this weekend so I can focus on finalising my uni commitments and getting in some decent exercise sessions.
I've decided that June need to be a watershed month in the fat bastard's journey. I've been looking back over the figures from the last few months and they tell a pretty sad story. One of flagging commitment to the diet and lately, seriously flagging commitment to this blog. Let me explain; On April 2 I weighed 112.2kg and last week weighed in at 107kg. That represents a 5.2kg loss in 8 weeks. I was really disappointed with myself when I worked that out but if anything it's helped strengthen my resolve.
Equally, I have averaged around 15 blogs a month for the first four months of this blog and delivered a pitiful 8 during May. Both results are unacceptable and I expect more of myself so I'm going to make a couple of bold statements to make me stay on track as we head towards the halfway point of the journey.
1. I WILL BE UNDER 100KG BY JUNE 30
2. I WILL BLOG AT LEAST 15 TIMES IN JUNE.
I expect my loyal followers to keep reminding me of these promises. One of the driving forces behind this blog was the belief that I perform better when I'm held responsible for my actions. So, in truth this blog and my physical transformation is a team effort. When I struggle I hope you will all give me a virtual kick in the shins and make me get myself together.
It's been bloody frustrating actually getting on the scales and seeing that annoying 107kg mark so I'm dead keen to leave it behind. In fact I'm so keen to see that 99kg on the dial, I've stepped up the exercise this week to overdrive just to make sure I get the Saturday result I'm looking for.
Grog remains a bit of an Achilles heel for me though. I still find I lose all commitment when I have a few drinks so I intend on staying dry for the next week or so. I've made that promise in the past before as well and failed so I'm really upping the ante this week.
So there it is on paper (or at least in cyberspace). Some big promises have been made and I intend on keeping them. The month to come will not be without it's own challenges though. A Richmond game at the Gabba, a family visit from brother number six and then a trip to Canberra to see family and friends will no doubt provide more than a few opportunities to fail in my task. So again I implore you all, my fatty followers, keep me on track. Call, text, facebook me, even feel free to give me a virtual slap if I look like I'm failing to meet this commitment.
It's time to get serious 99kg is in sight.
Talk again soon.
P
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Love is a wonderful thing
It seems the fat bastard has fallen in love. In love that is with the figure 107. That's right it's weigh in day again and on cue I've managed to weigh in right on 107kg. I'm beginning to lose track of how many week that is but it's becoming a little bit of an old boring story now. The irony this week is, apart from a brief flirtation with beer and footy food at the State of Origin on Wednesday night, I've been extremely good this week. It just goes to show that in a serious weight loss journey you really have to be...well...serious. There's just no room for consistent blow-outs.
So lets look at the stats:
Current Weight: 107kg, Previous weight: 107.1kg...that's a loss of 100 grams. (woohoo)
Current gut: 110cm, Previous gut: 110cm....that's a loss of...well...nothing (hmmm)
So the Sportfest continues tonight. After spending Wednesday night at the State of Origin and Friday night at the NRL double header at Lang Park, tonight I'm off to Cararra to see the Suns christen their new stadium against the Cats. While I think they'll cop a pasting, you never know, but either way it should be a good occasion.
With that in mind I'd love to stay and chat but duty calls and I must get myself ready for another tough night at the footy. Ah life can be so tough.
Bye for now.
P
So lets look at the stats:
Current Weight: 107kg, Previous weight: 107.1kg...that's a loss of 100 grams. (woohoo)
Current gut: 110cm, Previous gut: 110cm....that's a loss of...well...nothing (hmmm)
So the Sportfest continues tonight. After spending Wednesday night at the State of Origin and Friday night at the NRL double header at Lang Park, tonight I'm off to Cararra to see the Suns christen their new stadium against the Cats. While I think they'll cop a pasting, you never know, but either way it should be a good occasion.
With that in mind I'd love to stay and chat but duty calls and I must get myself ready for another tough night at the footy. Ah life can be so tough.
Bye for now.
P
Monday, May 23, 2011
And now it's time for the weather
Ah the life of a weather girl. Today I delivered my first ever TV news weather report and I'm here to say it's harder than it looks. Firstly, let me state clearly that I wore a suit not skirt despite the ribbing of some people I know. Secondly, you try saying "winds will be 15-20 knots, west, south/west shifting to west, north/west by early afternoon" Yes, that's right, tongue twisters I tell you. Thirdly, a two minute uninterrupted spiel off a teleprompter feels like ten minutes when the "on Air" light is flashing.
But I jest. It really is a lot of fun and I had every intention of sharing the link with you tonight but after a quick review of the webpage it seems whoever is responsible for uploading the new news bulletin has had a day off. It seems Friday's report is now supposed to see us through to Tuesday. Either that or we were so bad they felt the University would lose its funding if we went to air! I'm sure that's not the case though as our little news reading team is a good bunch this week.
So how's the whole diet thing going, I hear you ask. Well so far so good this week. I did have a few little drinky-poos Saturday night while I reveled in the ecstasy that was Richmond's victory in the Dreamtime clash. So as usual I have begun my week on the back foot, but that's hardly anything new as my regular readers will know. I put in a fairly hardcore 1 1/2 hour fitness session tonight though so I'm feeling pretty positive about recording a decent number this week.
The week ahead though is not without it's challenges. Wednesday night I'm set for a State of Origin evening, but the fact that I have news-reading commitments until 6pm and again the following night means I have no choice but to remain somewhat sensible. I'm sure a beer or two and a footy pie will be consumed but if I keep it to that, I think I'll come out the other side without too much damage. Friday I may have to work for the Australian so that'll be another long night at Suncorp and then Saturday I'm hoping to secure a media pass to the Gold Coast Suns opening game at the revamped Carrara Stadium.
So as you can see, temptation is around every corner this week so if I do manage to record a loss on the scales, I think I have the right to be pretty proud of myself. I guess it's just all about the bigger picture though and there will be plenty more opportunities for a night out when I get down to my goal weight.
For the two wheel enthusiasts out there, I've put the bike purchase on hold to look into late breaking option. I was all set to purchase a new bike but after a discussion with my lycra-clad brother-in-law (who it seems has a collection of road bikes in his garage), I am postponing any decisions until I review his second hand offering. I will be making a trip south in the next month to visit my parents who are both recovering from falls and I will use the trip to test ride the available bike. If it fits, and feels good I'll spend half of my original budget and get a bike of equal or better quality so it sounds like a sensible option (for a poor student).
I'm still hoping to partake in the Cycle Queensland Tour at the end of the year so the sooner I get some miles in the legs on the new bike, the better. If there's any other masochists out there who think riding from Goondoowindi the Brisbane over a week or so sounds like a party then let me know and we'll make it a date.
Alrighty then, that seems like enough crapping on for now. I have made a mental commitment to four blog entries this week and as I'm two down now I reckon I'll get there. Assuming our QUT News team get the bulletins online sometime soon, I promise to post a link for you all to read and constructively criticize my work. So until the next blog, that's all the weather news we have tonight ... it's back to you Elly...
P
But I jest. It really is a lot of fun and I had every intention of sharing the link with you tonight but after a quick review of the webpage it seems whoever is responsible for uploading the new news bulletin has had a day off. It seems Friday's report is now supposed to see us through to Tuesday. Either that or we were so bad they felt the University would lose its funding if we went to air! I'm sure that's not the case though as our little news reading team is a good bunch this week.
So how's the whole diet thing going, I hear you ask. Well so far so good this week. I did have a few little drinky-poos Saturday night while I reveled in the ecstasy that was Richmond's victory in the Dreamtime clash. So as usual I have begun my week on the back foot, but that's hardly anything new as my regular readers will know. I put in a fairly hardcore 1 1/2 hour fitness session tonight though so I'm feeling pretty positive about recording a decent number this week.
The week ahead though is not without it's challenges. Wednesday night I'm set for a State of Origin evening, but the fact that I have news-reading commitments until 6pm and again the following night means I have no choice but to remain somewhat sensible. I'm sure a beer or two and a footy pie will be consumed but if I keep it to that, I think I'll come out the other side without too much damage. Friday I may have to work for the Australian so that'll be another long night at Suncorp and then Saturday I'm hoping to secure a media pass to the Gold Coast Suns opening game at the revamped Carrara Stadium.
So as you can see, temptation is around every corner this week so if I do manage to record a loss on the scales, I think I have the right to be pretty proud of myself. I guess it's just all about the bigger picture though and there will be plenty more opportunities for a night out when I get down to my goal weight.
For the two wheel enthusiasts out there, I've put the bike purchase on hold to look into late breaking option. I was all set to purchase a new bike but after a discussion with my lycra-clad brother-in-law (who it seems has a collection of road bikes in his garage), I am postponing any decisions until I review his second hand offering. I will be making a trip south in the next month to visit my parents who are both recovering from falls and I will use the trip to test ride the available bike. If it fits, and feels good I'll spend half of my original budget and get a bike of equal or better quality so it sounds like a sensible option (for a poor student).
I'm still hoping to partake in the Cycle Queensland Tour at the end of the year so the sooner I get some miles in the legs on the new bike, the better. If there's any other masochists out there who think riding from Goondoowindi the Brisbane over a week or so sounds like a party then let me know and we'll make it a date.
Alrighty then, that seems like enough crapping on for now. I have made a mental commitment to four blog entries this week and as I'm two down now I reckon I'll get there. Assuming our QUT News team get the bulletins online sometime soon, I promise to post a link for you all to read and constructively criticize my work. So until the next blog, that's all the weather news we have tonight ... it's back to you Elly...
P
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Paul Smeaton ... QUT News
Thought I'd start today, with a sign off (backwards I know), to finish off my final (hopefully) week of unpaid TV. Who knows, one day I may even get paid for it.
The last couple of weeks has been pretty full on. With Radio and TV prac weeks on top of the usual Uni, work and family life, I've barely had time to scratch myself but I'm definitely not complaining. As I rapidly approach the end of this degree I am noticing how far I've come, often by looking at my uni mates and how good they are. The week just gone proved to me how good this course at QUT actually is. As I review the story's each day its clear that many of these guys will be gracing our TV screens and radio broadcasts very soon. Each day the Journalism faculty produces a very professional news broadcast which until recently appeared on community television. Theses days it's purely a web Broadcast but the quality of the work is undeniable. Feel free to check out the website and story archive here. http://www.qutnews.com/
As for the diet, well the pressure I've felt recently, I admit could have been handled better. For much of the last two weeks I've floated from one extreme to the other. What I can say though is, despite feeling as though I've lost the plot for much of the time (diet wise) I've continued to maintain my current stats. I'm taking this as a huge positive because it could quite easily be so much worse. So let's get to the numbers.
Current Weight: 107.1kg Previous weight: 107kg difference hardly worth mentioning
Current Gut: 110cm Previous Gut: 110cm difference unable to be mentioned
So what does all this scientific data mean?
How could anyone decipher 2 full weeks in the Fat Bastard Diary without a kilo lost.
Well, let me have a stab. One thing that was certain in my mind on January 1, 2011 was; This won't be easy. I figured if my bad periods resulted in me maintaining my weight rather than gaining some then I should be pretty damn happy.
I do though feel like I'm regaining some control over my schedule This week I have few morning commitments so I'm planning to get in at least 3 rides. I've pretty much been off the bike for a fortnight since my shoulder dramas but since it's feeling much better now I'm looking forward to getting back into the lycra.
Warnie certainly provided a boost to the Fat Bastard crew this week by appearing in the tabloids looking trim, taut and terrific. I think it's probably the Liz Hurley factor, that is; every burger he eats is one less shared evening in the boudoir. I know I'd lay off the Whoopers if that was the case. So I guess that's the answer, hook up with a super-model, earn millions, turn the cherry square and the kilos will just slide off. Hmmm, that sounds like a stretch, maybe I'll just try some shakes.
So I'll leave you all now to ponder that thought and head off to the Pub to watch the Tigers send the Bombers back to the Dreamtime.
Until next time, stay well.
P
The last couple of weeks has been pretty full on. With Radio and TV prac weeks on top of the usual Uni, work and family life, I've barely had time to scratch myself but I'm definitely not complaining. As I rapidly approach the end of this degree I am noticing how far I've come, often by looking at my uni mates and how good they are. The week just gone proved to me how good this course at QUT actually is. As I review the story's each day its clear that many of these guys will be gracing our TV screens and radio broadcasts very soon. Each day the Journalism faculty produces a very professional news broadcast which until recently appeared on community television. Theses days it's purely a web Broadcast but the quality of the work is undeniable. Feel free to check out the website and story archive here. http://www.qutnews.com/
As for the diet, well the pressure I've felt recently, I admit could have been handled better. For much of the last two weeks I've floated from one extreme to the other. What I can say though is, despite feeling as though I've lost the plot for much of the time (diet wise) I've continued to maintain my current stats. I'm taking this as a huge positive because it could quite easily be so much worse. So let's get to the numbers.
Current Weight: 107.1kg Previous weight: 107kg difference hardly worth mentioning
Current Gut: 110cm Previous Gut: 110cm difference unable to be mentioned
So what does all this scientific data mean?
How could anyone decipher 2 full weeks in the Fat Bastard Diary without a kilo lost.
Well, let me have a stab. One thing that was certain in my mind on January 1, 2011 was; This won't be easy. I figured if my bad periods resulted in me maintaining my weight rather than gaining some then I should be pretty damn happy.
I do though feel like I'm regaining some control over my schedule This week I have few morning commitments so I'm planning to get in at least 3 rides. I've pretty much been off the bike for a fortnight since my shoulder dramas but since it's feeling much better now I'm looking forward to getting back into the lycra.
Warnie certainly provided a boost to the Fat Bastard crew this week by appearing in the tabloids looking trim, taut and terrific. I think it's probably the Liz Hurley factor, that is; every burger he eats is one less shared evening in the boudoir. I know I'd lay off the Whoopers if that was the case. So I guess that's the answer, hook up with a super-model, earn millions, turn the cherry square and the kilos will just slide off. Hmmm, that sounds like a stretch, maybe I'll just try some shakes.
So I'll leave you all now to ponder that thought and head off to the Pub to watch the Tigers send the Bombers back to the Dreamtime.
Until next time, stay well.
P
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Lights, camera, action
Ah the glamorous world of TV. NOT.
It's not until you spend a bit of time on the other side of the TV set you begin to realize how unglamorous TV production really is. Ten times as much footage is shot than you can ever use and you quickly understand that "Take 5" isn't just the name of a magazine. To be fair I really do enjoy the TV work. Quite simply, it's easier than print or radio in my opinion but at the same time you have much less opportunity to tell the story due to the limited length of the packages.
Here's my latest story about the relaunch of Carrara Stadium. http://www.qutnews.com/2011/05/17/a-new-home-for-the-gold-coast-suns/ As much as I enjoy my practical rotation through TV and Radio News, they are challenging from a lifestyle perspective. Compared to Uni, the days are substantially longer and just because I'm busy the other uni work doesn't stop.
I've also found it very difficult to find the time to exercise. I've been riding or walking to uni a few days a week to kill two birds with one stone (exercise and commuting) but since I now have to wear a bowl of fruit to Uni that's not possible. I'm planning a long Saturday morning ride this weekend to restart the flagging exercise routine.
My diet seems to be in a holding pattern at present as I'm unable (maybe more unwilling) to find the commitment necessary to continue a consistent weight loss. I'm trying not to worry about it as I feel once the prac rotation is over I can resume my successful weekly routine.
Pub dinners have re-entered my diet in the last few weeks and the associated beers have too often led to evening diet blow-outs. It's really weird how quickly motivation and commitment comes and goes. One day it's there and I feel like nothing can stop me and the next it's gone and I don't know where to begin to find it once again. I guess that's just life and I need to harden up and get serious again,.
Tomorrow morning I'm getting an early start and plan to get an hours exercise in before heading off for the day. I figure that's what people with real jobs do so if it's good enough for them then it's good enough for me .
So until we next meet it's good night from Casa' de Smeaton and hopefully I can deliver some more positive news soon.
P
It's not until you spend a bit of time on the other side of the TV set you begin to realize how unglamorous TV production really is. Ten times as much footage is shot than you can ever use and you quickly understand that "Take 5" isn't just the name of a magazine. To be fair I really do enjoy the TV work. Quite simply, it's easier than print or radio in my opinion but at the same time you have much less opportunity to tell the story due to the limited length of the packages.
Here's my latest story about the relaunch of Carrara Stadium. http://www.qutnews.com/2011/05/17/a-new-home-for-the-gold-coast-suns/ As much as I enjoy my practical rotation through TV and Radio News, they are challenging from a lifestyle perspective. Compared to Uni, the days are substantially longer and just because I'm busy the other uni work doesn't stop.
I've also found it very difficult to find the time to exercise. I've been riding or walking to uni a few days a week to kill two birds with one stone (exercise and commuting) but since I now have to wear a bowl of fruit to Uni that's not possible. I'm planning a long Saturday morning ride this weekend to restart the flagging exercise routine.
My diet seems to be in a holding pattern at present as I'm unable (maybe more unwilling) to find the commitment necessary to continue a consistent weight loss. I'm trying not to worry about it as I feel once the prac rotation is over I can resume my successful weekly routine.
Pub dinners have re-entered my diet in the last few weeks and the associated beers have too often led to evening diet blow-outs. It's really weird how quickly motivation and commitment comes and goes. One day it's there and I feel like nothing can stop me and the next it's gone and I don't know where to begin to find it once again. I guess that's just life and I need to harden up and get serious again,.
Tomorrow morning I'm getting an early start and plan to get an hours exercise in before heading off for the day. I figure that's what people with real jobs do so if it's good enough for them then it's good enough for me .
So until we next meet it's good night from Casa' de Smeaton and hopefully I can deliver some more positive news soon.
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