Working in Newquay for the summer

I’ve been in Newquay throughout the 2007 season, and now that summer has come to an end it is a good time to go through the essentials you need to know if you are intending to come down to Newquay for the season.
Finding accommodation
It’s always best to start your search as early as possible. The […]

What dropping out means to me

I’ve just come across a very thoughtful essay about “dropping out” by a chap called Ran Prieur. It chimes with a lot of things I have been thinking about in recent days. I don’t always agree with or entirely understand everything in the essay but it is so good (and all too rare) to be […]

Drop out plan

My plan goes something like this:

Massive de-clutter, get rid of all unnecessary stuff.
Put treasured possessions in storage.
Finish work end of June.
Move out of London flat and travel to a good outdoor activity spot in the UK.
Spend some time hiking, climbing, surfing, skating, swimming, breaking etc.
Maybe go abroad for a bit.

I also want to be able […]

I’m taking the rest of the year off!

It’s February 2007. Traditionally a month where the SAD kicks in and you wonder why you didn’t book a holiday when you had the chance.
This year, rather than scrabble around for a long weekend away, I’ve decided to take the summer off. Heck, why not the rest of the year?
But first, there are preparations to […]

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