So, just an update for those who want to know. For those that don't, I have the added pleasure that you rolled your eyes when you saw this

So Health..... Is fairly good. Comparatively. I seem better than I was, though I still have bad days. These tend to worry Paya and make me mad at myself - usually because they are triggered by my own lack of control. Since the start of May I managed to lose 6kg which is awesome. I have another 25 to go, but every step is progress.

In relation to work things are going very well. I have re-oriented my client base and am now responsible for a single "mega account". It's going to be demanding but very rewarding. Initially it will be a £2.5m account but that will hopefully grow.

Paya and I are heading back to the Czech republic next week. It gives me time to relax and turn off my blackberry for once. I'm reaching a quiet period at work (it's a seasonal thing) so this is a really great time to take my annual leave allowance. I'm quite lucky in that I have 6 weeks of paid leave each year, which I understand would be rare in the US?? I also get 8 public holidays and for a bizarre reason 3 "religious days".

When we get back, I have work trips to France, Ireland and the North of England (good lord!!), followed by another trip to the Serbian Republic at some point. Funny thing about work trips is that although you get to go to these places, you don't actually get to SEE much of them. That's something I am desperately trying to rectify.

Otherwise things are pretty work-a-day.... Paya and I are on a weekend away with my father in August for his birthday. 2 years ago that's something i NEVER thought would be possible. That's something to look forward to.

West