March 4, 2007
sunday lunchtime
Sunday lunchtime. Here’s a list of the usual detritus:
1. Both my writing and cartooning have been on a rather low ebb these last couple of weeks. I guess that’s normal, life’s been busy. Writing and cartooning both take a lot of solitude and quiet. I’ve not had much of either since early January.
2. I’ve just moved into my new flat in Holland Park [West London, very near Notting Hill] this weekend. Very exciting.
3. I’m going to America on Friday. New York, Miami, and speaking on a panel at SXSW in Austin [Tuesday 13th March at 5pm] with David Parmet, Kathy Sierra and Gabe Rivera.
4. Today I went and worked out with a personal trainer at the gym. It’s an expensive way to get exercise, but it’s worth it. My trainer, James thinks I can easily get back to my old form [Bench pressing 8 x 245 lbs was my record back then]. The weakest link in the chain is my wrists. They’re not up to the job of hefting the weights I hope to be mastering before too long.
5. Sleep, time and money have become much more important to me in the last 5 years.
6. I’m meeting Jeff Jarvis for dinner tonight. Though we’ve spoken extensively via phone and e-mail over the years, this will be the first time we’ve actually met in person. I met Mike Arrington under similar circumstances a few weeks ago, who comes to London a couple of times a year.
Jeff Jarvis? Truly, a rock star among bloggers. Tell us about the dinner. I’m sure it will be interesting.
SXSW panel sounds great. Have you ever met Kathy Sierra?
Btw, I think you’re on a helluva roll lately. Your quick interview with Scoble was outstanding, and your talk in Ireland was great too despite the technical difficulties.
Years ago I read an Esquire piece about a fifty-ish writer who pointed out that a personal trainer made all the difference in getting fit again — I think he was 50lbs or more overweight.
Looking forward to your session at SXSW, Hugh. If you like, I’ll be happy to stand you a round of social beverages at one of our many fine constabularies here.
interesting cartoon
or could the 4 words comprise start letters meaning Not Worth Pursuing For (Grammat incorrect i know)
holland park?!?! wow, i should get your job! i used to live there!
Hugh,
A good wrist strengthener costs £11.95
http://www.paramountzone.com/wrist-exerciser.html
Sports Gyrociser
Wrist exerciser
It may look like a high tech yo-yo but this innovative product gives you a really strenuous resistance workout by creating gyroscopic force.
Had a mate in SA who used one when he started to push weights. It helped him a lot. He did succeed in his goal to lose weight and get a better physique.
I used one too for rowning. No regrets. It is tiring and does work the wrist over.
I recommend it.
Austin, Texas, bloody hell! I never thought I’d see the day. What a difference 3 months can make…
See you there