This is just a completely random post about several small things that have been whirling around the periphery recently. Firstly, I've almost completed Seth Godin's excellent Small is the New Big. This book is a must read simply because it reiterates the need for independent thought. You may have the next huge idea but because most of us have been brainwashed by cleverly scripted marketing and publicity campaigns we believe that the way it was done by the huge organisations it is the only way of making it big. It's not. Mr. Godin concepts are rooted in common sense and I believe they are the right way to go.
Alexandra Burke was the winner of X-Factor, congratulations to her. Now, I never watched American Idol in the 8 years I lived in the states and only started watching X-Factor because there was nothing else on but on Saturday I actually voted, and twice! I understand the concept of this program and it's about money for the creators and producers of the show, however, after listening to this young woman sing, this show (even though it may be a money making farce!) does provide some people who are truly talented get the exposure that they probably would not have received had they not been on the show. This concept actually proves part of what is in Mr. Godin's book, give control to the customers and you may just have a smash hit on your hands...good one Mr. Cowell!
It's amazing how comfortable I feel at the gym. I am very self concious about my size however at the gym I go to it's really cool that you can work out and people are so very supportive. The staff is great and the place is always very clean and in order. I think this is one of the reasons I've been going so consistently. The next stage is for me to start eating right!
Clint Eastwood is one of my all time favourite actors/directors. He truly is very good and won't be duplicated any time soon!
I'm 31 today...4 more years to achieve my goal of makin my first million...better start working! 
