"A hotelier must be a diplomat, a democrat, an acrobat, and a doormat. He must have the facility to entertain prime ministers, princes of industry, pickpockets, gamblers, bookmakers, pirates, philanthropists and prudes. He must be on both sides of the political fence and be able to jump that fence. He should be, or have been a footballer, golfer, bowler, tennis player, cricketer, dart player, sailor, pigeon fancier, motor racer or linguist, as well as have a good knowledge of any other sport involving dice, cards, horses and pool cues. As he sometimes has to settle arguments and squabbles, he must be a qualified boxer, wrestler, weightlifter, sprinter and peacemaker. He must always look immaculate when drinking with ladies and gentlemen as well as with bankers, swankers, theatricals, commercial travellers and company representatives, even though he may have just made peace between any two, four, six or more of the aforementioned patrons. To be successful he must keep the house full, the storeroom full, the customers full, and not get full himself. He must have staff who are clean, honest, qucik workers, quick thinkers, mathematicians, technicians, and at all times on the boss' side, the customer's side, and the outside bar. To sum up: he must be outside, inside, offside, glorified, sanctified, crucified, cross-eyed and - a strong silent type."

Ofcourse, there's always suicide.

Ok so trips must be planned.. Well over 7 months gone on Placement done - loving it and all - but If only we could sit down and book some flights and trains Seriously sounds easier than it is!!!

On the other hand I'm really on the look out for a car now, a 3 door with Alloys are my only wants : Golf ; Focus ; Astra I suppose are at the top of the list??? Hmmm let me know what you think!! Opinions welcome. June shall see the buying of it..

Following are some links to pretty much legend songs - in my opinion - Vidoes, I admit will be cheesy but it'sd the music that counts sure
http://youtube.com/watch?v=EXGP5Nn1-Vg
(Stevie Winwood - Valerie. Rmxd by Eric Prydz!)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=52wuwbJGC_c
(The Lotus Eaters - First Picture of You) Brian Egan - POT '06!!! No air guitar solo in this version though

http://youtube.com/watch?v=wAEB53-QILA
(Glen Hansard -Frames- Oscar Winning Song actually.... C'MON on the IRISH!!!

Sooo just finished my Cycling Education Course. Certified and all. One of the tougest weekends of my life .. Learned so much and sweated even more! But it was absolutely legend. The next 2months will see me starting at 6pm.. Definitely a huge change after my 8 months mornings! I'm gonna miss them for sure ;(

Bar goin good at the moment, don't like workin evenings but sure only another two weeks of it left! Rite so my tooth fell out there on Saturday night, pretty random to be honest, literally just popped out of my mouth, bit by bit actually. The wierdest sensation ever And I was talkin like some foool for the next few days. Ahhhh the joys of Placement!

Started last Department there today-Restaurant.. Where all my skills of clearing breakfast tables will come in handy Lookin forward to Tunisia in June though .. So much better working mornings again though, those 2 months of Bar working evenings are not good for me. Finally joined World Class-Passage is finished so now I'll be swimming to my hearts content in a Gym 5 mins away from my apartment good times.. So my nerve was removed my my gomey tooth that was sooo painful and now it's just finishing this project before we start our final French one and I come home to collect my car to drive in Brussels llaatteerr

Stomachs clenching, hearts pounding
We sit ready at the start
Calm faces, a silent boat
Daunting image sets up apart
Courses straightened, endless waiting...
I am focused. I am calm. I am ready.
'Attention, row!' boats shooting off like bullets
Adrenaline is potent and heady
Frenzied power, breakneck speed
It feels good to pull so hard
Another boat tries to seize the lead
Our victory will not be barred!
Glazing vision, a haze of fury and exhaustion
I am under the race's spell
Somehow I settle at exactly the right moment
My training has taught me well
Slow up the slide, explode at the catch
The strokes are true and clean
The boat gliding with deadly speed
Our bodies are well-oiled machines
An oar suddenly wrenched by unforgiving water
@#$%! Somebody caught a crab
The get it back, but the cost is dear
I notice pain that long ago began to stab
Now behind, we must battle to regain
And the sprint lies just ahead
We speed up, every stroke a grinding agony
My arms are formed of lead
Throat convulses, choking gasps
I fight to keep the contents of my gut
Deep breath; pull faster, harder!
This hurts more than any rusty blade's cut
Finally the finish comes
Cheering fills the air
I can only breath, gaze at blood smeared on my oar
I clasp hands with my friend
We bring our winning boat to shore
Legs shaking, bodies slick with sweat
Of two things I have no doubt;
Practice will be much harder