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the project manager that was running our project had his last day on friday and we went for leaving drinks at lunchtime. its on occasions outside the office that people tell you what they really think, and i found out my team leader, who comes across as confident and is very good, was actually quite low on confidence and was considering his future at the company, where has been for 9 years. in all honesty, he actually shits on 95% of the people i have ever worked with, but because he hasnt put himself on the market he doesnt know where he stands. i tried to tell him he would be fine if he ever tried another job at another firm, but i wonder if he will go.

he also had a few choice opinions about a couple of other people on the project. one of the guys who is the technical architect for the whole project is "out of his depth" and "just a blagger" (bullshitter, chancer). he is not a big fan of the remaining project manager either. its interesting to hear other peoples opinions on things. i was already a bit sceptical about the other PM because he talks fat too much and is a bit of a drama queen, and i dont really trust people who talk too much. thats just me i guess.

anyways, it was a productive week, but i can see problems coming up in the project, especially now that there is going to be no one running it all. this could go wrong, but thats not my concern really. all i have to do is do the work that i am given to do. its not for me to express and opinion or offer advice. if someone asks me, then i will, otherwise like a good contractor, i shall keep my cakehole shut.

weather was nice and mild this weekend and i cycled both days. was on a monster ride yesterday and i knew it was fast, but then i got to a traffic light just as it turned red and i timed it and i was stopped for 50seconds. i then rode another minute to my gym and when i stopped the clock on my track timer app, it was at 15:58s. argghhh!!!, am sure i would have dipped below 15 mins had i not got stuck at that light. i rode again today and i did 15:48s. my legs feel good, especially after an extended 90 minutes of 5 a side football on thursday night as well. my form is good. will have another crack at it next weekend.

thats all folks. have a lovely week.

today i have mostly been listening to angels and airwaves - anxiety. enjoy.

at about this time of year i would normally be counting down to a week or two in new york and/or california next month, but not this year. its going to hurt in september.