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Sunday 31st May, 2020

Up super early to meet the PF guys at Keperra Bunnings for a mountain run. Didn't really know anyone there - but chatted to a few people. One of the drivers was from 'The Nugget Garage' YouTube show in his AE86. It started raining, so we stood under the awning of the Bunnings loading dock. After driving over Mt Glorious, I peeled off to pee and turned back to follow an Alfa Romeo 4C back over the mountain.

Saturday 30th May, 2020

Morning coffee with Holly, Kim, and Eidie - went to their new house for the first time, and walked down the road the cafe. We stopped in a park for AJ to play, and to sit and eat and drink. In the afternoon I picked up some Nintendo Labo for AJ, and we built the RC car (more of a bug, really) and fishing rod - playing together

Friday 29th May, 2020

Was supposed to go and play tennis for the first time with Ben, Shaun, and Simon at Ben's place - but got tied up with the executive exploring options for a major deal we were trying to close. We stood around the central bench in the office and explored ideas for validation.

Thursday 28th May, 2020

The second day back in the office - made a lot of headway talking to Chris around the new team strategy and structure, and finalized a position to take up for review. Chris and I finished together - turning off the lights, and talking about cars on the way out.

Wednesday 27th May, 2020

Day at home after the first day in the office - late call with the Pearson team to finalize our approach together, where we got a mostly final view of MVP.

Tuesday 26th May, 2020

First day back in the office - really struggled to concentrate with headaches 

Monday 25th May, 2020

Ran the 6k loop - fast, but had to stop a few times for a breather. Kept working on my article 'Start where you are' 

Sunday 24th May, 2020

Drive in the mountains with Jared and Nathan - chased a guy in a Golf R down Mt Glorious

Saturday 23rd May, 2020

Took the whole family to The Brickhouse for a coffee for the first time thanks to COVID - Kai wasn't happy about being there and we had to leave quickly. Alex gave us peanut brittle on the way out.

Friday 22nd May, 2020

Watched Star Wars Episode 2 with AJ (the first time he's seen the Star Wars movies) while I drank wine - hugging him under the covers on a cold winters night. It really helped unwind from the week that was.

Thursday 21st May, 2020

Late session working on kicking off translations with the UK team - they realized how much effort is involved in setting this up.

Wednesday 20th May, 2020

Went for a run in my vest, with a hoodie over the top - it got a bit hot. Ran past the hospital - the lights were under police control outside the busway exit as a policeman overlooked.

Tuesday 19th May, 2020

Drove to UQ to get my laptop repaired - ran across the campus as finding a park was tough. The security informed me I didn't need to pay. They needed it for a week, so I left with it.

Monday 18th May, 2020

Felt unwell - took an hour off work in the afternoon to sleep on the top bunk of AJs bed.

Sunday 17th May, 2020

Ran 27km today - GPS said 29km after it went haywire at Southbank. Helped Dave find a nail in his tyre, and change it for a spare 

Saturday 16th May, 2020

Drove to The Brickhouse for the first time since COVID - bumped into Christina, and we all talked while I tried to keep AJ entertained. I watched 'Danger Close' in the evening - saw Alex on screen.

Friday 15th May, 2020

Ordered Indian from Paddington again - the delivery driver got lost, and I accidentally had my phone on silent. They gave us a free garlic naan 

Thursday 14th May, 2020

Two hour workshop with Pearson - well into the evening. This was the last day before Jonathan went on leave 

Wednesday 13th May, 2020

First run in the Solomon vest. Was ok - just had the water bottles jiggle a bit as they went down.

Tuesday 12th May, 2020

Came up for lunch and AJ asked me to dance as he was sitting at the table eating his lunch and watching characters dance on his tablet. I started dancing very silly - then we started running laps around the table laughing.

Monday 11th May, 2020

Lara's first day in the office - had a challenging day with Skillsoft, but we got there.

Sunday 10th May, 2020

Won my first Sim racing race in iRacing. It was Mx5's around a course - had a bit of a tough time getting past the guy in 1st due to his aggressive swerving, but I got past and took the win with a 10s+ gap

Saturday 9th May, 2020

Groceries were delivered - but they forgot the silverside we ordered. I drove out to get another - and we made Rubens for dinner

Friday 8th May, 2020

First sprint review and planning with the Eng team - they managed to get through an 8 pointer at the last minute to somewhat save the sprint.

Thursday 7th May, 2020

Called Dusan - had AJ very needy wanting to play horsey rides, and getting very frustrated and upset with me for not playing. He was overtired, so I had to say goodbye to Dusan and take AJ to bed.

Wednesday 6th May, 2020

AJ had his 'Catboy' costume arrive - so I dressed him up in it. When I came up for lunch he was sitting sadly on the couch - telling me "was sad" and wanted "his friends"

Tuesday 5th May, 2020

Watched the latest Netflix episode of 'Thr Last Dance' while I sat on the couch stroking Julie's head as she slept. I asked her if she wanted to go to bed, and she mumbled about spending time with me.

Monday 4th May, 2020

Drove up the mountains - first time after lockdown was lifted. Too much traffic up there, but I had fun with a first gen lotus esprit, a Ferrari 599, and a Hyundai i30N on the way back along waterworks road.

Sunday 3rd May, 2020

Ran 25km this morning - set a new PB on my half marathon in the process. Sat on the steps and drew shapes on the ground with chalk. Then pumped up the basketball and through it around with AJ - getting him to go up the stairs, while I through the ball up high in front of him.

Saturday 2nd May, 2020

Woke up with my back feeling horrible after a rough night sleep. Watched 'The Raid 2' sporadically in the evening while having a wine.

Friday 1st May, 2020

Finished work - and grabbed AJ to head off to pickup dinner from Paddington Curry House. The lady there gave AJ a free dessert from the fridge - and he told her his name is "Catboy"