Peter J K Bell

Revision

2012-01-20T02:16:00.001Z

Motivation, perseverance, revision, are all not easy. But I am trying. Whatever it is that's hard to do, keep doing it!

Moving

2012-01-15T00:23:00.001Z

So I moved back to university again today. Managed to pack in two hours and unpack in one. Did some shopping. Called a client and talked through their website. Then had a little bit of an issue with the oven; its still not working. So guys and I cooked and had some banter. Got to the station just on time and hung out with my girlfriend and her family and their friends. Their friends coincidentally knew members of my extended family which was interesting and it also turned out they work in the same building as I am in most day. Small world.
In the car I was listening to some teaching CD's and learnt the importance of character, doing a few things you are good at and resilience. Which of those cam you apply in your life?

Birthdays

2012-01-14T01:21:00.001Z

Although ill today I was still able to celebrate a birthday which was fun. Birthdays are a great excuse for happiness and going out for lunch, presents etc. My sister came home as a suprise which really worked. And I have started to feel better after an upset stomach. Reminds me how much to be grateful for when our bodies just work.

Networking

2012-01-11T23:54:00.001Z

Today I prepared for an interview which I have tomorrow, which I really hope goes well. Then I went to London. Went to a meet up about hedging using FX. After there was time to chat and have some nibbles. It can be hard to talk to complete strangers but I tried and met a friendly guy, I managed to sustain engaged conversation and we exchanged business cards. He could help me with something and I could help him in some other areas too. Networking isn't easy but it is kinda like making friends only you have to friends, just along and be mutually beneficial.
Then to Alex's, we had a catch up. He's doing some cool things with his work. Now for bed.

Another Website

2012-01-11T00:38:00.001Z

Today as with yesterday, was meant to be a revision day. Yesterday I did some though and today a little too. However I have also been trying to tidy and complete my todo list and emails. Then this morning I got an email from my girlfriend about a charity she is involved with and their plans for a website. That then turned into me making their website for the rest of the day, along with walking the dog and tidying up another website. All in all I am proud of the work done and impressed by how readily I can produce results but still in the back of my head is all the other work to be done!
There will always be more work to do, so get done what you want/what needs to be done and make sure you at least do something. And enjoy yourself.

Father and son.

2012-01-08T02:05:00.001Z

Father and son, time today. My Mum took my sister back to university, so Dad ans I has the house to ourselves. I tidied and attempted some work. Walked the dog with Dad and a friend, watched some TV, went to an electronics store and a DIY store and then Mum came back. It was good to be able to spend some male time. I've got a great Dad and that's something I am learning to really appreciate ( I've got a great Mum too).
As I said earlier in the week we can't pick our family and I am really blessed with mine. The point here then is to notice the blessings we do have and the people in our lives that mean a lot to us, taking time to let them know they are appreciated.

Family

2012-01-07T09:01:00.001Z

I had my grandmother and my cousins come over to visit. Which was nice. We looked at photos together and caught up on how we are all doing. Then in the evening I went to a party for a friends boyfriend, (they are basically like family for me too) so that was nice too.
You can't choose your family, and I'm glad I don't have too, mine are great as it is, I don't know I'd I would be able to pick people as good. There is also a point for respecting where you come from in a people sense (who you come from).

2012

2012-01-06T00:40:00.001Z

Generic, 2012 enthusiasm. Well yes, it is a new year and as such, I have tried to do a few things like eat better, work harder, be more care free and social. Not to worry so much and enjoy life for what it is. I will try to pick up blogging again, as a diary as I used to.
I have a new phone which I took back to the shops this morning after it didn't last much past 4 oclock yesterday. Which I thought was quite worrying. They blamed the performance issue on one game which after changing some settings has caused my phone to actually last a day.
Then I went for lunch with the family which was nice although they didn't have the English breakfast I usually have, they had a healthier alternative. The afternoon and evening were spent doing up 3domsouls productions website. With a great roast with roasted vegetables for dinner. Roasted veg is awesome. A little dance session to de-stress at the end of the day and now for bed. Hopefully some revision tomorrow!

Christmas break

2011-12-18T02:41:00.001Z

After two tests and a coursework which all went well I have moved back home for Christmas. I was particularly impressed with my abilities to pack all my stuff into a car so quickly and neatly today.Then how quickly I could unpack too.
It could also be added that I was at a RNIB event Friday morning which helped me appreciate the sounds of the season.

Busy term

2011-12-15T16:46:00.001Z

I have had a busy term. Doing a masters is not easy and the pressure has been on for the last few weeks. I have done a few class tests (mini exams) and courseworks or presentations. I am days away from finishing for this term which is nice. I am tired but I am learning loads and pushing myself in this new direction. This is all good in the long run.
Stay persistent as finishing strong is better in the long run.

Doing Nothing

2011-10-29T23:36:00.002+01:00

"are you free Friday, maybe we could do nothing, just nothing and maybe that nothing could lead to something", is what I believe I heard James Corden say this evening in an interview with him on his life. The quote was what he said to his now fiancé. The show on James Corden and the last few days has reminded me that sometimes, to have the best times, you have to do nothing. Really nothing. We fill our lives up with things to do when the best times can happen when we are just truly with another person. Giving the relationship itself space to be.

O2 Think Big Gig

2011-10-26T11:32:00.000+01:00

Last night I did photography at O2 Think Big Gig. Was really good to be involved with such a good cause.

Giving

2011-10-22T00:06:00.001+01:00

I quickly wanted to highlight the gift of giving and the opportunities we have to give and make a difference in this world. This was brought to my attention by the following video, I hope that it will stir something in you too, to possibly give a little.

There is nothing of this world that we can take when we die, so instead of taking and being a consumer in our consumeristic society, why not give?

3 New Web Projects

2011-10-21T23:48:00.005+01:00

This week I have been busy with studies and finishing off my settling into my new life. I took on three new website projects this week which are really interesting and should be a good aside for my course. It nice to have a hobby, I see websites now more as a hobby than a business. I have been going to a lot of corporate events this past week and have eaten on corporate hospitality every eventing this week, finishing up with a meal out tonight with my parents.

I am spending a little time with them helping them with a few computer issues before travelling back tomorrow. I have also been pursing full time employment sending off applications to a few perspective employers for their 2012 intake.

Settling In

2011-10-18T00:25:00.003+01:00

Ok, so it has taken me two weeks to write on here, and I know some of you have noticed and have started to email me. I have been busy settling into my new schedule and getting to grips with doing a masters and being back at university. Today I got Office for Mac.

It is a lot better than my old work around using parallels and booting up Windows OS and then loads the Office program to view my document. I needed to do this as my old way of doing things was slow and was even asking for an upgrade which was more expensive than to buy Office for Mac. I went out to an acoustic event this evening which was nice and then walked back in the rain. Winter is on its way in England. Anyway, I have early mornings most days now so I should head to bed.

Back again

2011-10-05T00:44:00.000+01:00

So I haven't been blogging for a little bit. Well that is because I have been very busy with the person side of my life as of late. I spent some time with my girlfriend and her family which was great fun. I also spent a lot of time thinking about what I am meant to be doing next. I have decided to do a masters degree as it will greatly benefit my knowledge in the area I would like to pursue. So yesterday I decided after much deliberation and emotional stress. In the UK you have to fund your own masters degree and so this is a cause for some concern. But I trust God that it is the right thing to do and today I moved to university and into my knew accommodation and accepted the offer of the masters. I then went to my first lecture and caught up with a few people after, before paying my deposit and rent and sorting out my room. Now to sleep before lectures at 9am tomorrow. So I am back again at university and back blogging.

France

2011-09-07T20:23:00.000+01:00

For the last two weeks I have been in France with the family. It has been a fantastic time. We went for longer than usual, so that my farther could actually get some rest after recovering from the travel (he's the driver). There were five of us and we all got along, playing different card games and even a new Lego sheep game.

We went on cycle rides, in which I had my first experience on a tandem. We went on walks, swims in the pool and the sea and even went for a row along a river. It was all very quaint. All accumulating in watching the sun set on the last night.

Momentum

2011-08-21T00:50:00.000+01:00

I went to Momentum today for the day. Was a great event, shame I couldn't stay for longer. But managed to pack a lot into one day. I saw a lot of friends and learnt quite a bit. Spent a lot of time thinking and worshiping. It was a really good day and it is an event I would really recommend. I just wonder if we call all keep up the "momentum".

Another Trip to London

2011-08-17T00:12:00.000+01:00

Once again Alex spoilt me to the treats that London has to offer. This time on top of this spare room I was treated to breakfast at Pret and lunch from a corner shop, but no ordinary corner shop in Camden. The sandwich was amazing ans so was the custard tart which I tried. The chat with the organisation in London also went well I felt, we had a good conversation.

Google Brings Voice to the UK

2011-08-13T15:31:00.000+01:00

I signed into mail today to find that I can now make phone calls to landlines much the same as skype. I have to add credit and then can call mobile and landlines in a very similar way to that in skype. The nice thing is that it is all from within the browser and I dont need to leave my email to make a phone call. No extra software. I look forward to trying it out and enjoying the low rates for example 2p to call to a landline and 7p to call a mobile.

Good times

2011-08-12T01:05:00.001+01:00

Although not what I had planned for this week, the past few days have been a lot of fun. Lunch with Cat and Shelly was interesting, spudulike jacket potatoe was a welcome change from the usual lunch. It's been a great trip especially yesterday celebrating Ruth birthday, with a trip to a monkey park and dinner out. Spending quality time with quality people, whether that be evening walks or shopping strolls. Make the most of ever moment as you never know how long it will be, for example I'm back home now and although the place and the moments aren't the same they're still there to be had.

Do Something

2011-08-09T23:14:00.000+01:00

What did you do today? I didn't really do much, I cleaned the car. Then spontaneously almost I decided to go and visit my girlfriend. At the end of the day you may not get tomorrow. Make the most of every moment. Take too many photos. Smile and laugh! Live life to the full.

Java

2011-08-08T23:00:00.001+01:00

Im trying to do some java at the moment, which is rather interesting especially when coupled with q. I managed a little bit today.
I also walked the dog and had a good chat with Dad before watching the news all evening with Mum.

On a more positive note I may or may not have mentioned the great time I had on Saturday at a friends birthday dinner. The night topped off with car chats with Alex and a phone call from King. Which reminds me a few good friends Pete and Becky contacted me today which was nice.

Toothache Again

2011-08-06T00:11:00.000+01:00

I slept for most of the day which was a good thing as I think it has helped my tooth/gum recover. I had really bad toothache whilst in London but tried to ignore it as I had important meetings to focus on. Once home and without distractions the pain is the main focus. So today I have tried my best to get my gum to recover.

London

2011-08-05T00:15:00.000+01:00

I spent the last two days in London talking to Investment Banks who may potentially hire me. Its been good fun especially today as I got to see, walk through, be in, a real trading floor. I also me with a friends sister who took me out to lunch which was nice and we talked through some stuff.
Last night after my interview I hung out with Alex, had a good catch up and a good italian. Slept on the floor in a good sleeping bag. Woke though however with the heat and with toothache! So I went through the whole day today with toothache, fortunately I managed to put it out of my mind while with those I was talking with today.