Oops failed one of my exams. Suppose I really should have gone to more classes.

Nikki just phoned me. This was the first time we've spoken since she collected her stuff. She'd heard that I was going away and wanted a catch up. The big news is that we finally agreed on something. Yep, I really did have bad hair.

Went to Kempton Park races with the blokes from work, last Wednesday. I've gotta get me one of them rucksacks. Sod fitting clothes in, I'll just drink the beer. I think we all had a good night, I even won £162.50 and then, as it was Irish Night, we rocked the night away to Achtung Baby (U2 tribute band) who were very good.

I'm officially gutted. I phoned the New York Giants ticket line and the game v the Cowboys is sold out.

Another week and weekend has passed. I'm now beginning to have a bit of a panic about my finances. I know I've got enough to do the World, but to do everything in the States is going to cost a bit. I guess I may have to bail early in the States if I exceed my budget, which will be a shame, but there are other places in the world, that will be cheaper. I'm sure it will all work out in the end.

I organised all the sporting events that i want to see when I'm away (another productive week at work, I love free internet access). It turns out that we arrive in NYC on the 14th and the NY giants are playing the Dallas Cowboys on the 15th. Now all I've got to do is organise some tickets. Mx is thrilled (as you can imagine).

Anyhow there's far more important things in the world to worry about other that how much of my savings I can blow in 1 year.

Had a quiet Saturday as I'd planned to organise some of my things for going away, like Will's, packing lists and itinerys. Managed to achieve sweet FA and didn't even get an early night as I couldn't sleep. Altogether thoroughly unproductive.