Man, I seem to write that a lot.

Updates:

So i finished up my short term gig at VICnet the week before last and started a new role at BEToptions. They are a software development company that make back-end wagering software for Internet betting. I’ve been there a whole week now. So far I’m not so sure what to make of it. It’s a bit of a return to my roots as it’s a small company and I’m expected to be a bit of a Jack of All Trades in that I deal with everything from clients infrastructure to internal infrastructure(or lack thereof) to fixing peoples Outlook.

I guess it’s all layers of support wrapped up in one position. I am the Systems Administrator(bow before me…etc). As most of my roles in recent years have been more of a Linux Specialist it’s a bit of a change. How good it is yet to be decided but so far I like to potential of controlling everything. I’m entrusted(and get the opportunity to) set things up correctly(my way) and really /own/ it. That’s nice, much like the attraction I have towards Civilization.

Their office is located in Fitzroy which is a bit of pain to get to by Public Transport as I have to train into the city then tram back out. What is nice however, is that i can ride my bike there with minimal risk of death. This is still only a theory and far from practice.

I’ve started riding my bike more and more lately. I guess it’s a nice fall back for physical exercise. It’s easy enough that it doesn’t take much of a toll but it still fulfills the exercise requirement. I’m enjoying it. That said, I’m doing “Around the Bay” next month. Well half of it anyway. Which is essentially a 100km bike journey from Sorrento to Melbourne. I’m doing it with Girlfriend and some other friends so it should fun(if not completely physically devastating).

In training for ATB I’ve been doing some non cycling training(running mostly) at the gym across the road from where i live. I think it would be better to do actual cycling as training but it’s hard to find the time to go for 4-5 hour bike rides. 40 minutes of running does about the same in terms of cardio exercise and I think being an Athlete(used loosely) first and a Cyclist second is probably a better approach to overall fitness. In fact i think if it wasn’t for the crazy 45 kph winds we’ve been having I would probably ride more.

Next week I’m going to attempt to ride to work 3 days out of 5. We’ll see how that goes.