End of 2006 blog......

Hey folks. This blog concludes my blogging for 2006. I may well continue blogging into 2007 but i'm sure how practical it will be.

I've just got back from Edinburgh with the 'lady' and we certainly made the most of an unfortunate situation. Hogmanay was cancelled due to amazingly high winds! I've not experienced windy weather like it in a long time and obviously it must've been pretty grim for them to cancel a party in which some 100,000 people were supposed to be attending!!

We were gutted as we were looking forward to not only a great party but also the concert in the gardens where Paolo Nutini was playing. We both enjoy his music and were extremely looking forward to seeing him play. Check this link out for a cool version of Moby's 'Natural Blues'.

Anyways, the date of leaving home is growing ever closer. The reality of starting a new job is very daunting but I am excited about may lay ahead and cant wait to find out either!

To recap on 2006, I have to say I look at it as a complete success, especially compared to 2005.
For me to finally pass the playing test and get to the stage now where my first year as a Pro Golfer is underway, is an achievement I thought at quite a few times would just never happen for me. I'm so glad I stuck it out. Had I come through this year no closer to my goal then I believe that some serious decisions would have had to be made. Thankfully, that didn't happen and so now I guess I'm one of those very lucky people who happens to be working in the field they love. It's pretty cool.

Further on from that, to give a couple of reasonably good showings in professional events certainly did wonders for my confidence and I have no doubt that with some pretty intense hard work over the next couple of months, I can compete well in Kent and also in the South Region. I wont be able to completely focus on my playing career for 2 more years (when I'm fully qualified), as I'm a trainee right now so have coursework and assignments to think about. But I'll use this time to cut my teeth and just enjoy the experiences that come with it.

To conclude this blog, I wish to all those who have read - or even enjoyed my blog ;) a very happy, healthy and successful 2007. My life's about to change big time, and I cant wait to see what's in store. If I could be a bit cheesy for a moment and pass on the three biggest things I've learned this year, they would be:
1. Never lose faith in your own ability.
2. Don't feel the need to impress other people &
3. Never be afraid to go for anything, sometimes its best to break out of the comfort zone. This one is the most imminent for me.

Anyways on that note, be well readers. Till next time.....