#41 (new). El mes de agosto

Status: In progress (236/365)

Another month for the project - up to Day 236 today. A little late getting August up here. And September has been rather shameful (I seem to forget as many as I take) But, voila:

#89. Upgrade on points

Status: Complete

New York - Sydney return, 200,000 points, Air New Zealand, Business Class. Bliss. In a weird way - it's one of the few things in the world where I think you're really paying for the lack of something. The lack of discomfort, lack of exhaustion... Basically, you pay to not notice the flight. Genius.

*Photo clearly not me....

I nearly considered this goal done a few other times, when I was upgraded by the airline just for having decent status. Only to premium economy though :)

Admittedly this time they weren't my frequent flyer points, as mine are oneworld, not star alliance, but I consider this done. Maybe my points next time.

#84. Graduate from Masters

Status: Complete

So, I know I cancelled this one at the start of the year for being somewhat outside of my control, but I do feel quite chuffed at actually finishing, so thought it was worth a quick post.

I'm a confused little being at the moment. Officially BA (French), BEng (Civil), MFin (INSEAD), but with minimal interest in being any of translator, civil engineer or banker... I guess the challenge now is to convince someone that this great group of letters ideally qualifies me to start, own and operate a small business...

#85. Get to work by 8:30 for a week

Status: Complete-ish

So, it wasn't exactly 'work', but it was the closest I'm going to get at the moment and it was definitely 8:30. And it was for TWO weeks.

A tricky one to photograph, but think this gives you the picture:

For two weeks, I made it to class by 8:30 for morning lectures for my Masters of Finance. To be fair, it was a relatively short commute - staying and studying in the same conference centre - but I did made it to breakfast before class every morning it time to sit down and eat. It's amazing the motivation created by crispy bacon.

Procrastination...

Status: Self-explanatory, no?

I really am being a little neglectful of this here blog. Tut tut. What have I got for excuses...? Not a lot really. There's been two weeks of study recently, but I mean, really. And of course I get the undying urge to blog now. 17 hours before my group presents its final case solution for a masters of finance. And 2.75 hours before meeting up with said group for a 'final run-through' of the contents of our presentation.

Ah, the wonders of procrastination.

I will keep it short though. As much as I'd like them too, I really don't think the slides are going to write themselves.

I was planning a bit of a rant, but maybe I'll restrain it to a little point of irony. Our presentation group of 5 is made up of 5 people who've recently been made redundant from the company sponsoring our masters and are now paying to complete the course. Not too big an issue, we're all cool people. This afternoon, a 'fun, little extra question' was added to our task for tomorrow: "Reflect on what you've learned over the last 14 weeks/3 years and relate that to our marvelous company and come up with a single idea that the company can implement to create value." Seriously. Seriously! WTF? Now you want my advice? For free? Anyway, I did say I was going to leave it at irony, so there you go. Ironic, no?

And that, my friends, will have to be all.

Unless of course, you want to help with my presentation? See, there's a company, buying another company. For some cash. And some shares. Enough cash and shares we think. But perhaps there could be a bit more cash...

Ok, fine, I'm leaving now.