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I'm tempted to delete the Windfinder Langebaan icon from my shortcut bar - just to avoid temptation. To all the Lbn animals: put in a paddle, a kite & a Tiger session on my part - and if there's more energy to spare, a beach run and a reserve mtb too, please!
I realise the blog is a collection of crazy pics with no captions. Till now it was the easiest way of sharing some highlights. This might change as I'm not sure what I'll be getting pics of up here in Jhb. We'll nevertheless endeavour to continue posting pics of weekend adventures.
For those that isn't up to speed - a little summary of (relative) recent history in HdeV007 life...
I resigned from Std Pvt Bank to complete my MBA dissertation full time and (finally) graduated in '05. That kind of broke me and I embarked on a short holiday in Lbn to prepare for a session of job searching. Before I knew it I started playing with ideas for my own business(es) and investigated the possibilities of some. Then headed north: kited in Egypt, touched down in London, walked Paris and chilled in Barcelona only to return and seek out the southern most tip in Africa - an epic road trip and mini post Europe holiday shared with Chris. It was winter in Cape Town and life shed some of its pace allowing me to settle into "the job search". I realised that corporate is the medium term place for me and desperately wanted to stay in Cpt and enjoy the good life. Omam didn't come to the party, and so did many others. The idea of shipping out of Cpt and braving Jhb became a reality. I decided on a mild career change and pushed hard for business consulting (Jhb Jhb or Jhb is the only place in SA you do this with a financial services background). Acc took their time to come forth with an offer and then added (what felt like) half a year to the signing date to get to a starting date - destination Woodmead, Jhb. I pushed hard to start earlier / do online traning in Cpt office prior to starting but they wouldn't budge. This resulted in me having too much time on my hands and buying a beach house. (oops - now I need a raise to afford that little acquisition). Everything happens for a reason! And btw: be carefull what you whish for - you might end up having to finance it!
Since returning from Euro I've been sailing Hobie Tigers and kind of had an entry to the Hobie Tiger & Dragoons Worlds in Lbn, March 08. Thanks Acc - there goes that idea. In the process I met gr8 people and re-awakened my love for Hobie sailing. Zac, I need a 16 for the beach house. Tiger sailing took met to Tanzania for Tanzacat '06 - two weeks of sailing in Dar Es Salaam and crossing to Zanzibar and back on an 18foot beach cat! Sadly kiteboarding has taken a back seat (also 'cause we had odd weather patterns in Lbn this year), however some awesome sessions and golden moments were banked - mostly solo or with Steve somewhere on the sand bar at SharkBay, Lbn.
Now I'm in Jhb chasing a career. Its going to be (very super extremely) tough till at least end of Aug '07 as Acc deemed it fit to appoint me a couple of levels lower than they felt I should fit in thanks to my lack of prior business consulting experience. Fair play boys. I however need to pull out the stops and make up for some lost time. Friends, if I go quiet between now and then... I'm working hard.
I realise the blog is a collection of crazy pics with no captions. Till now it was the easiest way of sharing some highlights. This might change as I'm not sure what I'll be getting pics of up here in Jhb. We'll nevertheless endeavour to continue posting pics of weekend adventures.
For those that isn't up to speed - a little summary of (relative) recent history in HdeV007 life...
I resigned from Std Pvt Bank to complete my MBA dissertation full time and (finally) graduated in '05. That kind of broke me and I embarked on a short holiday in Lbn to prepare for a session of job searching. Before I knew it I started playing with ideas for my own business(es) and investigated the possibilities of some. Then headed north: kited in Egypt, touched down in London, walked Paris and chilled in Barcelona only to return and seek out the southern most tip in Africa - an epic road trip and mini post Europe holiday shared with Chris. It was winter in Cape Town and life shed some of its pace allowing me to settle into "the job search". I realised that corporate is the medium term place for me and desperately wanted to stay in Cpt and enjoy the good life. Omam didn't come to the party, and so did many others. The idea of shipping out of Cpt and braving Jhb became a reality. I decided on a mild career change and pushed hard for business consulting (Jhb Jhb or Jhb is the only place in SA you do this with a financial services background). Acc took their time to come forth with an offer and then added (what felt like) half a year to the signing date to get to a starting date - destination Woodmead, Jhb. I pushed hard to start earlier / do online traning in Cpt office prior to starting but they wouldn't budge. This resulted in me having too much time on my hands and buying a beach house. (oops - now I need a raise to afford that little acquisition). Everything happens for a reason! And btw: be carefull what you whish for - you might end up having to finance it!
Since returning from Euro I've been sailing Hobie Tigers and kind of had an entry to the Hobie Tiger & Dragoons Worlds in Lbn, March 08. Thanks Acc - there goes that idea. In the process I met gr8 people and re-awakened my love for Hobie sailing. Zac, I need a 16 for the beach house. Tiger sailing took met to Tanzania for Tanzacat '06 - two weeks of sailing in Dar Es Salaam and crossing to Zanzibar and back on an 18foot beach cat! Sadly kiteboarding has taken a back seat (also 'cause we had odd weather patterns in Lbn this year), however some awesome sessions and golden moments were banked - mostly solo or with Steve somewhere on the sand bar at SharkBay, Lbn.
Now I'm in Jhb chasing a career. Its going to be (very super extremely) tough till at least end of Aug '07 as Acc deemed it fit to appoint me a couple of levels lower than they felt I should fit in thanks to my lack of prior business consulting experience. Fair play boys. I however need to pull out the stops and make up for some lost time. Friends, if I go quiet between now and then... I'm working hard.
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