The heat is on!

Somebody open the fridge door! It's been crazy hot these last few days. Which I guess is not that unseasonable, and nonetheless leaving a strong sense of discomfort. Sure feels like climate change scientists are right about it getting hotter.

And apparently there was rain last night in some areas of Joburg. Not even that far from us. Storm cells must have completely missed us. Either that or I was so tired I slept through a storm of near apocalyptic intensity. No wonder today it's humid in the city.

It's at this time of the year that I remember how pleasureable it was to be an undergrad - with 3 months summer holiday. Spending time chilling (or burning) by the pool in preparation for a challenging year ^H^H^H^H 9 months ahead, seems like a perfect way to spend 3 years. And so those days are over and we're back to the office early in January to get ahead start on our projects.

Speaking of which mine is slowly getting off the ground. This week's action list is to make contact with all those people who will be suppling some input and or data to this whole process. Then at least any delays are on their part and I can continue with my stuff. Additional good news is that the corporate financing this whole deal has finally agreed with some caveats and changes to the bigger project scope and approach. This is good news especially since I didn't get the bigger bursary I had applied for. The sad news is that the physical money may not be seen until probably June - I'm sure you have an idea of bureaucratic process in any good corporate.

One year on from leaving Obsidian and the happiness quotient is well up compared with this month 2005. The bank account is depleted rather, and it's a little inconvenient without a car of my own. Thankfully I have a fabulous mom and sister who subsidise a little and lend out their cars a lot. They will be remembered in heaven.

*raises imaginary glass* Here's to a happy, healthy and progressive year 2007!