What's new?

So... what's new with Brian? Well, I moved out of my flat this week. My friend Brent had to leave London, meaning I also had to find a new place to stay. The good news is that I've found a new place to stay but it's not permanent (have to move out come July). I have to admit, in some ways, it's refreshing not to be on a lease, own furniture, or deal with a landlord. Moving for the fourth time in eight months is a total pain in my a$$, though.

Anyhow, the reason for the move is the departure of a good friend; never a good thing. That said, Brent had a five-night going away party to ensure he said every goodbye and left no stone unturned. The past week has been pretty fun, but bittersweet to say the least. Here's some pics from the festivities, if you're interested: http://public.fotki.com/raggett/brent-leaves/.

What else is new? Well, as of two weeks ago, Jill and I are no longer dating. It's hard to believe we met six months ago (literally the week after I moved permanently to London). That said, we've fought the distance and tried to make it work but obvious limitations apply. Living on different continents has a way of preventing you from going out on regular dates, seeing each other without flying somewhere, spending time with each others' friends, and so on. That said, I'm admittedly heartbroken...

So, what does the future hold for Brian? For starters, I bought tickets today to visit some friends in Paris in May. My parents are heading to Turkey in June, so hoping to meet up with them in Istanbul. I've also been considering running the Berlin marathon in late September. Should I be lazy or just man up and run?