I've never been a fan of Monday. I don't really like going back to work after two days off and I don't like getting out of bed slightly earlier than I do at the weekend when I feel like I've only just managed to adjust to rising later. Don't get me wrong, I'm not one of these people that spends all day in bed but I just find half an hour or so earlier a slight shock to the system. This morning was no different and to make matters worse I compltely forgot that I needed to pick one of my colleagues up on the way. Thus ensued a panicked rush out of the house and missed breakfast. However the day seemed to slip quietly away as I passed the time with loads of admin that I should have caught up on quite some time ago.

My daydreams helped to pass the time and I couldn't help but let my mind wander to last nights moto gp race. The season opener in Qatar was the first to be held at night. The entire circuit was floodlit and the aerial shots made the circuit look like some kind of misshapen doughnut. The night race seems like a gimmicky idea truth be told and I found myself flicking channels and missing big portions of the race. I just couldn't get into it, perhaps the riders thought of it as an exhibition, perhaps it was just the circuit, but I couldn't help but think back to a couple of seasons ago watching Rossi and Caparossi battling with each other, a passing move on every corner for lap after lap. It was amazing, I was on my feet shouting at the TV for most of that race and was left with a warm, gooey feeling inside. I hope this season can recapture some of that magic for me. The race was eventually won, disappointingly, by Casey Stoner. There's an air of smugness about him that jars with the down to earth nature of moto gp, perhaps it's just me that notices it, I could just be jealous, it could just be that I love the flair and passion of the European riders.

Back to reality and I've just returned home from the gym and swimming. Swimming is a new activity for me and tonight was the 5th time that I've ever been swimming. A lot of people have commented how unusual it is for someone of my age to have never been swimming but I genuinely never learnt when I was younger. I'm starting to get a lot more comfortable being in the water and my technique is improving. I'm trying to go as often as I can but unfortunately I'm currently limited to twice a week. What annoys me most about swimming is people who can't abide by basic rules, like swimming anti-clockwise or just not standing chatting in the middle of a lane (I mean really! What's the world coming to?!). I know it sounds petty but it can be really annoying and a little intimidating and off-putting when you're still learning.

Must dash, so many things to do and so little time.........