An Impossible Knot

Batted away a massive curveball that came out way and solved a last minute logistical problem for tomorrow. I obviously impressed someone because half an hour later I got lumped with what could be an impossible knot. Looks like our car and van hire isn't coming along as quickly as we would have hoped so I've been put on the case... Unfortunately it's such a late request now I can't actually see a good solution. I'll try and work some magic but I may have met my match here. 

To take my mind off the pressure I met up with Mark in central London. Though we planned to have some Mexican food we ended up eating a New Orleans inspired burger, followed up by a sweet from Chinatown - culture capital of the world! Was great to see him though and chill out with a close friend in the big city. He's out there for a few months now, he'll practically be a local once his job is over.

Rolling back into Malory

First day back on Malory and I already got more emails in a day than I did in 5 weeks on my last job! Slowly trying to piece everything together and glean all the information I can off our shared documents. But although it was busy, it was a lovely Monday. The director and DOP from the last season came into the office and remembered my name, then it was someone's Birthday and a cake was produced, then I was offered a beer at 4pm! Talk about work hard, play hard!

The Big Breakfast

For my farewell breakfast I decided to rustle up a full English with all the trimmings... Only as I was plating it all up I remembered just how much *stuff* there is in a traditional brekkie. Eggs, sausages, bacon, toast, hash browns, mushrooms and black pudding. Perhaps it was a little much, but it's hard not to want everything when you make your own fry up.

I packed my bags and caught the MegaBus up to the Big Smoke. I put on a brave face saying goodbye to Rebecca as the hours apart grew I became increasingly glum. I take for granted how nice it is to hang out with someone every night. I'll be on my lonesome for a few days as I settle back into my new job. Though it's exciting, I'm already looking forward to being back home in Bristol.

More Mead

Upfest was in full swing and I'v never seen North Street so busy. Funny because everyone knows it's a graffiti art festival so the weekend crowd are all taking pictures of every single thing that fits the bill, even if its work that been up for well over two years. I sniggered to myself while walking to meet an old filming friend from my days in Sanditon as he's going to be my replacement on the job I just left. He's never done any work in Production before so he wanted to check in with me and ask about the ropes, I have full confidence in him and I know he'll fit in well with my old team.

In my last evening with Rebecca before I start my next big project I showed her how to play the board game Inis. It's long been one if Louis' favourites, I borrowed a copy off Mark to play, relaernt the rules and dove into it with Rebecca. It was even better than I remembered and we both had a blast! Sipping mead and listening to Celtic music helped too, but we were lost in the game's vibe, really hoping we can play more sometime down the line.

Farewell Wine

A bottle of wine was awaiting me when I returned from a long shopping stint. A card full of well wishes was sat next to it, I looked around the office to see people I made a small bond with. It was such a sunny evening too and everyone left work an hour early, it reminded me of leaving school all those years ago in the long Summer days. Drifting away, never knowing if I'd see those faces again. I'm already reading scripts for my next job and mentally kicking it up a gear for next Monday - no rest for the wicked. I'm ready to take it up a notch and really shine.

Start As You Mean To Go On

My mad dash for the bus this morning paid off. I was the first one in the office with plenty of time to leisurely unpack my bits and make a pot of coffee. It just let me feel ready for the day and gave me a shield of confidence that persisted til quittin' time. I was back at making ID badges for the crew, handing them out in person to many grateful faces - all of which where gutted to hear it's my final day tomorrow. Though it's mad busy for nearly everyone, no one ever forgot how to be kind to one another. Gonna miss the great personalities on this job, but I'll be moving onto pastures green.

Whimpering WiFi

Fought with the office wifi for every working hour of my day. Half an hour before quitting time it magically connected and I got to see exactly how many emails I missed out on... Which was zero. Because I'm making an exit by week's end they haven't saddles me with any major responsibilities outside of buying the Producers their lunch. That meant the first trip to my favourite Pret a Manger in 2022 (no one remembered me behind the counter but that's fair).

Went out for the last time in a while to the local board game night. Ticket to Ride was produced and I went into silent beast mode. Quietly I amassed points and hid my intentions but stormed up the leader board by the end, securing first place. I didn't let up how fast my heart was beating, but it was a thrill. Said my timely farewells to the owner there, 'see you in a few months time!' I'll be in Devon/Cornwall soon but when I return I'll certainly be back for more board game nights.