Scott's Spiel

Option A.

Disclosure is now on its was out. Only a month or so later than when it should’ve done but what can I do. Will be giving Disclosure Scotland a ring in a few weeks if I still haven’t got it back. So frustrating.

I do however have the SRC interview on Tuesday. The problem I’m having with this interview is that I’m only slightly determined about getting the job. My last proper interview – medicine admissions – was someone I obviously felt a lot more strongly about making a good impression. If I get this job, however, it’ll probably mean even more pressure on my already hectic timetable. That said I’d probably fit it in. The money is also something I kind of need these days. I’ll see how it goes, can’t really do much else.

I was watching attentively today as the 2014 Commonwealth Games were awarded to Glasgow. Firstly I loved the mess the BBC made of the announcement – turning away from the Sri Lanka feed to some school and turning back in time to miss the decision.

I feel it’s pretty good news for Glasgow though, especially the East end. This will turn some much needed attention over there and hopefully influence some changes that will remain after the games have gone. The next 7 years will probably be hell for getting around the East end as things change but I’m determined to look on the bright side.

I don’t know how things like First Aid will work for them, but by then I’ll (touch wood) be qualified which should be interesting. There is also the chance that I’ll be nowhere near Glasgow by then but I can’t see that being very likely (unless there is more job mayhem).

I was pretty annoyed to read comments by people on the BBC’s Have Your Say attempt at a forum saying various things along the lines of “another thing for the English taxpayer”. They seem to have forgotten all about the (probably much more expensive) Olympics and a host of other things that rarely benefits anyone out of London. I was quite happy about London getting the Olympics so I can’t see why so many people are annoyed about us getting the Commonwealth Games. Some people are much too bitter by anything these days, it’s a wonder they don’t just move away. End rant.