21, the perfect age for blackjack. Not quite so good for cribbage, but I'm happy with it!

Wow, last time I posted I was young at the age of twenty, now I'm an old boy at twenty-one. Retirement is just around the corner...not. What a great Birthday though. On Tuesday I went to Budleigh with Abi and splashed in the sea in my new wellies ;) then I was joined by Judy and Emma and we went to the farmhouse for lunch (steak and ale pie - mmmmmmmmmmmm). Then Helen came round for the evening and we went for a walk up to point in view. On Saturday I had my birthday party, Suzie my cousin was down anyhow doing some Christian Aid youthgroups for us (which were grand) and our Grandparents joined us which was really cool. The party was a real laugh, lovely people, tasty food - a good combo in my book!

You may have been able to tell with less posting from me that normal that I am in fact a very busy guy at the moment! The brix is picking up speed with me talking to a number of different sponsors, going into schools to do promotional lessons, and trying to sort out all sorts of details (it's fun!).

the-brix.org.uk has been keeping me out of mischeif!

Some say variety is the spice of life, and when it comes to breakfast I have to agree with them. I cannot imagine being one of these people who is confined to a single cereal (especially a bland one like cornflakes - though I suppose after a while all cereals would become bland). Instead I have a great variety of cereals (Cornflakes, All Bran, Frosted Cornflakes, Weetos, Fruit Loops, Shredded Wheat, Cruncy Nut Cornflakes, Swiss Museli, and Nut Cluster - mhmmmmmmm). But it shouldn't stop at cereal, not when you can have fruit juice (many varieties), toast, croissants and waffles. Make breakfast an important and yet gorgeous meal people!!

Anyhow, (!) I'm sat at the Egglestons using their lovely fast broadband whilst sorting out some computer glitches for them! Lots of exciting things have been happening and are coming up including

> The Brix Website being launched which I'm really proud of and is ever expanding.
> Pete and Avril returned from Siera Leone this week and it's really nice to have them back around.
> My 21st Birthday (7th June) hurray! I've got a party at BCC on the 11th if anyone fancies coming!
> Suzie and my Grandparents coming down - also on the 11th which is just superb!
> 'You see bones, I see an army' Youth Service at Brixington (26th June)

At the moment I'm sat watching Neighbours wondering what has happened to telly vision. Last night there was a choice between two documentries, and two reality tv shows, all of which would either bore me to death or leave a sour taste in the mouth. As an alternative some elbow grease was applied to the kitchen leaving it sparkly and clean! Anyway I'm going to go and be sociable with those around me! God Bless...