Rage, Socialising and Culture

I've been making a lot of important decisions and changes over the past couple of weeks and put the wheels in motion to kick start my career change. The house hunt is now in full swing and I'm continuing with the mission to get in shape.

I've also been attending a couple of social and networking evenings, one in particular was run by the BBC LGBT where I met some very interesting and friendly people who I hope I will be able to stay in touch with both on a personal and professional capacity.

On Monday this week I attended a discussion and social group called TwentySomething which is run by the charity PACE. Some of the guys from the group I've been going to on a Friday came along as well so it was nice to see some familiar friendly faces.

Each month they concentrate on a specific topic, this month was all on self-esteem. It was quite therapeutic to share personal thoughts and feelings on this with a variety of men from different back grounds but also quite unsettling to reveal insecurities at the same time.

We also briefly discussed the topic of why a lot of men, especially gay men, struggle to express and show their true feelings. A book called "The Velvet Rage" was recommended to us if we wanted to read up on the potential issue further. This isnt really an issue I feel I have myself but I know plenty of people who do, and as I have an interest in psychology I may add this to my reading list.

I feel like escaping the City this weekend, making use of my camera a bit more and may be getting some culture. I may also go to the Biggin Hill Air Show with a work friend which will bring back some fond childhood memories. I'll share my latest pictures what ever I do I'm sure.