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I accidentally went to an South-East Asian speed dating event last night with Hannah.

Just letting that sink in...

I blame Hannah. Who in turn blamed her work colleague. Basically Hannah was going to see someone she works with DJ in a bar and asked if I would like to go. Despite the fact it would be going to see someone DJ (something, I've just realised, I have never done before in my life) I thought 'What the hell' and went along. When we arrived it was obvious that it was a speed dating event and, unless it was a massive coincidence, one targeted Specifically at South-East Asian people wishing to meet other South-East Asian people.

We managed to find a booth away from all the action and Hannah's DJ friend pleaded ignorance. It was actually quite interesting to watch, seeing some people hitting it off straight away and others obviously looking very uncomfortable. It provided excellent entertainment to go with our surprisingly expensive bottles of wine.

It was a nice night.

In other Ian news I've booked a trip round Western Canada. I leave next Friday and am gone for the week. Its very exciting, I'll get to see Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper and Kelowna. If nothing else this will knock a fair few things off my things to do list. I seem to remember that my New Year's resolution was to complete 75% of the things on the list. Its still do-able but its going to be a close thing.

How exciting for all you Chimpers fans!

After my trip I'll have just a week in Vancouver before we leave for our Big Rail Trip (TM). A whole month traveling with Simon, Paul, Keenie, Liz, Gav and Andy.

Yes. Well.

I'm sure we'll get on just fine.