My life has been flipped on its head (again) in the past month and a half – that is 6 weeks since the new year. There has been 6 data collection opportunities, testing 11 athletes across 2 different sports collecting up to 9 variables at a time and using a variety of different pieces of equipment. I’ve missed some data (solar radiation – IDIOT) and I’m behind in my entry but I’m doing it. I’m being a scientist and it’s AWESOME. We’re getting to a conclusion with swimming and with triathlon I need to keep hounding to get people but we’ll get there. We have to get there because it’s the only project that has some sort of control. n = 9/10 will get us there. In addition, working with Robina High School I’ve seen students move from immature to mature, get stronger, work harder and be better than ever before. Every time I enter the gym is an opportunity for me to get them to be better – the joy they get when they do get better is incredible and I can’t wait to celebrate many new PBs as they get better at what they do – BUILDING BEASTS!

In terms of a job – tutoring is back and giving me so much cash. Also the mentoring aspect of working in Bond Rugby which has now opened up to Bond Sport has got me good – I’m working with all sports to get them the best support possible and it’s going to be great. Having hard workers around me and seeing them work to make the sports better and add value will make both Bond Sport and SPEX better and I love the work – at this point in time I think I’m in the best space I possibly could be. I have great friends around me, I’m busy and doing what I love – the only better thing would be the financial stability of having a job and weaning myself off mum but when I do the math the finances of my current situation work out – JUST. It’ll do for now at least. Just need to keep working and doing a good job at all that I do – that includes my masters as well as Bond Sport work and tutoring/RSHS work.

I’m in a bit of a reflective mood as I just came back from the AFLW game at Metricon stadium – 7000 fans screaming and getting the Suns across the line – being proud to see the girls win a game. They’re fit, they tackle well, they’re happy and most importantly they’re approachable – they are humble humans who love being involved – no better example is Kate Surman who I met tonight at Grill’d just chomping on a burger after her win – she was super chill and an absolute legend. I’m so excited to follow their journey as they keep getting through rounds of the season.