Savvyscot has had a new burst of life recently. Those of you who follow this blog regularly will know that I have been really busy this year, from getting married in Thailand to buying a house to going on honeymoon and then the excitement of the Olympics, but finally I have some time back! I… Read more
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Starting a Blog in the UK – Pt. 1 Key Decisions
Starting to write a blog is becoming increasing popular. A lot of people have the misconception that it is an easy way to make a fast buck. Unfortunately it requires more effort than first meets the eye. The internet is teaming with articles/ebooks/seminars/videos which comprehensively explain how to start a blog – from choosing your… Read more
Diving in Roatan – Part 1
Still haven’t quite nailed the time difference yet (+7 hrs) but getting there. I managed to sleep until 6 am this morning which was good. We made the fatal mistake of going for a ‘nap’ on our first day at around 4pm and turning of the alarm! That was probably the first time that I… Read more
Lessons in Negotiation
As I mentioned on my last post, Mrs Scot and I decided to take out a contract at our local gym. With some successful experience in sales (through a part time job), I consider myself to be quite a good negotiator and my secret is to use a diverse range of tactics. I’ll start with an example. When holidaying… Read more
My New Life
Hello! After being warned of how bad a drought we are in over the last few weeks, nature sure has made a point of proving a point. We have had SO much rain! Saying that, the sky is blue, the birds are singing and it is set to be a beautiful day! The weekend has… Read more
The Savvy Scot has Returned!!
A big hello to everyone – Savvy Scot is back!! I have internet again and am connected to the world. It is strange how disconnected and helpless that you feel without an internet connection. How amazing is it that one wire can carry so much information that we are reliant on: Internet Voice Movies Streaming… Read more
Blog Recap, House, Holidays & Fitness
Hey Everyone! I am very aware that I have not posted much recently – believe me when I say this is NOT my choice!! We still do not have internet at our New House so it is proving to be very difficult to post. (I am writing this in my lunch break at work). I thought it… Read more
Contracts Exchanged & Why we got a new Credit Card!
Good morning everyone; hopefully we are all having a great weekend. I am aware that I have been quiet for the last few days but for a good reason – WE HAVE EXCHANGED CONTRACTS!! 😀 – Our new house is officially ours! We get the keys next Friday – officially the last day of the… Read more
I’ve Got my Baby Back :)
As my regular readers will know (I have some of those now 😀 ) Mrs Scot was in a car accident on Thursday evening 🙁 – The car is badly damaged – both airbags went off, bumper / bonnet ruined, possible cracked radiator… – and is currently at the insurer’s garage being assessed. Given that… Read more
A Life Changing Moment
“Nothing is so painful to the human mind as a great and sudden change.” ― Mary Shelley, Frankenstein Everyone has life-changing moments. These are the the clear points that define your path in life – events that take you down a given path. These could include leaving home, going to University, getting married ,… Read more
Bucket List
Work in progress.. Before I kick the bucket I want to…. (posts are linked) Save up for and get married in Thailand See – Our Wedding in Thailand Explained Buy Our Own House – April 2012 – Read About it Book Honeymoon – June 2012 in Roatan 😀 Visit every continent – (North America, South… Read more
The Power of Music
Today’s post might seem totally random – and it is. I’m currently sitting on the train, on my way to work listening to my iPhone and it has just occurred to me how powerful music is. Music has the power to give me flashbacks from times which I had forgotten. Regardless if I’m mid task,… Read more