things to do before you die…
So yes I have been neglecting this blog, so often is happens when I’ve got nothing on in my life, or I’ve got too much on in my life. Thankfully this time it’s the latter.
I’ve come back from 2 weeks at the Australian Open 2010, experiencing many firsts in the process, first time in Melbourne, first time watching live tennis and of course first time watching the GOAT in action.
Just a little over a year ago, I was drowning my sorrows in ethanol as Federer lost another final to Nadal. Little did I believe I would be at a Grand Slam final a year later, watching him actually win it.
I’ll be retrospectively blogging for the next few weeks or so, all my experiences at AO2010. Lam and I podcasted most days so I may actually remember stuff. I’m hoping to also put snippets of the podcasts up (well the non-defamatory parts anyway). It’s the first time I’ve podcasted and I think it beats writing a diary on my laptop, takes less time and less energy and I can multitask during it. So look for more podcasts in the future i guess.
So the major planned goals accomplished this trip were:
- watch Roger Federer dance across a tennis court
- watch RF practise
- obtain RF’s autograph
- watch a Grand Slam Final
- Watch RF WIN a Grand Slam Final (On my birthday to boot)
- Watch heaps of other awesome players playing the glorious sport of tennis LIVE
Of course there were a few unexpected events which also made the 2 weeks unforgettable:
- Hit For Haiti Charity Event
- Justine Henin’s run to the final
- Prince William’s mid-match visit
- Gasquet vs Youzhny 5 setter
- Feliciano Lopez’s rear end
I will also cover the impact of having the iphone whilst travelling as well as professing my undying love for my Canon 40D + 70-200mm f4/L Combo.
