Day 150 - Signing off in my chinos for 2 weeks

Sunday night and it's my last blog for 2 weeks. I'm having to take an enforced holiday from my blog. I know, I'm gutted too.

I'm off early doors tomorrow morning to work on the Commonwealth Games for 2 weeks. It's going to be full on and as part of the Team I am working for I have to agree to a no social media policy. So I cannot write or report on my experiences whilst working for the team. I signed up to it when I joined so unfortunately no writing for 2 weeks. I'll be suffering from withdrawals. How will I get my daily fix?

Not only that but I have to wear the team outfit. A selection of leisurewear and chinos for 2 whole weeks. No cowboy boots, no skinny jeans, no waistcoats, no fitted jackets, no flip flops or slightly camp looking shorts. It's all shell suits and chinos for me from now on. I did ask if they could tailor some super skinny chinos but my request fell upon deaf ears.

I haven't worn chinos since I was 13. I'm just not a chino type of man. I've nothing against them. It's a good look. Just not for me. Don't worry though readers I'm not going down the deck shoes and jumper over the shoulder look to compliment them. I'm a twat but not that much of a twat.

Not only that but I have to wear a tracksuit. I haven't worn one of those since I went through my 80's casual phase. Tracksuits are not for me either. Mind you I will be mistaken for an athlete. I best cut a secret silk cut pocket in the lining.

I'm about to be part of a team of 620 people. 400 athletes and 220 support staff. I'll be working on the commercial side. Looking after sponsors, trying to sell to new ones, creating contacts and generally mucking in and helping everything run smoothly.

I'll be surrounded by people, living in a bubble of multi-sport games time. Apparently it's like a silo world where the outside doesn't exist. I'll be at it from early morning to late at night, so not only would writing a blog be against what I signed up for I doubt I would have the time anyway.

I'll miss it though God dammit. I hope you will too. I get messages when I don't write for a day or two, so please forgive me but for once I'm bang into my job and want to make it work.

I'm looking forward to the experience in Glasgow. It will be hard, punishing and long hours but I'm up for it. I'm going with an open mind and a good heart. I think that's the best way,

So have a great couple of weeks. Behave yourself. Well, on second thoughts don't. Raise hell, give it a go, tell the truth, don't suffer in silence, celebrate your weaknesses and whatever you do, remember together we are stronger. I'll miss you loads.

See you in August (PS - I will be tweeting now and again so you can follow me on Twitter if you want - @goanick)

Love you very much

Together We Are Stronger

Nicholas E Evans