No more lectures

Friday saw the last of my lectures at the business school as tomorrow marks the start of week 9 study vacation before Trinity term exams the following week.

The last couple of weeks have presented a few opportunities to say good bye to various non business school people who, given term has now ended and summer holidays have begun, I am unlikely to see again. These were mainly rugby players from OURFC and St Peters College, who I only really got to know vaguely but whose company I enjoyed very much when time permitted.

The focus between now and the commencement of the summer consulting project will be exam study although given it is the height of summer here there are a few outdoor social events to partake of including the OUANZ Society Summer Cocktails at the Cherwell Boathouse, The Oriel College Ball and the One Day Varsity Cricket Match at Lords.

The pictures below a pretty self-explanatory. There are too many stories attached to them to write here and now as I have some assignments to work on. To be honest as much as I will miss being a student in Oxford come September I am very keen to move onto the next phase in my life and break the cycle of lectures, presentations, assignments and exams punctuated by the odd glass of Pimms and lemonade. My girlfriend Tory arrives in Dublin in early July and I am very excited about seeing her and charting a new direction together.

Yesterday I went to London for a BBQ held by ex-QUT law mate Ryan and then the engagement party of Sam, a mate from Brisbane. However, I neglected to take any pictures so you will just have to use your imagination.

Cheerio till next time,
Doug.

Pierce and Chris setting up for Flip Cup 

Jeremy expalining the rules of 'flip cup' at the BBQ 

Serge and Sean enjoying free food and drink at the end of term BBQ 

Ruchika, Grace and Ana Paula at the BBQ 

Rich and tinea at end of term BBQ 

Josh and Jaune at the End of Trinity BBQ 

Diego at the end of term BBQ 

Preparing for the Bongo Drumming Event 

Presentation in my last lecture at SBS on developing a nation brand for Thailand.  

Final St Peters College Rugby Drinks - the boys serenading Sophie with 'you've lost that loving feeling'. 

With my South African OURFC mates Dan and Marcel outside St Peters College Bar 

Black Tie Australian Style at the Slyvester Awards Evening 

Doug with Yazeed and Ali before the Sylvester Awards 

American Belles Whitney and Christina at the Sylvester Awards 

Adam showing some solid form on the pole 

Late night pole dancing at the Love Bar with James  

With Blues 5/8 Jonny who shares a physical abnormality with me. 

With Greyhounds Captain Dan at Vincents Club Cocktails  

Hugh (fullback for Greyhounds) at Vincents Club Cocktails in the gardens of Trinity College 

The Worcester College cricket pavillion - very nice! 

Jon and Jessica in a tree 

Gardens at Worcester College 

Worcester o 

Me and Ben looking very distinguished with our stripey ties 

Joe invited a group of MBAs to formal hall at Worcester College