other news today - i've been into town and spent a while at the careersa place on division street and it would appear, my top jobs, most suited to me in terms of what i enjoy and what i'm good at are as follows (in order):

1. studio assistant

2. technica/ scientific illustrator

3. type setter

4. design studio assistant

5. data input operator

6. metal engraver

7. word processor operator

8. theatre/ television designer

9. animator

10. website designer

11. film/ video tape editor

so there you have it - not sure what to dfo about my new career paths, but they sound a lot more realistic than ChilliSauce Forums and playing for Man Utd (see july 17th below...)