B I G Birthday Month

June was my birthday MONTH.
Yes, that's right folks - I used the excuse to celebrate as much as possible being alive for a significant amount of time.

It started with a fabulous asian banquet laid on by my gorgeous flatmate, Sarah - thanks Sar!

Pic courtesy of: Sarah Lambert

Sar and Simon
Pic courtesy of: Sarah Lambert

Then we had a 'summer garden party' with a 'beach' theme. It rained.

Sarah, me and Handsome Dave

I shared this party with Sarah Linton and Dave Harper who's birthdays were around then as well. We had a great time trying to be outside, playing on the slack line, BBQing and boules. Eventually we retreated in doors for twister and various other shenanigans.

Trying to 'limbo' the slackline!

Eoin, I'm sure you're supposed to walk along it?
Pics: Rik Higham

How many can we fit under a gazebo?
Pic: Dave Harper

Then there was the pilgrimage to GLASTONBURY!

Pic courtesy of: Kate Lindey

About a dozen of us planned an assalt on the largest music festival in Britain. We had a blast despite the extreme weather and crowed conditions.

Eoin, Sam, Katie, Adam, Ian, Pete, Rudy, Matt, [infront] Eadaoin, Me, Gill, Steve
Pic courtesy of: Kate Lindey

It was a brilliant experience, and so great to be there with good friends.

Eoin and me in the flag field

Although... I have to say that there are some people who share the festival but don't share the philosophy of it - LEAVE NO TRACE?