Another Hectic Week, written, produced and narrated by Baldi.

Thanks to Social Media, I accepted a surprise “Invitation To Connect” or in this case reconnect with a former School Teacher I’ve not seen for at least 30 years. Arriving early in the sprawling metropolis of “Woking”, Surrey, United Kingdom after enjoying and being inspired by my “Figure Skating” lessons and session, I quickly located the highly recommended family run “Season” Coffee shop opposite the train station. Ordering a Double Espresso and Fizzy Water, I located an outside table, and began reading in a position enabling me to watch the comings and goings of people of all descriptions entering and leaving the station. A few minutes later out of the corner of my eye, I saw a smart looking female waiter approaching in my direction carrying a wooden tray. No disappointment here! Excellent service, Organic Coffee and experiences allows me to add this Coffee Shop to my growing list of venues to return to and can highly recommend to you all.

In a flash, or so it seamed my alarm sounded alerting me to begin walking to our not so far away meeting place. Being my first visit to “Woking”, I left a little more time than Apple Maps said it would take, enabling me to take in the sights, sounds and gather my bearings. Studying the crowds, I thought I recognised someone, but alas false alarm, not this particular person. A few minutes later a familiar face strolled past and I did a double take, asking myself was this him? It’s been years, possibly, maybe I thought. Well when the same person walked past a few minutes later, I couldn’t resist calling out his name, and to my surprise this very same person looked around. Shaking me by the hand, we walked reminiscing about old days at school when I was knee high to a grasshopper, people we knew, directions we travelled in and all the things we have achieved since. Passing a local Market, I stopped to purchase fresh and very appetising looking Tomatoes, Cherries and Vegetables of all colours. Then in what seemed like an instant, another alarm sounded alerting me it was almost time to catch my train home, wow….time really does fly when you are enjoying yourself, doesn’t it? Reflecting on my throughly enjoyable day, meeting up again, after so long, I found my experience to be inspiring and positive. Certainly I will now look to re-connecting with more old friends in my future and believe you should too.

My second noticeably experience these last few weeks arrived in the form of an impromptu trip to “The Eastney Tavern”, Portsmouth, for lunch with family. Long time since I’ve been eaten here and wow, so much inspired change! The layout was as I remember, however a change of staff, decor, much improved menu and quality of food proved to be the icing on the cake. Coupled with attentive, quick waiter service at reasonable prices, I just had to return with my Cousin who was thankfully equally impressed. Two meals, in the same venue at two different times, both of equally impressive quality means I can wholeheartedly recommend this venue and will certainly be returning in my future.

Finally, I am reading and enjoying “Secret Societies, An Unbiased History of our Desire for Secret Knowledge” written by David V.Barrett whilst on trains, however, whilst exercising, tidying up, watering and exercising I am listening to “Peak Performance” Written by Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness both of which so far, I can throughly recommend. Which leaves me with my question for you all, “What will you achieve this week to inspire yourself and others?”.

Thanks for listening to today’s episode of “Baldi’s Podcast”, hosted and narrated by survivor, internationally renowned lifelong Musician, Educator, Keynote Motivational Speaker, Photographer, Writer, Podcaster, Producer and International Double Gold Figure Skating Medallist “Baldi”, A.K.A Amonn AL-Mahrouq, encouraging you all to reach your full potential, pursue your dreams, share your learning and inspire others along your life’s journey.