Dan's rumblings from the web

What are everyone's opinions on the state of the economy?

Down here in Spain they seem to be being hit especially hard. Tourists are staying away which is driving down the amount of money our business is earning. Back in the UK things don't seem to be so bad, although I understand Mr. Brown has been in heated discussions with the US regards the global state of the economy.

How did things ever get so bad +

It's back once again! The football season

After the first weekend of Premiership football has just passed, Chelsea have already opened up a two-point gap over Man Utd, however how long this will last is another question. I’m quite interested in sport betting and I’m deciding which of the two teams to place a bet on to win the Premiership title this season.

Man Utd are consistently strong, having won the championship a record 10 times since its origination in 1992 and having not finished outside the top 2 for the past three seasons. Chelsea, on the other hand, have only came into the fray in the past few years, since being taken-over by a super-rich Russian oil tycoon who ploughed his wealth into the club and allowed them to buy such stars as Petr Cech, Michael Essien and Didier Drogba. Abramovich (Chelsea’s owner) has had 4 managers since he took over, those being Claudio Ranieri, Jose Mourinho, Avram Grant and more recently Luiz Felipe Scolari. Such disruption might work against them, but then again a fresh-face might see them win the title having failed for two successive seasons.

I’m going to be adventurous and plump for Chelsea this season. I think Scolari is the breath of fresh air that the club needs and with Ronaldo out of action for the first few months of Man Utd’s season, they might not pick up enough points early on to keep the gap between them and Chelsea small enough to close.

What do you think will happen this season?

Not long now until I make the move over to Spain. Getting rather nervous! The spanish lessons haven't been going so well either which isn't helping matters.

Have been looking to buy a ticket to see Barcelona at the Nou Camp to cheer myself up; I think I'll try to get to the Real Madrid game though I know those are always tough to get! Anyone else had any luck getting them in the past? Barcelona tickets website seems pretty reliable but I know you have to always tread carefully buying online.

Not much else has been happening really, just been preparing what to take with me. I'm only going to be in Spain for around 6 months (work depending) so I'm taking as little as possible. Got a nice flat organised fairly central to the town where I am working so transport shouldn't be a problem, which is good as I was a little concerned about getting around.

Heading up north to see the family this weekend, should be fun... though have nothing special planned.

Anywho, until next time... Dan.

Hello world!

I thought it was about time I got on board this blogging bandwagon before it's too late.

Many of you probably don't know me, so first a little bit about myself. My name is Dan and I am a 27 year old from Chester in the UK. Currently working as a Construction Site manager. I'm moving to Spain soon with work and I am currently taking on a rather intense course to learn Spanish before the big move. I decided to start this blog after my friends all began keeping an "online journal" (or blog as I have come to now know them!). It seemed a like a fun idea and a good way to keep in touch with people, so here I am with iamdan.blog.co.uk!

I'll no doubt be back with an entry every few days - or just whenever I get bored basically.

I don't think the blog will have a specific topic, but hopefully everyone will find something that interests them here.

Thanks for stopping by!