The 2009 Summer Freeloading Challenge

Those of you that know me (loose term - how well does anyone know a chap with a paper bag on his head? The rumours that I look like Jim Carey are greatly exaggerated!) will have heard of my rather idiotic and pikeyish plans for this summer... Probably harped on about them waaaay too much, but for those out there that as yet haven't sat near me and heard me waffle about them...

Even though I'm getting the odd assignment through the agency whilst up here in Pantsville, I want to maximise my chances of getting bits and bobs published and making some money. To that end, I hit upon a brilliant(ish) idea!

For two months this summer I will hit London (not literally as I would probably hurt myself, obviously), grab a job for around three days a week (do you get free coffee if you work in Starbucks?) and for the remaining four work my socks off plodding the streets of London and filing to the agency.

In tandem with this, because I really do work on a shoestring, my evenings will be spent couch surfing with whoever of those out there that know me will have me, the idea being that I spend as little time as possible in each location, thereby not wearing out my welcome (and stopping anyone from discovering my true identity...).

Obviously this has the potential to be quite an interesting adventure, or a rather ridiculous folly! How it will actually pan out is yet to be seen, but of course the blog will keep both of you up to date with my progress.

The first bit to aim for (other than begging emails to those with sofas and floors) is to reach the grand total of £200, I know with that amount I can get cracking and start shuffling toward the door of opportunity!