Why do Japanese DJs just make everything look instantly appealing?This engaging piece of film is to promote Nike’s new Free Run+ shoe which claims to be so flexible that it’s as close you can get to barefoot running.I’m off to Achilles Heel tomorrow to invest in a new pair of running trainers before the Women’s 10k next week.  I’ll see what they say about these bad boys.Oh, and I love how they had to put this caveat on the endframe: 

Spotted here by our in-house Japanophile, Mr Paul Lambert, check out the dedication of these Lady Gaga fans en route to her gig in Tokyo.  You gotta hand it to them, they know how to dress up for an occasion don’t they?God, I miss Tokyo, and feeling so plain and boring every day.

…whilst taking a stroll outside on this fine sunny day, we stumbled across this peculiar and mysterious place called Vestiges Park, an outdoor exhibition full of surprises, and worth a visit!

http://www.lowsalt.org.uk/vestigespark.html

 Our new designer Colin celebrated his first (31st) birthday since starting at Stand.Following Stand tradition we all helped him eat cake, and wrote mildly humorouscomments in his card…Happy Birthday Colin!

Well, Colin and I have had a whirlwind trip to Skye and back to visit the spiritual home of our newest client, the wonderful Columba 1400.   It included:

• 422 miles of driving,
• 2 (completely unnecessary) trips to McDonalds in Fort William (woops),
• a very warm welcome by the ever-enthusiastic Rhona,
• a famous Columba 1400 hot chocolate to sample on arrival,
• a fab tour around the Centre by the lovely Jackie,
• a great session sharing our ideas with the wider Columba 1400 team,
• a lovely dinner with some rather inspirational people,
• 1 bottle of red wine (no need really) while chatting to Sheena until midnight,
• an overnight stay in the beautiful Quiraing Lodge,
• Colin taking LOTS of photographs of the place

…and finally, a refreshed perspective on life and what really matters.  Happy days. View Larger Map