Friday, and it's turned out pretty nice after the pouring rain this morning. Glad I wore my boots!
I had my 1st appraisal yesterday with my immediate boss. Went really well, she said I have passed my probation even though I technically have 1 month to go still. She asked if there was anything, worries or other I wanted to discuss with her, so I mentioned that I am planning on going OS for 2 years in June. She was suprised - I've only been here for about 4 months - but said that if I wanted to come back when I got back to Aus, and there was a position available, that she would employ me again in a flash! So that was a nice little boost! I also said that I was wanting to visit some Oxfam projects while I was going through Asia and she is going to talk to a few people in our programs department on my behalf to organise something for me which is brilliant news!! Everything is falling into place.
Today I am going to put my back pack on lay-by. It's only $130 but I can't afford it all at the moment and want to get it before it either goes off sale or sells out. It's an excellent one, heaps of pockets, day pack which zips on, the whole bit. Nice and light too.
Went around to Jessies last night and updated this blog - did you notice the differences? As well as setting one up for my family to see while I am away, and for Dad when he goes to Qld. There is a link for it so just click there if you wanna have a look. There is also a contact me link so once you've read what you want if you feel like emailing me you just click that little bit and it will sort you out with the email thing.
Spoke to Mark this morning - ended up being late for work, but was worth it and there was no trouble waiting for me when I did get in. He sounds really happy and is getting life sorted. Sounds like things are working a lot smoother for him there than when he was in Aus which is such a good thing. I do miss him though and can hardly wait until he gets back to Aus for a visit. Still time doesn't speed up for anyone, just like it doesn't wait.... Hopefully I will be able to sort out the phone shortly and then it will be that much easier to call.
Well I guess I should get back to work. I have been given more things to do - writing procedures for the batches that we process. Will have to confirm that with my boss and when and how she wants it done. But should be interesting and I like having the extra bit to do - means I don't run out of things to do at work and I stay interested.
Thursday, January 29, 2004
Tonight I finally get around to Jessies place to fix this blog! I'm thinking a few changes are well over due to be made, as well as the need to set up a 'family viewing' blog. Should be good - and just in time for when Dad moves to Qld. All sycronized, which is the way of my life at the moment. Everything is happening as it should, or better.
Anyway, not much to say, no doubt will have a stoned ramble tonight whilst at Jessies place, you'll have to excuse that in advance... Ha ha, it's all good though.
Anyway, not much to say, no doubt will have a stoned ramble tonight whilst at Jessies place, you'll have to excuse that in advance... Ha ha, it's all good though.
Wednesday, January 28, 2004
Travel Vietnam tips and things to see:
It's in your best interests not to drink the tap water, especially after flooding!
Avoid cyclo ride after dark.
Dress midestly and appropriately when visiting local dwellings and religious sites, etc.
Leave your valuables behind before a night out on the town, or going to the beach.
When crossing the road, especially in Ho Chi Minh city, always keep looking to the left and right and walk slowly!
Don't offer money directly to minority people - instead donate to a local charity or offer a small gift, such as pens.
However frustrated, don't loose your temper ("loosing face"), as it won't get you very far!
Try and sample at least once the delicious, local street food.
Alway ask permission first before taking photographs, especially in minority areas.
* * * * *
Sleeping out on deck on a boat in Halong Bay
Ordering custom-made clothes from the local tailor shop
Taking a slow cyclo ride through the French Quarter of old Saigon
Eat Pho ga (chicken noodle soup) at a street side noodle stalls.
Watch the traditional water - puppet performance in Hanoi.
Experience the Full-Moon festivities in the ancient town of Hoi An.
Drink rice-wine in the minority villages of the north
Take a koat along Hue's Perfume River, taking in the Royal Mausoleums.
Overnight in a homestay in the Mekong Delta's riverside orchards.
Barter for a bargain at Saigon's largest merket, Ben Thanh
Take a stroll through Hanoi's ancient old Quarter.
CAN'T WAIT, CAN'T WAIT, CAN'T WAIT!!!!
It's in your best interests not to drink the tap water, especially after flooding!
Avoid cyclo ride after dark.
Dress midestly and appropriately when visiting local dwellings and religious sites, etc.
Leave your valuables behind before a night out on the town, or going to the beach.
When crossing the road, especially in Ho Chi Minh city, always keep looking to the left and right and walk slowly!
Don't offer money directly to minority people - instead donate to a local charity or offer a small gift, such as pens.
However frustrated, don't loose your temper ("loosing face"), as it won't get you very far!
Try and sample at least once the delicious, local street food.
Alway ask permission first before taking photographs, especially in minority areas.
* * * * *
Sleeping out on deck on a boat in Halong Bay
Ordering custom-made clothes from the local tailor shop
Taking a slow cyclo ride through the French Quarter of old Saigon
Eat Pho ga (chicken noodle soup) at a street side noodle stalls.
Watch the traditional water - puppet performance in Hanoi.
Experience the Full-Moon festivities in the ancient town of Hoi An.
Drink rice-wine in the minority villages of the north
Take a koat along Hue's Perfume River, taking in the Royal Mausoleums.
Overnight in a homestay in the Mekong Delta's riverside orchards.
Barter for a bargain at Saigon's largest merket, Ben Thanh
Take a stroll through Hanoi's ancient old Quarter.
CAN'T WAIT, CAN'T WAIT, CAN'T WAIT!!!!
Ahh, you've gotta love Telstra don't you? I tried to get the phone connected at my new place yesterday, and was declined by AAPT... Had no idea why, as I had paid all my bills and it was just an electricity bill that was about a month over due, and only part there of owing. So I called Telstra to see if they would connect me. Only to discover that they had an outstanding bill in my name! After a little investigation I found that my final bill for my address twice before this one was still owing - news to me as I had never seen it. Reason I hadn't though was that they had sent my final bill for two addresses ago to my address prior to that. Stupid bloody company. Apparently it is my fault as well. Makes me mad!! Anyway, I'll pay it and get the phone connected through someone else, probably Optus as now AAPT wont let me try with them again. Bastard phone companies!!
Aside from that, life is pretty damn good! It's a beautiful day (again), Summah has settled in well at the new place and is starting to get along with the little puppy Wunja. She is so cute - a staffy boxer cross. More boxer than staff though, and such a dainty way of walking. Makes me smile just watching her. She's still pretty timid though. She'll follow me around and grab at my trouser legs to play, but as soon as you turn around to look at her she runs off! So sweet!
I have decided to paint my room blue, bright blue. Will do that this weekend if the weather stays nice. Should be able to finish it in one weekend and have it all ready for my cupboard when it finally arrives! It's all looking pretty good though.
Dad goes to QLd in about 2 weeks. But my little brother comes back to Melbourne from Uluru about the same time. So it's almost like a trade of family members. It's soo good that he's coming back, I'll be able to spend my last months in Aus with my little Linc around. He's moving to Lygon street so not too far away from where I have moved to. Can't wait to see him again, I've missed the light that he brings to things.
So all is well in my small sphere. Am happily chugging along, will be able to sock more dollars away soon for my travels and Yvette and Paul will be putting money in my account before and while I am away which is even better! I'm gonna get my back pack and plane ticket soon which should give me that extra little bit of motivation! Going soon, the days are going by so quick.. So soon I'll be on that big plane!
But before that Mark comes back to visit - only 7 weeks away! So many good things happening now, and to look forward to!
Aside from that, life is pretty damn good! It's a beautiful day (again), Summah has settled in well at the new place and is starting to get along with the little puppy Wunja. She is so cute - a staffy boxer cross. More boxer than staff though, and such a dainty way of walking. Makes me smile just watching her. She's still pretty timid though. She'll follow me around and grab at my trouser legs to play, but as soon as you turn around to look at her she runs off! So sweet!
I have decided to paint my room blue, bright blue. Will do that this weekend if the weather stays nice. Should be able to finish it in one weekend and have it all ready for my cupboard when it finally arrives! It's all looking pretty good though.
Dad goes to QLd in about 2 weeks. But my little brother comes back to Melbourne from Uluru about the same time. So it's almost like a trade of family members. It's soo good that he's coming back, I'll be able to spend my last months in Aus with my little Linc around. He's moving to Lygon street so not too far away from where I have moved to. Can't wait to see him again, I've missed the light that he brings to things.
So all is well in my small sphere. Am happily chugging along, will be able to sock more dollars away soon for my travels and Yvette and Paul will be putting money in my account before and while I am away which is even better! I'm gonna get my back pack and plane ticket soon which should give me that extra little bit of motivation! Going soon, the days are going by so quick.. So soon I'll be on that big plane!
But before that Mark comes back to visit - only 7 weeks away! So many good things happening now, and to look forward to!
Tuesday, January 27, 2004
Tuesday already... But I have moved now to my NEW HOUSE!! Tra La la lah! It's sooo good! Love it. My room is HUGE compared to where I was, and Summah is loving the enormous backyard. We're going to have a housewarming party once the other guy (Very) has moved in. (Oh and I found out what his second or last name is - impressive - Ha ha ha) Which will be brilliant, there is a massive shed out the back with a pool table and couches, so plenty of room for a good 'shin dig'.
So I'm almost settled after having 3 days to move and organise my things at the new place, I'm still waiting for some cupboards in my room, so it's still a bit of a mess, but organised chaos... I also get to paint my room whatever colour I want. So that will be my project this weekend. I'm thinking a bright blue with gold door, frames, skirting and window. Should look ok huh?
Dad moves to Qld in about 2 or maybe 3 weeks. That's happened pretty quick. My brother has bought his house down here, which is excellent. They're sorting all that stuff out now and soon Dad and Ann will be up the other end of the country. Good place for free holidays though! I'll be going down to Warragul though weekend after next to say good-bye. It will possibly be the last time that I see them before I piss off O.S
I buy my ticket for that soon too. Can't wait! I'll be jetting off before you know it!! Yay!
So I'm almost settled after having 3 days to move and organise my things at the new place, I'm still waiting for some cupboards in my room, so it's still a bit of a mess, but organised chaos... I also get to paint my room whatever colour I want. So that will be my project this weekend. I'm thinking a bright blue with gold door, frames, skirting and window. Should look ok huh?
Dad moves to Qld in about 2 or maybe 3 weeks. That's happened pretty quick. My brother has bought his house down here, which is excellent. They're sorting all that stuff out now and soon Dad and Ann will be up the other end of the country. Good place for free holidays though! I'll be going down to Warragul though weekend after next to say good-bye. It will possibly be the last time that I see them before I piss off O.S
I buy my ticket for that soon too. Can't wait! I'll be jetting off before you know it!! Yay!
Friday, January 23, 2004
mmm... Halong Bay, Vietnam.... I'm going there!
Ho Chi Minh City, the bright lights and fast life of Vietnam? I'm told it's crazy - so what better place to start my travels and adjust to the life of a nomad?
Although I doubt I will stay somewhere as splendid as this...
And the chance to visit some of the projects we sponsor in Asia, rice banks, water sanitisation, something to keep me learning and thinking along the way.
Ho Chi Minh City, the bright lights and fast life of Vietnam? I'm told it's crazy - so what better place to start my travels and adjust to the life of a nomad?
Although I doubt I will stay somewhere as splendid as this...
And the chance to visit some of the projects we sponsor in Asia, rice banks, water sanitisation, something to keep me learning and thinking along the way.
It's Friday at last! Ahh the joy of the beginning of a long weekend, such bliss!
Finally I move - tomorrow, have been packing every night this week and am so over fitting my things into boxes and throwing away those superfulous things I have hoarded for the past few years. Feels good though to be minimizing my life. I just wish I could get rid of everything now instead of having to move it for a mere 6 months and then get rid of the rest when I am ready to go.
My sister and brother in law are coming around tonight to stay and help me move tomorrow. So nice of them to come and help. We're supposed to be going out somewhere this evening, have no idea what we will end up doing though, maybe Cherry Bar?
My brother and sister in law are coming around tomorrow to give me a hand as well, so it all should be done pretty quickly. Am looking forward to settling in the new place and making my new room a calm and light fillied place.
I'm so lucky that my family are helping, don't know how I would have done it otherwise.
Going out to lunch today with a friend of mine who leaves to go back to Scotland tomorrow. Everyone is going away! Maybe I should wash more often? But I will catch up with her again, make an effort to meet her in Scotland when I get over to Europe. It's nice having these friends all over the world, it really does make our globe a smaller place.
Haven't really spoken to anyone this week though as I have been so busy with the packing, and of course Mark leaving. I still can't believe he's not around. Last night I was packing up my clay room and listening to my headset while singing along with it - best way as I can't hear my own voice, only the music. Anyway, Summah started barking at the gate and I looked up, fully expecting Mark to open the gate and walk in. Only after I stood there for a few moments did I realize it wasn't possible as he is now on the opposite side of the world... Oh well only another 7 1/2 weeks and he should be back.
Well my boss has just walked in with morning tea, and as I am starving I should get into it before it's all gone....
Finally I move - tomorrow, have been packing every night this week and am so over fitting my things into boxes and throwing away those superfulous things I have hoarded for the past few years. Feels good though to be minimizing my life. I just wish I could get rid of everything now instead of having to move it for a mere 6 months and then get rid of the rest when I am ready to go.
My sister and brother in law are coming around tonight to stay and help me move tomorrow. So nice of them to come and help. We're supposed to be going out somewhere this evening, have no idea what we will end up doing though, maybe Cherry Bar?
My brother and sister in law are coming around tomorrow to give me a hand as well, so it all should be done pretty quickly. Am looking forward to settling in the new place and making my new room a calm and light fillied place.
I'm so lucky that my family are helping, don't know how I would have done it otherwise.
Going out to lunch today with a friend of mine who leaves to go back to Scotland tomorrow. Everyone is going away! Maybe I should wash more often? But I will catch up with her again, make an effort to meet her in Scotland when I get over to Europe. It's nice having these friends all over the world, it really does make our globe a smaller place.
Haven't really spoken to anyone this week though as I have been so busy with the packing, and of course Mark leaving. I still can't believe he's not around. Last night I was packing up my clay room and listening to my headset while singing along with it - best way as I can't hear my own voice, only the music. Anyway, Summah started barking at the gate and I looked up, fully expecting Mark to open the gate and walk in. Only after I stood there for a few moments did I realize it wasn't possible as he is now on the opposite side of the world... Oh well only another 7 1/2 weeks and he should be back.
Well my boss has just walked in with morning tea, and as I am starving I should get into it before it's all gone....
Thursday, January 22, 2004
Oh, what a day, and it's only 12... Got in a little late this morning thanks to a slow bus and a doctors apointment before work. But that was all ok, was to be expected and there was no trouble to be had over it.
But about an hour after arriving I got one of those 'A typical migranes' that I sometimes get - usually it'd come on at the end of the day, but not today. I was sat there at my computer slowly watching as my vision got more and more blurred, until finally I couldn't see what I was doing. Thankfully there is no pain with these... So I told Sylvia - my boss - who took me down to our sick room. I've never been to 'the sick' room in all my life, at any prior job, or school even. So I was told to lay down there for a while and come back when it had passed. So what did I do? What else is there to do when you are in a small dark room by yourself with only a bed? I lay down and promptly fell asleep! Next thing I know one of my colleagues is knocking on the door to see if I am ok. I wake with a start make some weird waking up noise ("mmmmwah?!"), wondering where the hell I am and wiping the dribble from the side of my mouth.
Embarassing, apparently I slept for about an hour, if I had've been left I would have slept all day! But at least that vision impairment has gone and I am feeling ok again. Can go back to work, and there is no sick leave form I need to fill out... So I guess I get paid for having a nap... Cool!
But about an hour after arriving I got one of those 'A typical migranes' that I sometimes get - usually it'd come on at the end of the day, but not today. I was sat there at my computer slowly watching as my vision got more and more blurred, until finally I couldn't see what I was doing. Thankfully there is no pain with these... So I told Sylvia - my boss - who took me down to our sick room. I've never been to 'the sick' room in all my life, at any prior job, or school even. So I was told to lay down there for a while and come back when it had passed. So what did I do? What else is there to do when you are in a small dark room by yourself with only a bed? I lay down and promptly fell asleep! Next thing I know one of my colleagues is knocking on the door to see if I am ok. I wake with a start make some weird waking up noise ("mmmmwah?!"), wondering where the hell I am and wiping the dribble from the side of my mouth.
Embarassing, apparently I slept for about an hour, if I had've been left I would have slept all day! But at least that vision impairment has gone and I am feeling ok again. Can go back to work, and there is no sick leave form I need to fill out... So I guess I get paid for having a nap... Cool!
Today I promise pictures. Beautiful sunsets, beaches and temples. Possibly even some forest... But first I have to find again the HTML code so that I can link it... Still learning about this bloggy-ness. But will figure it out and will ad pictures in profusion, to dazzle and entice. Something to get me even more motivated about going away, far, far away....
Wednesday, January 21, 2004
Ahhhhh. Back at work. What a full on couple of days it has been.
Mark left to go back to the Uk yesterday, I was good and didn't cry at the airport - saved it till I got home and then had a blub. Feel a little lost today though, there is a Mark shaped hole in my heart now...
His going away party was on Saturday night - was a good one, went on and on until Sunday night. I think almost everyone he knew here turned up and said their fairwells, had a few laughs and drinks. It was excellent.
I guess now though, for me, it is complete concentration on getting my arse over seas. Trying to be a bit harder now so I can get away when I want with plenty of cash to do what I want. I should probably start talking to my bosses here about it to see if I can organise to check out some programs while I am away, and with Red Cross; if I can swing it with Ian. And hopefully when I get to Europe I will be able to get some work with an NGO of some type, maybe even OGB? That'd be nice. Definitely catch up with Mark if I can when I get there. I hate the thought of not seeing him again, although I feel like I will anyway. Feels like this is just a pause in things. Still that doesn't mean I am ok with it!
Handed in the rest of my divorce documents after going to the airport. So everything that can and should be done has been, and now I just wait for my hearing date. By the time I go up to Ian & Ricci's wedding I will be single again... finally after all that waiting and paper work and worry.
So it'll be blogs about how much I have saved, and what I am not going to in order to save a bit more cash each week. And pictures, I haven't added pictures in ages, so lots of inspirational pics of Vietnam, Laos, Nepal and India. And maybe I will figure how to ad my own pics when I am away, if I get a digital camera... Highly unlikely, but live in hope if you want to.
Mark left to go back to the Uk yesterday, I was good and didn't cry at the airport - saved it till I got home and then had a blub. Feel a little lost today though, there is a Mark shaped hole in my heart now...
His going away party was on Saturday night - was a good one, went on and on until Sunday night. I think almost everyone he knew here turned up and said their fairwells, had a few laughs and drinks. It was excellent.
I guess now though, for me, it is complete concentration on getting my arse over seas. Trying to be a bit harder now so I can get away when I want with plenty of cash to do what I want. I should probably start talking to my bosses here about it to see if I can organise to check out some programs while I am away, and with Red Cross; if I can swing it with Ian. And hopefully when I get to Europe I will be able to get some work with an NGO of some type, maybe even OGB? That'd be nice. Definitely catch up with Mark if I can when I get there. I hate the thought of not seeing him again, although I feel like I will anyway. Feels like this is just a pause in things. Still that doesn't mean I am ok with it!
Handed in the rest of my divorce documents after going to the airport. So everything that can and should be done has been, and now I just wait for my hearing date. By the time I go up to Ian & Ricci's wedding I will be single again... finally after all that waiting and paper work and worry.
So it'll be blogs about how much I have saved, and what I am not going to in order to save a bit more cash each week. And pictures, I haven't added pictures in ages, so lots of inspirational pics of Vietnam, Laos, Nepal and India. And maybe I will figure how to ad my own pics when I am away, if I get a digital camera... Highly unlikely, but live in hope if you want to.
Friday, January 16, 2004
Leo July 24 - Aug 23
Fri January 16, 2004
Important messages might be delayed or even go astray. You can rely on the support of others to help execute your business plans. You will be doubly rewarded if you go out of your way to help others today. Your mind is rather cloudy at the moment, but this should lift soon.
Umm, yeah.... Suppose I should've helpped that old lady accross the road. Ha ha.
Today is gonna be good, I can feel it in my bones. As to the cloudy mind, they're a day behind.
Lunch today with an old friend, and hopefully some chance of getting that spare back pack she promised last time - must remember to ask her about that. Then I can start sorting out what I will pack and what I need to get rid of. But if the back pack isn't an option, I think I'll probably go shopping for one the same week I get my ticket to Vietnam... or maybe I'll fly to Bangkok, will have to see what the professionals say... And check with those friends that have done it all already.
Dinner at Jesso's tonight. She always makes something delish! So I'm looking forward to shareing a bottle of vino, and relaxing in their fine company. Also am going to sort out my blogs with her, and set up another one for family viewing... She's such a little gem of a person. Should be a good night.
Can't go too hard as I have to go shopping on Saturday with Woolvo to buy a going away gift for Mark. Have a few ideas of what I am going to get, but nothing that has struck me as the perfect gift yet.... Sure I will come accross something though, and Ian may have more of an idea than I about what we should get for him. Should make it that bit easier as I am not the best shopper.
Ah well must get back to work, what little there is of it....
Fri January 16, 2004
Important messages might be delayed or even go astray. You can rely on the support of others to help execute your business plans. You will be doubly rewarded if you go out of your way to help others today. Your mind is rather cloudy at the moment, but this should lift soon.
Umm, yeah.... Suppose I should've helpped that old lady accross the road. Ha ha.
Today is gonna be good, I can feel it in my bones. As to the cloudy mind, they're a day behind.
Lunch today with an old friend, and hopefully some chance of getting that spare back pack she promised last time - must remember to ask her about that. Then I can start sorting out what I will pack and what I need to get rid of. But if the back pack isn't an option, I think I'll probably go shopping for one the same week I get my ticket to Vietnam... or maybe I'll fly to Bangkok, will have to see what the professionals say... And check with those friends that have done it all already.
Dinner at Jesso's tonight. She always makes something delish! So I'm looking forward to shareing a bottle of vino, and relaxing in their fine company. Also am going to sort out my blogs with her, and set up another one for family viewing... She's such a little gem of a person. Should be a good night.
Can't go too hard as I have to go shopping on Saturday with Woolvo to buy a going away gift for Mark. Have a few ideas of what I am going to get, but nothing that has struck me as the perfect gift yet.... Sure I will come accross something though, and Ian may have more of an idea than I about what we should get for him. Should make it that bit easier as I am not the best shopper.
Ah well must get back to work, what little there is of it....
Thursday, January 15, 2004
Looked like it was going to rain this morning, so I brought my brolly in with me, and now it looks fine, sunshiney, warm even. Ach well, if it does rain, I'm prepared, and if not, I can just leave it here.
I pick up my keys tonight for the new place, and pay my 2 weeks rent. Can't believe I am moving in less than 2 weeks. So much to do, but so good to be doing it!
What do the stars say about today?
Leo July 24 - Aug 23
Thu January 15, 2004
A truly romantic day as your lovable nature ignites passion in your partner. Make plans to spend some time alone, just the two of you. Try to finish any jobs you've been putting off, before starting anything new.
Ha ha! I seriously doubt this... With the finishing one thing before starting another - not a prob, but the igniting passion and all that guff, seriously doubt there will be any fires started, and if there are, I'd love to know who with. And also like to mention that with the water restrictions and dryness of summer, fire bans are probably in effect.
Anyway I'm happily single at the moment, not wanting anyone to interfere with my plans for myself. Whenever I get a boy hanging around things start to go wrong. I need to be in control of my own destiny, and sure of my own abilities and decisions before I even THINK about hooking up with someone else. I'm happy floating along where my fates pull or push me to. Can't see that I ever would be interested in marrying again, or living with anyone even... I like the idea of having my own space, if I want to invite someone over fine, but not as a permanent fixture.. too much hassle.
Ahh, can't believe what I just did! I've sent an email to some friends of some disturbing pictures, and also accidentally (still don't know how I did it) sent it to about 4 people in our finance department, including the manager of that area. I am going to be cained for this... Fuck! I called my friend though and told her, she's currently pissing her pants in laughter over it. What an idiot I am.
I pick up my keys tonight for the new place, and pay my 2 weeks rent. Can't believe I am moving in less than 2 weeks. So much to do, but so good to be doing it!
What do the stars say about today?
Leo July 24 - Aug 23
Thu January 15, 2004
A truly romantic day as your lovable nature ignites passion in your partner. Make plans to spend some time alone, just the two of you. Try to finish any jobs you've been putting off, before starting anything new.
Ha ha! I seriously doubt this... With the finishing one thing before starting another - not a prob, but the igniting passion and all that guff, seriously doubt there will be any fires started, and if there are, I'd love to know who with. And also like to mention that with the water restrictions and dryness of summer, fire bans are probably in effect.
Anyway I'm happily single at the moment, not wanting anyone to interfere with my plans for myself. Whenever I get a boy hanging around things start to go wrong. I need to be in control of my own destiny, and sure of my own abilities and decisions before I even THINK about hooking up with someone else. I'm happy floating along where my fates pull or push me to. Can't see that I ever would be interested in marrying again, or living with anyone even... I like the idea of having my own space, if I want to invite someone over fine, but not as a permanent fixture.. too much hassle.
Ahh, can't believe what I just did! I've sent an email to some friends of some disturbing pictures, and also accidentally (still don't know how I did it) sent it to about 4 people in our finance department, including the manager of that area. I am going to be cained for this... Fuck! I called my friend though and told her, she's currently pissing her pants in laughter over it. What an idiot I am.
Wednesday, January 14, 2004
Wednesday, hump day, incoming mail day, and yoga day. And for all of that, it's a goodun. Life is good.
Had a nice walk in the park this morning with my beautiful hound. She's such a lovely 'little' hound. Well she's not little at all, but she's still my baby! Took my cuppa tea with my and had a play with her before finishing getting ready for work. I'm not going home straight after work, so am feeling a little guilty that she will be outside until about 10 or 11 tonight, but I'm sure she will be fine, and the best bit is that she will be well happy to see me when I get home. Not that she isn't usually...
I'm going out for a beer with a friend after work, which'll be good. Just a few and then off home. Have no idea what I should get myself for dinner when I get home though. At this time I'm thinking toast... Gormet of course - ha ha. Maybe I will eat out... Shall see.
Had my Yoga class today. Haven't been in ages coz of the way my work roster had been arranged, but am back at it now. Normally I don't really like it. But I actually enjoyed it today, and rather than skiving - like I initially thought I would - I am thinking I may just make up those other 2 classes I missed last term and then see how I go with just casual attendence. My back feels so much better for it, like I have given myself a massage.
The count down to when Mark goes has definitely started. Well it feels like a countdown anyway. Still he seems pretty positive about the whole thing, and I'm sure he will make the most of his change and do something good with it. I feel like Queen should be playing though... or is it someone else who sings that?
I sorted out me moving last night and this morning. My brother and sister are going to come around and help - which is excellent, and Michelle is going to pick up the stuff that she has baggsed so that I don't have to move it then have it moved again. I think I have gotten rid of most of the big things that I need to, and the other stuff (kitchen ware, crockery and the like) is needed at my new place anyway. So it sounds like it is going to work out really well and easily. I can't stop thinking how meant to be it is because it is all flowing so well. So I pick up my key on tomorrow and pay my 2 weeks rent, which is excellent... Am excited about going, it's like a first baby step towards going to Vietnam. Getting rid of all those things I have accumulated, in a weird way it's liberating.
Well almost the day has come to an end again - well the work day in any case. The time has been going so quick since Christmas/New Year went by. Before I know it I will be buying a ticket and then not long after getting on that plane! Can't wait, can't wait...
Had a nice walk in the park this morning with my beautiful hound. She's such a lovely 'little' hound. Well she's not little at all, but she's still my baby! Took my cuppa tea with my and had a play with her before finishing getting ready for work. I'm not going home straight after work, so am feeling a little guilty that she will be outside until about 10 or 11 tonight, but I'm sure she will be fine, and the best bit is that she will be well happy to see me when I get home. Not that she isn't usually...
I'm going out for a beer with a friend after work, which'll be good. Just a few and then off home. Have no idea what I should get myself for dinner when I get home though. At this time I'm thinking toast... Gormet of course - ha ha. Maybe I will eat out... Shall see.
Had my Yoga class today. Haven't been in ages coz of the way my work roster had been arranged, but am back at it now. Normally I don't really like it. But I actually enjoyed it today, and rather than skiving - like I initially thought I would - I am thinking I may just make up those other 2 classes I missed last term and then see how I go with just casual attendence. My back feels so much better for it, like I have given myself a massage.
The count down to when Mark goes has definitely started. Well it feels like a countdown anyway. Still he seems pretty positive about the whole thing, and I'm sure he will make the most of his change and do something good with it. I feel like Queen should be playing though... or is it someone else who sings that?
I sorted out me moving last night and this morning. My brother and sister are going to come around and help - which is excellent, and Michelle is going to pick up the stuff that she has baggsed so that I don't have to move it then have it moved again. I think I have gotten rid of most of the big things that I need to, and the other stuff (kitchen ware, crockery and the like) is needed at my new place anyway. So it sounds like it is going to work out really well and easily. I can't stop thinking how meant to be it is because it is all flowing so well. So I pick up my key on tomorrow and pay my 2 weeks rent, which is excellent... Am excited about going, it's like a first baby step towards going to Vietnam. Getting rid of all those things I have accumulated, in a weird way it's liberating.
Well almost the day has come to an end again - well the work day in any case. The time has been going so quick since Christmas/New Year went by. Before I know it I will be buying a ticket and then not long after getting on that plane! Can't wait, can't wait...
Tuesday, January 13, 2004
Thought I would take a leaf out of Phils' book and put my stars in today....
Leo July 24 - Aug 23
Tue January 13, 2004
Drastic financial changes are likely in joint ventures, so Lions should keep an eye on the ticker tape. Less financially occupied members of the Pride should forget about the hunt and head for fun outings, parties and pleasure jaunts. Influential people will be helpful in boosting your career prospects. Your kindness will bring you satisfaction and rewards.
And all I can say to that is Keh? So again they are telling me to stop spending? It's all they ever say for my stars, never, "go out and have a shopping spree, you need under wear...."
As to the promotion or boosting my career prospects, I'm completely uninterested, unless they are talking about prospects of working for Oxfam whilst in Europe... Now that'd be worthwhile...
Leo July 24 - Aug 23
Tue January 13, 2004
Drastic financial changes are likely in joint ventures, so Lions should keep an eye on the ticker tape. Less financially occupied members of the Pride should forget about the hunt and head for fun outings, parties and pleasure jaunts. Influential people will be helpful in boosting your career prospects. Your kindness will bring you satisfaction and rewards.
And all I can say to that is Keh? So again they are telling me to stop spending? It's all they ever say for my stars, never, "go out and have a shopping spree, you need under wear...."
As to the promotion or boosting my career prospects, I'm completely uninterested, unless they are talking about prospects of working for Oxfam whilst in Europe... Now that'd be worthwhile...
Ah, I'm in such a good mood today - starting work a bit later may have something to do with it. I was still up reasonably early, walked the hound in the sunshine, paid the bills, put some money on my CC, and am ready to finally pay off my hand made boots! Very excited about that I am.
Was a little naughty yesterday and bought myself another skirt and pair of pants, as well as paying off the one I lay-byed last week. So now I have lots of things to wear. No more looking into the closet at lots of clothes that I can't wear anymore because of the weight I have put on. Not that I have become hugely fat, but there are some skinny skinny clothes in there. I think I will pass most of them onto my sister. Don't think I will be becoming skeletal again anywhere in the near future. Plus everything that I bought will be good for packing into a back pack and travelling with. But now there is nothing else I really need to get - other than under wear - so I will stop the shopping trips at lunch times and start some hard core savings like I promised at the start of the year.
I'm going to buy my ticket for Vietnam in Feb, I may even get a round the world ticket, not too sure about that yet. Am going to talk to the travel agents, or a few and see what the best way to do it is - flexibility and finance wise. But I can't wait. Can't wait at all! And it's still almost 6 months away! I've organised in my head what I want to take, what I will still need to get. Am going to go back pack shopping soon too, but will have to speak with my friend first - the one who said she'd give me her old pack from South America. I'm seeing her on Friday for lunch though, so should be able to sort something out then with her.
This week though it's trying to sort out what I have to get rid of - house hold things wise. So many things, and then what I want to keep of that. I think I should probably talk to Yani - the guy I am moving in with - first, to see if there is anything that will be useful at my new home! Moving as well, am very excited about that too. It's such a lovely place, old, high ceilings, veggie patch! Can't believe it, it's like having a taste of what I want when I finally decide to settle down, but on a smaller, renter scale.
Life is flowing well, I just have to try and keep floating with it, rather than trying to swim against it.
Was a little naughty yesterday and bought myself another skirt and pair of pants, as well as paying off the one I lay-byed last week. So now I have lots of things to wear. No more looking into the closet at lots of clothes that I can't wear anymore because of the weight I have put on. Not that I have become hugely fat, but there are some skinny skinny clothes in there. I think I will pass most of them onto my sister. Don't think I will be becoming skeletal again anywhere in the near future. Plus everything that I bought will be good for packing into a back pack and travelling with. But now there is nothing else I really need to get - other than under wear - so I will stop the shopping trips at lunch times and start some hard core savings like I promised at the start of the year.
I'm going to buy my ticket for Vietnam in Feb, I may even get a round the world ticket, not too sure about that yet. Am going to talk to the travel agents, or a few and see what the best way to do it is - flexibility and finance wise. But I can't wait. Can't wait at all! And it's still almost 6 months away! I've organised in my head what I want to take, what I will still need to get. Am going to go back pack shopping soon too, but will have to speak with my friend first - the one who said she'd give me her old pack from South America. I'm seeing her on Friday for lunch though, so should be able to sort something out then with her.
This week though it's trying to sort out what I have to get rid of - house hold things wise. So many things, and then what I want to keep of that. I think I should probably talk to Yani - the guy I am moving in with - first, to see if there is anything that will be useful at my new home! Moving as well, am very excited about that too. It's such a lovely place, old, high ceilings, veggie patch! Can't believe it, it's like having a taste of what I want when I finally decide to settle down, but on a smaller, renter scale.
Life is flowing well, I just have to try and keep floating with it, rather than trying to swim against it.
Monday, January 12, 2004
Endless blue sky and new opportunities!
I found a new place to live on Saturday. I can't believe how easy it was, and how good it is. It's in Thornbury so it will probably take me about 1/2 an hour on the tram to work, but only one tram and the stop is practically at the end of my street, whilst at the other end is a park. Has a huge backyard, and a veggie garden, art room, sun room, front porch. Ahhh it's lush! The first place I went to see, and I only decided to have a look and see if there was anything good about... Serendipity. The guy who lives there seems really nice, works for the vic aids council, and seems reasonably chilled.
Went out to dinner on Friday night, and then met some friends at a bar in the city. Was planning on having a reasonably quiet night, catching the bus home, but it didn't turn out that way... What is it Phil says? A friday night mystery tour...
Didn't get hugely pissed, but was happy enough. Had a huge chat with a friend and cleared the air with him. Feeling soo much better about all that stuff now, and happy with where it's all at before he goes to the other side of the world. Some people you meet you just don't want to loose again in the tumble on life, and he's one of 'em.
Still it's gonna be like that when I leave isn't it...? Maybe not so much with some of my old old friends, like Jen. She's always close regardless of where I or she move to, and I know that I wont ever lose contact with her. But with some other mates, who are close new friends it's a bit diferent isn't it? You wonder if they will keep in conact with you too, or if they will move while you are away and then you never hear from them again.... Still it's not enough reason to stay. I have to go and sort it... It just feels right in my solar plexus, and belly. That pull, which is like your heart is attached to a string and is being tugged towards the sky.... That sounds a bit gross when you visualize it realistically, but I know what I mean anyway.
I bought some new sneakers while I was out this weekend, some yellow canvas boots, with a cheesey picture of Marilyn Munro on the side. But when I got home - all excited about putting them on and going for a walk, I found that they had sold me two right feet. Can't believe it! How dumb is that, how dumb am I?
Anyway, I will change them today, and later this week I get to pick up my new hand made boots, along with that skirt I put on lay-by! Woo hoo, lots of excitement happening this week....
Mark has his going away party this Saturday night, which should be a laugh. Am looking forward to that, then the weekend after I'll be moving. I was going to visit Dad, but I figure that having a place to live is more important.
What a gorgeous, endless blue sky.....
I found a new place to live on Saturday. I can't believe how easy it was, and how good it is. It's in Thornbury so it will probably take me about 1/2 an hour on the tram to work, but only one tram and the stop is practically at the end of my street, whilst at the other end is a park. Has a huge backyard, and a veggie garden, art room, sun room, front porch. Ahhh it's lush! The first place I went to see, and I only decided to have a look and see if there was anything good about... Serendipity. The guy who lives there seems really nice, works for the vic aids council, and seems reasonably chilled.
Went out to dinner on Friday night, and then met some friends at a bar in the city. Was planning on having a reasonably quiet night, catching the bus home, but it didn't turn out that way... What is it Phil says? A friday night mystery tour...
Didn't get hugely pissed, but was happy enough. Had a huge chat with a friend and cleared the air with him. Feeling soo much better about all that stuff now, and happy with where it's all at before he goes to the other side of the world. Some people you meet you just don't want to loose again in the tumble on life, and he's one of 'em.
Still it's gonna be like that when I leave isn't it...? Maybe not so much with some of my old old friends, like Jen. She's always close regardless of where I or she move to, and I know that I wont ever lose contact with her. But with some other mates, who are close new friends it's a bit diferent isn't it? You wonder if they will keep in conact with you too, or if they will move while you are away and then you never hear from them again.... Still it's not enough reason to stay. I have to go and sort it... It just feels right in my solar plexus, and belly. That pull, which is like your heart is attached to a string and is being tugged towards the sky.... That sounds a bit gross when you visualize it realistically, but I know what I mean anyway.
I bought some new sneakers while I was out this weekend, some yellow canvas boots, with a cheesey picture of Marilyn Munro on the side. But when I got home - all excited about putting them on and going for a walk, I found that they had sold me two right feet. Can't believe it! How dumb is that, how dumb am I?
Anyway, I will change them today, and later this week I get to pick up my new hand made boots, along with that skirt I put on lay-by! Woo hoo, lots of excitement happening this week....
Mark has his going away party this Saturday night, which should be a laugh. Am looking forward to that, then the weekend after I'll be moving. I was going to visit Dad, but I figure that having a place to live is more important.
What a gorgeous, endless blue sky.....
Friday, January 09, 2004
What a glorious day! So nice outside, I am wondering what the hell I am doing inside watching it from the window.... But work is good, I like it here.
I've been shopping - so much for me trying to be a bit more tight about cash and saving... Ah well the justification is that everything I have bought so far are things that I will need for when I go away. Works for me. I got a new top yesterday and a long baby doll type dress for $35, which I reckon is pretty damn good. And today I put this lovely black wool skirt on lay-by. Sounds horrible when I type it like that, but it actually looks quite good. Well obviously, otherwise I wouldn't have bought it would I?
Am over yesterdays emotional debacle. Gawd, walking around with my heart on my sleeve I was! But I guess it happens every now and then. But I spent some time with myself, and am feeling a lot better about things today. Am happier, and contented with things. Am going to speak with Steve this weekend, and am actually looking forward to it.
Am baby sitting my nephew tomorrow night - how's that for some saturday night entertainment?? Watching the wiggles or god knows what, and baking a cake with a 3 1/2 year old.... I don't know how to contain my excitement! No seriously it'll be good. Brodie is a lovely little cherub, and he keeps you thinking that's for sure. Questions questions questions!
Had another guy around last night to look at the spare room, he was really nice and said he liked the room. Thought he was going to move in, which wouldn't have been such a bad thing. But he went home and measured up his things, and they won't fit in the room, which is a bummer. So tomorrows plan to look at houses is still to go ahead.
Ah well that's about all I can be bothered writing now. Will no doubt type again later next week....
I've been shopping - so much for me trying to be a bit more tight about cash and saving... Ah well the justification is that everything I have bought so far are things that I will need for when I go away. Works for me. I got a new top yesterday and a long baby doll type dress for $35, which I reckon is pretty damn good. And today I put this lovely black wool skirt on lay-by. Sounds horrible when I type it like that, but it actually looks quite good. Well obviously, otherwise I wouldn't have bought it would I?
Am over yesterdays emotional debacle. Gawd, walking around with my heart on my sleeve I was! But I guess it happens every now and then. But I spent some time with myself, and am feeling a lot better about things today. Am happier, and contented with things. Am going to speak with Steve this weekend, and am actually looking forward to it.
Am baby sitting my nephew tomorrow night - how's that for some saturday night entertainment?? Watching the wiggles or god knows what, and baking a cake with a 3 1/2 year old.... I don't know how to contain my excitement! No seriously it'll be good. Brodie is a lovely little cherub, and he keeps you thinking that's for sure. Questions questions questions!
Had another guy around last night to look at the spare room, he was really nice and said he liked the room. Thought he was going to move in, which wouldn't have been such a bad thing. But he went home and measured up his things, and they won't fit in the room, which is a bummer. So tomorrows plan to look at houses is still to go ahead.
Ah well that's about all I can be bothered writing now. Will no doubt type again later next week....
Thursday, January 08, 2004
What a beautiful sunshiney day.... Not too hot, perfect, and all I feel like doing is crying.
Ahh, when you think you're past something and then you feel that rush of emotion, like the rush of wind just before a train arrives at an underground station, and then when it hits, there's nothing you can do, but get on and ride with it. You never know what is going to instigate it; this morning it was a poor choice of music. All those dreams and plans and promises; gone, broken and lost. Not that the new dreams and beginnings aren't worth the effort, but I can't help but grieve the ones that are lost forever.
Ach well life moves on doesn't it? And really there is no point getting sad about the passage of time and the path that your life has followed. I guess you can only try to learn from it and move on a stronger person. Today though, I don't feel any strength, just a lingering ache, and I can see so clearly the way I felt when it all first happened.... Just a slight relapse, not doubt in my decisions, no want to turn back and change anything, life goes forwards, not backwards. I guess it's more like grieving the loss of an old and trusted friend.
Anyway, enough of that.
I am thinking of moving house rather than getting someone to move in, although someone is coming around today, and I am kind of hedging my bets, but we shall see what they are like. Or at least Al will, this guy is coming around while I'm still here at work. I went and had a look yesterday and have two places I need to look at on Saturday. Michelle - the darling - has said she will drive me there to have a look with me. So if I do move I'll be getting rid of all those things you accumulate through the course of building a home together.... here it comes again.....
OK got a grip. I'm thinking it is probably best like that anyway, I can advertise all the big white goods things in the Trading Post, and hopefully when I do move it'll just be my bedroom stuff, Summah and me. Much easier than moving a whole house again.
Ahh, when you think you're past something and then you feel that rush of emotion, like the rush of wind just before a train arrives at an underground station, and then when it hits, there's nothing you can do, but get on and ride with it. You never know what is going to instigate it; this morning it was a poor choice of music. All those dreams and plans and promises; gone, broken and lost. Not that the new dreams and beginnings aren't worth the effort, but I can't help but grieve the ones that are lost forever.
Ach well life moves on doesn't it? And really there is no point getting sad about the passage of time and the path that your life has followed. I guess you can only try to learn from it and move on a stronger person. Today though, I don't feel any strength, just a lingering ache, and I can see so clearly the way I felt when it all first happened.... Just a slight relapse, not doubt in my decisions, no want to turn back and change anything, life goes forwards, not backwards. I guess it's more like grieving the loss of an old and trusted friend.
Anyway, enough of that.
I am thinking of moving house rather than getting someone to move in, although someone is coming around today, and I am kind of hedging my bets, but we shall see what they are like. Or at least Al will, this guy is coming around while I'm still here at work. I went and had a look yesterday and have two places I need to look at on Saturday. Michelle - the darling - has said she will drive me there to have a look with me. So if I do move I'll be getting rid of all those things you accumulate through the course of building a home together.... here it comes again.....
OK got a grip. I'm thinking it is probably best like that anyway, I can advertise all the big white goods things in the Trading Post, and hopefully when I do move it'll just be my bedroom stuff, Summah and me. Much easier than moving a whole house again.
Wednesday, January 07, 2004
What a good day. Well, every day is good, but feeling happier today. I'm going to have a look at the windows in Firends of the Earth and next to Soul Food today to see if I can find a dog friendly share house on this side of town. Have gotten so sick of weird people coming over to check out the room, or not turning up at all. So I think it is time to consider the option of moving out myself. I suppose I should talk to Al about it tonight. Michelle said that she would be able to come and look at them with me this weekend, and drive me around which is brilliant - makes life easier. So it's time to find that dog friendly share house that is waiting for someone like me. Closer to work, and all that sort of stuff I am missing in Port Melb. Closer to friends and more public transport.
Mark came around last night. Was so good to see him, feels like ages since I had. He seems reasonably positive about going, even though it'll be mid winter, and all the rest that goes along with going back to the UK. But I really think it'll be good for him, some stability for a little while at least... Which really is what I need with my home arrangement before I head off... Ach well I figure if I wish hard enough and long enough I'll get what I need... Ha ha, which fairy tale says that?
So I guess I will be getting rid of a whole lotta my stuff early, which isn't such a bad thing. And with any luck I will find somewhere cheaper than where I am now, and be able to save that little bit more... Hopefully it's not wishful thinking, or if it is that it will come true. Maybe I should find a falling star to wish upon.
Crossing fingers, touching wood and praying that I find some gooduns today at lunch time...
Mark came around last night. Was so good to see him, feels like ages since I had. He seems reasonably positive about going, even though it'll be mid winter, and all the rest that goes along with going back to the UK. But I really think it'll be good for him, some stability for a little while at least... Which really is what I need with my home arrangement before I head off... Ach well I figure if I wish hard enough and long enough I'll get what I need... Ha ha, which fairy tale says that?
So I guess I will be getting rid of a whole lotta my stuff early, which isn't such a bad thing. And with any luck I will find somewhere cheaper than where I am now, and be able to save that little bit more... Hopefully it's not wishful thinking, or if it is that it will come true. Maybe I should find a falling star to wish upon.
Crossing fingers, touching wood and praying that I find some gooduns today at lunch time...
Tuesday, January 06, 2004
Ah, ain't life strange? Or is it just people? Either way, it's strangeness all 'round.
Have another guy coming to look at the spare room this evening. Hopefully he won't want to talk about his sperm count, or some other completely irrelevant, gross subject. And hopefully he will turn up so that I'm not rushing home and cancelling appointments for nada. Is that too much to ask?
My friend has been sent marching orders from immigration recently, which is very sad. Am trying not to be upset though, the other side of the world isn't THAT far away, and besides, I am going that way in about a year, so we may meet again at some stage.... Everyone I care about though seems to get sent far away, one way or another... Still what can you do? Everyones lives take varying paths and just because you're not always there on their way, doesn't mean they aren't in your thoughts and you in theirs.
Speaking of which I have just signed up to this 'find your school friends' web site thing-a-ma-jig, which was interesting. So many of my primary school friends are there, which was a bit of a spin considering that in total only about 100 kids were at 'my' school. Bizare to see what they are doing and how they talk about their lives. Especially when you remember them as just annoying boys in the playground, or someone that you used to compete with in tests. Am too much of a fish to actually pay to contact them though. Ha ha, care enough to have a bit of a voyers look, but not enough to share my current life. Ha ha ha. Don't have any happy and interesting news that I want to share with people I knew when I was 10 though... Maybe on a day when I am feeling a little more 'up'.
Anyway, will also catch up with my mate who is about to leave tonight, after the potential house mate has been around. Am looking forward to it as I haven't seen him in over a week, and what New Years, immigration and who knows what else has gone on in that time. Will be good to see how he is dealing with it all and what he plans to do.
Picked up my divorce papers today from the post office. I swear when ever I get registered mail it just sits at the post office, no card goes in my letter box to let me know. It's all bloody guess work. At least it is there though, and I can finish lodging my papers and then just sit back and wait for my court date - and the time off to organise my trip O.S!! It's nearly all I can think about... So cannot wait for June. But will be hibernating much of the time until then.
Have another guy coming to look at the spare room this evening. Hopefully he won't want to talk about his sperm count, or some other completely irrelevant, gross subject. And hopefully he will turn up so that I'm not rushing home and cancelling appointments for nada. Is that too much to ask?
My friend has been sent marching orders from immigration recently, which is very sad. Am trying not to be upset though, the other side of the world isn't THAT far away, and besides, I am going that way in about a year, so we may meet again at some stage.... Everyone I care about though seems to get sent far away, one way or another... Still what can you do? Everyones lives take varying paths and just because you're not always there on their way, doesn't mean they aren't in your thoughts and you in theirs.
Speaking of which I have just signed up to this 'find your school friends' web site thing-a-ma-jig, which was interesting. So many of my primary school friends are there, which was a bit of a spin considering that in total only about 100 kids were at 'my' school. Bizare to see what they are doing and how they talk about their lives. Especially when you remember them as just annoying boys in the playground, or someone that you used to compete with in tests. Am too much of a fish to actually pay to contact them though. Ha ha, care enough to have a bit of a voyers look, but not enough to share my current life. Ha ha ha. Don't have any happy and interesting news that I want to share with people I knew when I was 10 though... Maybe on a day when I am feeling a little more 'up'.
Anyway, will also catch up with my mate who is about to leave tonight, after the potential house mate has been around. Am looking forward to it as I haven't seen him in over a week, and what New Years, immigration and who knows what else has gone on in that time. Will be good to see how he is dealing with it all and what he plans to do.
Picked up my divorce papers today from the post office. I swear when ever I get registered mail it just sits at the post office, no card goes in my letter box to let me know. It's all bloody guess work. At least it is there though, and I can finish lodging my papers and then just sit back and wait for my court date - and the time off to organise my trip O.S!! It's nearly all I can think about... So cannot wait for June. But will be hibernating much of the time until then.
Monday, January 05, 2004
And so the new year is here.... and I'm back at work. Feeling a little flat after all the madness, bit of an anti-climax really, but still was fun!
I still feel like I have all this stuff that I need to do, but I can't quite remember all that needs doing, or why... Not a good way to start the year, but maybe an overshadow from the way the last one ended?
I didn't get my papers from England sent, so that's one definite that needs sorting today, and there's the situation with trying to find a new house mate, and possibly another in a few months as Al is talking about moving sometime in the next month or so... But I feel like there is something else I need to do, which is more important than both of those... BUT I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS!! Arrgh! Probably nothing, just one of those days when you get that niggle.
The only resolution I made was to save more and go out less so that I can definitely get off over seas in June. Everything needs to be geared towards that, otherwise I won't make it when I want to. Maybe that's the urgency I am feeling? Who knows, an inexplicable predicament.
In any case, as per usual, there is plenty I should be doing at work, so I had better get to it. Will write about my NYE and NYD later when I have a spare minute - if I get one!
Ahh, almost lunch time - my trays are empty, so I can steal a moment and finish this entry. It was a short week last week, I was off work from Wednesday til now, which was very nice. Spent a couple of days after new years feeling quite scattered, but happily floating along in my own little world.
Went to Jess's to see the New Year in on her roof top, some lovely fireworks - but I love fireworks, as far as I am concerned all fireworks are wicked. Wasn't a bad evening there, shortly after 12 I trammed it to Fitzroy to party with Liz and Ruben. Wasn't bad, low key at both places, so Liz and I got into the mood for some dancing and dragged everyone to another party in Collingwood. Little did we know they were playing 80's cock rock, so we weren't there for long until we decided to drag everyone back to Rubens. On the way there Liz and I grabbed a taxi back to hers and left everyone to their own devices - think we had made enough demands for one evening. Chilled on her couch and dozed a little from about 6am until about 10, then legged it back to mine to feed & walk the hound, have a shower and change, then back out again to go to Summer Dayze.
Met Josh in the city for some pizza (it was about 2pm by this time) and coffee, met up with Liz and Rach again and then went off to the festival. Wasn't bad, had a ride on the Feris wheel - in keeping with my NY tradition it was the only ride I got! ha ha - danced a little, wandered aimlessly for longer than I care to admit, and then found myself wandering home at about 8ish. Got home and chilled to some tracks at home, was still wired, but just couldn't be around people anymore.
So that was NYE. Friday I went to the National Art Gallery with Liz, and then shared a bottle of vino at Fed square before going home again. Was going to catch up with Mark, but didn't hear from him and couldn't get in contact with him. Think he got back later than expected from Tas. Was probably buggered anyway from his celebrations.
Kesson came round for a short while on Friday night, which was nice enough. He leaves to go back to NZ next week, but that's all ok. No pining on my part, and I doubt on his.
Saturday got my washing sorted and waited for people to show to look at the room for rent. Two people didn't show and stuffed up my plans as I was waiting for them rather than going into the city, but such is life at times I guess.
Anthony by the way, isn't moving in. He wanted to move and owe me rent and bond, which I wasn't too pleased to do, so reneged on him being able to move in and am still looking for someone. A Paul came around last night and him and his boyfriend may become the new dwellers in Marks room, still haven't decided about that yet, but have to call them tonight and let him know.
Visited Jen yesterday, poor gal was soo hung over, and not feeling too good at all, so I only stayed a few hours then trained it back to mine. They liked their X-mas gifts though which was a bonus.
All in all it was a good time off over NY. Probably nothing like my next one will be (who knows where I will be spending it??), but glad I went to the effort instead of staying in.
I still feel like I have all this stuff that I need to do, but I can't quite remember all that needs doing, or why... Not a good way to start the year, but maybe an overshadow from the way the last one ended?
I didn't get my papers from England sent, so that's one definite that needs sorting today, and there's the situation with trying to find a new house mate, and possibly another in a few months as Al is talking about moving sometime in the next month or so... But I feel like there is something else I need to do, which is more important than both of those... BUT I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS!! Arrgh! Probably nothing, just one of those days when you get that niggle.
The only resolution I made was to save more and go out less so that I can definitely get off over seas in June. Everything needs to be geared towards that, otherwise I won't make it when I want to. Maybe that's the urgency I am feeling? Who knows, an inexplicable predicament.
In any case, as per usual, there is plenty I should be doing at work, so I had better get to it. Will write about my NYE and NYD later when I have a spare minute - if I get one!
Ahh, almost lunch time - my trays are empty, so I can steal a moment and finish this entry. It was a short week last week, I was off work from Wednesday til now, which was very nice. Spent a couple of days after new years feeling quite scattered, but happily floating along in my own little world.
Went to Jess's to see the New Year in on her roof top, some lovely fireworks - but I love fireworks, as far as I am concerned all fireworks are wicked. Wasn't a bad evening there, shortly after 12 I trammed it to Fitzroy to party with Liz and Ruben. Wasn't bad, low key at both places, so Liz and I got into the mood for some dancing and dragged everyone to another party in Collingwood. Little did we know they were playing 80's cock rock, so we weren't there for long until we decided to drag everyone back to Rubens. On the way there Liz and I grabbed a taxi back to hers and left everyone to their own devices - think we had made enough demands for one evening. Chilled on her couch and dozed a little from about 6am until about 10, then legged it back to mine to feed & walk the hound, have a shower and change, then back out again to go to Summer Dayze.
Met Josh in the city for some pizza (it was about 2pm by this time) and coffee, met up with Liz and Rach again and then went off to the festival. Wasn't bad, had a ride on the Feris wheel - in keeping with my NY tradition it was the only ride I got! ha ha - danced a little, wandered aimlessly for longer than I care to admit, and then found myself wandering home at about 8ish. Got home and chilled to some tracks at home, was still wired, but just couldn't be around people anymore.
So that was NYE. Friday I went to the National Art Gallery with Liz, and then shared a bottle of vino at Fed square before going home again. Was going to catch up with Mark, but didn't hear from him and couldn't get in contact with him. Think he got back later than expected from Tas. Was probably buggered anyway from his celebrations.
Kesson came round for a short while on Friday night, which was nice enough. He leaves to go back to NZ next week, but that's all ok. No pining on my part, and I doubt on his.
Saturday got my washing sorted and waited for people to show to look at the room for rent. Two people didn't show and stuffed up my plans as I was waiting for them rather than going into the city, but such is life at times I guess.
Anthony by the way, isn't moving in. He wanted to move and owe me rent and bond, which I wasn't too pleased to do, so reneged on him being able to move in and am still looking for someone. A Paul came around last night and him and his boyfriend may become the new dwellers in Marks room, still haven't decided about that yet, but have to call them tonight and let him know.
Visited Jen yesterday, poor gal was soo hung over, and not feeling too good at all, so I only stayed a few hours then trained it back to mine. They liked their X-mas gifts though which was a bonus.
All in all it was a good time off over NY. Probably nothing like my next one will be (who knows where I will be spending it??), but glad I went to the effort instead of staying in.