Whether anyone cares or not - here's the latest FB craze. Write down 25 random things about yourself and bore people to death... Fun!
Rules: Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it's because I want to know more about you. (To do this, go to “notes” under tabs on your profile page, paste these instructions in the body of the note, type your 25 random things, tag 25 people (in the right hand corner of the app) then click post.)
There will be one difference to mine though - I'm not going to torture any of my friends and tag them.... Okay - maybe one or two just for the heck of it!
1. I can't stand it when people are late - appointments, meetings, even just for casual hang outs... But for all of my problem with it; I am continuously doing the whole "Kiyyyaaa - I'm-so-late!!" dash. Go figure.
2. There are three things in life that I can not do to save myself:
~Bowling (I always come dead last and break at least one nail...)
~ Navigation (Anyone who rides in my car when I'm driving will experience the fun of reversing from traffic lights 'coz I'm in the wrong lane, or squealing around a corner 'coz I just about missed the turn off - or on the likely hood that I actually DID miss the turn off {this happens much more than I would like it too!} random U-turns whenever and where ever I can. Yup. I'm a crazy driver.)
~ Math (Do not ask me to do it, because without a calculator or my fingers and toes it just will NOT happen. Seriously.)
3. One of the things that I MUST do before I die is ride a cow. I've ridden horses of all descriptions and sizes, I want to ride an elephant when I go to Thailand, and I've ridden in cars, trailers, tractor scoops and on boats (speed and a ship), ferries, trains, aeroplanes, a motorbike and a quad bike. And merry-go-rounds and rollacoasters! I've even been in a hot air balloon (but didn't go any where) and basically, besides all of that list: I just want to!
4. I'm going to get my rally car drivers licence. Probably not that soon, around my 25th bday I think, so when I get my super-sweet car I'll be able to thrash it. Sweeeeet!
5. And, on that note - I hate Volvos. (The cars, not the biscuit). They suck hardcore.
6. And country/western music... Ick!
7. And wasps - they are seriously creepy! I think it's because they can fly, so you can never be sure if they are stalking you, or even if they are around half the time, so basically they freak me out.
8. On the other hand, I love spiders (particularly Huntsmans 'coz they are really pretty close up) except when they are on me. Then they have to get off.
9. I'm addicted to music and tea. (Particularly Jasmine tea, but I'm not fussy) I can't live with out one or the other or both at least once a day. Mmmm... Tea....
10. Animation/Cartoon and Dance/Musical are my favourite genres of movies. Put them together (like in Happy Feet) and you've got me - hook, line and sinker!
11. I get cold really, really easily. Apparently I have shocking circulation.
12. I'm a closet Aqua fan...
13. My "Most-shameful-tv-program-that-you-can't-help-but-be-addicted-too"? Er... ANTM. Nope, I won't decipher the acronym. If you really want to know, find out yourself! I told you it was shameful... =^.^=
14. I get blisters from like, ninety percent of my footwear, but I wear my shoes anyways because I am addicted to shoes. I guess that makes me a bit masochistic though...
15. I hate shark fin harvesting. Yes, I also care about the whales, but if someone was to ask me what regular act of cruelty conducted for money/as business really gets my goat - it would be that. I just can't stand the fact that hundreds and thousands of sharks have their fins cut off and then get chucked back in the sea to either drown (sharks swim to breathe) or get eaten alive. I think it's disgusting.
16. I have stayed up all night on many an occasion just to finish my book, or a series of books.... I can't help myself! I'm addicted to books. Someone check me into rehab - I have way too many addictions to be healthy!
17. I once cartwheeled down a church aisle for the sheer sake of it. I did the same in the Attorney-Generals Department of Defence building. Yep, the AGD. For the sheer sake of it.
18. I love haute couture and bargains. So yes, if I was a squillionare, I'd be saving half my money and spending half of the rest (exaggeration - maybe just one eighth or something) on Jimmy Choos, Chanel, D&G and the other part of that eighth on Valley Girl camis, JayJay's t-shirts and sale rack shorts!
19. It is my goal to go to as many museums and art galleries around the world as I can. I will drag my unsuspecting fellow travelers along for the ride, so beware!
20. I get paranoid whenever I pack up and go (from home, work - even a bus stop) that I've left something behind! I guess that paranoia has stopped me from loosing all my stuff when I was overseas though, so I'd call it a bit of a blessing in disguise.
21. I have insanely sensitive skin so you can tickle me absolutely anywhere - but don't touch my neck if you want to live.... I can't stand people touching my neck - just thinking about it gives me the heebeejeebies.... *shudders* Yuck.
22. Someone once thought my name was Barbie. -______- I wasn't impressed.
23. I have never had an imaginary friend. I think with three sisters I probably had more than enough playmates not to bother!
24. I'm an avid collector - stamps, coins, jewelry, shoes, hats, books, teapots - random bits of junk. I have the best excuse too - I'm an artist and I need all that stuff for reference! :D
25. If I'm away from home - I miss the stars. Funny, but true. When I was in the Northern Hemisphere, I hated looking at the night sky because I'd get homesick. The Southern Cross, the Milky Way, Orion and Scorpio - and other constellations that I love but don't know; I really miss them when I can't see them.
So there you go - twenty five strange and random facts about me that I'm sure you didn't want/didn't need to know, but whevah*....
It's strange how different we human beings are. I mean I just listed 25 things about me, and there are hundreds more things that make me; me and not someone else. (Duh) I think that's the great thing about meeting new people, or even just D&M-ing* with friends. There is always more than what meets the eye. ...
That's cool. Anyways ciao peeps;
b.
* 'Whatever' in shortened version.
* Deep & Meaningful coversation with friends.
Thursday, February 12
Friday, January 30
On coming
Or should that be 'in' coming as in 'incoming traffic'? Maybe!
Uni starts all too soon, but thankfully before we go there - one more 'holiday' coming up! Fam. is going to the beach for a week or so, and I'm so looking forwards to my good book and whole bunch of swimming.
Speaking of books, can't believe I forgot to blog this, but for those who have insanely great memories for uberly boring details, you might remember that I've mentioned once or twice this novel I've been co-authouring with my sister over the last six or eight years.
Yep, it's finished! Of course, we have a gazillion miles of re-writing and polishing to do, but the final copy/draft has been completed!!! Yayz! The epic date was Saturday the 24th of January, 2:43pm in the year 2009.
It only took us three complete re-writes, dozens of false starts and aeons of plot-changes to get here, but we said we'd do it and we have... Next stop - the movie script! .... I ain't joking either....
On my way to Holliwood baby,
b.
Uni starts all too soon, but thankfully before we go there - one more 'holiday' coming up! Fam. is going to the beach for a week or so, and I'm so looking forwards to my good book and whole bunch of swimming.
Speaking of books, can't believe I forgot to blog this, but for those who have insanely great memories for uberly boring details, you might remember that I've mentioned once or twice this novel I've been co-authouring with my sister over the last six or eight years.
Yep, it's finished! Of course, we have a gazillion miles of re-writing and polishing to do, but the final copy/draft has been completed!!! Yayz! The epic date was Saturday the 24th of January, 2:43pm in the year 2009.
It only took us three complete re-writes, dozens of false starts and aeons of plot-changes to get here, but we said we'd do it and we have... Next stop - the movie script! .... I ain't joking either....
On my way to Holliwood baby,
b.
Tuesday, January 6
Happy New Year!
Happy new year peeps! I did write up my new years activites (including the visit to SummerNats) and how drool-worthy all the cars were, but somehow the post was lost and I can't be @r$3d re-writing it, so this is as much as yer gonna get.
Have a good one! b.
P.S - Got an inkling of a feeling that this year might be evener crazier than the last. Stop the world I want to get off! :3
Have a good one! b.
P.S - Got an inkling of a feeling that this year might be evener crazier than the last. Stop the world I want to get off! :3
Tuesday, December 16
Post it - around the world
Wish I could post myself outta here - stamp me up and send me off!
Send me to Tokyo - did anyone besides me watch Clarkson spending through Japan in a gorgeous red number? Speaking of fast cars - can't believe SummerNats is on the New Years weekend this year!
I've been moaning about the fact that I'm gonna miss it this year. I'm away at the beach - which by itself is an awesome deal. I sure don't want to not hit the sand and surf, but at the same time I really want to see some major gut-thumpin', adrenalin-powered beauty on wheels - ie, the glorious spectacle that is the 'Nats.
My BFF's bf is thinking of going on the Sunday, but I've heard that's the worst time to visit 'coz by the end of a three-day drinking fest {which it is for most of the patrons that attend the show}, things can get more than a little out of hand. So I'm wondering - if he goes do I attend or not? Hmmm.
*shrugs* Will decide later I guess.
January and February are shaping up to be very busy months for me - but I love it in the summer time when you're rushing around having good banter and business. It just makes things so interesting and fun.
Somehow summer sun is infectious - I always end up doing so much over the summer holidays. Mind you, I'm generally a busy person no matter the season anyway.
Newest quote that I love?
"Your mood swings are giving me whiplash!" - Bella, Twilight. {the movie}
Honestly - I could quote that to more than one person at the moment. Forget car accidents - I should be suing over changes of mind and attitude - it's enough to make your head spin! Funnily enough it doesn't bother me that much any more. Sure it just adds to the craziness, but I've decided that I've got to make things work myself. I can't wait around for everyone else to get their act together, 'coz that just ain't happening.
Running away from the circus, b.
Send me to Tokyo - did anyone besides me watch Clarkson spending through Japan in a gorgeous red number? Speaking of fast cars - can't believe SummerNats is on the New Years weekend this year!
I've been moaning about the fact that I'm gonna miss it this year. I'm away at the beach - which by itself is an awesome deal. I sure don't want to not hit the sand and surf, but at the same time I really want to see some major gut-thumpin', adrenalin-powered beauty on wheels - ie, the glorious spectacle that is the 'Nats.
My BFF's bf is thinking of going on the Sunday, but I've heard that's the worst time to visit 'coz by the end of a three-day drinking fest {which it is for most of the patrons that attend the show}, things can get more than a little out of hand. So I'm wondering - if he goes do I attend or not? Hmmm.
*shrugs* Will decide later I guess.
January and February are shaping up to be very busy months for me - but I love it in the summer time when you're rushing around having good banter and business. It just makes things so interesting and fun.
Somehow summer sun is infectious - I always end up doing so much over the summer holidays. Mind you, I'm generally a busy person no matter the season anyway.
Newest quote that I love?
"Your mood swings are giving me whiplash!" - Bella, Twilight. {the movie}
Honestly - I could quote that to more than one person at the moment. Forget car accidents - I should be suing over changes of mind and attitude - it's enough to make your head spin! Funnily enough it doesn't bother me that much any more. Sure it just adds to the craziness, but I've decided that I've got to make things work myself. I can't wait around for everyone else to get their act together, 'coz that just ain't happening.
Running away from the circus, b.
Friday, December 12
Smeh.
Smeh - a term meaning 'so meh'; pasted together like all good 1337, ie - Leetspeak.
Meh also being offically a term for disinterest or bordom. Basically I can't be bothered!
So if your smeh - you really really really can't be bothered I guess...
I really really really can't be bothered. Everything takes so much effort - but for what? At least work is good. I like work. You do the things that need to be done, and at the end of the day, you see the results of your 'blood, sweat and tears'. Ah... So satisfying.
Tea is also good! I've become so addicted to the stuff - nothing sooths the soul like a warm, fragrant cup of Jasmine tea. Heh - if anyone who reads this is familiar with Avatar: The Last Airbender show; let's just say that my level of addiction is up there with Uncle Irohs!
Those that aren't look it up on Wikipedia (something else I'm loving when I'm bored) and you'll hopefully get what I mean.
Random topics of subject, but I guess that's the way my brain is working at the moment. Hop, skip and jump around. It's easier than remembering that I haven't gotten any of my Christmas shopping done yet!! O! Fiddlesticks!! Guess that's my Saturday morning mapped out!
Adios mi amigos, I'll ttul - b. out.
Meh also being offically a term for disinterest or bordom. Basically I can't be bothered!
So if your smeh - you really really really can't be bothered I guess...
I really really really can't be bothered. Everything takes so much effort - but for what? At least work is good. I like work. You do the things that need to be done, and at the end of the day, you see the results of your 'blood, sweat and tears'. Ah... So satisfying.
Tea is also good! I've become so addicted to the stuff - nothing sooths the soul like a warm, fragrant cup of Jasmine tea. Heh - if anyone who reads this is familiar with Avatar: The Last Airbender show; let's just say that my level of addiction is up there with Uncle Irohs!
Those that aren't look it up on Wikipedia (something else I'm loving when I'm bored) and you'll hopefully get what I mean.
Random topics of subject, but I guess that's the way my brain is working at the moment. Hop, skip and jump around. It's easier than remembering that I haven't gotten any of my Christmas shopping done yet!! O! Fiddlesticks!! Guess that's my Saturday morning mapped out!
Adios mi amigos, I'll ttul - b. out.
Monday, December 1
~* The Three-Ringed Circus *~
Okay - you may be wondering what's up with the title - but seriously, it will take bit to explain.
There are many things that I feel like my life - or has been. An adventure, a trial, a chance - a journey of living. But, let's face it. I've been in the center of it - please don't think badly of me, but really, it is my life... Isn't it?
What if I pack up and move to the central point on the edge of everyone else's lives? Heh - I'll tell you what; I become the ringmaster in the middle of a three-ringed circus!
See I told you I'd explain... Hmmm, does it make any sense though?
I guess if you think of three circle overlapping - intertwined as it where, the point in the middle of those circles is on the edge of the circles, but still in the center... Centerfugal forces spinning around and I'm caught in the middle. It's pretty much certain that whatever ends up happening - it's still going to be a while off. In coming missile launch!
It's kinda good to feel, that although my world around may not yet be the stable, but things are firming up beneath my feet. I'm sick and tired of walking on quick sand!
Roll up, Roll up, Roll up - watch the greatest show. More entertaining than anything under my hat (ie, in my life) - behold the three-ringed circus!!
b.
Thursday, November 20
Kiya!
5 weeks until Christmas and all the insane madness that comes with it...
Where did the year go? I think that almost every year I write something about time passing and how it flies by. Except this year I'm actually more thinking along the lines of times to come and how quickly things change.
Although the first half of this year was an amazing experience - I'd have to say that coming back has been even more of an experience - although it hasn't been nice, just as much character growth has been instigated.
It's really crazy though how your outlook changes as life happens. I don't know that it's always such a good thing to 'grow up'. For example, I used to get all excited about plans and hang out times, but now I'm so cautious about letting myself be excited just in case it doesn't happen, or even just in case plans and stuff don't live up to my expectations. I find that sad. Why do we have to loose our childhood joy and innocence?
Friends are not supposed to be people who hurt you. Life is supposed to be new and exciting. New days should be welcomed, not dreaded....
I realized that I must sound so cynical and jaded. It's really rather horrible to think this way. I know I've got move past this and I will. It'll just take time.
In the mean while, I hope the new year brings new things - good new things! I guess it's a chance to keep trying to change stuff around you, a chance 'start over' as it were.
Don't really want to start over - I just think that things will change. Hopefully for the better! It's kinda crazy when things are shifting all around you - walking on quick sand takes talent.
One that I've had to develope rather quickly!
Sooooo - what will the new year bring? Heaven only knows. In terms of global outlook I think we are set to see a lot of changes between the credit crisis and the in-coming of President elect Barak Obama. These things in turn will effect Australia, but for some reason I don't think this country is on the brink of change. Some how it seems to be sailing on calmly. I may be wrong, but I guess we'll have to wait and see.
Interesting times to live in I suppose. "It's all fun and games until somebody gets hurt. And then it's just fun!"
b.
Where did the year go? I think that almost every year I write something about time passing and how it flies by. Except this year I'm actually more thinking along the lines of times to come and how quickly things change.
Although the first half of this year was an amazing experience - I'd have to say that coming back has been even more of an experience - although it hasn't been nice, just as much character growth has been instigated.
It's really crazy though how your outlook changes as life happens. I don't know that it's always such a good thing to 'grow up'. For example, I used to get all excited about plans and hang out times, but now I'm so cautious about letting myself be excited just in case it doesn't happen, or even just in case plans and stuff don't live up to my expectations. I find that sad. Why do we have to loose our childhood joy and innocence?
Friends are not supposed to be people who hurt you. Life is supposed to be new and exciting. New days should be welcomed, not dreaded....
I realized that I must sound so cynical and jaded. It's really rather horrible to think this way. I know I've got move past this and I will. It'll just take time.
In the mean while, I hope the new year brings new things - good new things! I guess it's a chance to keep trying to change stuff around you, a chance 'start over' as it were.
Don't really want to start over - I just think that things will change. Hopefully for the better! It's kinda crazy when things are shifting all around you - walking on quick sand takes talent.
One that I've had to develope rather quickly!
Sooooo - what will the new year bring? Heaven only knows. In terms of global outlook I think we are set to see a lot of changes between the credit crisis and the in-coming of President elect Barak Obama. These things in turn will effect Australia, but for some reason I don't think this country is on the brink of change. Some how it seems to be sailing on calmly. I may be wrong, but I guess we'll have to wait and see.
Interesting times to live in I suppose. "It's all fun and games until somebody gets hurt. And then it's just fun!"
b.
Friday, November 14
So if?
So if the sky was to fall tomorrow what do you think would happen?
I'm thinking that we'd get a better view of the stars! And burnt to utter crisp when the sun comes around again..... O.o'
Erm. Why am I ruminating on this subject? No reason! ^_^ Guess summer's in my head atm. The weather is warming up, but I'm just wondering what's going to go down next year. I know, I know, Christmas comes first. But most of the time for me stuff happens after Christmas - 'coz that's when the partys really start!
New Years looks to be interesting this year. We've even got a family holiday coming up. BEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! XD
I'm so looking forwards to soaking up the rays; maybe even getting a good bit of banter in as well.
I guess we'll see how we go.
But tell me this who loves the new low petrol prices?? *waves hand* Mememememememe!!!
I was totally over the whole "Can't go road-tripping because of full prices" anyway - I was all: "Dude, fuel always going to be expensive, here's the tool kit, build a bridge and get over it. Why stop doing something you like to do just 'coz it costs more than it used too?" So I've been sticking to my just-go-cruzin' policy and now it's even better 'coz for a short sweet moment I can actually not squeek at petrol prices.
Credit crisis = bad. Credit crisis > low petrol prices + banter + beach = very much goodness. Yay!
I'll leave you with this last thought -
*sings*
"Shut up and drive/
drive/
drive!"
b.
I'm thinking that we'd get a better view of the stars! And burnt to utter crisp when the sun comes around again..... O.o'
Erm. Why am I ruminating on this subject? No reason! ^_^ Guess summer's in my head atm. The weather is warming up, but I'm just wondering what's going to go down next year. I know, I know, Christmas comes first. But most of the time for me stuff happens after Christmas - 'coz that's when the partys really start!
New Years looks to be interesting this year. We've even got a family holiday coming up. BEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! XD
I'm so looking forwards to soaking up the rays; maybe even getting a good bit of banter in as well.
I guess we'll see how we go.
But tell me this who loves the new low petrol prices?? *waves hand* Mememememememe!!!
I was totally over the whole "Can't go road-tripping because of full prices" anyway - I was all: "Dude, fuel always going to be expensive, here's the tool kit, build a bridge and get over it. Why stop doing something you like to do just 'coz it costs more than it used too?" So I've been sticking to my just-go-cruzin' policy and now it's even better 'coz for a short sweet moment I can actually not squeek at petrol prices.
Credit crisis = bad. Credit crisis > low petrol prices + banter + beach = very much goodness. Yay!
I'll leave you with this last thought -
*sings*
"Shut up and drive/
drive/
drive!"
b.
Wednesday, November 5
Ho-hum.
Sunshine and lollipops... dumda-de-dah-de-ddah....
Spent the last week or two dealing with craziness and more craziness. I tell you what, traveling might be fun - but seriously, before you go anywhere for an extended amount of time, take into consideration whether or not you are prepared to deal with change when you come back.
To be honest, I'd already thought of that before my sister and I had headed overseas, but we both never dreamed that our world wouldn't just change, but shatter into a million irreparable pieces.
It's so hard to take in, and really, all you want to do is run away from it all. Far, far, far away....
But one step at a time, take just one step at a time and things will get better. They have to 'coz I can't live like this much longer!
On to a much nicer topic - I had my first hip-hop dance class this week and was so pleased when I managed to do it alright. I mean, it's easy enough to dance to your own beat, and even to do it well enough to look good - but dancing to someone elses choreography - that's when things get tricky!
One thing I didn't do so well on - turns. I really need to practise my turns. But other then that; I was doing non-beginner routine work in my first class. *whheeee* *is happy* I just love to dance.
Spent my public holiday chillaxing with friends - had some time at Pine Island in the sun. Mmmm, yummy sunshine. It was a bit of a shock when we got there though, the place was crawling with teen-i-boppers. Droves of boys trying to be cool by swearing their heads off and swimming in the icy-cold water and flocks of girls giggling and whispering on the sand.
Rather reminded me of swarms of ants at a picnic actually... Hard to believe that so many of the pre-teen crowd could fit in the same place, but once you went away from the 'main' beach it got better. Suppose they where as happy to see us 'older' crowd scuttle off as we where happy to do the scuttling!
So it was sunshine, than after my class I met up with my friends again - we went and saw "Death Race". That movie is seriously cool! Ok, I will admit that it was far too gory and violent in some places for my tastes (if it had've been at an M level, I would have liked it better, but that's just me personally) - but the rest was awesome!
Okay - fast cars, and even better, guns!! There were some decent plot twists, not all that surprising, but enough to keep you interested, and they didn't play on graphics to much. Really I thought it was put together well if you like the violent/car/thrashing sort of movie.... Come to think of it, it really is a total guys movie. You end up coming out going "Now I want to drive my car home.... FAST". Sweet dude! *mwhhaaahhhaa* I can just picture BoB with a mounted machine gun... My car would look soooo cool.
Anyways, that's it for now. B. out.
Spent the last week or two dealing with craziness and more craziness. I tell you what, traveling might be fun - but seriously, before you go anywhere for an extended amount of time, take into consideration whether or not you are prepared to deal with change when you come back.
To be honest, I'd already thought of that before my sister and I had headed overseas, but we both never dreamed that our world wouldn't just change, but shatter into a million irreparable pieces.
It's so hard to take in, and really, all you want to do is run away from it all. Far, far, far away....
But one step at a time, take just one step at a time and things will get better. They have to 'coz I can't live like this much longer!
On to a much nicer topic - I had my first hip-hop dance class this week and was so pleased when I managed to do it alright. I mean, it's easy enough to dance to your own beat, and even to do it well enough to look good - but dancing to someone elses choreography - that's when things get tricky!
One thing I didn't do so well on - turns. I really need to practise my turns. But other then that; I was doing non-beginner routine work in my first class. *whheeee* *is happy* I just love to dance.
Spent my public holiday chillaxing with friends - had some time at Pine Island in the sun. Mmmm, yummy sunshine. It was a bit of a shock when we got there though, the place was crawling with teen-i-boppers. Droves of boys trying to be cool by swearing their heads off and swimming in the icy-cold water and flocks of girls giggling and whispering on the sand.
Rather reminded me of swarms of ants at a picnic actually... Hard to believe that so many of the pre-teen crowd could fit in the same place, but once you went away from the 'main' beach it got better. Suppose they where as happy to see us 'older' crowd scuttle off as we where happy to do the scuttling!
So it was sunshine, than after my class I met up with my friends again - we went and saw "Death Race". That movie is seriously cool! Ok, I will admit that it was far too gory and violent in some places for my tastes (if it had've been at an M level, I would have liked it better, but that's just me personally) - but the rest was awesome!
Okay - fast cars, and even better, guns!! There were some decent plot twists, not all that surprising, but enough to keep you interested, and they didn't play on graphics to much. Really I thought it was put together well if you like the violent/car/thrashing sort of movie.... Come to think of it, it really is a total guys movie. You end up coming out going "Now I want to drive my car home.... FAST". Sweet dude! *mwhhaaahhhaa* I can just picture BoB with a mounted machine gun... My car would look soooo cool.
Anyways, that's it for now. B. out.
Monday, October 20
Mischief and Mayhem
My two favourite words - mischief and mayhem. Wanna know why? 'Coz translated they just mean good banter!
After contracting a serious case of "C.P.S."-itis (Clearly People Suck) on Saturday, I was relieved when a cure swiftly marched in. I rode Copper out Sat. arvo. and it was great - (he jumped like a stag), but not only that, Plans Where Concocted. (*mwhaahaaaaahhaaaa* Partner in crime, M.M., Mega-Genius, helped the whole deal along substantially, but I'll get back to that.)
Bt, Em-J, Random and I hit the Cotter caves after I got back from riding - it was later in the arvo., but still light enough to explore a bit. We took torches, but weren't really impressed with the shortness of the cave access. You went about two feet in and stopped. = p Stupido.
But we still had a good time, trotted up to the top of the hill, shook off swarms of flying ant-y things and drove home in time for food!
Then, the night was upon us and it was time for the Fraser Girls and The Boys to go bush. We stopped and shopped for supplies, which didn't take long. (Got to ride in the REXyyyyyyy!!! [Super sweet Suburu WRX - owned by Saunter. Was v. happy when he drove it fast. Would be even happier if at some point he was driving it faster and we were sideways.. .. ^^ I just gotta need for speed baby!]).
Anyway, I digress. All seven of us piled into Sabi-master's ute and our Land Rover that Dad had reluctantly allowed me to drive out and headed out into the bush.
(Another side track - how much do you love the fact that Canberra has so much accessible bush land? We do!)
We hit some caves and held our breaths as the Boys went over the top of some very high bars that blocked off a very large drop... *meep!* Saunter, Sabi-master and Mega Genius disappeared into the depths whilst J-man, Random, Em-J and myself went and explored some other not-so-exciting places. I still managed to get myself stuck and was 'rescued' by the J-man, but owell - that's me for you. I either get myself out of the sticky situations or someone does it for me!
We soon got bored of the whole place though, there wasn't much to see - so we piled back into the trusty 'mobiles and headed west. Tell you what - dirt track driving is super fun and kinda scary at night!! Espec. with a twelve ton Land Rover that doesn't like to stop at interchanges at the best of times, let alone on a dry gravel track that's twice as steep and half as wide!
*rubs hands* Brilliant!! I guess I can say that the Rover has officially been christened as more than just an urban assault machine, it has moved up another level to official off-roading(but yet has to make it to the bush-bashing crown). We crossed a creek and the water came up over the bonnet and for one heart-stopping moment only water was illuminated by the head lights, the the beam reached no further than splashing liquid - pitch black and I couldn't see in front of me! Yyp!!
"For Frasers alike - charge!!" Full steam (sort of of - more like steady steam actually) ahead, and we had officially completed our first creek crossing that was more then just a puddle. Swweeeet dude! (Totally.)
We found a cosy place to further our banter-ous activities and basically... Well, had fun! Let's just say there was some marbles, juice bottles and Irn-Bru involved. 'Course, I won't be telling the half of it, but we managed to keep ourselves amused. Discussions of 'Top-Gear' and blowing up stuff - particularly caravans, was high on the list, and the quote of the night belongs to the penguins.
"Ka-boom?"
"Yes Rico, Ka-boom!!"
Like they say, 'It's all fun and games 'til somebody gets hurt'. Well, none of us had that problem, it was more 'something' in this case. Of course, when you're out driving at night the most serious hazard is Kangaroos. (yep, with a Kapital 'K'!) Close on the heels of Roos is Wombats. Not drunk drivers, not hooning idiots, not even other cars, but Roos.
We saw a lot of Roos, missed by inches a few wombats as well. All was fine until we where heading home. It was a clear road and then - there was this Roo. That's all. Thump. Crunch. Dead. The boys had to finish the poor thing off and I was all "AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!! What am I going to tell Dad???"
Dad turned out to be reasonably fine about it, but I doubt he'll ever let me take the Rover out again. = p Which totally sucks.
Kind of a bad way to end the night, but it was still great and we had a blast. Literally. It might be totally forward of me to say, and so-not-going-to-happen, but I'll say it anyway. I can't wait to do it again!
Cheers, b. :3
P.s - Super great way to celebrate a birthday too!
After contracting a serious case of "C.P.S."-itis (Clearly People Suck) on Saturday, I was relieved when a cure swiftly marched in. I rode Copper out Sat. arvo. and it was great - (he jumped like a stag), but not only that, Plans Where Concocted. (*mwhaahaaaaahhaaaa* Partner in crime, M.M., Mega-Genius, helped the whole deal along substantially, but I'll get back to that.)
Bt, Em-J, Random and I hit the Cotter caves after I got back from riding - it was later in the arvo., but still light enough to explore a bit. We took torches, but weren't really impressed with the shortness of the cave access. You went about two feet in and stopped. = p Stupido.
But we still had a good time, trotted up to the top of the hill, shook off swarms of flying ant-y things and drove home in time for food!
Then, the night was upon us and it was time for the Fraser Girls and The Boys to go bush. We stopped and shopped for supplies, which didn't take long. (Got to ride in the REXyyyyyyy!!! [Super sweet Suburu WRX - owned by Saunter. Was v. happy when he drove it fast. Would be even happier if at some point he was driving it faster and we were sideways.. .. ^^ I just gotta need for speed baby!]).
Anyway, I digress. All seven of us piled into Sabi-master's ute and our Land Rover that Dad had reluctantly allowed me to drive out and headed out into the bush.
(Another side track - how much do you love the fact that Canberra has so much accessible bush land? We do!)
We hit some caves and held our breaths as the Boys went over the top of some very high bars that blocked off a very large drop... *meep!* Saunter, Sabi-master and Mega Genius disappeared into the depths whilst J-man, Random, Em-J and myself went and explored some other not-so-exciting places. I still managed to get myself stuck and was 'rescued' by the J-man, but owell - that's me for you. I either get myself out of the sticky situations or someone does it for me!
We soon got bored of the whole place though, there wasn't much to see - so we piled back into the trusty 'mobiles and headed west. Tell you what - dirt track driving is super fun and kinda scary at night!! Espec. with a twelve ton Land Rover that doesn't like to stop at interchanges at the best of times, let alone on a dry gravel track that's twice as steep and half as wide!
*rubs hands* Brilliant!! I guess I can say that the Rover has officially been christened as more than just an urban assault machine, it has moved up another level to official off-roading(but yet has to make it to the bush-bashing crown). We crossed a creek and the water came up over the bonnet and for one heart-stopping moment only water was illuminated by the head lights, the the beam reached no further than splashing liquid - pitch black and I couldn't see in front of me! Yyp!!
"For Frasers alike - charge!!" Full steam (sort of of - more like steady steam actually) ahead, and we had officially completed our first creek crossing that was more then just a puddle. Swweeeet dude! (Totally.)
We found a cosy place to further our banter-ous activities and basically... Well, had fun! Let's just say there was some marbles, juice bottles and Irn-Bru involved. 'Course, I won't be telling the half of it, but we managed to keep ourselves amused. Discussions of 'Top-Gear' and blowing up stuff - particularly caravans, was high on the list, and the quote of the night belongs to the penguins.
"Ka-boom?"
"Yes Rico, Ka-boom!!"
Like they say, 'It's all fun and games 'til somebody gets hurt'. Well, none of us had that problem, it was more 'something' in this case. Of course, when you're out driving at night the most serious hazard is Kangaroos. (yep, with a Kapital 'K'!) Close on the heels of Roos is Wombats. Not drunk drivers, not hooning idiots, not even other cars, but Roos.
We saw a lot of Roos, missed by inches a few wombats as well. All was fine until we where heading home. It was a clear road and then - there was this Roo. That's all. Thump. Crunch. Dead. The boys had to finish the poor thing off and I was all "AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!! What am I going to tell Dad???"
Dad turned out to be reasonably fine about it, but I doubt he'll ever let me take the Rover out again. = p Which totally sucks.
Kind of a bad way to end the night, but it was still great and we had a blast. Literally. It might be totally forward of me to say, and so-not-going-to-happen, but I'll say it anyway. I can't wait to do it again!
Cheers, b. :3
P.s - Super great way to celebrate a birthday too!
Monday, October 13
Random Interview from Facebook
How much wood could a wood chuck chuck if a wood chuck could chuck wood?
A tree load. >_<
beach or mountain?
BEACHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
left handed or right handed?
Right.
Why are you taking this interview?
'Coz I love answering questions! -_- To tell the truth? I don't know...
who do you count on when feeling down
My sister - Emi. :D
do you plan in advance
Yes and no - depends on the situation.
What attracts you most?
To a person? A heart for God and random fun-loving attitudes. To a guy? A heart for God!! (and the ability to keep up with me/even lead me on even more random adventures! Sweet!)
Do you feel comfortable showing PDA in pubic?
Noooope, not unless it's very mild.
How many hobbies do you have
Serious hobbies? Art/writing (same hobby in my mind), horseriding, dancing, - 3 I guess?
Close your eyes for a moment, who pops into your head?
Music.
Do you say "I love you" in the relationship?
Only if he says it first!!
Aliens have landed and selected you to visit their home planet. Do you go with them?
Yup.
Describe your perfect Sunday morning?
A lot of sun, friends and a beach.
If you could be successful at any job in the world, what would that job be?
An artist/writer. I really want to get published.
If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?
Scotland I think. Or Japan. Or - well, a lot of places really!
If you could be someone else for a day, who would it be?
A boy. Doesn't really matter which one, I just want to know what goes on in the wacked out heads of theirs.
If you have friends coming for supper what would you cook?
If I had lots of time - something fun, but it totally depends on what type of food they like!
What is your favourite word?
Grace. It means so much to me - it has changed my life.
What makes you cry?
Friends (or not friends) at the moment.
What makes you laugh?
Guys - dudes, you are seriously hilarious. In a totally great way! ;)
If you were an animal in the wild, what would you be?
A jaguar... Stalking the jungle in the depths of the night.
If you won the lottery, how would you spend your millions?
I would invest all the winnings and spend the interest on equestrian gear (a float!) and travel.
If you could travel back in time, what mistake(s) would you want to correct?
There is one that I would totally fix - I'd never let that guy choose me over my friend. In fact, as soon as I saw him coming I'd run away... It has made such a mess
Do you believe that the cup is half empty or half full?
Totally half full! Why made yourself drepressed before it's empty? When it's all gone - then you can be sad! >_<
Who was your hero as a child?
Didn't have one.
What do you do for fun?
Draw, read, ride, hoon around, random stuff!
Are you an outdoor or an indoor person
Outdoors
If you had only six months to live, what would you do first?
Hug all of my friends and family.
What 3 words would your best friend use to describe you?
Artistic, bubbly, quirky
Where do you see yourself in five years?
Heaven only knows. Seriously. Overseas? Published author hopefully! *dreams* Married?
What are you most proud of in your life?
Nothing - what do I have to proud over?
Do you own any pets, and if so what do you have?
Horses - Copper, Rusty, Dog - Rocky, Fish - No names!
Who do you admire most?
Jesus.
Do you have any tattoos, and if so what and where?
Not applicable!
When do you plan on getting married?
Ugh. If I get asked, then I will plan.
Get the number or give the number?
Give. Maybe.
How do you feel?
Happy! :)
What size shoes do you wear?
6-7 Aust, 4-5 UK, 37-38 Euro, Ditto China - yes, I have shoes from all over the world!
Water or 100% Juice?
WATER!! Gotta love the H2O
Would you rather be hot or cold?
Cold - then you can warm up.
Would you rather lose an arm or a leg?
erm.... Arm. At least I could still do my art and ride!
Favorite Place to Eat?
Waggamama's - so good, but so pricey
Opera, Musical, Concert, Play, Performance, or Other?
All of them - I'm there!
What is your favorite clothing brand?
Brand? My own of course - b. dot. designs. at your service!
Most Memorable Past?
..... How lame is that...... I don't know.
Most embarrassing moment?
Nix.
If you had to pick one car, which would it be?
Bugetti Veyron !!!! Or a Sting Ray, or a GT3... HOW CAN I CHOOOSE?????
Your favorite Disney Films?
FilmS??? Do you know what you have unleased???
Why did the chicken cross the road?
Because he was brainwashed by the man.
Do you support Paris?
Pfft. Yeah. Right.
Where is Waldo?
Come again?
Favorite element?
Water and fire. I can never decide for good.
What was your last thought?
I'm not dead yet - how can I have my LAST thought?
Firefox, Internet Explorer, Netscape, or other?
Firefox - not just 'coz it sounds cool either...
Who are you going to vote for in 2008?
American question. Nice.
Juice and crackers or milk and cookies?
Milk and cookies! Cookie, cookie, cookie, cookie, cookie, cookie, cookie ----- O.o
Favorite fruit?
Duh. Answered this one already. Berries.
Which is worse? A bad laugh or a bad cough?
Bad laugh? I'm thinking glass-breaking, ear-splitting here.
Are you a cat or a dog person?
Your majesty? Cats of course!
Would you rather be blind or deaf?
Neither. Art is an essence of my heart, but to live with out music is like losing your soul.
Define yourself in 3 words...
Individual. Creative. Passionate.
Do you eat cold cereal at night?
If I feel like it. Why not.
What is your favorite TV show?
Top Gear! Vvvvvrrrrroooommmmmmm! Yummy.
Kill the spider or let it out?
Let it out! If we didn't have spiders we'd be dead from all the bugs. Literally.
Do you shower every single day?
Yeah. Gotta keep the hair tamed
Boat or bus?
Boat.
What is your favorate Pj Fabric
Something comfortable - satin or stretch
Where do you want to travel next?
After Europe? Japan!
What would you do if Michael Jackson asked you out
*retches* EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What is your favorite food?
Berries - of any sort! Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, boysenberries - you get the picture! (And ice cream)
Do you read harry potter books?
No. 'Nuff said.
What is your favorite place?
Heaven - can't wait to get there!
If you could have one super human power what would you choose?
I would choose to be able to control the elements.
Have you had a beer in the last week?
Yum. Beer. So yes.
Vitamin Water or Gatorade?
Neither - B-B-B-Barroca gives you back your b-b-b-bounce!!
Favorite body part?
Er... The brain 'coz it conjuctuates?
Flip flops or sandles?
Sandles - nice ones with heels ^.^
What do you do on fridays?
Sleep, work or study (ie Uni), or do art: depending on how my luck goes!
What is your favorite song of all time?
Absolutely of all time? "In Christ Alone" because that just sums up my life, my love, my passion, my beliefs and ultimately who I am.
Do you like bananas?
Mmm... Bananas... Ice cream.... Strawberries.... Food................
How tall are you?
5'7'' or 5'6'' - depends on when you measure me... >.>
A tree load. >_<
beach or mountain?
BEACHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
left handed or right handed?
Right.
Why are you taking this interview?
'Coz I love answering questions! -_- To tell the truth? I don't know...
who do you count on when feeling down
My sister - Emi. :D
do you plan in advance
Yes and no - depends on the situation.
What attracts you most?
To a person? A heart for God and random fun-loving attitudes. To a guy? A heart for God!! (and the ability to keep up with me/even lead me on even more random adventures! Sweet!)
Do you feel comfortable showing PDA in pubic?
Noooope, not unless it's very mild.
How many hobbies do you have
Serious hobbies? Art/writing (same hobby in my mind), horseriding, dancing, - 3 I guess?
Close your eyes for a moment, who pops into your head?
Music.
Do you say "I love you" in the relationship?
Only if he says it first!!
Aliens have landed and selected you to visit their home planet. Do you go with them?
Yup.
Describe your perfect Sunday morning?
A lot of sun, friends and a beach.
If you could be successful at any job in the world, what would that job be?
An artist/writer. I really want to get published.
If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?
Scotland I think. Or Japan. Or - well, a lot of places really!
If you could be someone else for a day, who would it be?
A boy. Doesn't really matter which one, I just want to know what goes on in the wacked out heads of theirs.
If you have friends coming for supper what would you cook?
If I had lots of time - something fun, but it totally depends on what type of food they like!
What is your favourite word?
Grace. It means so much to me - it has changed my life.
What makes you cry?
Friends (or not friends) at the moment.
What makes you laugh?
Guys - dudes, you are seriously hilarious. In a totally great way! ;)
If you were an animal in the wild, what would you be?
A jaguar... Stalking the jungle in the depths of the night.
If you won the lottery, how would you spend your millions?
I would invest all the winnings and spend the interest on equestrian gear (a float!) and travel.
If you could travel back in time, what mistake(s) would you want to correct?
There is one that I would totally fix - I'd never let that guy choose me over my friend. In fact, as soon as I saw him coming I'd run away... It has made such a mess
Do you believe that the cup is half empty or half full?
Totally half full! Why made yourself drepressed before it's empty? When it's all gone - then you can be sad! >_<
Who was your hero as a child?
Didn't have one.
What do you do for fun?
Draw, read, ride, hoon around, random stuff!
Are you an outdoor or an indoor person
Outdoors
If you had only six months to live, what would you do first?
Hug all of my friends and family.
What 3 words would your best friend use to describe you?
Artistic, bubbly, quirky
Where do you see yourself in five years?
Heaven only knows. Seriously. Overseas? Published author hopefully! *dreams* Married?
What are you most proud of in your life?
Nothing - what do I have to proud over?
Do you own any pets, and if so what do you have?
Horses - Copper, Rusty, Dog - Rocky, Fish - No names!
Who do you admire most?
Jesus.
Do you have any tattoos, and if so what and where?
Not applicable!
When do you plan on getting married?
Ugh. If I get asked, then I will plan.
Get the number or give the number?
Give. Maybe.
How do you feel?
Happy! :)
What size shoes do you wear?
6-7 Aust, 4-5 UK, 37-38 Euro, Ditto China - yes, I have shoes from all over the world!
Water or 100% Juice?
WATER!! Gotta love the H2O
Would you rather be hot or cold?
Cold - then you can warm up.
Would you rather lose an arm or a leg?
erm.... Arm. At least I could still do my art and ride!
Favorite Place to Eat?
Waggamama's - so good, but so pricey
Opera, Musical, Concert, Play, Performance, or Other?
All of them - I'm there!
What is your favorite clothing brand?
Brand? My own of course - b. dot. designs. at your service!
Most Memorable Past?
..... How lame is that...... I don't know.
Most embarrassing moment?
Nix.
If you had to pick one car, which would it be?
Bugetti Veyron !!!! Or a Sting Ray, or a GT3... HOW CAN I CHOOOSE?????
Your favorite Disney Films?
FilmS??? Do you know what you have unleased???
Why did the chicken cross the road?
Because he was brainwashed by the man.
Do you support Paris?
Pfft. Yeah. Right.
Where is Waldo?
Come again?
Favorite element?
Water and fire. I can never decide for good.
What was your last thought?
I'm not dead yet - how can I have my LAST thought?
Firefox, Internet Explorer, Netscape, or other?
Firefox - not just 'coz it sounds cool either...
Who are you going to vote for in 2008?
American question. Nice.
Juice and crackers or milk and cookies?
Milk and cookies! Cookie, cookie, cookie, cookie, cookie, cookie, cookie ----- O.o
Favorite fruit?
Duh. Answered this one already. Berries.
Which is worse? A bad laugh or a bad cough?
Bad laugh? I'm thinking glass-breaking, ear-splitting here.
Are you a cat or a dog person?
Your majesty? Cats of course!
Would you rather be blind or deaf?
Neither. Art is an essence of my heart, but to live with out music is like losing your soul.
Define yourself in 3 words...
Individual. Creative. Passionate.
Do you eat cold cereal at night?
If I feel like it. Why not.
What is your favorite TV show?
Top Gear! Vvvvvrrrrroooommmmmmm! Yummy.
Kill the spider or let it out?
Let it out! If we didn't have spiders we'd be dead from all the bugs. Literally.
Do you shower every single day?
Yeah. Gotta keep the hair tamed
Boat or bus?
Boat.
What is your favorate Pj Fabric
Something comfortable - satin or stretch
Where do you want to travel next?
After Europe? Japan!
What would you do if Michael Jackson asked you out
*retches* EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What is your favorite food?
Berries - of any sort! Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, boysenberries - you get the picture! (And ice cream)
Do you read harry potter books?
No. 'Nuff said.
What is your favorite place?
Heaven - can't wait to get there!
If you could have one super human power what would you choose?
I would choose to be able to control the elements.
Have you had a beer in the last week?
Yum. Beer. So yes.
Vitamin Water or Gatorade?
Neither - B-B-B-Barroca gives you back your b-b-b-bounce!!
Favorite body part?
Er... The brain 'coz it conjuctuates?
Flip flops or sandles?
Sandles - nice ones with heels ^.^
What do you do on fridays?
Sleep, work or study (ie Uni), or do art: depending on how my luck goes!
What is your favorite song of all time?
Absolutely of all time? "In Christ Alone" because that just sums up my life, my love, my passion, my beliefs and ultimately who I am.
Do you like bananas?
Mmm... Bananas... Ice cream.... Strawberries.... Food................
How tall are you?
5'7'' or 5'6'' - depends on when you measure me... >.>
So - apparently there's 85 questions I just answered 'coz I could. Nice.
b. out. :3
Thursday, October 9
*lol*
* Rules are like paperclips: meant to keep things together, fun to bend, and easily twisted out of shape.
* There is no problem the human mind cannot solve or create.
* Step One is learning the ropes. Step Two is chewing through them.
I like number one - sounds like it should be my new motto eh? 6-6.... ^^ ! So much fun!!
Ciao b.
* There is no problem the human mind cannot solve or create.
* Step One is learning the ropes. Step Two is chewing through them.
I like number one - sounds like it should be my new motto eh? 6-6.... ^^ ! So much fun!!
Ciao b.
Thursday, October 2
Fiscal Frets
Is anyone besides myself worried about the growing financial crisis in America atm?
I've heard all the arguments:
- Australia relies on an export market to China to get cash flowing into our economy, not the American market (I.e. - we only have to start worrying when the Asian market crashes).
- Australia has a safer/better credit loaning system (no mortgages to those who can't afford them) by matching real equity that the borrower owns with the amount they loan from the bank.
- Australia doesn't have any foreign debt to get caught up in (Supposedly).
- Consumers ought to be able to receive interest cuts when the Reserve Bank drops its rates (Mind the 'ought' here - not necessarily going to happen), which in turn should free up cash to flow through the economy.
BUT - here are MY reasons why all doesn't seems as peachy-keen as the government would have us believe.
- How many businesses (superannuation funds, for instance) have interests in America? At the moment, it's not just US banks that are suffering, but hedge funds as well. Who says our own super funds aren't tied up in a sinking ship (more like the Titanic than a dingy) in overseas investments?
- I heard someone say the European economy was going strong, but I have my doubts - banks in Britain, Netherlands, Iceland(? I think) and other banks have needed serious bail-out from the EU over the last few weeks thanks to the sinking USA Titanic.
- If the interests cuts aren't passed on by the banks (Rudd went out and a gave them the best excuse ever - thanks Kev.) because of banking costs 'going up' Australian economy is going to face similar problems as the rest of the globe is. The cash simply won't flow when investors and consumers alike wonder how Wall Street is going to recover not only from the credit crunch, but also from the knock back from Congress of the USA government's bail-out plan.
Cash flow will freeze. What does that say for the average worker? No money going out, no money coming in and the debt keeps on piling up. Even more so as the banks get desperate for cash to cover the debts they'll be saddled with from overseas institutions not being able pay back the money they owe.
Big mess. Big question - do you pull out your money to stuff it under a mattress? If you've got investments in stocks - well, I'm no financial expert, but I would. Who knows how far the tsunami effect of the Wall Street fallout is going to reach.
Best piece of advice I've found so far on this whole matter?
"If you don't over borrow or overspend, you're far less vulnerable to whatever problems the financial system may have." ~ Time September 29 2008, pg 23.
I.e. - Live within your means!
Not that I can claim I have particularly well, but as the Time magazine also points out, this problem isn't different, just bigger. I guess it's a heads up. It's happened before, just in the thousands, or millions instead of billions and trillions - just do what you can and don't spend too much!
*sigh* Sorry for the rant, this global crisis really has me on edge for some reason.....
Hm. Should be alright for Australia I think. I'll be keeping an eye out on the international/local developments though - this thing is far from over.
b.
I've heard all the arguments:
- Australia relies on an export market to China to get cash flowing into our economy, not the American market (I.e. - we only have to start worrying when the Asian market crashes).
- Australia has a safer/better credit loaning system (no mortgages to those who can't afford them) by matching real equity that the borrower owns with the amount they loan from the bank.
- Australia doesn't have any foreign debt to get caught up in (Supposedly).
- Consumers ought to be able to receive interest cuts when the Reserve Bank drops its rates (Mind the 'ought' here - not necessarily going to happen), which in turn should free up cash to flow through the economy.
BUT - here are MY reasons why all doesn't seems as peachy-keen as the government would have us believe.
- How many businesses (superannuation funds, for instance) have interests in America? At the moment, it's not just US banks that are suffering, but hedge funds as well. Who says our own super funds aren't tied up in a sinking ship (more like the Titanic than a dingy) in overseas investments?
- I heard someone say the European economy was going strong, but I have my doubts - banks in Britain, Netherlands, Iceland(? I think) and other banks have needed serious bail-out from the EU over the last few weeks thanks to the sinking USA Titanic.
- If the interests cuts aren't passed on by the banks (Rudd went out and a gave them the best excuse ever - thanks Kev.) because of banking costs 'going up' Australian economy is going to face similar problems as the rest of the globe is. The cash simply won't flow when investors and consumers alike wonder how Wall Street is going to recover not only from the credit crunch, but also from the knock back from Congress of the USA government's bail-out plan.
Cash flow will freeze. What does that say for the average worker? No money going out, no money coming in and the debt keeps on piling up. Even more so as the banks get desperate for cash to cover the debts they'll be saddled with from overseas institutions not being able pay back the money they owe.
Big mess. Big question - do you pull out your money to stuff it under a mattress? If you've got investments in stocks - well, I'm no financial expert, but I would. Who knows how far the tsunami effect of the Wall Street fallout is going to reach.
Best piece of advice I've found so far on this whole matter?
"If you don't over borrow or overspend, you're far less vulnerable to whatever problems the financial system may have." ~ Time September 29 2008, pg 23.
I.e. - Live within your means!
Not that I can claim I have particularly well, but as the Time magazine also points out, this problem isn't different, just bigger. I guess it's a heads up. It's happened before, just in the thousands, or millions instead of billions and trillions - just do what you can and don't spend too much!
*sigh* Sorry for the rant, this global crisis really has me on edge for some reason.....
Hm. Should be alright for Australia I think. I'll be keeping an eye out on the international/local developments though - this thing is far from over.
b.
Tuesday, September 30
Suss the Stump
October looms deadly near with the on-hand arrival of Black Stump this weekend. For those un-familiar with the term - Black Stump is an annual Christian Music Festival that runs for four days over the long weekend of October. Lots of fun, dust(or mud depending on the weather) and sour slushies!
I don't know how much the same it's going to be - Stump has changed venues this year, instead of being at the Scout Park (near Campbelltown) it's at the Equestrian Centre in Sydney (Homebush?) instead.
And then there's the whole friends issue... Trust me, Stump is NO fun without people to hang with. At this rate I'm feeling that the whole affair is looking rather shaky. It's kinda hard to be phsyced for something you have a sinking knot in your tummy about.
It's either gonna be great, or tottallly bite. Let's have the fingers crossed that it's the former rather than the latter.
b.
I don't know how much the same it's going to be - Stump has changed venues this year, instead of being at the Scout Park (near Campbelltown) it's at the Equestrian Centre in Sydney (Homebush?) instead.
And then there's the whole friends issue... Trust me, Stump is NO fun without people to hang with. At this rate I'm feeling that the whole affair is looking rather shaky. It's kinda hard to be phsyced for something you have a sinking knot in your tummy about.
It's either gonna be great, or tottallly bite. Let's have the fingers crossed that it's the former rather than the latter.
b.
Friday, September 19
Found this....
Found this on my friend's (very much miss-eded little sister in a certain place in a certain country - give a guess... Yup, T.R. Scotland) Bebo page, loved it so much I'm posting it up asap. Mind you, in re-reading these I feel the sudden urge to comment...
Peter Kay's Universal Truths
1) Triangular sandwiches taste better than square ones. (So don't... Maybe in Boy World, but not in mine. Is it because 'Mummy' always cut 'em that way? Yes. That was sarcastic.)
2) At the end of every party there is always a girl crying. *sigh* Accurate obervation I'm afraid. I could make a "Male Chauvinist Pig" comment here, but I think what would be the most appropriate return would simply be - "It's my party and I'll cry if I want too..." If anyone has ever listened to the words of that song, you'll probably understand the REAL meaning as to why there's always a girl crying at the end of a party. They are NOT always joyous occasions peoples!!! *finishes rant*
3) One of the most awkward things that can happen in a pub is when yourpint-to-toilet cycle gets synchronised with a complete stranger. Considering the making it through the lines for the girl's toliet is quite like a trek up Mt. Everest (it takes a billion LIGHTYEARS) I'm sure we (the female spieces in general) don't have this problem as much. You learn to HOLD your liquids... Although if there are any females out there that wish to disagree - go right ahead. I'm more than willing to be proved wrong.
4) You've never quite sure whether it's ok to eat green crisps. *snort* Green crisps - er, CHIPS in Aussie lingo (not Scottish!) are the best. Closest thing you can get to green eggs and ham on a regular basis. Yum!
5) Everyone who grew up in the 80's has entered the digits 55378008into a calculator. Really? Whatever.
6) Reading when you're drunk is horrible. Considering that your mental capacity is severely diminished - I'd believe that.
7) Sharpening a pencil with a knife makes you feel really manly. *giggles* Wouldn't know - but I'll take your word for it.
8) You're never quite sure whether it's against the law or not to have a fire in your back garden. Come to Australia - then you'll know for dead cert!!! *buzzer noise* Soooo illegal!
10) Nobody ever dares make cup-a-soup in a bowl. I do! I do dare!!! I defy the rules of Cup-a-Soup and make it in a bowl. Hey, it even could be a Facebook group - (Just another one of the zillion, squilion of 'em - no, I won't torture you and actually create it. >0<)
11) You never know where to look when eating a banana. Lol. 'Nuff said.
12) Its impossible to describe the smell of a wet cat. Much like a wet dog?
13) Prodding a fire with a stick makes you feel manly. I love this statement 'coz you can totally tell it's true eh girls.
14) Rummaging in an overgrow garden will always turn up a bouncy ball. Or a tennis ball.
15) You always feel a bit scared when stroking horses. *raises eyebrow* I think you're alone on this one mate... This is not a universal truth but a personal one, 'coz there are many, many, many enthusiasts (Known to all non-horsey people as The Mental Horse Lovers - yes, capitals are necessary.) that love that noble animal, the Equus caballus that would never feel a shred of fear to stroke a horse. Yes, I'm proud to be one of 'em.
16) Everyone always remembers the day a dog ran into your school. Um. Not if you were homeschooled....
17) the most embarrassing thing you can do as schoolchild is to call your teacher mum or dad. Or your boss... Even worse - trust me!
18) The smaller the monkey the more it looks like it would kill you at the first given opportunity. *eee* Evil monkeys! So true! Of course, chickens are worse.
19) Some days you see lots of people on crutches. Nothin' ground breaking about this one. True enough.
20) Every bloke has at some stage while taking a pee, flushed half-way through and then raced against the flush. *cough* Boys.
21) Old women with mobile phones look wrong. Old men do too!!
22) Its impossible to look cool whilst picking up a Frisbee. Agree a 100% - you just look silly picking up a fallen Frisbee - one of Murphy's Laws I suppose.
23) Driving through a tunnel makes you feel excited. Oh ayyyyeeee..... *Is very sarcastic*
24) You never ever run out of salt. Yup. You many run out of different varities of salt, but there is always salt in the cupboard.
25) Old ladies can eat more than you think. So can young ladies - they just don't like to let on!
26) You can't respect a man who carries a dog. *snort* I can't respect a woman either. Paz Hilton anyone? SO not.
27) There's no panic like the panic you momentarily feel when you've got your hand or head stuck in something. *shudders* Don't lets even go there.
28) No one knows the origins of their metal coat hangers. Maybe it's from that place that the one sock of your pair goes to - maybe the metal coat hangers are the socks in their afterlives!!!!!!!!! I mean - it's true, you don't know where the socks go; or where the hanger come from...... >>
29) Despite constant warning, you have never met anybody who has had their arm broken by a swan. Nope - can't say I have. However, I know that the most unlikely of animals usually have a nasty surprise, so it's not like you'd try anything - right?!
30) The most painful household incident is wearing socks and stepping on an upturned plug. Ayia - bandit! How much does that HURT!!!!!!! (And barefoot is worse... Happens alot more here too.)
31) People who don't drive slam car doors too hard. Totally! I swear one of these days, my poor car is going to be shaken to bits by violent people who don't stop to consider the sanctity of the car door.
32) You've turned into your dad the day you put aside a thin piece of wood specifically to stir paint with. Or your Mum the day you try to resurect a bag of rotten veggies 'coz you don't want to waste stuff.
33) Everyone had an uncle who tried to steal their nose. Er - I hope I didn't miss out on an important childhood delevopement expiriance; 'coz I didn't... Ah! So that explains it!
34) Bricks are horrible to carry. Too true.
35) In every plate of chips there is a bad chip. Or two.
36) Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad. *Shakes head* I fear for the male population if that's as good as it gets.... Ohwell, nice knowing you!
Hope you enjoyed the randomness as much as I did -
TTFN, b.
Peter Kay's Universal Truths
1) Triangular sandwiches taste better than square ones. (So don't... Maybe in Boy World, but not in mine. Is it because 'Mummy' always cut 'em that way? Yes. That was sarcastic.)
2) At the end of every party there is always a girl crying. *sigh* Accurate obervation I'm afraid. I could make a "Male Chauvinist Pig" comment here, but I think what would be the most appropriate return would simply be - "It's my party and I'll cry if I want too..." If anyone has ever listened to the words of that song, you'll probably understand the REAL meaning as to why there's always a girl crying at the end of a party. They are NOT always joyous occasions peoples!!! *finishes rant*
3) One of the most awkward things that can happen in a pub is when yourpint-to-toilet cycle gets synchronised with a complete stranger. Considering the making it through the lines for the girl's toliet is quite like a trek up Mt. Everest (it takes a billion LIGHTYEARS) I'm sure we (the female spieces in general) don't have this problem as much. You learn to HOLD your liquids... Although if there are any females out there that wish to disagree - go right ahead. I'm more than willing to be proved wrong.
4) You've never quite sure whether it's ok to eat green crisps. *snort* Green crisps - er, CHIPS in Aussie lingo (not Scottish!) are the best. Closest thing you can get to green eggs and ham on a regular basis. Yum!
5) Everyone who grew up in the 80's has entered the digits 55378008into a calculator. Really? Whatever.
6) Reading when you're drunk is horrible. Considering that your mental capacity is severely diminished - I'd believe that.
7) Sharpening a pencil with a knife makes you feel really manly. *giggles* Wouldn't know - but I'll take your word for it.
8) You're never quite sure whether it's against the law or not to have a fire in your back garden. Come to Australia - then you'll know for dead cert!!! *buzzer noise* Soooo illegal!
10) Nobody ever dares make cup-a-soup in a bowl. I do! I do dare!!! I defy the rules of Cup-a-Soup and make it in a bowl. Hey, it even could be a Facebook group - (Just another one of the zillion, squilion of 'em - no, I won't torture you and actually create it. >0<)
11) You never know where to look when eating a banana. Lol. 'Nuff said.
12) Its impossible to describe the smell of a wet cat. Much like a wet dog?
13) Prodding a fire with a stick makes you feel manly. I love this statement 'coz you can totally tell it's true eh girls.
14) Rummaging in an overgrow garden will always turn up a bouncy ball. Or a tennis ball.
15) You always feel a bit scared when stroking horses. *raises eyebrow* I think you're alone on this one mate... This is not a universal truth but a personal one, 'coz there are many, many, many enthusiasts (Known to all non-horsey people as The Mental Horse Lovers - yes, capitals are necessary.) that love that noble animal, the Equus caballus that would never feel a shred of fear to stroke a horse. Yes, I'm proud to be one of 'em.
16) Everyone always remembers the day a dog ran into your school. Um. Not if you were homeschooled....
17) the most embarrassing thing you can do as schoolchild is to call your teacher mum or dad. Or your boss... Even worse - trust me!
18) The smaller the monkey the more it looks like it would kill you at the first given opportunity. *eee* Evil monkeys! So true! Of course, chickens are worse.
19) Some days you see lots of people on crutches. Nothin' ground breaking about this one. True enough.
20) Every bloke has at some stage while taking a pee, flushed half-way through and then raced against the flush. *cough* Boys.
21) Old women with mobile phones look wrong. Old men do too!!
22) Its impossible to look cool whilst picking up a Frisbee. Agree a 100% - you just look silly picking up a fallen Frisbee - one of Murphy's Laws I suppose.
23) Driving through a tunnel makes you feel excited. Oh ayyyyeeee..... *Is very sarcastic*
24) You never ever run out of salt. Yup. You many run out of different varities of salt, but there is always salt in the cupboard.
25) Old ladies can eat more than you think. So can young ladies - they just don't like to let on!
26) You can't respect a man who carries a dog. *snort* I can't respect a woman either. Paz Hilton anyone? SO not.
27) There's no panic like the panic you momentarily feel when you've got your hand or head stuck in something. *shudders* Don't lets even go there.
28) No one knows the origins of their metal coat hangers. Maybe it's from that place that the one sock of your pair goes to - maybe the metal coat hangers are the socks in their afterlives!!!!!!!!! I mean - it's true, you don't know where the socks go; or where the hanger come from...... >>
29) Despite constant warning, you have never met anybody who has had their arm broken by a swan. Nope - can't say I have. However, I know that the most unlikely of animals usually have a nasty surprise, so it's not like you'd try anything - right?!
30) The most painful household incident is wearing socks and stepping on an upturned plug. Ayia - bandit! How much does that HURT!!!!!!! (And barefoot is worse... Happens alot more here too.)
31) People who don't drive slam car doors too hard. Totally! I swear one of these days, my poor car is going to be shaken to bits by violent people who don't stop to consider the sanctity of the car door.
32) You've turned into your dad the day you put aside a thin piece of wood specifically to stir paint with. Or your Mum the day you try to resurect a bag of rotten veggies 'coz you don't want to waste stuff.
33) Everyone had an uncle who tried to steal their nose. Er - I hope I didn't miss out on an important childhood delevopement expiriance; 'coz I didn't... Ah! So that explains it!
34) Bricks are horrible to carry. Too true.
35) In every plate of chips there is a bad chip. Or two.
36) Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad. *Shakes head* I fear for the male population if that's as good as it gets.... Ohwell, nice knowing you!
Hope you enjoyed the randomness as much as I did -
TTFN, b.
Unexpected
Funny how things are just so... unexpected! I mean really, I didn't expect Stump to be only two weekends away (including this one - kiya!) o>o , I didn't expect to be broke in two weeks time (thanks to some shifts laying off - all at once too...) and I certainly didn't expect to miss Scotland as much as I am!
Of course, that's a wee bit by the by, work and life'n'stuff appear to be rolling along well enough. Still stressed out - can't really work out why, but that's okay 'coz it just is. Take one day at a time and you can't go wrong!
So yeh, Scotland. Land of the wet fog, wet rain, wet mud, wet wind and Irn Bru. *sigh* Home sweet home! It's weird and totally unexpected but I guess it's true - you can fall in love with a country. The problem is - it's not going to be the same the second time around. I find that really hard to think about, but it is what it is. Life moves on, and just 'coz I'd like to think that a wee corner of the world has been frozen in time, just for me.... Well that's unlikely - and I certainly wouldn't expect that!!
Dunno what it is. I'm still so confused as to why life seems to suck back in Australia. I'm sure it wasn't this bad before I left! Or was it that I didn't know any better?
Scary thought. Who wants to be a prisoner of their own life? Put your hand up! *is facetious*
Don't mind me.
On a better, brighter note - horse riding has few charms to the general world, but I am very glad I have a gorgeous horse waiting for me. Copper really does cure all that ails me, and a bit more. Somehow things are better viewed 63 inches from the ground (or 15.3 hh in horse-talk) from the back of a loyal friend.
Speaking of loyal friends, I am pleased to note that things are looking up on the friend front, it's taking time (like I said it would) but I really do think things are working out. Thankfully!
But take me back to the top o' the wourld where the grass is green and the tree are greener. Where everyone loves to dance and the skies are brighter longer (in the summer anyway), and everyone knows that you can travel 30ml over the speed limit and it don't matter!!
*my boni lies over the ocean,
my boni lies over the sea....*
Lol. :3 Adios amigo, b.
Of course, that's a wee bit by the by, work and life'n'stuff appear to be rolling along well enough. Still stressed out - can't really work out why, but that's okay 'coz it just is. Take one day at a time and you can't go wrong!
So yeh, Scotland. Land of the wet fog, wet rain, wet mud, wet wind and Irn Bru. *sigh* Home sweet home! It's weird and totally unexpected but I guess it's true - you can fall in love with a country. The problem is - it's not going to be the same the second time around. I find that really hard to think about, but it is what it is. Life moves on, and just 'coz I'd like to think that a wee corner of the world has been frozen in time, just for me.... Well that's unlikely - and I certainly wouldn't expect that!!
Dunno what it is. I'm still so confused as to why life seems to suck back in Australia. I'm sure it wasn't this bad before I left! Or was it that I didn't know any better?
Scary thought. Who wants to be a prisoner of their own life? Put your hand up! *is facetious*
Don't mind me.
On a better, brighter note - horse riding has few charms to the general world, but I am very glad I have a gorgeous horse waiting for me. Copper really does cure all that ails me, and a bit more. Somehow things are better viewed 63 inches from the ground (or 15.3 hh in horse-talk) from the back of a loyal friend.
Speaking of loyal friends, I am pleased to note that things are looking up on the friend front, it's taking time (like I said it would) but I really do think things are working out. Thankfully!
But take me back to the top o' the wourld where the grass is green and the tree are greener. Where everyone loves to dance and the skies are brighter longer (in the summer anyway), and everyone knows that you can travel 30ml over the speed limit and it don't matter!!
*my boni lies over the ocean,
my boni lies over the sea....*
Lol. :3 Adios amigo, b.
Tuesday, September 9
At work (or play)
You know what? Pull the wire binding off a file (with no intention of using it for its original purpose again) twist it all up - and volia! You get a lovely art work to sit on top of your computer. Give it a name (mine became "Twisted Desire" made out of twisted wire by B. Fraser 09/09/2008 within two seconds of completing the "piece"), make a little tag for it, and -Behold! You are an arteeeest.
Way to accomplish something meaningful in the 'deary monotonous regime of the 'man' who by forcing us into a narrow idealistic work force means to squash our souls and rip away the freedom of our life force...'
Yeah. Whatever.
So work and play are seemly to intermingling continously - can't tell which is which: probably why my hair is going even more curly under the stress. Funny how you get those little notices. Your neck turns into a concrete block, you feel sick half the time - either from over eating, or under eating and when your hobbies cause you guilt and more stress well I think it's time to quit your day job!
But aside from that - I've decided to do something increadably radical for me! I am NOT, I repeat NOT going to get a second - no, wait, third job for the Christmas holidays. Ok - so I might only be working two days a week for the month of January next year (gasp-shock-horror) but I guess I can 'slack' off for a bit. I might even take a break! *snort*
Or not. I'll see how I go. The plan at the moment is to use that time to really work on my art - specifically Gamenian and tranditional art practises. Oh - that reminds me - started a new picture last night. Exciting stuff!
GTG (it's almost lunch time) - b.
Way to accomplish something meaningful in the 'deary monotonous regime of the 'man' who by forcing us into a narrow idealistic work force means to squash our souls and rip away the freedom of our life force...'
Yeah. Whatever.
So work and play are seemly to intermingling continously - can't tell which is which: probably why my hair is going even more curly under the stress. Funny how you get those little notices. Your neck turns into a concrete block, you feel sick half the time - either from over eating, or under eating and when your hobbies cause you guilt and more stress well I think it's time to quit your day job!
But aside from that - I've decided to do something increadably radical for me! I am NOT, I repeat NOT going to get a second - no, wait, third job for the Christmas holidays. Ok - so I might only be working two days a week for the month of January next year (gasp-shock-horror) but I guess I can 'slack' off for a bit. I might even take a break! *snort*
Or not. I'll see how I go. The plan at the moment is to use that time to really work on my art - specifically Gamenian and tranditional art practises. Oh - that reminds me - started a new picture last night. Exciting stuff!
GTG (it's almost lunch time) - b.
Wednesday, August 20
*brain melts*
Gah. *brain melts* I'm utterly exhausted.
Did uni all day today - but that also included an interview with a recruitment agency. It went well, the agency even said that there was a job that they'd put me forward for right away. I hate to say 'It sounds perfect'; 'coz every dang time I say that - I never get the stupid job!! Plus, they might have already fill the position. So I'll just say that it sounds good. And that I hope that I get it. But other than that, it's life. We'll see how we go.
Been working on Gamenian lots - I sure hope we get the manuscript finished before the end of 2009, I want to graduate and send in the manuscript! I think we might even be able to do it; after all, I'll keep working on it, pushing my sister and we'll get through. It's really getting on now too. Yay!!! >_<
Opened up a new Deviant account for my professional art. It'll have to do until I earn enough to get a professional to design a gallery website for me. I don't think my sister and I can quite get our own site off the ground. And it just doesn't look all that good. Anyway - I'm going to make a banner for the page and I'll put up some of my better pieces. I'll try and show a good range - one of these days I will get to a professional status as an artist!
:3, b.
P.s - Any one who wants comission me - just leave me a note on my deviant comments. I will do anything for a good price.
Did uni all day today - but that also included an interview with a recruitment agency. It went well, the agency even said that there was a job that they'd put me forward for right away. I hate to say 'It sounds perfect'; 'coz every dang time I say that - I never get the stupid job!! Plus, they might have already fill the position. So I'll just say that it sounds good. And that I hope that I get it. But other than that, it's life. We'll see how we go.
Been working on Gamenian lots - I sure hope we get the manuscript finished before the end of 2009, I want to graduate and send in the manuscript! I think we might even be able to do it; after all, I'll keep working on it, pushing my sister and we'll get through. It's really getting on now too. Yay!!! >_<
Opened up a new Deviant account for my professional art. It'll have to do until I earn enough to get a professional to design a gallery website for me. I don't think my sister and I can quite get our own site off the ground. And it just doesn't look all that good. Anyway - I'm going to make a banner for the page and I'll put up some of my better pieces. I'll try and show a good range - one of these days I will get to a professional status as an artist!
:3, b.
P.s - Any one who wants comission me - just leave me a note on my deviant comments. I will do anything for a good price.
Thursday, August 14
*whaaaa!* :'(
Life sucks. I just wanna go back to my nice little Teen Ranch Bubble. Sure, things weren't always the greatest over there - I had my share of stresses over friends and suckiness, but I don't remember it being this hard to get up in the mornings...
"I'm a nightmare/
A disaster/
That's what they always said/
I'm a lost cause/
Not a hero....."
Everything is just wack at the moment. My Dad's in hospital with a crushed foot and the only offer of help I get comes from an online chat with someone who is very sweet, but I scarcely know them.
My sister has a random aches and pains - the doctors don't know what's wrong. She's had tests - but no results....
My friends are giving me major headaches. I'm walking on eggshells - and basically I'm dammed if I do, and absolutely dammed if I don't... *cries*
I don't know what to do!!! I don't know who to turn to, I don't know why things got this bad.
"I cry out with no reply/
And I can feel you by my side....
And though you're invisible/
I trust in you."
But enough of the emo-muffin-ness. You don't want to read about my black and blue emotions - they'll just turn you emo too!
Bruised but hanging in there,
b.
"I'm a nightmare/
A disaster/
That's what they always said/
I'm a lost cause/
Not a hero....."
Everything is just wack at the moment. My Dad's in hospital with a crushed foot and the only offer of help I get comes from an online chat with someone who is very sweet, but I scarcely know them.
My sister has a random aches and pains - the doctors don't know what's wrong. She's had tests - but no results....
My friends are giving me major headaches. I'm walking on eggshells - and basically I'm dammed if I do, and absolutely dammed if I don't... *cries*
I don't know what to do!!! I don't know who to turn to, I don't know why things got this bad.
"I cry out with no reply/
And I can feel you by my side....
And though you're invisible/
I trust in you."
But enough of the emo-muffin-ness. You don't want to read about my black and blue emotions - they'll just turn you emo too!
Bruised but hanging in there,
b.
Monday, August 4
Back home - so what to do?
I have two choices, much like all of life, I'm making them with no idea how or where or why I'm doing this..... Okay, so I exaggerate a litte. A bit. Alright already - a LOT!
I do know why, or where, but as to time? Well, a little lost there. I have two choices (I think) either stay at uni this semester and do two more subjects I don't need to do to graduate (This is I think part - I've gotta make sure that's the case) or stop uni and look for a job until next year. The problem is finding a job. Nobody's hiring.... :p
So left or right? Yay or nay? I dunno; I'm still waiting on an email from my course convenor. University people are so dang slow!!! All I need is a blinkin yes or no answer! I don't even know if it's too late to drop out yet. Gr.
Anyways, on that front it's more than a little stressful; but that's life.
Trying to get my website up and running so that I can get on with my mission to get my art work published! Yes, I have determined a new life goal of becoming a professional author/artist, but of course, that takes a heck of a lot of work, so it'll take a while. But I will succeed!!!!
Laterz - I gotta go peek at this movie.
Sayanara.... b.
I do know why, or where, but as to time? Well, a little lost there. I have two choices (I think) either stay at uni this semester and do two more subjects I don't need to do to graduate (This is I think part - I've gotta make sure that's the case) or stop uni and look for a job until next year. The problem is finding a job. Nobody's hiring.... :p
So left or right? Yay or nay? I dunno; I'm still waiting on an email from my course convenor. University people are so dang slow!!! All I need is a blinkin yes or no answer! I don't even know if it's too late to drop out yet. Gr.
Anyways, on that front it's more than a little stressful; but that's life.
Trying to get my website up and running so that I can get on with my mission to get my art work published! Yes, I have determined a new life goal of becoming a professional author/artist, but of course, that takes a heck of a lot of work, so it'll take a while. But I will succeed!!!!
Laterz - I gotta go peek at this movie.
Sayanara.... b.
Sunday, February 3
Advice
It's a funny old world sometimes - I kinda wonder if
a). the same thoughts are shared by an entire community it's either an x-file case or everyone just sees the same thing when they look at me.
b). if life is ever the way you want it to be - aka: just like in the movies!!!
In regards to a). - it relates to all the advice we have been given about our trip. We have had varing levels of information; random scattered tit-bits of wisdom and knowledge. And then there's the advice about boys...
Everyone (and I do mean everyone!) seems to think that we are either going overseas to hook-up or be mobed(by said boys)!!! Lol. No one has even bothered to tell us to absorb the culture, or how to get on with the locals, let alone given us any advice on how to get from place to place. Just to stay away from the boys if it's from my dad, my pastor, and any other guy. If it's from a girl it's just - "You are so going to come back with an Italian boyfriend!"!!! That and French guys are nice. =.=
*shakes head* What is the world coming to if the only reason to travel is to get a bf?
But I love the people that gave us the advice, and I thank them for thinking of us.
Mean while I'm just setting my sights on Hong Kong - ssshhhhhoooooppppppiinnnnnggggggggg!
So much fun!
*meep* It's tomorrow! It's tomorrow! It's tomorrow! I can't believe that one and a half years of planing and saving is finally coming to fruition!!! @-@
Go figure!
Saturday, February 2
For all your travel needs...
If you feel in the insane desire to read my ramblings and other chewable gossip on my sister and I as we travel to/around Europe the link is Trippin' Around.
Have fun!
:3, b.
Have fun!
:3, b.
Monday, January 28
Counting down
I can't believe it, but this time next week Emi and I will be waiting at the airport to take off to Hong Kong. I am unbelievably excited because it is going to be the most awesome thing ever!
Heh. And so we wait. Counting down the days, the hours, the seconds.
In the mean time, our bedroom demands attention - we are spring cleaning (yes, in summer) to prepare for our trip away. We are getting rid of all the junk that we can. In a way it's almost like preparing our bedroom for two different travelers to return.
I mean, this is huge for us. We haven't ever done anything like this ever before. I guess it's time to find out whether that independent streak I've been cursed (blessed?) with will come through for me.
I tell you what though, I will miss everyone while we're over there. Yes, I love the trill of exploring new places, meeting new people - but I do have a very special group of friends here. I guess that makes the home-coming so much sweeter....
Is anyone else feeling sick? :p
*interrupts ramble*
I haven't spilled regarding the awesomeness that was SummerNats, so I will let my sister (who went with me, as well as our 'retinue' of bodyguards [guys from HBC that insisted that we had to go with a large group of protectors; aren't they sweet?]) regale you with the tale.
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*And just to add to that post - I agree totally... Hot cars! Some of them where jumping like crickets they had so much power in the engine. And then some of them *thumps rib cage* you could feel the power - right in the middle of you. It was so incredible!
But that's it from me for a while.
Ciao ~ b.
Heh. And so we wait. Counting down the days, the hours, the seconds.
In the mean time, our bedroom demands attention - we are spring cleaning (yes, in summer) to prepare for our trip away. We are getting rid of all the junk that we can. In a way it's almost like preparing our bedroom for two different travelers to return.
I mean, this is huge for us. We haven't ever done anything like this ever before. I guess it's time to find out whether that independent streak I've been cursed (blessed?) with will come through for me.
I tell you what though, I will miss everyone while we're over there. Yes, I love the trill of exploring new places, meeting new people - but I do have a very special group of friends here. I guess that makes the home-coming so much sweeter....
Is anyone else feeling sick? :p
*interrupts ramble*
I haven't spilled regarding the awesomeness that was SummerNats, so I will let my sister (who went with me, as well as our 'retinue' of bodyguards [guys from HBC that insisted that we had to go with a large group of protectors; aren't they sweet?]) regale you with the tale.
Random's Blog
Hot cars, hot guys...
All thanks to Summernats!!!! *sigh* sooo many hot cars... the boys ain't bad either, but the hot cars... there were Corvettes, Mustangs - even an Lamborghini! Although apparently the Lamborghini was just a kit, and not a real one, but it was hot anyway. Lots of muscle cars - blowers, (gets more air into the engines) huge engines that roar, and turbo (makes car go faster) galore. Then there were the pretty cars - side skirts, grates, spoilers, rims(Stuff that goes on the front and side of the cars, the stuff in tires, and the sticky-up thing on the back end of the car) - the lot. But they were REALLY pretty. ^.^
I know a lot of you are probably going 'shut up about cars' but one last thing... we watched the burnouts of two guys doing a faceoff. One of them blew his engine and had to get his car pushed off the track. The other guy - get this - had a 2500bhp car!!!!! HOLY COW!!!!!!!!! He completely blew his tires. But still... HOLY COW!!!!!!!!!!!
*And just to add to that post - I agree totally... Hot cars! Some of them where jumping like crickets they had so much power in the engine. And then some of them *thumps rib cage* you could feel the power - right in the middle of you. It was so incredible!
But that's it from me for a while.
Ciao ~ b.
Thursday, December 27
Flying times
Christmas - came, went, is gone. I'm so busy working, I hardly notice anyways! I'll tell you what has gotten me more vamped up (even more than my pretty new silver hoops, but not as much as my ichigo [strawberry] Pocky Bag [!!!!! *eeee*] or my dead-foxy seklington t-shirt) is that I'm going to SummerNats!!!
It'll be my first SummerNats (awesomely cool car show for those that aren't in the know) and I can't wait.
Other then that I've got road trips (one dayers) and movies, and other good times (New Year's fun) to keep me going in between the mountains of work I am currently swamped under.
Tis all good.
b.
Sunday, December 23
Tuesday, December 18
So long... No Talky
Yup. I know it's been so long and I haven't said a word. My bad!!
I've just been so busy with uni and then after uni, finding a second job, after finding a second job, working both jobs and when I'm not doing that TRYING to get my passport and other incidentals sorted out for Europe 08.
AHHHHHHHHH! I'm going to Europe for like 6 months in like 1 month's time!! Oo
And now you get the overview of what my life has been like for the last month or so.
BTW - our choir sung Handel's Hallelujah Chorus. WE SUNG THE HALLELUJAH CHORUS!! That's supposed to be one of the hardest choir pieces. Not only that, we sung it to a CD. Double hardness. And I sung soprano - which is an achievement considering I'm a metso-soprano. So much fun!
Life has been so-so for the while; nothing really much except busy, busy, busy.
I have gotten back into horse riding but. I guess for a while there I just lost interest 'coz we had sold my pony Tango, and I missed him. But now we have Copper, who is brilliant to ride, so that's alot more fun. Takes up a lot of the little free time I have though!
Change the subject - you know when you just ramble on and you feel like such an idiot but you can't seem to stop? I was doing that the other night, talking to this guy I know. And he was just looking down at me (he is uber tall) and smiling one of those crooked, 'amused' smiles. Now I feel like a bakka* as I think about it. Yeh; and the really bad thing is I don't know if he thought all the chatter burbling from me WAS amusing or just plain stupid.
People say I'm cute. But I don't know. I'd rather be elegant, or mysterious, or cool - or anything but cute! You can get away with 'cute' if you're in a manga, but my life is NOT an Japanese Fairy Tale, (oh how I wish it was sometimes!!) The thing with cute is it also only works as long as you're young. I can get away with it now - I guess, but what happens when I'm older?
Stupido cute.
(*My friends and I have a new word - "bakka: idiot in Japanese)
Why do I care anyway?
I suppose I'm bored at the moment. Which is stupid again because I have an awesome set of family and friends and will be traveling overseas (ultimate adventure style - low budget!) in just one month and two weeks approximately.
Cele la vie.
I'll get over it. I think the thing is with adventure, it looks so glamourous, and like so much 'fun' actionwise - and maybe it is. But it's gotta end at some point and "...they all lived happily ever after." I'm just at the "ever after" point without ever having reached the adventure. This is a good thing yes?
.... No?
Ohwell,
I've just been so busy with uni and then after uni, finding a second job, after finding a second job, working both jobs and when I'm not doing that TRYING to get my passport and other incidentals sorted out for Europe 08.
AHHHHHHHHH! I'm going to Europe for like 6 months in like 1 month's time!! Oo
And now you get the overview of what my life has been like for the last month or so.
BTW - our choir sung Handel's Hallelujah Chorus. WE SUNG THE HALLELUJAH CHORUS!! That's supposed to be one of the hardest choir pieces. Not only that, we sung it to a CD. Double hardness. And I sung soprano - which is an achievement considering I'm a metso-soprano. So much fun!
Life has been so-so for the while; nothing really much except busy, busy, busy.
I have gotten back into horse riding but. I guess for a while there I just lost interest 'coz we had sold my pony Tango, and I missed him. But now we have Copper, who is brilliant to ride, so that's alot more fun. Takes up a lot of the little free time I have though!
Change the subject - you know when you just ramble on and you feel like such an idiot but you can't seem to stop? I was doing that the other night, talking to this guy I know. And he was just looking down at me (he is uber tall) and smiling one of those crooked, 'amused' smiles. Now I feel like a bakka* as I think about it. Yeh; and the really bad thing is I don't know if he thought all the chatter burbling from me WAS amusing or just plain stupid.
People say I'm cute. But I don't know. I'd rather be elegant, or mysterious, or cool - or anything but cute! You can get away with 'cute' if you're in a manga, but my life is NOT an Japanese Fairy Tale, (oh how I wish it was sometimes!!) The thing with cute is it also only works as long as you're young. I can get away with it now - I guess, but what happens when I'm older?
Stupido cute.
(*My friends and I have a new word - "bakka: idiot in Japanese)
Why do I care anyway?
I suppose I'm bored at the moment. Which is stupid again because I have an awesome set of family and friends and will be traveling overseas (ultimate adventure style - low budget!) in just one month and two weeks approximately.
Cele la vie.
I'll get over it. I think the thing is with adventure, it looks so glamourous, and like so much 'fun' actionwise - and maybe it is. But it's gotta end at some point and "...they all lived happily ever after." I'm just at the "ever after" point without ever having reached the adventure. This is a good thing yes?
.... No?
Ohwell,
Wednesday, November 7
Friday, October 19
Let's fly away
Guess what????
Our trip to Europe is officially on!!! XD It's sooo exciting - my sister and I found places to stay - one in Italy for a month, then we'll be off to Scotland for three-four months. EEEEEEEEEPPPPPP!!!!!!
It's our first trip overseas, and I'm really looking forwards to it. I can hardly believe everything worked out in like, the space of two weeks!
So, as of February the 4th, 2008, Emi and I will be heading overseas....
YAY!
b.
Our trip to Europe is officially on!!! XD It's sooo exciting - my sister and I found places to stay - one in Italy for a month, then we'll be off to Scotland for three-four months. EEEEEEEEEPPPPPP!!!!!!
It's our first trip overseas, and I'm really looking forwards to it. I can hardly believe everything worked out in like, the space of two weeks!
So, as of February the 4th, 2008, Emi and I will be heading overseas....
YAY!
b.
Thursday, October 11
Holla *coff* at yer girl *sniff*
Gah. I hate being ill. 'Tis the bain of my existence.
Plus, I'm stressing because I am sooo running behind in my uni work. *le sigh* But at least when you're sick you lose weight! Yay! Go positive side of sweating, chills, sniffles, migraines, joint pain and coughs! >3<
And that's all I have to say.
Buh-bye now...
Plus, I'm stressing because I am sooo running behind in my uni work. *le sigh* But at least when you're sick you lose weight! Yay! Go positive side of sweating, chills, sniffles, migraines, joint pain and coughs! >3<
And that's all I have to say.
Buh-bye now...
Tuesday, October 2
Black Stump - it came, it went, it was GREAT!
I can hardly believe that Black Stump is over for another year...
Crazy man, just crazy...
But it was awesome and I got to go!!! I saw (and liked) John Smith, Antiskeptic, Scat, Jigzag, Maverick, the comedy shows, Stump comedy debate, and the Stump Battle of the Bands. I also so some other things, but wasn't so impressed - but I am not naming names...
I had a great time chillaxing, but I swear! The dust was aweful! Just imaging the dusty-est dust bowl you ever could, and times it by 100. Then you are getting close to Stump. One photo I took inside a tent, when I was at the back, consisted of some heads close by and, you guessed it... Dust.
I am still coughing up black stuff.
But it was awesome, and we got to eat cookies all weekend! Yay! Go cookies!
Crazy man, just crazy...
But it was awesome and I got to go!!! I saw (and liked) John Smith, Antiskeptic, Scat, Jigzag, Maverick, the comedy shows, Stump comedy debate, and the Stump Battle of the Bands. I also so some other things, but wasn't so impressed - but I am not naming names...
I had a great time chillaxing, but I swear! The dust was aweful! Just imaging the dusty-est dust bowl you ever could, and times it by 100. Then you are getting close to Stump. One photo I took inside a tent, when I was at the back, consisted of some heads close by and, you guessed it... Dust.
I am still coughing up black stuff.
But it was awesome, and we got to eat cookies all weekend! Yay! Go cookies!
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