Monday, August 8, 2011
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Sometimes I forget .....
... just how good these guys are, then I listen to 'New Manic Art' and it all comes flooding back.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Squee!!
http://superheroes.memebase.com/2011/08/01/superheroes-batman-superman-the-avengers-the-heli-carrier-is-always-prepared-for-fine-dining/
I am not at all excited for the Avengers movie! It is going to be SWEET!!
I am not at all excited for the Avengers movie! It is going to be SWEET!!
Friday, February 19, 2010
We're moving forward while holding ourselves back
Life has certainly been interesting lately. Working three jobs to get by and save, getting into my degree course, then having a photoshoot for the 2011 RMIT program guide, having my wisdom teeth out, discovering I have a peeping tom and somewhere along the way becoming vegetarian. Talking to my mum again after 7 or 8 months .... But I guess I should begin in detail from something that resembles the start.
I had it mentioned to me around the middle of last year, having some photos taken for promotional material. I felt a little flattered by the prospect, but didn't think too much of it until I heard from RMIT's publicity and a date was set (end of November). It's a little unnerving. I'm not that comfortable being in front of a camera, let alone being put in promotional material that will be seen by people around Australia, even the world. Oh yeah, they might use my photo in materials for International students, but I have no idea what or when or even if. My self conscious feelings aside, it is really awesome to be recognised for my work and potential to excel. Just between you and me, I'm pretty freakin' stoked and curious to see which photo(s) will be used. I guess it is simply nice to be noticed for who I am, not for where I've come from or who my family are.
Around that time, I got what is my third job. Nothing too exciting. It's just waitressing at an indian restaurant, minimum 3 hours a night, 3 nights are week. I can't complain too much, it's money I need and good food.
Then it was the lead up to Christmas, which meant being nauseatingly cheerful and working alot, most days at the pharmacy and 3 nights waitressing. I got a little delerious towards the end of it, which I don't think anyone really noticed. Easily disguised as Christmas cheer. haha! Christmas itself was easily the best christmas I had in 10 years. I spent it with some good friends and their family. I never knew family get-togethers could be so pleasant and drama free. Truly makes a refreshing change. All we did was eat too much and drink too much wine. =)
Not much happened til mid January, when I got the official news that I was accepted into a Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical. Woo-hoo!!! Everything seems to finally be going my way. All my plans and dreams for a decent future are falling into place. What more can a gal want?? And now mid February, my timetable is practically organised, orientation is on Monday and Tuesday for the city and Bundoora campus and I might be getting some scholarships. Now don't go getting all excited for me just yet. It's only provisional. I'll get excited when the money is in my account. It means potentially my fees will be paid for the next 4 years. What a weight off my shoulders!
But back to early February, I had my birthday, which I celebrated by going out to dinner with my closest friends. It was a good night of eating asian foods and drinking long island ice teas. I'm not a party animal, not do I normally even want to celebrate my birthday, but I can not think of a better way to.
Two days later, I had my last two wisdom teeth out. Awake in the dentist chair only with a local anathestic. Not that I am brave, more like a glutton for punishment. I got a smidge anxious when one of the nurse's was sucking out the excess saliva and kept hitting the back of my mouth and making me want to gag. Oh and best part of it all was my bottom left tooth was twice the size of what it should have been, meaning my dentist had to saw it in half, which he then cut my cheek in the process. Hands down, he did a great job with the massive tooth and my small jaw and to have healed really well within a week ... by comparison to having the right side done, it took more than a month before I could open my jaw and I was still in pain. Though I've had two weeks off of work at the pharmacy and only 1 from the restaurant. All I have done is watch DVDs and sleep.
I had it mentioned to me around the middle of last year, having some photos taken for promotional material. I felt a little flattered by the prospect, but didn't think too much of it until I heard from RMIT's publicity and a date was set (end of November). It's a little unnerving. I'm not that comfortable being in front of a camera, let alone being put in promotional material that will be seen by people around Australia, even the world. Oh yeah, they might use my photo in materials for International students, but I have no idea what or when or even if. My self conscious feelings aside, it is really awesome to be recognised for my work and potential to excel. Just between you and me, I'm pretty freakin' stoked and curious to see which photo(s) will be used. I guess it is simply nice to be noticed for who I am, not for where I've come from or who my family are.
Around that time, I got what is my third job. Nothing too exciting. It's just waitressing at an indian restaurant, minimum 3 hours a night, 3 nights are week. I can't complain too much, it's money I need and good food.
Then it was the lead up to Christmas, which meant being nauseatingly cheerful and working alot, most days at the pharmacy and 3 nights waitressing. I got a little delerious towards the end of it, which I don't think anyone really noticed. Easily disguised as Christmas cheer. haha! Christmas itself was easily the best christmas I had in 10 years. I spent it with some good friends and their family. I never knew family get-togethers could be so pleasant and drama free. Truly makes a refreshing change. All we did was eat too much and drink too much wine. =)
Not much happened til mid January, when I got the official news that I was accepted into a Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical. Woo-hoo!!! Everything seems to finally be going my way. All my plans and dreams for a decent future are falling into place. What more can a gal want?? And now mid February, my timetable is practically organised, orientation is on Monday and Tuesday for the city and Bundoora campus and I might be getting some scholarships. Now don't go getting all excited for me just yet. It's only provisional. I'll get excited when the money is in my account. It means potentially my fees will be paid for the next 4 years. What a weight off my shoulders!
But back to early February, I had my birthday, which I celebrated by going out to dinner with my closest friends. It was a good night of eating asian foods and drinking long island ice teas. I'm not a party animal, not do I normally even want to celebrate my birthday, but I can not think of a better way to.
My lovely friends (L -R): Tom, Andrew & Tarah
Two days later, I had my last two wisdom teeth out. Awake in the dentist chair only with a local anathestic. Not that I am brave, more like a glutton for punishment. I got a smidge anxious when one of the nurse's was sucking out the excess saliva and kept hitting the back of my mouth and making me want to gag. Oh and best part of it all was my bottom left tooth was twice the size of what it should have been, meaning my dentist had to saw it in half, which he then cut my cheek in the process. Hands down, he did a great job with the massive tooth and my small jaw and to have healed really well within a week ... by comparison to having the right side done, it took more than a month before I could open my jaw and I was still in pain. Though I've had two weeks off of work at the pharmacy and only 1 from the restaurant. All I have done is watch DVDs and sleep.
My screwy wisdom teeth.
.That was an eventful week. I also found out I have a peeping tom aka a creepy, uber creepy neighbour who likes to watch me through my windows. Ergh yuck! 2am, I hear an odd noise, I look out the window and oh my fucking god, there he is. 0_o I called the cops, he was gone by the time they got here. I was freaked out, in tears and too scared to move. The cops settled me a little, but I still lie in bed at night and listen for strange noises, just in case. A downfall of living on the ground floor. I guess.
Oh another thing, Mum and I have started talking again after 7 or 8 months. It's not easy. It's down right panic attack inducing sometimes. We've never really had the greatest relationship and since I was 15, things were straight out bad and unhealthy. I'm trying hard to talk to her and not let it get to me like it used to. I could try and talk to her to settle the misunderstanding that stopped us from talking this time round, but she won't listen, she won't change, she won't meet me half way. It's fucked and somehow I have to be okay with that. Now tell me what would you do??
Sunday, January 3, 2010
I get distracted
I forget sometimes that I have this blog and I should update. Now I have two months to write about. Prepare to be entertained ....
Back in November, I volunteered to work at the Australian Nickelodean Kid's Choice Awards 09. My entire job for the two days I was there, in preparation for a 2 hour Orange Carpet and the 2 hours of actual show, was as a crowd warmer at the Orange Carpet at the VIP Grandstand. The rest of the time I was there, I was watching rehearsals, wandering around the arena, eating, drinking and making observations. It was interesting to see this television production come together. I had no idea how much work went into it, with lighting, camera angles. Bringing the whole show together took two weeks and used less lighting than either Britney or Pink's recent tours. What also made me smile and feel tall, was seeing how short the "celebrities" are and I'm only 171cm or approx 5'7, which is about average. Though Delta Goodrem and wrestlers Eve and Edge are taller than me. Most of them were easily 3 or 4 inches shorter than me, which puts things in perspective when you see them on television or in photographs with other so-called celebrities. THEY ARE ALL FREAKING SHORT!!! What also peaked my interest was noticing how the other volunteers acted around me. I took this as an opportunity to be a little loud, energetic and out there for a change, which I think intimidated the females I was working with. But it seems strange considering most of them were studying film and arts. I assumed they were more attention seeking than I. The thing is they shot me dirty looks frequently and went quiet when I tried to join in conversations. I still find it odd. Why give me the evil eye?? I am no-one to be intimidated by, if that's what caused them. That aside I had fun.
What else have I been up to? ... I went to Tasmania for the first time for an Indigenious Education Conference. Can't really say if the conference was worthwhile or not because I only attended two sessions. Oops! It was a free trip through my university and I took advantage of it. I did nothing, but eat and drink and wander around Hobart for three days.
hmm .... I now have a third job waitressing at an Indian restaurant. It's only 3 nights a week, but it suits me and it'll be good extra money when I get back to studying in March. Also I like most of the people I work with. There is an exception, but it is the same no matter where you work. It can get tiring working 3 jobs, particularly when I do 5 days or more at the pharmacy. I get a little delerious and very grumpy, but I've got to do what I need to do to get by and save money, especially since I'm putting myself through university.
Yes I said university. I have been offered a provisional position to study a Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical. So unofficially I'm in. It will all be official on January 18th, 2010, when first round offers are sent out and published in the Herald Sun.
That brings me to mid-December, which means Christmas/consumerism at it's finest, is next. I chose to not go back to Goulburn because of all this family stuff (see previous posts) and financial reasons. Which is fine with me. No stress, no fighting, no guilt trips, no awkward potential run-ins either. It was the best thing I could have possibly done for myself this year and in turn, it was easily the best christmas I've had in ten years. I ended up being adopted by friends and their family. I never knew Christmas could be so civilised and pleasant. Again, more perspective and eating/drinking excessively. My dad got me the sweetest silver bracelet, too. Bless him!! :)
Then work, work, work. Followed closely by an uneventful New Year's Eve. Again a prime example of exessive living and consumerism and also pressure to make one little night, that happens to be the end of the calendar year, a big one and "how you intend to spend the next year". Basically, I worked two jobs that day. One 9 til 5. The other 7.30 til 11. By the time I got home it was 11.30, pouring down rain and I was exhausted. So I watched a movie and went to bed. I rung in the new year watching Blade Trinity. Hurrah for decent vampire movies!!
And that brings you up to date in my uneventful life tinged moments of bitterness and loneliness, where friends make plans they can't keep and I eternally wonder why.
Live long and prosper!
Back in November, I volunteered to work at the Australian Nickelodean Kid's Choice Awards 09. My entire job for the two days I was there, in preparation for a 2 hour Orange Carpet and the 2 hours of actual show, was as a crowd warmer at the Orange Carpet at the VIP Grandstand. The rest of the time I was there, I was watching rehearsals, wandering around the arena, eating, drinking and making observations. It was interesting to see this television production come together. I had no idea how much work went into it, with lighting, camera angles. Bringing the whole show together took two weeks and used less lighting than either Britney or Pink's recent tours. What also made me smile and feel tall, was seeing how short the "celebrities" are and I'm only 171cm or approx 5'7, which is about average. Though Delta Goodrem and wrestlers Eve and Edge are taller than me. Most of them were easily 3 or 4 inches shorter than me, which puts things in perspective when you see them on television or in photographs with other so-called celebrities. THEY ARE ALL FREAKING SHORT!!! What also peaked my interest was noticing how the other volunteers acted around me. I took this as an opportunity to be a little loud, energetic and out there for a change, which I think intimidated the females I was working with. But it seems strange considering most of them were studying film and arts. I assumed they were more attention seeking than I. The thing is they shot me dirty looks frequently and went quiet when I tried to join in conversations. I still find it odd. Why give me the evil eye?? I am no-one to be intimidated by, if that's what caused them. That aside I had fun.
What else have I been up to? ... I went to Tasmania for the first time for an Indigenious Education Conference. Can't really say if the conference was worthwhile or not because I only attended two sessions. Oops! It was a free trip through my university and I took advantage of it. I did nothing, but eat and drink and wander around Hobart for three days.
hmm .... I now have a third job waitressing at an Indian restaurant. It's only 3 nights a week, but it suits me and it'll be good extra money when I get back to studying in March. Also I like most of the people I work with. There is an exception, but it is the same no matter where you work. It can get tiring working 3 jobs, particularly when I do 5 days or more at the pharmacy. I get a little delerious and very grumpy, but I've got to do what I need to do to get by and save money, especially since I'm putting myself through university.
Yes I said university. I have been offered a provisional position to study a Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical. So unofficially I'm in. It will all be official on January 18th, 2010, when first round offers are sent out and published in the Herald Sun.
That brings me to mid-December, which means Christmas/consumerism at it's finest, is next. I chose to not go back to Goulburn because of all this family stuff (see previous posts) and financial reasons. Which is fine with me. No stress, no fighting, no guilt trips, no awkward potential run-ins either. It was the best thing I could have possibly done for myself this year and in turn, it was easily the best christmas I've had in ten years. I ended up being adopted by friends and their family. I never knew Christmas could be so civilised and pleasant. Again, more perspective and eating/drinking excessively. My dad got me the sweetest silver bracelet, too. Bless him!! :)
Then work, work, work. Followed closely by an uneventful New Year's Eve. Again a prime example of exessive living and consumerism and also pressure to make one little night, that happens to be the end of the calendar year, a big one and "how you intend to spend the next year". Basically, I worked two jobs that day. One 9 til 5. The other 7.30 til 11. By the time I got home it was 11.30, pouring down rain and I was exhausted. So I watched a movie and went to bed. I rung in the new year watching Blade Trinity. Hurrah for decent vampire movies!!
And that brings you up to date in my uneventful life tinged moments of bitterness and loneliness, where friends make plans they can't keep and I eternally wonder why.
Live long and prosper!
Friday, November 6, 2009
Just a side note ....
There are moments that stand out in an evening that you don't forget, that linger for days. And for all the right reasons. I had a hug on Monday night that covered me in a feeling of warmth, like I am loved and someone cares about me. And it is undoubtably comforting. I must admit it's not something that happens to me much these days. Usually a hug is just a hug. A moment of human contact, with little or no significance. Then once in a while, in sneaks up on you and means a little more. And it made me feel good, which seems such an inadequate word and made me realise why I liked him in the first place. But hey ......
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