Ok, so at the moment, I've stolen away up to the fifth floor of the Tokyo Apple store and have hijacked a iMac to get this message out... kinda. They actually have free internet, so not quite as clandestine...
But if I thought the Spanish keyboards were complicated, every key has has about 4 different letters, characters, symbols and it is driving me insane. Took me five minutes to find the apostrophe (for personal reference, its shift 7).
Because this is taken me so long, I've now run out of time. So will have to post again when I'm at a proper internet cafe.
Friday, December 30, 2005
Monday, December 26, 2005
Post-Christmas Recovery
At 7pm on Boxing Day, I'm only now starting to feel a little better. But it has been a good couple of days, so it was certainly worth the effort.
Woken at 8:30am for 'stocking' presents, supplemented with tea and Panettone and then zipping off to the family service at St. Marks. James has come up with an adaptation from 'beach points' (namely dishing out points for inappropriate beach activities such as wearing jeans, high heels or underpants). 'Church points' are delivered to those who undertake inappropriate actions in the Lord's house - wearing sunglasses, being drunk (therefore getting up to act in the nativity with 3 year olds) and clapping! Something to make the time pass a little quicker when one is stuck behind a pylon and cannot see a thing!
During breakfast, Dad was trying to tell James and Pete that not everyone just drinks beer and that I would drink two beers and then move to vodka, cocktails etc... but they only heard that I could only drink 2 beers. So the challenge was issued that I couldn't drink 10 beers through lunch, which I then had to disprove and which was the beginning of the end. Birches, Lopez’s, Harpers and the Ashes for drinks, and then just the family for lunch - about 27 people at one point.
Finished with some drinks by the pool and by 8:30pm made the move over to Brent's with Sarah, Pete and James. More drinking and merriment, and was good fun. Circle of Esky was a great way to round out the long weekend!
Four hours sleep and then up to lie hung over in the sun. Obviously started reading James' Christmas present books before my own and managed to smash about 10 chapters before I had to head to JD's. Nice view, looking over the harbour to watch the start of the Sydney to Hobart. Couple of devastating caipiranhas, a very hot/flirtatious waitress and delicious food – not a bad way to recover from a massive night.
Then just chillaxing throughout the afternoon, watching the cricket and sleeping on the grass in the sun. How good are holidays?
Woken at 8:30am for 'stocking' presents, supplemented with tea and Panettone and then zipping off to the family service at St. Marks. James has come up with an adaptation from 'beach points' (namely dishing out points for inappropriate beach activities such as wearing jeans, high heels or underpants). 'Church points' are delivered to those who undertake inappropriate actions in the Lord's house - wearing sunglasses, being drunk (therefore getting up to act in the nativity with 3 year olds) and clapping! Something to make the time pass a little quicker when one is stuck behind a pylon and cannot see a thing!
During breakfast, Dad was trying to tell James and Pete that not everyone just drinks beer and that I would drink two beers and then move to vodka, cocktails etc... but they only heard that I could only drink 2 beers. So the challenge was issued that I couldn't drink 10 beers through lunch, which I then had to disprove and which was the beginning of the end. Birches, Lopez’s, Harpers and the Ashes for drinks, and then just the family for lunch - about 27 people at one point.
Finished with some drinks by the pool and by 8:30pm made the move over to Brent's with Sarah, Pete and James. More drinking and merriment, and was good fun. Circle of Esky was a great way to round out the long weekend!
Four hours sleep and then up to lie hung over in the sun. Obviously started reading James' Christmas present books before my own and managed to smash about 10 chapters before I had to head to JD's. Nice view, looking over the harbour to watch the start of the Sydney to Hobart. Couple of devastating caipiranhas, a very hot/flirtatious waitress and delicious food – not a bad way to recover from a massive night.
Then just chillaxing throughout the afternoon, watching the cricket and sleeping on the grass in the sun. How good are holidays?
Saturday, December 24, 2005
Merry Yuletide
The pressure is still apparent to feed the Blog beast daily, and so I continue to post. Friday was spent relaxing by the pool and finishing with the Christmas shopping.
Juzz and Josh had a gig in Mascot (read: sticks), playing requests from friends and family. This had obviously prompted everyone to come up with the most challenging songs that two guitars could possibly attempt. Highlight of the night was unequivocally Kanye’s ‘Gold Digger’, though I have to say that Broken Wings holds a place very close to my heart.
After the gig, a quick trip with JD and Puck to the Loft for a quiet ale, which moved downstairs to Bungalow to meet Jess, Geeth, Tara, Sap etc. The itinerary seemed to be following a Particular Person (curious, the same initials as Pablo Picasso, hint hint) throughout the city, though contact was never made (on an aside, Puck is soft, haha).
From Bunglow 8 to Dragonfly for more drinks with Adrian and Oli to Westfield for some 2am shopping. Surprising how many people are there, and worse how many people we knew! David D and Paulo, Scotty Dogg and his mate and even bumping into Alec and Katie with the novel idea of Shopping and Shotting – 20mins shopping, followed by 2 shots of tequila. Repeat. Not surprisingly, by 2am they were looking slightly worse for wear!
Having been promised that we’d be gone by 2, by 2:30 we were still waiting and the idea of crashing some random’s house party (who none of us knew) at 3 no longer appealed (funny that). Still waiting to hear how it went, but am sure that considering the competition that Picasso was facing, someone must have come out on top. This will be confirmed after the holiday season.
Christmas lunch tomorrow with 27 people (!) and then only two days until Japan. Am pumped up for no sleep in Tokyo and great snow. Again, more information to come shortly.
Alas, ‘Rome’ and bed call…
Juzz and Josh had a gig in Mascot (read: sticks), playing requests from friends and family. This had obviously prompted everyone to come up with the most challenging songs that two guitars could possibly attempt. Highlight of the night was unequivocally Kanye’s ‘Gold Digger’, though I have to say that Broken Wings holds a place very close to my heart.
After the gig, a quick trip with JD and Puck to the Loft for a quiet ale, which moved downstairs to Bungalow to meet Jess, Geeth, Tara, Sap etc. The itinerary seemed to be following a Particular Person (curious, the same initials as Pablo Picasso, hint hint) throughout the city, though contact was never made (on an aside, Puck is soft, haha).
From Bunglow 8 to Dragonfly for more drinks with Adrian and Oli to Westfield for some 2am shopping. Surprising how many people are there, and worse how many people we knew! David D and Paulo, Scotty Dogg and his mate and even bumping into Alec and Katie with the novel idea of Shopping and Shotting – 20mins shopping, followed by 2 shots of tequila. Repeat. Not surprisingly, by 2am they were looking slightly worse for wear!
Having been promised that we’d be gone by 2, by 2:30 we were still waiting and the idea of crashing some random’s house party (who none of us knew) at 3 no longer appealed (funny that). Still waiting to hear how it went, but am sure that considering the competition that Picasso was facing, someone must have come out on top. This will be confirmed after the holiday season.
Christmas lunch tomorrow with 27 people (!) and then only two days until Japan. Am pumped up for no sleep in Tokyo and great snow. Again, more information to come shortly.
Alas, ‘Rome’ and bed call…
Thursday, December 22, 2005
Beating JD...
I told him that I could last more than 2 days with the constant posting, so the challenge continues.
Spent the day at work, hassled the gay Westfield carpark people, went Christmas shopping. Bought CDs, even though I've completely run out of money. That said, DangerDoom (DJ Dangermouse and MF Doom) is a wicked stocking filler and something everyone should own - especially if you love the cartoon network, some killer samples. Document 3 is hot too, though not as many recognisable tracks as the other 2, so will have to give that a pound out.
Saw Nick Z's new car today, a massive '73 Holden Torana (named the Mashed Banana, or Banana for short) - no FM, no left mirror but all spirit. That car will surprise us all, I guarantee it.
Anyway, this post should be sufficient to satisfy JD and I'm going to get back to Rome (... the TV show, obviously).
Brad - get the forum up you gimp. If needs be, get JD's undernet skills to cut them off.
Work is classic - colleague has proven that she is officially an alcoholic, consuming more alcohol that 99% of Americans (men included). While its obviously somewhat skewed (I'm at the 91.5 percentile), the top 1% is hardcore by anyone's standards. You can't be 100% unless you drink more than anyone in the States, that that would be a mission. An expedition even.
My segways are crap and the non-linear order is purely a result of my ADHD and not a Parkerian attempt at postmodern delinearisation of the chronological narrative.
Wow. Time for bed.
Spent the day at work, hassled the gay Westfield carpark people, went Christmas shopping. Bought CDs, even though I've completely run out of money. That said, DangerDoom (DJ Dangermouse and MF Doom) is a wicked stocking filler and something everyone should own - especially if you love the cartoon network, some killer samples. Document 3 is hot too, though not as many recognisable tracks as the other 2, so will have to give that a pound out.
Saw Nick Z's new car today, a massive '73 Holden Torana (named the Mashed Banana, or Banana for short) - no FM, no left mirror but all spirit. That car will surprise us all, I guarantee it.
Anyway, this post should be sufficient to satisfy JD and I'm going to get back to Rome (... the TV show, obviously).
Brad - get the forum up you gimp. If needs be, get JD's undernet skills to cut them off.
Work is classic - colleague has proven that she is officially an alcoholic, consuming more alcohol that 99% of Americans (men included). While its obviously somewhat skewed (I'm at the 91.5 percentile), the top 1% is hardcore by anyone's standards. You can't be 100% unless you drink more than anyone in the States, that that would be a mission. An expedition even.
My segways are crap and the non-linear order is purely a result of my ADHD and not a Parkerian attempt at postmodern delinearisation of the chronological narrative.
Wow. Time for bed.
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Ok, so you can see that because this is my third post in less that a day, I am feeling the blog thing... but the case is that I have 21 years of shit to get off my chest, so after 2 more paragraphs, I'll have nothing.
How long can I do daily updates? And I have to be careful not to abuse UNO or I'll be on my arse.. that's the rule with blogs isn't it? But that just wouldn't happen... (covering myself massively aren't I).
Drinks down at Bungalow 8 tonight and met up with the suits, led by Song. Interesting people... haha. Highlight was mashed J-Lum trying to convince me that she was running naked through Pitt St Mall last week with a sign saying 'Bush Sux'. A marvellous day for the gay community, but I'm not sure I can believe that one. Anyone with corroborating evidence should let me know.... or just email me the photos and I'll post them. U'd all hate me...
And along with the Blog, I'm also obsessed with Brad's forum, http://s13.invisionfree.com/Domus_Musae - quite amusing. I think I will be feeding my obsession with internet junk via this avenue, on all my unsuspecting friends.
Hmm... not sure how many days I will post in a row - still giving myself a week, but we'll see.
How long can I do daily updates? And I have to be careful not to abuse UNO or I'll be on my arse.. that's the rule with blogs isn't it? But that just wouldn't happen... (covering myself massively aren't I).
Drinks down at Bungalow 8 tonight and met up with the suits, led by Song. Interesting people... haha. Highlight was mashed J-Lum trying to convince me that she was running naked through Pitt St Mall last week with a sign saying 'Bush Sux'. A marvellous day for the gay community, but I'm not sure I can believe that one. Anyone with corroborating evidence should let me know.... or just email me the photos and I'll post them. U'd all hate me...
And along with the Blog, I'm also obsessed with Brad's forum, http://s13.invisionfree.com/Domus_Musae - quite amusing. I think I will be feeding my obsession with internet junk via this avenue, on all my unsuspecting friends.
Hmm... not sure how many days I will post in a row - still giving myself a week, but we'll see.
Kate and Me
The miracles of technology. Now I can add photos from Flickr to my blog. One step closer to uploading my soul digital...
The first post...
This is my test attempt. I have bowed to peer pressure and now will attempt to document my life online. I give myself a week.
It just seems as though everywhere you look, the online social scene is taking hold - so more important than expressing my inner-most emotions and hardships, I don't want to be uncool.
Test over.
It just seems as though everywhere you look, the online social scene is taking hold - so more important than expressing my inner-most emotions and hardships, I don't want to be uncool.
Test over.
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