I have had 3 glasses of wine, have the hiccups and can smell my feet.
Gotta love Friday nights!
Friday, May 16, 2008
Thursday, May 15, 2008
The greatness that is my new job!
For the last 4 days, i have been employed in the publishing field as a Publications Assistant. It is an area that i have ALWAYS wanted to be in, but couldn't because of the lack of opportunity where i used to live. It is something that i have studied towards for years ( and still do), but i never thought that i would actually get there. In saying that, i also never thought i would move to Brisbane.
Thinking and doing are two VERY differnt things. I am still coming to the realisation that i am doing a job that i WANT to do, instead of a job to bide my time. And to make things even better, this company is GREAT to work for (especially since i came from a small accouting firm in a country town..!)
Perks:
1. 2 proper coffee machines
2. I can wear whatever i like!
3. Tuesdays at 4:30 a trainer comes and does pilates and boxing for whoever wants to do it (and you dont even need to make up the time!)
4. Flexible working hours
5. Much better pay!
6. They do not take the 10 day Christmas closure of the 4 weeks annual leave
7. People come to the office to take lunch orders and then deliver them
8. I get a swipe card!!
10. I have a title that does not involve the word 'receptionist)
11. I now get to claim some of my Uni costs because it's work related
Yay for me!
Thinking and doing are two VERY differnt things. I am still coming to the realisation that i am doing a job that i WANT to do, instead of a job to bide my time. And to make things even better, this company is GREAT to work for (especially since i came from a small accouting firm in a country town..!)
Perks:
1. 2 proper coffee machines
2. I can wear whatever i like!
3. Tuesdays at 4:30 a trainer comes and does pilates and boxing for whoever wants to do it (and you dont even need to make up the time!)
4. Flexible working hours
5. Much better pay!
6. They do not take the 10 day Christmas closure of the 4 weeks annual leave
7. People come to the office to take lunch orders and then deliver them
8. I get a swipe card!!
10. I have a title that does not involve the word 'receptionist)
11. I now get to claim some of my Uni costs because it's work related
Yay for me!
Monday, May 12, 2008
New Girl
Today was the first day of my new job! Yep, i am officailly the new girl.
I can't be arsed to write to much more- just know that it seems to be to good to be true!
I can't be arsed to write to much more- just know that it seems to be to good to be true!
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Dancing
In an effort to merge into Brisbane life, i am thinking about making Brett come to dance lessons with me. I am thinking either Swing or Ballroom.
Has anyone had any experience in these styles before??
Brett thinks he is a bit of a dancer, so it should be fun.
Has anyone had any experience in these styles before??
Brett thinks he is a bit of a dancer, so it should be fun.
Happy Days
Yay, possum arrived home last night from his business trip. Needless to say, i hassled him out all night. He now knows every insignificant thing that i have done, and what has happened to me since Sunday, including but not limited to:
1. Food that i have eaten, and food that i did not
2. The way bus drivers here dont like you putting money directly in their hands. (has to go on the bench thingy)
3. What i have cleaned, and what i did not and,
4. Updates on Oprah (she made Barbara Walters cry!)
1. Food that i have eaten, and food that i did not
2. The way bus drivers here dont like you putting money directly in their hands. (has to go on the bench thingy)
3. What i have cleaned, and what i did not and,
4. Updates on Oprah (she made Barbara Walters cry!)
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Monday, May 05, 2008
Freaking Out- Part 1
I have been waiting for my freak out, and here it is. It did take much longer then i expected, and, well, i think it's come about because i am PMSing and possum has gone away with work until Wednesday.
I have been ok up until now, i have had things to do (shopping & job interviews), but today i have nothing. I have no motivation, no company, and no sense of calmness. I feel like chucking a tantrum, but what good is a tantrum if there is no-one to comfort you afterward?
My brother was going to come in and visit me today, but he couldnt be bothered driving. I understand this, but a familar face would have been nice. I'm sure if i had explained my issues, he would have come, but then i know it would have been out of pity.
I am sure i am over-reacting, i have another interview to go to tomorrow and im sure once i have a job i will level out, but right now, everyone seems to have a plan- a thing to go to, or a person to laugh with.
In saying all this, i really do like Brisbane. It's just that most things are designed for pairs, and whilst my other half is absent, i have nothing to do.
Deep breath. I think i need a cup of tea.
Update: I am being silly. I have things to do, Uni assignments etc, but i am just being stubborn and petty. I just have to be calm and focus on my productive day tomorrow. A day filled with chocolate, shopping, productiveness and another interview. And then, after all that, possum will be home the following day and i will get to hassle him out. See? All better!
I have been ok up until now, i have had things to do (shopping & job interviews), but today i have nothing. I have no motivation, no company, and no sense of calmness. I feel like chucking a tantrum, but what good is a tantrum if there is no-one to comfort you afterward?
My brother was going to come in and visit me today, but he couldnt be bothered driving. I understand this, but a familar face would have been nice. I'm sure if i had explained my issues, he would have come, but then i know it would have been out of pity.
I am sure i am over-reacting, i have another interview to go to tomorrow and im sure once i have a job i will level out, but right now, everyone seems to have a plan- a thing to go to, or a person to laugh with.
In saying all this, i really do like Brisbane. It's just that most things are designed for pairs, and whilst my other half is absent, i have nothing to do.
Deep breath. I think i need a cup of tea.
Update: I am being silly. I have things to do, Uni assignments etc, but i am just being stubborn and petty. I just have to be calm and focus on my productive day tomorrow. A day filled with chocolate, shopping, productiveness and another interview. And then, after all that, possum will be home the following day and i will get to hassle him out. See? All better!
Saturday, May 03, 2008
On a lighter note..
I am really liking this pink cardi and black jumper. They are both so cute! I figure the cardi would be a good item for work (brighten things up a bit) and the black pullover would go great with my new boots....!
You can get these items from Frock You
You can get these items from Frock You
Water. I need water.
I have never, ever been so hungover in my entire life. Ever. Possum and i planned to go out for a quiet dinner last night (we had great pizza), but we both have no idea how we got home last night. I remember going to a couple of clubs, but after that we are both drawing blanks. I came home with my purse etc, which is always a good sign, but can not stress enough how awful we have both felt today. I have lost count of how many times i vomitted...(gross i know, but true)
Seriously, we havent seen day light yet- its like Saturday has not even happened!
So, so odd. I am even thinking that our drinks could have been spiked, purely for the fact that we BOTH can't remember after a certain time last night.
Has this happened to anyone else??
Seriously, we havent seen day light yet- its like Saturday has not even happened!
So, so odd. I am even thinking that our drinks could have been spiked, purely for the fact that we BOTH can't remember after a certain time last night.
Has this happened to anyone else??
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
Queries
Why is it that i love bacon, but really don't like pork?
And i don't think that i could eat a guniea pig, but have no qualms about eating normal pigs.
Come to think of it, pig is a funny word.
Furthermore, i just dont think i can eat mini versions of anything, eg, goldfish as opposed to say, snapper, and quail as say, chickens. I dont think i could eat deer, either. I wonder why?
Can you tell i am unemployed?
And i don't think that i could eat a guniea pig, but have no qualms about eating normal pigs.
Come to think of it, pig is a funny word.
Furthermore, i just dont think i can eat mini versions of anything, eg, goldfish as opposed to say, snapper, and quail as say, chickens. I dont think i could eat deer, either. I wonder why?
Can you tell i am unemployed?
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Words i like to say... (in no particular order)
1. Perpetuate
2. Concubine
3. Fallopian (as in tubes)
4. Succinct
5. Sparticus
Feel free to add... :)
2. Concubine
3. Fallopian (as in tubes)
4. Succinct
5. Sparticus
Feel free to add... :)
Madness
Well, these last couple of weeks have been madness! As well starting a new life in a GREAT new city, i have also done a wee bit of shopping! I thought i would share with you a few of my favourite things...
*Firstly, tan boots from Portmans $60. These will be my everyday boots. Love them.
*Urban Originals bag $90. Saw it on the net ages ago & thinks it's very unique. Had to have it.
*Black boots from Betts. $150 down from $200. The heel is great- not to big and not to little. Every girl has to have a pair of black boots.
*Brown/bronze wedges. These pair were the ultimate bargain $10 down from $100. Again, the heel/wedge is not too high and they are amazingly comfortable.
* Cute little cups from a market earlier today. $8.00 each. They have the cutest flowers painted on..there is also a matching jug which i will think about buying.... ;)
* Portmans bangles. These were half price and came down to $7.00. I find getting bangles to fit my wrist is hard. My wrist is tiny and everything falls off.. :(
So, i think thats it. I have bought some clothes as well, but am loving shoes at the moment.
This is such a deep post isn't it?!
*Firstly, tan boots from Portmans $60. These will be my everyday boots. Love them.
*Urban Originals bag $90. Saw it on the net ages ago & thinks it's very unique. Had to have it.
*Black boots from Betts. $150 down from $200. The heel is great- not to big and not to little. Every girl has to have a pair of black boots.
*Brown/bronze wedges. These pair were the ultimate bargain $10 down from $100. Again, the heel/wedge is not too high and they are amazingly comfortable.
* Cute little cups from a market earlier today. $8.00 each. They have the cutest flowers painted on..there is also a matching jug which i will think about buying.... ;)
* Portmans bangles. These were half price and came down to $7.00. I find getting bangles to fit my wrist is hard. My wrist is tiny and everything falls off.. :(
So, i think thats it. I have bought some clothes as well, but am loving shoes at the moment.
This is such a deep post isn't it?!
Monday, April 21, 2008
Stinky gym
Today i went to the gym. It's been ages (or so my pants have been telling me), so off i went to the gym around the corner. It's quite different to my old, country hick gym in NSW (this one has a tv on each machine!) but i slowly but surely got back into it.
So, there i was, walking up a storm, when i smell a skanky, disgusting fart. Yep. There is only one other normal looking women next to me who must have been the offender. Seriosuly though, she didnt look like she could have something that stinky come from her, but she did.
The stench lingers so i move onto another machine. So, there i was, stair climbing away, when i smell another, even worse, fart. What is it with people farting near me? Are they trying to tell me something? Am i not following new gym rules? Is this some type of initiation?
Maybe next time i will return fire? Fart on demand.
Has this happened to anyone else?
So, there i was, walking up a storm, when i smell a skanky, disgusting fart. Yep. There is only one other normal looking women next to me who must have been the offender. Seriosuly though, she didnt look like she could have something that stinky come from her, but she did.
The stench lingers so i move onto another machine. So, there i was, stair climbing away, when i smell another, even worse, fart. What is it with people farting near me? Are they trying to tell me something? Am i not following new gym rules? Is this some type of initiation?
Maybe next time i will return fire? Fart on demand.
Has this happened to anyone else?
Friday, April 18, 2008
How gay!
Conversation that took place with my newly gay brother about 1/2 hr ago....
me: When you go out tonight you should try vodka and apple juice, it's great!
brother: no, that would be gay
me: but you are gay
brother: oh, yeah i guess that could work then..
I love my brother!
Have a good weekend everyone!
me: When you go out tonight you should try vodka and apple juice, it's great!
brother: no, that would be gay
me: but you are gay
brother: oh, yeah i guess that could work then..
I love my brother!
Have a good weekend everyone!
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Seriously?
Looking for jobs and came across this description...
'Dynamic yarn supplies'
Can yarn even be dynamic? Is there another side to yarn?
'Dynamic yarn supplies'
Can yarn even be dynamic? Is there another side to yarn?
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Yep- Alive!
Well here i am, sitting in an Internet Cafe called Peter Pan. So far i am loving it here, we have a great apartment which is only a ferry ride from basically anywhere. And its warm here!! No flannelette pjs for me! Still have no internet on, but hopefully it wont be too far away- until then i am somewhat old school- ie. shopping in person and writing snail mail...!
I figure until i get the net on i cant really look for a job, so until then i am on a long holiday...! Hmmmm, it's a hard life!
It feels really odd not to have net access at my fingertips. I am so reliant on it- is this sad? Even my Uni is online.
On another note- Insinkerators. We have one in out kitchen sink. I assume they are garbage disposals? Either way- i have never ever used one. I was turning on the light switches the other day and turns out it was the switch to work the insinkerator. I jumped a mile. It's very loud and somewhat intimidating. I dont think i will use it anymore.
One Skinny Girl- i will endevour to email you shortly- am really wanting some female input- Possum is trying hard, but doesnt get nearly as excited as he should be when i buy bargains (Yep- i bought a $99 pair of shoes for $10-BARGAIN!)He does try though.... :)
Well thats it for now, i really miss my regular visits to your pages/lives.
Hope everyone is well and intact!
I figure until i get the net on i cant really look for a job, so until then i am on a long holiday...! Hmmmm, it's a hard life!
It feels really odd not to have net access at my fingertips. I am so reliant on it- is this sad? Even my Uni is online.
On another note- Insinkerators. We have one in out kitchen sink. I assume they are garbage disposals? Either way- i have never ever used one. I was turning on the light switches the other day and turns out it was the switch to work the insinkerator. I jumped a mile. It's very loud and somewhat intimidating. I dont think i will use it anymore.
One Skinny Girl- i will endevour to email you shortly- am really wanting some female input- Possum is trying hard, but doesnt get nearly as excited as he should be when i buy bargains (Yep- i bought a $99 pair of shoes for $10-BARGAIN!)He does try though.... :)
Well thats it for now, i really miss my regular visits to your pages/lives.
Hope everyone is well and intact!
Sunday, April 06, 2008
2 days. Shit.
This whole moving 'thing' is happening so quickly. The movers are coming on Tuesday and we are planning on leaving wed/thursday and take a few days to drive to brisbane so we can move in Saturday. Argh.And i havent even seen the apartment we are moving into!! There is sooo much stuff yo sort out eg, mail, utilities, visting everyone before i go. I am sorta freaking out, but am trying to be calm.
Okay, i am now calmish.... :)
If i dont get time to post in the next couple of days, i will be back on deck in a week or two.
Wish me luck!
Okay, i am now calmish.... :)
If i dont get time to post in the next couple of days, i will be back on deck in a week or two.
Wish me luck!
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
PostSecret
Who else loves PostSecret?
It's funny, because i have often thought of sending in a secret, but mine just don't seem as good as the others. Maybe that is my secret? Or it was.... ;)
I bought one of the books a while back and often look at it- it's kind of like reading a juicy novel and looking at great art at the same time. It's time efficient!
If you haven't checked it out you must!
It's funny, because i have often thought of sending in a secret, but mine just don't seem as good as the others. Maybe that is my secret? Or it was.... ;)
I bought one of the books a while back and often look at it- it's kind of like reading a juicy novel and looking at great art at the same time. It's time efficient!
If you haven't checked it out you must!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
