yamaonna

Im very very disenchanted with many things lately (aka, michele is being a very grumpy bum…), but then you know how something happens and boom, you are in a happy mood again?

this is how I was feeling on friday night (okay, its a little long, but bear with me!) –

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Today was a bad day.  I would like to think that normally I don’t complain all that much, however, today was particularly bad and I think it warrants a rant.  Usually I like to keep a positive attitude but today no mental will of mind could have improved it.

Well, maybe Im over exaggerating by saying it was ‘particularly bad’, but it was certainly one of those days when nothing seems to go along how you would like it to.

Firstly, I was woken by my boss @7.  I don’t hate my boss or anything, but you know when they call you *that* early in the morning that they want you to come into work.  And this was true of this morning.  She already knew I had a doctors appointment and was happy to work around that.  The short of it – the night girl would start early and I would do the night shift, and then, because I was rostered on Saturday morning, that was swapped with the midday girl so I would have enough time between shifts.

This was all a pain in the butt, because I had to cancel lunch with a friend today, and wont be able to go out drinking tomorrow evening.  And now I don’t have a day off.  Blah.

So, next m mum walks in and tells me there’s a train strike, so instead of sleeping in another half hour and then leisurely getting ready before catching the train to m doctors appointment, I have to get up and get ready to catch the bus at 8:20.  This wasn’t so bad, but because of the strike, it took an hour and 40 minutes to get into town, double the usual.  So I was late for my appointment, but then so was everyone else and the doctor.

By the time that was over (and I have to have key hole surgery BTW) I was starving, so I had a quick sub before catching the bus home.

At home I had an hour and a half to chill out, but stupid me, was a little to keen and left for work half and hour early.  Opps…  And when I noticed the time I just decided to keep going because it would have been too embarrassing to go back home as we had to get a stranger to move his car for me to get mine out.

So this leaves me here at work, which truth be told, hasn’t been all that bad.  But still, I am dreading the next few days as I will get to exhausted.  I need a holiday t recover from my holiday!!”

And believe me, that mood has still exsisted til today.  And then I went to this lions Miss Personality info day at the PA hospital, and wham, Im feeling so much more positive.  I think its because you get to meet some amazing people, who are so dedicated to their work and actually making a difference – we met and watched as the Australian of the Year Ian Frazer was inducted into the Lions Club.  But it also makes you happy with yourself for supporting such a worthwhile fund.

to read about Ian Frazer go here

to read more about Miss Personality quest go here

my gosh its been along time (well, for me)…  and unfortunately this isnt a proper post…  Im just typing up something quick so that I dont feel quite the ‘need’ to post something long and in depth….

Your Love Life Secrets Are

Looking back on your life, you will have a few true loves. Although you may have been hurt before, you tend to bring very little scars into new relationships. You prefer a quirky, unique person to be your lover. You’re easy going about who you’re with, as long as they love you back. In fights, you speak your mind and don’t hold back. You know you’re right, and you can get quite angry about it. Getting over a break-up doesn’t take long. Easy come, easy go.

Well, Big Day Out has come and gone for the Gold Coast.

Now, I think that this is going to sound a bit negative, so I’m going to start with the positives, just so that you know and can keep this in the back of your heads.  I *did* enjoy myself very much!  It was a fun day, many quality acts.  In short it Rocked.  (with a capital R)

I enjoyed the Living End the most, they put on a great show, and their music was tops.  They even sang a cover of Tainted Love, which as Scott said, would have been his best song of the day if it wasnt for the fact they didnt finish it.

I bought a shirt that I love, its red with white stripes and says ‘big day out’ (well dur….)

And my other highlight was the slient disco.  Its a dogem car ring (with out the cars), 2 dj’s, 400 people and headsets.  So there is no music playing and you have to listen on the headsets.  Its a great concept, becuase If you want to talk to someone, you just take off the headsets and talk at a normal level!  Shear brilliance!  I would love for one to open up in Brisbane, its my kinda clubbing!  Of course I am the type to dance around the house and go nuts without music 🙂 hehe

Okay, critical observation time

the venue, well, it was well suited for the size of the event (50,000 ppl!), however, becuase I was all the way down the Gold Coast, I had to leave early just so I could catch a train home.  This means I missed out on Iggy Pop and the White Stripes, which the later was one band that I really really wanted to see.  And not only that, but the ground were very very damp, which pretty much resulted in a mud bath by the end of the day.  And that stank.  Oh, and toilets weren’t marked out very well. thank god I wore my docs.

It’s very much a tiny bopper event too.  Tons of kids (well, people younger than me) and they dont lend to the best atmosphere for music festivals.  They dont tend to be all the considerate of other people or friendly.  And dont even start me talking about ppl who dont know how to mosh properly….

actually, I do want to talk about that.  Moshing isnt about jumping around thrashing about and creating a half meter radius about your self.  Moshing really is a conformity dance of sorts.  Think about it.  You are all packed in tight, so the only way you can move is jumping up and down on the spot.  with one arm up in the air to breath/protect your head from crowd surfers etc.  I certainly didnt experience this yesterday.  which was slightly dissapointing.

I must admit I have had a better time at Livid.  But it was fun none the less. and everyone is very jealous 🙂 

A breakdown of the day – I saw Faker (okay), Gerling (great act, okay music), Magic Dirt (kinda bored me, but then I dont like girl lead vocals), Wolfmother (i really dont get the hype), Hilltop Hoods (exellent!), the Living End (best I saw), Franz Ferdinand (not good at all, and they have a song that really sounds like Ghost Busters), and a bit of Iggy (which doesnt appeal to me.).  Next time I will have to stray further away from the main stages.

What Your Face Says

At first glance, people see you as down to earth and reliable. Overall, your true self is moody and dynamic. With friends, you seem thoughtful and interested in ideas. In love, you seem like a huge flirt. In stressful situations, you seem cheerful and optimistic.

keith is soooooo into allura…..

 du-duduhhhhhhh!!!  watched war of the worlds last night, and although I am certainly not a Tom Cruise fan, it was a good movie.  in a way….  it also scared the bejusus outta me…. too much suspense for my liking.  mum was getting very very fed up with me pausing the movie, running out of the lounge and saying ‘this movie is toooo scairy’.  But, it was a good movie in that they didnt use too many clichés.  Well, apart from the fact that Tom had an ex-wife, kids that he had to save, and get them all back together in the end.  However, despite that, Tom’s character was quite an unappealing person.  Which was actually a good spin on that family cliché thing.  It was also good to see that they portrayed humans in a very realistic manner – the whole scene when they were driving to the ferry was scary but oh so true.  Bring a gun into that situation and it ignites.  So my final say – a well made movie, even if I didnt enjoy it all that much.

‘OMG! It’s Nicole!’

BDO is on sunday, and causing headaches.  Its going to be difficult getting there and back.  This is why I like livid.  so much easier for me.

My world has kinda been turned upside down in a manner.  My plans to do the TESOL certificate part time this semester have fallen through, due to the fact that it’s actually been cancelled.  So Im looking at other options, but there only really seems to be one month intensive courses.  Which dont suit me.  The only other thing I can consider is that QUT have offered for me to do the Graduate certificate in Education (TESOL), which is about double the work that the part time course would have been.  The big problem with this is that I would need more time off work, which is a problem, since the main reason why Im staying in AUS is to save up money.  Decisions decisions.  Well, Im not scared of making decisions, I just need to be properly informed before I can.  Which, believe me I am working on.

meh, a few days sick, a few days lazy and I already feel as if I have thrown all my good work/efforts in regards to the gym etc.  Of course it doesnt help if I finish work at 1130pm, however, that doesnt mean its justifiable for me to sleep into approximately 1pm…  so Im going to try and kick this habit now.  and go to the gym in an hour and a half. 

penny arcade gave me a bit of a giggle today – http://www.penny-arcade.com/images/2006/20060116h.jpg I know, as a christian, this is kinda insulting to some, but I think its great.  I dont know, I suppose I pride myself of being a very open minded christian.  You know?  Im not the type to stop being friends with ppl just becuase they dont share the same faith as me, and similar things I know to happen.  What the point in that any way?

Did you know yoga mats cost around $40?  I was so shocked.  I’m going to Big W today to see if they have the cheap crappy ones.  And Blockbusters…  $2 tuesday.

Your Life Path Number is 3

Your purpose in life is to express your unique self. You are a creative and artistic person with an interesting view on life. Witty and outgoing, you enjoy sharing your crazy ideas with anyone who will listen. A total social butterfly, you’re the life of any party. In love, you inspire and enchant your partner. You are often an object of fantasy and desire. While you are very talented, you sometimes lack the ambition to put your talents in play. And while your wit carries you a long way, you occasionally use it to mask your true feelings. Your natural abilities can bring you all the success in the world … if you let them

these things make me laugh.  some times they are right, and sometimes they are so wrong.  I’ll let you guess with this one

Your Inner Blood Type is Type A

You seem cool and collected, though a bit shy. You are highly driven and a perfectionist, but that’s a side you keep to yourself. Creative and artistic, you are a very unique person who doesn’t quite fit in. People accept you more than you realize, seeing you as trustworthy and loyal. You are most compatible with: A and AB Famous Type A’s: Britney Spears and Hilter

okay, this sounds kinda strange…. but blood type is a very big thing to japanese.  I know this becuase when you read details for someone, real or imaginary, they include their blood type.  Its kinda like the zodic for predicting personality.  all very intresting.  And the blogthings quiz – well, Im A-, so it might just be right 🙂

hah, Britney and Hilter….

Well, today Lauren, her mother and myself were supposed to go to Harbor Town to hit the discount shops.  ‘Supposed to’.

Lauren’s mum was driving, because my parents wanted to use my car today, and when we drove thru the intersection at the Normandy 5-ways some idiot in a 4WD decided he wanted to go around the corner, ignoring the fact that we were between him and that corner.  Suffice to say, the car has a dint.  and broken headlight, etc.  We are okay but it certainly put a hamper on our shopping plans. 

So instead we went to the city, and it was my first time to actually go into Queens Plaza, which was pretty exciting for me.  On day I *will* be able to afford Tiffiny’s.  one day….

But I did manage to find some bargins, and I am very very happy about that 🙂

Shoes – Nine West, reduced from $149 to $69, more than 50%!

some bling for my phone – David Jones, $4.95

and finally, Polo-shirt – Colorado $15 (buy one sale item, get the second for half price)

A successful day of shopping 🙂

i really dont feel like writing now, but then I dont feel like doing much of anything at the moment.  Its a case of there is just tooo much to do, so let’s do nothing.

damn, think I just ruined my dinner….

anyway.  its hard to believe its almost been a week since I’ve blogged.  its flown fast.  Havent had much time on the internet.  not that that’s a bad thing, but I’m starting to slack in my emails again.  And I promised myself that I wouldnt.

What’s happened?  Well, Michele had a date.  yep, a date….  and thats pretty much all I want to say about that.  If Peter asks me out again I’ll go, but I dont see much future in this.

However, we did see Narnia, and it was good.  I also say Valient this morning, and met up with Laura wed nite.  So I think I’m spreading myself a little thin.  I do too much socially, and I get exhausted.  And the sad thing is I dont see an end in sight to being busy like this.

Maybe Im just exhausted.  thank God I have a holiday coming up soon.

I have been trying very hard to improve myself too.  I’ve been pretty good with my ‘stretch everyday’ goal. And I joined a gym!  Im just a little annoyed at myself that I probably wont go until monday, and so I’ve sorted of wasted 3 days of my membership.

I’m really tempted to sell my big day out ticket.  Gold Coast is sold out, and I could make some money on the ticket.  However, I will persist.  I will go!  I tell myself.