Eat big hefty brekkies whenever you possibly can!
I have given up on trying to cut down on what I eat a few weeks back. I just don't enjoy restraining myself when it comes to food.
Oh well.
Jun 21, 2004
How to put on weight
Eat big hefty brekkies whenever you possibly can!
I have given up on trying to cut down on what I eat a few weeks back. I just don't enjoy restraining myself when it comes to food.
Oh well.
Jun 19, 2004
Last Saturday
Yesterday was my last Saturday here in Melbourne.
We spent it by having brunch at the diner on the corner of Chapel St and Toorak Rd at South Yarra. I ordered "The Works", an all day breakfast treat with, er, the works. And then we went on to Borders where I bought the book "Quirkyalone" which I described in a previous entry.
Shrek 2 was next on the list. I've always loved the first one, and I have to say I was not disappointed with what I saw. You have to love those cute,big, bulgy eyes...hehehe.
After the movie we headed off to O'reilly's, and Irish pub a few blocks down from Jam Factory where the boys had their pints of beer and I had my glasses of water. Yes, I am a sissy, and it didnt help that I had an attack of my occassional hip pain, which after a year of not making its presence felt suddenly decided it wanted to part of my Melbourne experience. I had a horrible feeling that it might have something to do with what I've been drinking (coke, beer, diet coke and more coke)...see, its not a muscle pain its...well, never mind. We watched two games of rugby on their big screen,watched the people piling in for the rest of the night and witnessed the bouncers drag a drunken Aussie down the stairs and out of the bar.
That may very well be our last night out in Melbourne. And today, our last Sunday. And tomorrow our last Monday. And Tuesday our tuesday...and..well you get the point.
We spent it by having brunch at the diner on the corner of Chapel St and Toorak Rd at South Yarra. I ordered "The Works", an all day breakfast treat with, er, the works. And then we went on to Borders where I bought the book "Quirkyalone" which I described in a previous entry.
Shrek 2 was next on the list. I've always loved the first one, and I have to say I was not disappointed with what I saw. You have to love those cute,big, bulgy eyes...hehehe.
After the movie we headed off to O'reilly's, and Irish pub a few blocks down from Jam Factory where the boys had their pints of beer and I had my glasses of water. Yes, I am a sissy, and it didnt help that I had an attack of my occassional hip pain, which after a year of not making its presence felt suddenly decided it wanted to part of my Melbourne experience. I had a horrible feeling that it might have something to do with what I've been drinking (coke, beer, diet coke and more coke)...see, its not a muscle pain its...well, never mind. We watched two games of rugby on their big screen,watched the people piling in for the rest of the night and witnessed the bouncers drag a drunken Aussie down the stairs and out of the bar.
That may very well be our last night out in Melbourne. And today, our last Sunday. And tomorrow our last Monday. And Tuesday our tuesday...and..well you get the point.
Jun 18, 2004
Fear
When I come home I have to face something that I have been able to leave well enough alone because I'm far away. In the months that I've been here, I had thought myself strong and capable...but now I realize my strength is purely because of the distance. Once I get home I cannot claim to be as resilient as I thought I was, not unless I manage to keep myself together.
I was looking forward to coming home and proving to myself that I could handle it...now I'm not sure if I can. Worse, what if I convince myself I can, face my fears since there won't be much distance stopping me and to prove I can, and then find out that I cant?
I was looking forward to coming home and proving to myself that I could handle it...now I'm not sure if I can. Worse, what if I convince myself I can, face my fears since there won't be much distance stopping me and to prove I can, and then find out that I cant?
Jun 17, 2004
Jun 16, 2004
... and the Goodbyes begin...
Des leaves for Manila tomorrow morning, leaving me, Sumi and Bert behind to wait out our remaining 10 days before we fly home. We had our Last Supper as a quartet at Tandoori Junction and reminisced about the past 10 months here.
It amazes me to think that 6 of the 10 months we were here, Des, Sumi and I have been living under one roof. I never realized that it was such a long time.
Imagine, prior to this assignment, we were all just officemates who see each other almost every day at work. You'd know something about the other, have a chat every once in a while, but never, not once did I suspect that we would eventually end up in the same project and be housemates!
It was a fun time (Australian Idol, Tuesday night movies,American Idol...and all those things we'd do/watch together at home) and I'm thankful that Sumi, Des and Bert put up with me. I don't think my Melbourne stint would've been fun if they weren't with me.
Have a safe trip home Des!
It amazes me to think that 6 of the 10 months we were here, Des, Sumi and I have been living under one roof. I never realized that it was such a long time.
Imagine, prior to this assignment, we were all just officemates who see each other almost every day at work. You'd know something about the other, have a chat every once in a while, but never, not once did I suspect that we would eventually end up in the same project and be housemates!
It was a fun time (Australian Idol, Tuesday night movies,American Idol...and all those things we'd do/watch together at home) and I'm thankful that Sumi, Des and Bert put up with me. I don't think my Melbourne stint would've been fun if they weren't with me.
Have a safe trip home Des!
Jun 14, 2004
Quirkyalone
I came across this book at the store named "Totally Weird Shit" in Brunswick. The book was "Quirkyalone: A Manifesto for Uncompromising Romantics" by Sasha Cagan.
The title alone got me. Having both "alone" and "Romantics" ...single ergo alone ergo no romance ergo "what the hell is this book talking about?". Yet that was the point and she said it in the first few sentences of her book...something like single people are the last remaining true romantics in this world.
Does it sound like another "Bridget Jones' Diary"? Yes it does,and I'm sure it belongs in the same genre, and its not an original idea. But to me at least, the three pages I flipped to set off some notes of familiarity, and the music is resounding still, even hours after I put the book down.
The punchline is I didn't buy it. Not yet at least. But I'm coming back for it...for sure.
The title alone got me. Having both "alone" and "Romantics" ...single ergo alone ergo no romance ergo "what the hell is this book talking about?". Yet that was the point and she said it in the first few sentences of her book...something like single people are the last remaining true romantics in this world.
Does it sound like another "Bridget Jones' Diary"? Yes it does,and I'm sure it belongs in the same genre, and its not an original idea. But to me at least, the three pages I flipped to set off some notes of familiarity, and the music is resounding still, even hours after I put the book down.
The punchline is I didn't buy it. Not yet at least. But I'm coming back for it...for sure.
Jun 12, 2004
Where I am wanting to be...
Five seconds with my eyes shut and immediately its the water I see, with the waves moving to and fro and the fine sand cushioning my feet....Its sunset, my favorite time in a beach day (and everyone else's favorite I would think) and I sit staring at the orange glow of the sky before it completely turns black and then become studded with stars. I imagine I'd be sitting there on the shore, happy with the stillness, calmed by the crashing sound of the water...
I can't wait til November.
I can't wait til November.
Jun 11, 2004
Jun 9, 2004
Jun 8, 2004
John Butler Trio
John Butler (photo from www.johnbutlertrio.com)
I discovered them on telly while surfing channels aimlessly. Their latest single was entitled "Zebra" and the guitars and the beat caught my attention.
The group is Australian, and I was told they're Melbourne natives. I bought their CD when I had the chance since this is not something I'll find back home.
I've always been a rock/blues-sy chick, so its not a surprise that I like them.
I discovered them on telly while surfing channels aimlessly. Their latest single was entitled "Zebra" and the guitars and the beat caught my attention.
The group is Australian, and I was told they're Melbourne natives. I bought their CD when I had the chance since this is not something I'll find back home.
I've always been a rock/blues-sy chick, so its not a surprise that I like them.
Jun 4, 2004
Sweet!
Marlon invited us over for dinner last Saturday. It was the first time his swankin' new pad had that many people. There were oodles of food (thanks to Jax and Weng) and lots of laughs with Finding Nemo on DVD (it was the first time I've seen it) and a bloody boxing game on PS2.
The apartment is a classy,one-bedroom unit with two(count 'em,TWO!) balconies. One overlooking Lygon Street, and the other, overlooking the apartment complex and the swimming pool. Whether or not that pool is heated remains to be seen, but in this weather, I don't think anyone would dare jump in that water.
Lovely place, accessible location (tram stop a few walks away)...sweet indeed ;)
More photos from that night in Marlon's gallery here.
Jun 2, 2004
Warehouse Wedding!
Weddings are wonderful, even more so when you know those (or one of those) getting married. Best wishes Ian and Christine!
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