Snow Bound

We're going to the snow!! Just for the weekend, but still... Havent been for so long, and Im so excited about trying out my new gear. I hated to think it would be sitting in a closet never to be used. We're staying at perisher right on the snow. Can't wait :)

Winding down now

The last few weeks have been so crazy. I have never worked so hard in my life, and so many hours!!! I've barely seen my husband, and haven’t been in touch with friends. Its been tough. Now its the new financial year and I can finally relax and start fresh. Stan and I are going to the snow this weekend, just because. I'm really excited to test out my new snowboard. Last night, being 30th June, I didn’t get home til 1am from work, and I still have a lot of work to do, but the pressure is gone, and I feel so much better, I even managed to sleep in today and then had a leisurely breakfast while reading one of the Dresden Files books. Which by the way, is AWESOME. I *heart* Harry Dresden. Only thing harshing my mellow right now is that Michael Jackson has passed away :(

R.I.P. Michael Jackson

Its so surreal, I dont even know what to think or how to react. I just know that I'm shocked and very sad. I've been listening to MJ a lot since I bought an ipod a couple of weeks ago, but now it almost feels perveted to listen to his music. I'm writing that as I listen to 'earth song' and its eery. It feels strangely hollow. Of course michael jackson was going to pass away eventually, but it just seems so wrong that its happened now, and just before his comeback shows. So much regret and tragedy. I feel thankful that I was able to see him in person a few years ago. I feel thankful that I have had the pleasure of experiencing his music and dance for the last 14 years that ive been a fan in one way or another. I feel lucky that i lived in the time of MJ. I'm going to miss having Michael Jackson in the world. I really do worry about his children, and hope that they grow up living a normal life, and remember their father as an amazing and inspirational person.

Michael Jackson

I really really really really dont want to believe that michael jackson is dead. no no no. I am trying to tell myself that he is alive and this is a publicity stunt to hype up his upcoming 'comeback' concerts. I know what the media is like, piggybacking on each others' hot tips from shady sources. Until its absolutely official, I just wont believe it. :(

Scenic Sunday - Hunter Valley

Im posting my scenic sunday picture on Wednesday because Ive been completely snowed under an avalanche of work. Im using that metaphor because I am simultaneously dreaming of going to the snow; which is quite a contrast with this photo, which i snapped up from the window of a moving car, in the hunter valley in 2007 as storm clouds were approaching, and we were just on our way home. My husband believes he took this photo, but that is absolutely impossible because he never lets me drive. :P I really love this photo. It captures the enchanting beauty of the valley perfectly. Click on the image to see a larger version.

All work and no play

I feel like a zombie. But also like a machine. Im so tired, and working til late at night each day.. eating unhealthy food at odd times, and not getting any exercise. My body is struggling. i really cant wait til the end of the financial year so I can relax. Might need to book a weekend in the snow. Mmmm...

Scenic Sunday - 12 Apostles

This photo was taken on the great ocean road in southern victoria (please click on the image to enlarge). I'm posting it for scenic sunday. A beautiful view, but a long way to get there from sydney (by car). It was a memorable easter long weekend from 2008 which I thought was a fitting thing to post, since I just had a long weekend this sunday. Although my long weekend consisted of working and studying. But I did manage to squeeze in enough time to take my lovely new car for a spin up to the north shore, went for a picnic with my brother, friend, and a poodle, and also managed to finish a book I was reading about a wizard detective, who is not harry potter, but shares the same first name. Coincidence? Hmm. Great book but.

Rant Central

Im so goddam tired. work is killing me. i have bags under my eyes the size of alaska. ive been working til 11pm most nights this week. on top of that, DH and i are buying new cars, and the finance company has been a pain in the backside over all the additional docos they need every time we try to get things finalised. grrrr. plus. did i mention i hate the 3 network? if you're thinking of switching to them, dont be fooled by their flashy phones! they SUUUCK. with a capital SUCK. i never have any reception ANYWHERE, and DH, his mother, and his grandparents all switched to 3 so they can all be on the same network as me and have cheaper calls, but none of us ever have reception. we'll be on the phone, sitting still, and all of a sudden,it cuts out. its just ridiculous, we live in the CBD, not bloody alice springs. plus.... i have an exam on wednesday that i havent studied for, so there goes my long weekend. oh. joy.

Grrrrr @ 3

I hate the 3 network. I hate HATE HATE it. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate.

HATE

Bye bye dress

I've listed my dress on ebay. God I hope it sells... its taking up so much room in our tiny wardrobe. im not sentimental. Once I've sold this little baby, Im going to then try and sell my house. Bloody tenants racking up $360 worth of water in 3 months. GRRRR.