Growth demands a temporary surrender of security.

 
Already Christmas eve?! Catch up with friends tonight, breakfast with another group of friends tomorrow followed by lunch and dinner with the parents and family topped of by a well deserved drink with a couple of friends in the evening! Been invited away to Cape Paterson on the coast for a few days, back to work for a few days and then going to Jan Juc for New Years.

Been 12 months between holidays, so a few days here and there down by the beach sounds very appealing indeed…. Bring on the sangria!
posted by Leesa at 1:15 AM

 
I presuming I'm allowed to write about it now.... very good friends of mine -
Tanya and Arthur are expecting a baby in June next year. Very exciting news indeed!

Christmas carol CDs should be banned from the office, especially those with karoke versions of “Last Christmas” and “Do they know its Christmas”. Eeeehhh….

I'm not the only one absolutely terrified by mice...
posted by Leesa at 9:49 PM

 
May be able to let ‘the cat out of the bag’ in the next few days….
posted by Leesa at 5:19 AM

 
Love is what you want it to be….

Jazzyhands has a good point...
posted by Leesa at 2:45 AM

 
Maybe not a Subaru WRX, but look at the Astra as a rally car!
posted by Leesa at 10:30 PM

 
Went to the Corner Hotel yesterday afternoon/evening to see Electric Mary. Jack Jones ex-Southern Sons has certainly changed his look! Never drinking on a 'school night' again....
posted by Leesa at 2:55 AM

 
Thankfully no Bridget Jones moments at last nights department Christmas party……


Justeen is coming down for my 30th birthday next month. Very excited now!!

I'm kind of looking forward to my 30's. Is that wrong?
posted by Leesa at 10:39 PM

 
The advice from the boss was to read and heed. Department Xmas drinks tonight...
posted by Leesa at 2:40 AM

 
Fun-filled, band seeing weekend. Friday night went to see Jon Stevens (ex-Noiseworks/ ex-INXS). Suprised appeareance by Tony Kopa (ex The Truth).
Saturday after a little outdoor dining, went down to Ruby's Bar (funky bar in Belgrave) to see Nick Barker.
After BBQ on Sunday, went to see Cousin Leonard (with Tom from The Jaynes) and also performing with his band was Adam Thompson. Haven't seen that many bands in one weekend in years!

Not sure if I'm allowed to discuss the other news of the weekend.....
posted by Leesa at 1:02 AM

 
I am sounding more Australian by the day and that scares me so……
posted by Leesa at 4:59 AM

 
Jet's Get Born - fantastic driving album.... (how much is a speeding fine nowadays?.....)
posted by Leesa at 2:48 AM

 
Jacinda Barrett (Australia from MTV's The Real World - London)is in the new Bridget Jones - Edge of reason movie.
posted by Leesa at 1:18 AM

 
Feeling unwell
After paying for my new car and insurance, my bank account is looking a little unhealthy. Finally bought the car I’ve been planning on for the past three years. Its lovely and actually has a radio/CD player –
Not the hand-held radio that currently sits on the passenger seat and often runs out of battery....

posted by Leesa at 2:29 AM

 
The car was bought this weekend...
posted by Leesa at 5:48 AM

 
Not an ideal start to a Friday morning – Firedrill morning. A walk down a stairwell from the fourteenth floor followed by standing out in the rain. Day can only get better…?
Hopefully test driving a couple of cars tomorrow. Must keep away from the new Hummer (H3) - too scared I will fall in love....

Another mouse hater....

How cute is my niece.. (story as told by my sister in law)…

My brother went to go out to the car this morning to go to day care. Felicity (niece aged 18 months) went out the door with him, started to go down the steps. When Brad got to
the car he noticed that she had gone back inside. The reason.... he had forgotten her bag, so she went back to get it!

posted by Leesa at 1:01 AM

 
Had a test drive of the new 2004 Holden Astra on the weekend. Such a lovely car....
posted by Leesa at 3:57 AM

 
"I'd like to thank God but I can't because rock'n'roll is the devil's music and he writes the best tunes." Cameron Muncey - Jet guitarist at last night's ARIA awards. Such rock stars...

Kylie and Jason together again??
posted by Leesa at 5:18 AM

 
After four(?) years of constantly talking about it from opposite sides of the world, Jacqui and I finally sat down to a meal at the Veggie Bar last night. Talk of the hairstyle Family Feud’s Rob Brough bought tears to my eyes...

The Soupy Toasterson Show.
posted by Leesa at 10:58 PM

 
I’m starting to suffer from Vancouver withdrawals (think it could be due to missing out on the pumpkin pie last weekend). Been nearly 12 months since I was there and am yet to set a date to travel next year….
posted by Leesa at 6:06 AM

 
I hate those mices to pieces - horrible rodents.....
posted by Leesa at 5:13 AM

 
Tripod performed the X-BOX song on Rove last night…. Heard numerous times, but the lyrics still make me laugh!!…..

Tripod: Doo doo, doo doo, doodoo doodoo
Scod: Baby
Tripod: Gonna make you happy tonight
Gatesy & Yon: Gonna make you happy tonight
Scod: Oh sugar
Tripod: Give my love to you, oh baby, gonna make you feel so right
Gatesy & Yon: Gonna make you, make you happy, oh baby, gonna make you feel so right
Tripod: Spend some time with you, do the things you want me to
Scod: Gonna make love
Gatesy & Yon: Gonna make some sweet, sweet love, sugar
Tripod: So get ready, ohh get ready, get ready
Scod: Get ready for lovin’
Tripod: Before we get down to love
Gatesy & Yon: Before we get down
Scod: I’ve just got to finish this level
Gatesy & Yon: Doo doo, doo doo, doo doo, doo doo
Scod: You see I got a high score tonight
Tripod: And I just want to save my game
Gatesy & Yon: Doo doo, doo doo, doo doo, doo doo
Scod: We’ll I’ll be with you in a minute, sweet darling, baby, honey
Tripod: I love how you dance for me
Scod: Oh la la la la
Gatesy & Yon: Could you move to the left honey,
Scod: I just can’t see the tv
Gatesy & Yon: Doo doo, doo doo, doo doo, doo doo
Tripod: Baby I just can’t wait until we start
Scod: Its just that the save points are quite a way apart…. In this game baby
Gatesy & Yon: Doo doo, doo doo, doo doo, doo doo
Scod: This bits got a multi-player section, honey, maybe you can operate a turret with me. Would you like that baby?
Gatesy & Yon: Doo doo, doo doo,
Scod: Games give you hand-eye co-ordination, and special intelligence, together with
Tripod: Map reading skills
Scod: Oh sugar
Gatesy and Yon: Turn the lights down low
Scod: Turn the lights down… just a little bit lower, baby
Gatesy and Yon: Turn the lights down low
Scod: It just that it helps me feel like I’m in a spaceship
Gatesy and Yon: Oh you’re so fine baby
Scod: I just can’t stop thinking about you and all the gold coins I need to collect
Tripod: I think this X-box is the best present
Scod: I ever bought for YOU baby….


posted by Leesa at 1:02 AM

 
Oh no, I've discovered Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone on Playstation 2. This is not good, this is not good at all...
posted by Leesa at 11:59 PM

 
Was reminded this morning that it was exactly 1 year ago to the day that I left England – and what a evening that was!! Seems like only yesterday, but at the same time a lifetime ago…

Think I could be suffering from Hayfever today – have only been suffering the effects of hayfever since I started living in England. My nose is extremely itchy – looked up on the internet some folklore explanations…. “An itch in the nose is, in the Highlands, considered the precursor of a stranger or letter. Ibid.. In Yorkshire it is sensibly said that the sufferer is to be kissed, cursed, or blessed.” Wonder which category I fall into….
posted by Leesa at 1:08 AM

 
This is an outrage. What kind of parents have I raised?
posted by Leesa at 6:06 AM

 
Thanks to Jay, Sonya and Express Post, I am now in possession of an outfit to wear to Tanya and Arthur’s wedding this weekend. The original outfit I had purchased suffered from a “wardrobe malfunction”. No, there was no exposure, just the beads were falling off the top I had originally purchased. Saco and Ingrid are also getting married this weekend in Holland. Wish I could have attended both weddings, but unable to due to timing....oh, and finances...
posted by Leesa at 1:50 AM

 
Everybody has gone football mad! I’m sure it wasn’t this bad before I went away, but I have had 5 invites to different BBQs/functions involving the watching of the Australian Football League grand final. Thankfully Tanya and Arthur have planned their wedding for the same day. Some relief from the football mania!!
posted by Leesa at 6:00 AM

 
Was reminiscing of a story from last weekend this morning on the way to work. Had to hold back the giggles.

While cleaning up on the Sunday morning after the cocktail party at Jay’s parents place, we were putting glasses etc. back on the bar. Someone found a brown leather box (the box looked like it could have held cremation remains) and had a peek inside. After smelling it, decided it was chocolate, a few people had a taste test.

Brett was quick to yell across the room “Stop you're eating grandpa!!”

Perhaps you just had to be there….

- - -

I will do everything in my power to avoid the television tonight – the Brownlow Cup is on. It would have to be the most boring television program of all time. Not even going to risk going to the gym just in case it’s on there….
posted by Leesa at 1:54 AM

 
One for Saco; as overheard on the flight back to Melbourne last night:

Passenger one referring to the turbulence “this flight is a bit bloody rough”
Passenger two in response “yeah, its as rough as guts”.

Sometimes I am embarrassed by the general public....


Congratulations to Johnny and Robyn on the birth of their daughter Kiara.

posted by Leesa at 4:23 AM

 
I’m presuming that’s me smelling like fake tan…..

Another helicopter crash.
posted by Leesa at 11:44 PM

 
Yet another helicopter crash. Helicopters are evil!
posted by Leesa at 4:41 AM

 
Think I’m going to regret not wearing in my new shoes. Party this weekend in Sydney and I’ve worn them for a total of 10 minutes in the house….
posted by Leesa at 6:29 AM

 
The Band in a Bubble - Regurgitator. Went for a look-see on Friday night - about as interesting as David Blaine's stunt, but not by much.... (both events are rather boring, but place anyone in a glass box and I’m sure to be there!!!)
posted by Leesa at 11:37 PM

 
Driving to work this morning, I saw petrol on sale for 109.9 cents per litre – ridiculous!! (I’m sure when I re-read this a year from now, I’ll be thinking – bargain!!) I want to make a stand and not buy petrol, but I have so much running around to do this weekend, I don’t think I’m going to have any choice….
posted by Leesa at 2:06 AM

 
In recent weeks I have bought a pair of dress shoes and a new pair of sneakers. I think I am going to have to return them, having tried on again at home, they both seem too small. Friend has comically pointed out that it could be due to the sessions at the gym that I’ve actually built up muscles in my feet. Wonder if there is a Miss Muscle Foot competition in Australia???
posted by Leesa at 1:39 AM

 
The weekend went passed too quickly. On Saturday it reached 23 degrees – spent the day shopping down Bridge Road (although came home empty handed). Attempting to find a few extra accessories for the up and coming cocktail party and wedding I am attending in the next month….

Chocolate cake at work should be banned....
posted by Leesa at 3:29 AM

 
I can’t live without my email, but it was lovely to get home from work yesterday to find two hand-written cards that I received unexpectedly from two different friends from opposite sides of the world (and its not even my birthday!). A hand written note does go a long way…
posted by Leesa at 11:57 PM

 
Was forwarded photos of Saffa Nick’s recent return visit to the UK, where he caught up with a number of people I used to hang out with. I miss certain parts of the life I had for two years while living in Yorkshire, but then I looked out the window to a sunny winter morning across to the bay and don’t regret leaving England. Would be nice to go back for a holiday, numerous reasons why I would never move back there, but I definitely don’t want to live far from the sea again….

Congratulations to Kerri and Rob on their engagement! (Just hope you aren't rushing into it - after 7 years together!!)
posted by Leesa at 12:00 AM

 
Rumour has it that a certain concert will take place later this year in Sydney - invite only. Want to be entertained - need to get my hands on a golden ticket...
posted by Leesa at 2:29 AM

 
After work last night, went out to Federation Square for a couple of drinks. Although rather striking architecture for Melbourne, this recently created area has a great atmosphere about it. The square could well become my regular socialising venue(/s) – especially during summer.

Melbourne trio, Regurgitator (great website by the way) are to become the “band in the bubble” next month. They will do a “David Blaine” and live for three weeks in a see-through house (but with food!) and record their album in view of the public in Federation Square. I’m a sucker for blatant publicity and will surely go down there for a look-see!!
posted by Leesa at 1:30 AM

 
My new boss just used the saying "play it with a straight bat". Not completely sure what that actually means....
posted by Leesa at 11:58 PM

 
Vaughan's thoughts on the opening of the Olympics. I too noticed the large amount of competitors during the opening celebrations to be on their cell phones. Guess this really is 2004.


posted by Leesa at 7:19 AM

 
I.T. helpdesk at work ‘on hold’ music includes themes from the Smurfs, He-man, Gilligan’s island, The Love Boat, Brady Bunch, Chipmunks etc. Have had the theme tune to 'Charles in Charge' in my head for most of the day.....
posted by Leesa at 4:22 PM

 
My 15 month old niece is coming down from Sydney this weekend. My sister-in-law warns : "Hope you have your ear plugs ready and your hair cut short and a face protector and body armour.......".

What are we letting ourselves in for???
posted by Leesa at 1:04 PM

 
Not sure if its just a Melbourne thing that I’ve noticed recently, or a world-wide phenomenon, but a large percentage of women feel the need to take two bags to work. Every second lady is carrying a large hand bag and in addition an extra bag which contains anything from lunches to magazines/extra shoes/makeup bag/novel/knitting (and sometimes all of these)! How much do you need to bring with you to get through the day? Marla has renamed the cardboard bag (complete with cool-store brand logo) carried by many women to work as the FELB. Female Executive Lunch Bag.


Unlucky Man - a rather funny blog!

Rather busy few months coming up – starting with my niece coming down this weekend, a few 30th birthday celebrations, a hens night, a wedding, a trip to Sydney, the races, potential visitor from Holland (woo hoo!), now just have to get Miss Gillian over here and I’ll be very happy indeed!! (guess I should also find a job to pay for all this socialising!)
posted by Leesa at 3:10 AM

 
I have just booked a flight to travel on September 11th.....
posted by Leesa at 5:55 AM

 
Job hunting is again becoming frustrating. Unable to find any position I really like and that I can see myself in for years to come. Time consuming and rather expensive searching for work! Going to stick with it - hopefully my ideal job is just around the corner….or I could pack up and move to another country – been known to do that before!
(Wonder if Jon Stevens or Robbie Williams needs an assistant…..)

posted by Leesa at 2:14 AM

 
My blog is starting to get a bit of a banana theme going on…. Half eaten banana sold for AU$4,232.
posted by Leesa at 4:39 AM

 
Love this fantastic photo of Marina taken on holiday by Derek. 


posted by Leesa at 2:16 AM

 
I hate job hunting....

posted by Leesa at 3:47 PM

 
Was at the gym this morning on the treadmill next to the guy who repeatedly stated "thats another banana gone" ie. he's just walked off the calories contained in a banana.... As Gill would say – that man really likes bananas…
posted by Leesa at 7:10 AM

 
Ros Lynne - an Australian living in the UK who has just worked out her budget : "poverty is my future, not just my past". I could relate to that!
posted by Leesa at 11:30 PM

 
Wasp plauge in Vancouver. After the experience I had, my warning: "beware of flying bread"......
posted by Leesa at 2:55 AM

 
How cute is my niece?
posted by Leesa at 2:58 AM

 
My niece Baby Felicity discovers oil on a fence.... Bless!

Blaine? His name is Blaine?? That’s not a name, it’s a major appliance!!
posted by Leesa at 2:02 AM

 
Survey results about me from a forwarded email filled out by Jacqui:

Q. Do I believe in God?
A. You have many Gods. Usually they are holding musical instruments.

(Was also reminded of teaching Jacqui the lyrics to songs in the middle of Starfish shows just so she could sing along!)

A response from Marla:

Q. Would you ever marry me?
A. If you were a Canadian citizen I would consider it..

I love the respect I demand from my friends…..
posted by Leesa at 7:07 AM

 
Bevan The Musical
Welcome, this is Bevan the Musical. It ís a journey, a celebration of one man's life. The rise, the fall, the rise again of Bevan Addinsal from Young Talent Time. There will be tears, there will be laughter... hopefully... but ultimately this is a tale of triumph, of one man's courage, determination and fashion sense against the odds. And what is a musical without that huge opening number?

Oooooooooooooo, I'm searching for a better guy,
Whooooooooooo'd look good in a pink jacket with a skinny tie.
BEVAN!
Must be there, you know he's got to be there, yeah Bevan.
I just wanna look at his face...

Now, every story has a beginning, just like every rose has a thorn, just like every night has its dawn, just like every cowboy sings it. Okay, we're getting sidetracked here.

Now, Bevan was just a normal kid, dreaming of singing, dreaming of dancing, dreaming of not being a normal kid anymore. Then one bright summer's day, a mysterious stranger arrived on Bevan's doorstep with an opportunity of a lifetime. That stranger was Johnny Young, being played today by NoiseWorks' Jon Stevens, who is being played by Gatesy from Tripod.

Take Debbie Burn away from me,
‘Cause I can’t use her anymore.
She’s getting too old for YTT,
Now I’m knocking on Bevan’s door.
I…I…I…I’m knock, knock, knockin’ on Bevan’s door,
Knock, knock, knockin’ on Bevan’s door.

Bevan was an instant hit with the YTT fans. The combination of the blonde tips, the lemon slacks and the high-pitched melodies was a ratings winner. Fame and fortune beckoned, but fame and fortune plays with a young man's head, and the only thing more rapid then a rapid rise is the rapid fall, with the possible exception with the lethal weapon ride at the Hollywood on the Gold Coast. The pressure was on our budding hero, it seemed everyone wanted a slice of Bevan.

Oh shining star is rising,
Get your slice of Bevan, yeah!
For his fans there’s no compromising,
Get your slice of Bevan, yeah!

It got to the stage where even Bevan's closest friends doubted him. In this next powerful scene, Joey confronts Vince in a dimly lit channel 10 canteen in Nunawading, beside the coke machine. Joey Perroni is played in this scene by Nathan Cavilary, who is being played by Gatesy from Tripod.

It was time for the Young Talent Time team to get behind Bevan. It was make or break. It was time for Bevan to find out who his real friends were. The Young Talent Time team voted. It was almost unanimous. Tina Arena voted no, but the rest of them all wanted Bevan. Bevan's future was now assured.

Johnny, the line up’s never been worse,
So we think Bevan has a place on earth.
Johnny, you think maybe Danni comes first,
But we think Bevan is a place on earth.

Peace was now restored to Channel 10's Young Talent Time, also to earth. Bevan was back, bigger, better and with those lemon slacks he was definitely brighter, then ever before. It was Bevan's time! This has been Bevan the Musical!

posted by Leesa at 11:17 PM

 
Have the dilema of attending a friend’s 30th in Sydney or a friends hen’s night in Melbourne – both are planned for the same night in September. Wonder if there is enough time to get my pilots license so I can make it to both……

Any suggestions about what I should do?
posted by Leesa at 6:36 AM

 
Have been invited to the Word Lounge on Thursday night. Apparently Bevan from YTT is performing. I, like most people my age, loved the television program Young Talent Time while growing up...
posted by Leesa at 3:09 AM

 
Caught up with Justeen this weekend. Has been two and a half years since we've seen each other. Was a great weekend, but also bought back many memories and reminds me how many people I miss who are living so far away…. Time to win Tattslotto….
posted by Leesa at 4:55 AM

 
Exciting weekend - catching up with a friend/neighbour who I met in Vancouver. "Let's go Monroe!"
posted by Leesa at 2:35 AM

 
Thanks to Gilly for sending me a postcard all the way from Mouse hole in Cornwall. The name isn't too appealing...
posted by Leesa at 2:32 AM

 
Freedom of speech, or as in the case of Big Brother on Friday night, the freedom to not speak!)
posted by Leesa at 2:28 AM

 
Am I excited about the long weekend? "Yeah no" I am, but wish I was going abroad....
posted by Leesa at 7:35 AM

 
Only a couple of months away...

Miriam to enter Big Brother house! Finally this series could get interesting. The housemates are unaware of Miriam’s “secret”….
posted by Leesa at 6:29 AM

 
Raffle at work:

1st/2nd Prize:

Choice of Collingwood Football Club player guernsey signed by 2003 Brownlow Medallist and club captain - Nathan Buckley #5 (unframed)
or:
Richmond Football Club player guernsey signed by 2003 club captain Wayne Campbell #17 as worn in tribute to Richmond Legend "Captain Blood", Jack Dyer (unframed).

3rd Prize:

Choice of: Victoria Bitter Slab or 750ml bottle of Jim Beam Bourban.

Definitely back in Australia…..my friend Simon suggested a 4th prize of a meat tray and a 5th prize of raffling "a night with me missus”.

‘Every man and his dog’ is going to want a ticket….

posted by Leesa at 2:12 AM

 
Have a Jet songs in my head....

Take my photo off the wall
If it just won't sing for you
'Cause all that's left has gone away
And there's nothing there for you to prove

Oh, look what you've done
You've made a fool of everyone
Oh well, it seems likes such fun
Until you lose what you had won

Give me back my point of view
'Cause I just can't think for you
I can hardly hear you say
What should I do, well you choose

Oh, look what you've done
You've made a fool of everyone
Oh well, it seems likes such fun
Until you lose what you had won

Oh, look what you've done
You've made a fool of everyone
A fool of everyone
A fool of everyone

posted by Leesa at 6:42 AM

 
Happy 1st Birthday Baby Felicity!

posted by Leesa at 5:40 AM

 
I want to be first to get Momma a drink on her return in a few months…..

Jacqui is coming back from Japan in a few months. Very excited. Have amazingly only spent about 12 hours hanging out together in total in the past four/five years. Looking forward to eating (wouldn’t be surprised if somebody is a little snippy) and laughing!
posted by Leesa at 6:28 AM

 
Oh, the cow in the meadow goes moo,
Oh, the cow in the meadow goes moo.
Then the farmer hits him on the head and grinds him up,
And that's how we get hamburgers.
----Phoebe (singing) from Friends
posted by Leesa at 3:24 AM

 
Upon spotting a mouse (they’re following me!) one morning earlier this week, there was a swift move and jump up on the couch (think a silent scream was also involved) - not a drop was spilt from the coffee cup I was holding at the time. It was a fine display of speed and precision.
posted by Leesa at 3:39 AM

 
This time last year I was in Spain. A crazy fun-filled holiday. The Banana boat, the jugs, the potato crisp rolls, the Spanish dancing in the street and the sunbaking (the fact I had a little bit of a tan, but this May am completely white….)

I want to go travelling again….

Why you should never put photos on the web.

Boss Quote:

Boss: We should start on that report tomorrow.
Me: Okay
Boss: Can't say I’m looking forward to it
Me: Either am I
Boss: Then we are sharing. Sharing in the pain.


posted by Leesa at 5:42 AM

 
A UK bank sent a credit card application to a baby. With all the trouble I've had with UK banks, why am I not suprised?
posted by Leesa at 2:21 AM

 
Quote from boss : “Nothing is free in this business except unhappiness, grief and pain”.

A colleague has suggested we start a Conga line around the extremely quite office….
posted by Leesa at 4:32 AM

 
Did Doctor Houseman have the right to put Baby in a corner?
posted by Leesa at 6:30 AM

 
What was with the big Fabio tantrum on Average Joe 2? Very weird.

"Oooorsom." "Moooseum." Accent was also weird!
posted by Leesa at 7:10 AM

 
Recent photos of my niece.
posted by Leesa at 4:27 AM

 
A good friend in high school Glenn Dickie is now the Promo Manager and Victorian A&R rep for Capitol/EMI. Pretty impressive! This photo makes me laugh - he was always very funny!

Speaking of EMI, going to see Jet tonight. Should be a good show.
posted by Leesa at 6:52 AM

 
Big Brother 4 is about to begin on Sunday night here in Australia. With no Davina nor Dermott – its just not going to be the same….
posted by Leesa at 6:40 AM

 
My boss came out with this quote earlier today; “Life is too short for bad chairs”…..
posted by Leesa at 3:38 AM

 
Can someone tape Cutting It for me?
posted by Leesa at 2:30 AM

 
Saturday night ventured out to the parking hell that is Brunswick Street. Dined at the Veggie Bar and then went across the road to the Evelyn to see reggae/fund band Bomba. Has been over 11 years since I first went to see Nicky Bomba play in The Truth (A Truth gig also led to meeting Canadian band The Flu/The Neurotics who were supporting at a show.) Crowded room, enthusiastic audience (or as a friend described them "disciples") and an energetic band. Been a while since I’ve enjoyed a show so much!
posted by Leesa at 12:38 AM

 
Just missed a call from Aussie Home Loans. Wonder if there is chance my parents gave them a call and asked them to get in contact with me. Could it be a subtle hint that its time to leave the family nest?
posted by Leesa at 5:36 AM

 
The mayor of Vancouver is currently visiting Melbourne. Read in the paper and heard on the radio this morning Cr Campbell talking about pan-handlers (beggars) in Melbourne. Was an interesting observation to make as I have never noticed Melbourne as having a problem with people begging. While living in Vancouver I remember being asked every morning by at least four people in the 10 minute walk to the station for change. That said, I still miss Vancouver....

Friend who just went into labour an hour or so ago with her first child is complaining that the penicillin shot she just got in her arm was very painful. I don’t think she truly knows what she’s in for over the next few hours….
posted by Leesa at 2:36 AM

 
Travelled up to Sydney this weekend. Made fun a few weeks ago about a colleagues anticipation of seeing the big pineapple etc. I was lucky(?) enough to see The Big Merino on my travels. Kind of freaky if you ask me....
posted by Leesa at 2:41 AM

 
There are often sightings, I'm not denying that, but to see this many mullets in the office in one day is highly unusual......
posted by Leesa at 4:17 AM

 
Ventured out on Saturday night to enjoy some shows they are a part of the Melbourne Comedy Festival. Saw Lano & Woodley and then a dash to another theatre to see The Four Noels. Daniel Kitson was MC for a show later at the festival club. No Bob Franklin spotting took place…..
posted by Leesa at 3:53 AM

 
My head feels like its about to explode. Been a busy day. Head feels kind of like that one Saturday when I played a little too much Playstation 2. Could barely talk at the end of my very long session (not going to mention how long - little embarrassed about my PS2 addiction sometimes). Headache is nothing that a little knitting won't solve. Yes, back on the knitting spree. I have also coloured my hair - basically black (still get a shock when I look in the mirror). Iain has named me the Knitting Goth.....
posted by Leesa at 6:27 AM

 
Craving an afternoon in The Original Oak beer garden. I guess that I'm just missing Johnny on St Patrick's day. Nearly Guiness o'clock.....

Just found this article in today's newspaper about an old friend. Still upsets me.....
posted by Leesa at 1:24 AM

 
Last night, after watching the first half of Average Joe, I decided to go to bed and to record the rest of the program. I discouraged myself from watching the grand finale of Melana choosing her beau this morning and instead decided to wait until this evening to watch the final episode. Then, on the way to work on the train, I overhead people talking about the show and the outcome. There should be a law against it!! I was not happy!!

That was until a few minutes ago, Adam returns!

Then no more reality television for me....
posted by Leesa at 6:22 AM

 
The excitement around the office can hardly be contained by a colleague soon to be off on holiday. On the agenda, a visit to The Big Pineapple and The Big Banana....

Bryan McFadden and Robbie Williams really should not be compared!
posted by Leesa at 8:40 AM

 
True story as overheard recently in a booze bus by a friend:

Officer: I’m afraid you are over the legal limit, you are going to loose your license.
Drink Driver: Loose my license? But I need to drive to work. You can’t do this! What am I going to do with my car?
Officer: You could sell it.
DD: I can’t sell it, its not road worthy.
(Great thing to say when you’ve just been pulled over for drink driving….)
DD finished the interview and then proceeded to combat roll out of the booze bus….


A different friend has recently found work with the family of an internationally renowned actor. I'm not going to print her name here because I know she'd get mad, but I am green with envy....
posted by Leesa at 4:05 AM

 
Although its 36 degrees outside, this office is colder than a bus stop in Leeds in the middle of winter....
posted by Leesa at 6:35 AM

 
Life update. Been extremely busy, working long hours and trying to find the time for a small social life! A decision was made last night to drive up to Sydney over the Easter break, which means I can see my niece.

Read the other day in the paper that a new working visa has been introduced that allows Australians to work in France. Valid for those aged between 18-30, which doesn't give me much time to apply! Certainly a consideration when my contract finishes... Fromage/vin rouge trouses.....
posted by Leesa at 11:25 PM

 
Been a while since my last update. Have good news though - have a 6 month contract (covering maternity leave) with a company downtown. Great learning experience, not to mention I can now buy my new car in a few months time!

Last night, although exhausted, an old friend and I found ourselves at 11pm driving to see Adam Thompson. We had a good laugh about the adventures we had during the Chocolate Starfish days. (Over 10 years ago, I feel old.....!)
posted by Leesa at 2:01 AM

 
Congratulations to Johnny and Robyn on their engagement and the annoucement of their plans to become parents! Looking forward to a wedding!
posted by Leesa at 11:42 PM

 
Melbourne and Vancouver ranked once again as the best cities in the world to live. I have to agree...
posted by Leesa at 11:23 PM

 
Was at the fantastic Aquatic Center a few days ago. After swimming our laps Dan and I decided to take on the wave pool. We were the only people in there. Hard to believe I'm going to be thirty years old next year....

Jade has made a million pounds since leaving the Big Brother house...
posted by Leesa at 1:12 AM

 
New Zealand writer Janet Frame passed away a few days ago. One of my favourite writers...
Only recently finished Micheal King's biography.
posted by Leesa at 3:54 AM

 
Dave sent me this link to BC webcams. Currently raining in Vancouver, but not close to Melbourne late yesterday afternoon....
posted by Leesa at 11:41 PM

 
Not missing the UK right now. Don't miss walking to work in the snow...brrr....
posted by Leesa at 2:55 AM

 
Its been a while since I've updated. Really busy, but nothing really exciting happening.

Saturday night I was invited to the engagement party of Simon and Anka. Had a giggle to myself dancing in a garage in Tootagarook. Was a good night for the whole group of us to be together again - been at leave five years since we were all hanging out.

Still temping. Still walking and swimming most days. Still trying to work out finances so I can go travelling next year....
posted by Leesa at 11:39 PM

 
Happy Birthday to Saco! Wish I was there to celebrate was counting on an invitation/flight to Fiji....

Last night I purchased the Eric Bana Sketch Show on dvd. All I need now is the actual DVD player!

Considering buying a talking pedometer this weekend. Yet another birthday present for me!
posted by Leesa at 12:09 AM

 
No tears were shed for yesterday's birthday. Even looking forward to a big 21st(?!) birthday next year....


posted by Leesa at 11:03 PM

 
As much as I love Vancouver, I'm kind of glad I'm not there this time of year. A low of -11 and a high of -4 was reported in the paper this morning. Brrrr.... Then again, I guess they don't have to deal with the rather large spiders (huntsman) that are emerging due to the warm weather here. I was petrified last night....

Vancouver Webcams.

The Resort - Looking forward to seeing Mr Jon Stevens!

"Cantstandya". Interesting observation by Hot Buttered Death about Britney's choice of husband.

Cross your legs...

posted by Leesa at 9:39 PM

 
400,000 in town for New Years - no wonder that three extra trains on each line after midnight didn't get everyone home! Luckily I avoided the crowds and instead went to a party with a few friends in Beaumauris.
posted by Leesa at 10:42 PM