Growth demands a temporary surrender of security.

 
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