On Saturday, I went to South Freo footy club's Red and White party with Sendy. People definitely dressed the part. But some gurls put on so much make up that their make up had make up.
I don't think I did much over the weekend really. Just chilled. Saw a shooting star when I was at Cottesloe with D on Sunday night. I was esctatic!
On Monday, it was back to work again. It wasn't bad until about 3ish when I got "told off" for not doing something (that I thought I had done - as much as I could but apparently it was not good enough). I had to re-think it all through and come to conclusion that I should take it with a pinch of salt and move on. And I did. Arrived at work unexpectedly chirpy. Popped some tunes on my workmate's ipod player.
And today's best lines at work...
*A burps*
A: Sorry B B: It's okay A: Piggy!
*E coughs uncontrollably*
M: Are you okay?
E: Yeah, I choked
D: Can you do it quietly please?
And guess what I saw when I was driving to Applecross today? Another micra! It was so cute that I could not resist snapping a couple of pictures.
Woke up this morning and went back to sleep again because my watch told me that it was exactly 6am. Woke up again at 8 and finally got up at 9. Did my bed and went straight to the kitchen. My tummy was crying out for some evil goodness. So I sliced two bananas in half, scooped a large serving of caramel/nougat ice-cream, crushed 7 almonds to top it off.
I feel like I have overspent. Actually, I looked at my budget today and I know for a fact that I have spent over my limit. But at least I know the exact amount. It's not what I like to see but I'm just going to have to learn to control. But I have. Look at all the things that I have had to resist buying...
Apple bottoms Alannah Hill Shoes Okay, I admit that I bought a pair from Nine West but they were on 50 percent sale! And the ones that I got were so cute and comfortable. I have been looking for a good pair of shoes for a couple of months now so that reason is justified.
French wine I shall blame the Alannah Hill dress and french red wine on Eunice. Yes, this is the same auntie who got me enjoying cheese and red wine at David Jones. But ahh, good times Eunice, good times.
Tupperware Yes, I went to a tupperware party and I didn't buy as much as I wanted to. So, that's not really "spending" cuz people spend hundreds of dollars on them. Great quality and they have a lifetime guarantee. I was asked to hold a tupperware party a couple of weeks back but I only agreed to help pass catalogues around but after going to the tupperware party last Sunday, I was so excited that I went ahead and booked in a time for my first tupperware party!
Besides these cruel temptations, I have been surprised by all the lil pleasures that this state has to offer...
Like walking out of the train station on my way to work to find the Em and Sam Mac show live. Yup, the DJ is waving at me like I'm a tourist.
Or being intrigued by the simple act of catching the train. It almost feels like a movie. Or getting a glimpse of the sunset after a long day at workOr catching a free NAIDOC show in the city
And getting forwarded emails from friends reminding me of how much I should enjoy the moment. To live in it. To see the good in people and not doubt a gesture of kindness. To wake up smiling and to appreciate our times with people we care about.
And if I wake up with a frown or even with a heart filled with pain and worry, I know that I will do something about it because I have got hands and legs, a brain that functions, a mouth that talks... sings (even if I might be tone deaf), body muscles that respond rhythmically to music and you know, I have no disability to be ashamed or stressed about that will stop me from doing what I want.
Let us bake in the sun and surrender ourselves to the weekend. Ahh...
Who's that? Is he related to Maxi Priest? Ouchies, sorry Marvin Priest... thought your name sounded familiar.
He played at the Onyx Friday night and he was pretty good. Fab vocals and he definitely had stage charisma. John snapped a photo of me and Marvin... okay, Kay was in it too. After his performance (four songs), he disappeared off somewhere and came back on the dancefloor just... chilling. There are boys out there who act like they are superstars (e.g: em boys who wear sunnies in the clubs with their uber white jackets) and there he is, Mr Maxi Priest's son dancing at the Onyx just like any other bloke.
Funny how chicks were fighting over him. Trying to dance with him. Quite entertaining. In the end, he put his hands up to show that he didn't want any of it (I mean them)... and walked away.
Yes, I went clubbing on Friday. It was different. For some reason... it just was. Can't wait for the day when I can put on my sneakers, a pretty jumper and sexy pants and club to the sounds of reggaeton.
And I have officially moved into my new place. By official, I mean all boxes unpacked (except for two hidden under the table in my bedroom). My room is slowly being personalised. Am planning to buy a new cupboard and lil drawers.
Got my quilt cover yesterday. It's a silky white colour with simple floral designs. Definitely helped to brighten up the room. So am I happy that I moved out? Yes. Is the housemate cool? Totally. Is the house clean? Extremely.
Yup, all is good.
As for everything else... life has sort of gone on hold for the move. But nowadays I feel more like myself than ever before. I feel like I am moving in the direction that I want. I can focus on myself. And on getting things done. Like... 104s.
But I just have to figure out what the next step is. What is my next goal? Or goals? I have a couple of ideas floating around in my head.
In the past couple of days, I have begun to appreciate cleaners. And removalists. And people who do hard labour as a living. And the help of friends. And I am beginning to get awfully attached to people. Friends. Family.
Moving out tomorrow. Yeah, no longer gonna live on my own anymore which is a relief. Yet, I'm feeling a pinch of anxiety about living with a housemate again. At least this time I can be guaranteed that I will not have to clean up after others.
I fell miserably sick yesterday. Stayed in bed the whole day when I was supposed to be packing. And this morning I had my Spanish exam. Got 100% in one of them and I have yet to hear back about the other one but I'm confident that I will pass. As part of the celebrations of the last day, the class organised a "potluck" which I was not aware of. Felt so embarrassed for not bringing any food.
But it was fun sitting down with the class in the cafeteria and finding out more about each of them. And boy do they have a lot of stories to tell. Their travels to Russia, falling in love and marrying young, travels to South America, travel plans to Europe, watching U2 live in Germany... I sat there with the urge to want to do something.
These people travelled a lot. They backpacked from when they were younger and you know, to this day they still remember and can tell stories of their adventures overseas. And it's fascinating! Yeah, okay, I've decided. South America next year. For my 25th birthday.
Or somewhere where I've been wanting to go.
Done deal.
Now all I have to do is finish packing my stuff for the move tomorrow. I'm tempted to crawl up into bed and sleep. And wake up to find everything all packed for me.
I heard that you were not feeling too great on Monday. I'm sorry that you had to go through all that. It must have been dreadful crying all day long. But I guess everyone needs a crying session now and again.
It seems like you have been keeping yourself busy looking for a new place. How did the viewings go? Still got your eye out for the first one? Well, if you like the place, I'm sure everything else will fall into place.
So what's new in your life? Figured out what's happening with that dude of yours? I say go for it. I mean, it's better to have it all out than hide what you truly feel. You do fancy the dude right? C'mon, you've gotta make up your mind. Maybe you're just afraid that you've got the wrong idea. Hrm?
And yeah, what's happening to you? You've been tempted to go on a massive shopping spree lately haven't you? Well, control yourself and buy what you need first. Especially since you're planning to move out. That's going to incur a lot of costs. And you don't want to have to move more things right?
Okay, I better let you get back to your ironing. Enjoy watching mumbai calling on ABC.
Oh yeah, and give yourself some slack. Stop worrying so much. Focus on what you can do now and stop living in the past. Okay, be good to yourself.
Bit delayed but I thought I'd prep myself up for the last half of the year. All pumped with lots of exciting things like...
Sitting in front of me computer after a long day of work.
Watching TV on my own
Walking along Mill Point... freezing in the cold... alone
Yeah, not very exciting at all is it? My brother is leaving me (not by choice) in two weeks time. He's still at work and I'm feeling a tinge of pain knowing this is how it's going to be. Coming home to an empty house (unit), having to cook dinner for myself... not having someone to talk to after work. Or during the weekend. You know, those hours before you knock off to bed... the ones that you wouldn't be spending with friends. Only with those you live with. Little moments. Like doing groceries.
It will be the first time living by myself. It is the scariest thought in the world when you're awake in the middle of the night. I've done independence plenty of times but never living in a place on my own. I really hope I don't go crazy. Or don't head out of the house too much either.
I was walking back to the house when I saw this rainbow and as soon as I took my phone out to take a photo, it started to drizzle. But I managed to capture it before it started to pour.
I take this as a sign that my weekend will be beautiful. Here's to the windy autumn days.
I don't think I did much over the weekend really. Just chilled. Saw a shooting star when I was at Cottesloe with D on Sunday night. I was esctatic!
And today's best lines at work...
Waa!! The cuteness!
