Friday, March 29, 2002

You see these kind of things all the time on the news, but rarely give it a second thought. When it's close to home with people you know the reality of it all really affects you. There was a horrible car crash Wednesday night. Dave is in hospital in a critical but somewhat stable condition, Lisa, his girlfreind never made it. It don't seem fair. I was out with them both last Saturday night. It's been a hard few days and I now pray Dave pulls through. Woke up to the news yesterday morning and spent the afternoon with my mates. Everyone was feeling like shit, conversation seemed minimal but I guess there was no need to talk at times. We all felt the same way.

Thursday, March 28, 2002

MIDWEEK
Got a bit of a scare last Saturday night when I was out with the guys. Learnt that Paul D, whom is in Taiwan, fell sick to Menangitis and was rushed to hospital in a critical condition. Was very upsetting, but thankfully within about 24 hours we learnt he was getting better. Hope everything is OK.....

I've been sorting through piles of overseas memorabilia, photos, bank statements and other related crap. Doing so has given me a grasp of how much I actually spent whilst i was away. I gotta admit, I had NO idea of the value of money when I first went over. It was all new to me and I spent money as if it didn't mean much or without even realising.. Guess I was just living for the moment. So now if I go back I won't be able to lash out as much and would be forced to work most of the time. Not that that's a bad thing. Still, having done it before, I now know that value of living away and how to look for cheaper alternatives.

So today I worked again. Standard day and I dunno if i really have much to say about it. Container of Lollies came in about 3:15pm and had to unload it at the tail end of the day. Everyone was rushed.

Tonight I caught up with Rob. He's just come back from London as well after spending a fair amount of time there. Says he's ready to settle back down here now. A commitment im not sure of myself. Anyway... Went over to his place first up then drove into Brunswick St with himself, Rich and Angela. Parked our butts on these mega comfy couches in the corner, (so comfy I could have easily stayed there and fallen alseep) at the Provincial hotel and sucked back a few quiet beers. T'was good catching up again and to talk about stuff we got up to in London. Place was pretty busy to for a Wednesday, it seemed. Oh yeah, me and Rich got chatting about Primary School and people we haven't seen since. I struggled to even come up with names as I could hardly remember anyone. Mind you this was looking back to Grade 2 and 3.... Naturally afterwards we ended up at the Souvalaki King, Standard. I resisted though and merely opted for a few Dimi's and a Potato Cake. Robs comments after eating a Kings Choice. "Now i've been to the King I know im really home!" Great Stuff. I love Brunswick St.

Friday, March 08, 2002

THE SPACE BETWEEN
Am I unwillingly starting to settle back into a comfort zone that I have spent 24 years bought up in? Some freinds and family have recently tried to tell me it may not be all that worthwhile to head back over. Do I just focus on what i've got here or do i keep looking elsewhere? There's lots here, don't get me wrong. Sometimes the sun shines and it feels like staying here could work out, then the rain comes suddenly and all I want to do is move on again. Im caught between the two.

Im really in the mood to just go to JB and lash out on some good music/DVD purchases. It's been a while since i treated myself. I've just discovered Dave Matthews. (Ok well it may be only one song but it's darn good). Should i go and buy the cd?

These fickle fuddled words confuse me
Like will it rain today
We waste the hours with talking talking
These twisted games we’re playing

The space between
Where you smile and hide
That’s where you’ll find me if I get to go

Take my hand
Cause we’re walking out of here
Right out of here
Is all we need dear

The space between
What’s wrong and right
Is where you’ll find me hiding
Waiting for you

Friday, March 01, 2002

FORGET HOW TO SIT STILL
Am I ever at home lately?? When im not at work i've been out with mates. Mostly to the pub, or even the occasional stint of midweek clubbing hasn't been unheard of. I like it that way as I find it hard to stay In.

Had Rich 'n' Anges birthday last Saturday night. Firstly several Pints were downed at Pugg Mahones, moved onto Chokolate (funky little club in town), then Icon Bar (Complete with Coyote Ugly style bartop dancing), then onto the Odean at Crown. Was good catching up with all the old school guys at Icon as well. Three groups of mates seemed to all come together for a night of total drunken antics. That ensured a late and good night.

It's Gooch's birthday tonight. Jaysus it's gunna be messy again, everyone's going! Toothy's getting married tomorrow. He's my age..I'm not that bloody old..Am I?