MORE RAMBLINGS
Kinda finding im bored with my work and living back at home already after only 2 weeks. Funny that. Oh well i shouldn't really complain i guess despite finding midweek boredom frustrating. Probably cause im alone more now than i have been in the past six months. Im used to the constant company of people my own age.
Went for a big drive in my trusty Ford last night all the way down towards the beach area. Guess I was a little bored eh.
Been listening to the latest offerings by Something for Kate and New Order. I think they've both been out for a little while now but I haven't really had a chance to listen to them until now. Both are great! Oh yeah and I finally got my hands on that U2 Elevation DVD which is rather awesome. Only criticism is that I reckon it woulda been better had they not jumped the gun and perhaps waited until later on in the tour to make the film. The show got somewhat better as the year went on. Still, I think it's my favourite of all the U2 gigs released over the years. Now if only they'd release that Slane gig. As far as i know it was actually caught on camera, directed by the same guy who did the Boston thing.
Thursday, February 07, 2002
Friday, February 01, 2002
ROUTINE
So now i've been home for a little over a week and I must admit, it's good to be home for Summer. It's been a good week to, catching up with everyone and going out lots. I really love it here this time of year and although things at home seemed a little weird at first, it's sooo quiet here compared to the rush of London, i've settled in pretty well I think. My first night back at home was the best sleep i've ever had!.
In the first few days back I went to the new Tram Bar in Doncaster (rather average and full of 18yo's), a Hawaiin themed birthday party complete with a room full of hot women in bikinis and also to the Austalian Open afterparty at the Metro. Some very big nights there.
Back at work now trying to save up for the airfare back to Europe. It's funny how things at work seem exactly the same as when I left. Everyone's still in the same routine and it took me no time at all to realise where I was and what I was doing. Perhaps after a few weeks I'll be ready to head back but for now it's all good. St Kilda Festival next weekend as well. Bring it on!
So now i've been home for a little over a week and I must admit, it's good to be home for Summer. It's been a good week to, catching up with everyone and going out lots. I really love it here this time of year and although things at home seemed a little weird at first, it's sooo quiet here compared to the rush of London, i've settled in pretty well I think. My first night back at home was the best sleep i've ever had!.
In the first few days back I went to the new Tram Bar in Doncaster (rather average and full of 18yo's), a Hawaiin themed birthday party complete with a room full of hot women in bikinis and also to the Austalian Open afterparty at the Metro. Some very big nights there.
Back at work now trying to save up for the airfare back to Europe. It's funny how things at work seem exactly the same as when I left. Everyone's still in the same routine and it took me no time at all to realise where I was and what I was doing. Perhaps after a few weeks I'll be ready to head back but for now it's all good. St Kilda Festival next weekend as well. Bring it on!
Monday, January 21, 2002
Tuesday, January 01, 2002
NEW YEARS EVE
It's New Years eve and I got a little time to waste before meeting up with Steed for way to many drinks. Hopefully should be a good night, just had pre drinks with the guys from Flat 25. Only met 'em tonight to, all from Melbourne. Funny how we've been living there for a few months now and not known each other.
I'm in Oxford Street and it's darn cold here in London now. Flashback to Christmas day.... It was actually pretty good, spending it with a large crew down Hammersmith way that included Sticksy and Mick from home. Great lunch at a pub that included Christmas turkey and lots of red wine. It was then back to the base for a house party that kicked on till about 1am in the morning. Naturally by the end of the day I was very intoxicated and upon walking down to Shephards Bush searching for an open Kebab place it actually started snowing. Not much but it was definately there. So as I walked home eating my Kebab it was fell down. The day was filled with a great bunch of people and was a great consolation from being away from home and doing the usual Christmas thing.
It's New Years eve and I got a little time to waste before meeting up with Steed for way to many drinks. Hopefully should be a good night, just had pre drinks with the guys from Flat 25. Only met 'em tonight to, all from Melbourne. Funny how we've been living there for a few months now and not known each other.
I'm in Oxford Street and it's darn cold here in London now. Flashback to Christmas day.... It was actually pretty good, spending it with a large crew down Hammersmith way that included Sticksy and Mick from home. Great lunch at a pub that included Christmas turkey and lots of red wine. It was then back to the base for a house party that kicked on till about 1am in the morning. Naturally by the end of the day I was very intoxicated and upon walking down to Shephards Bush searching for an open Kebab place it actually started snowing. Not much but it was definately there. So as I walked home eating my Kebab it was fell down. The day was filled with a great bunch of people and was a great consolation from being away from home and doing the usual Christmas thing.
Tuesday, December 25, 2001
SO THIS IS CHRISTMAS
In a town and place far from home for the first time ever during the festive season. I'm hoping we may get some snow on the day but the chances of that in London are somewhat low, despite the freezing temperatures. Still, it would be nice. Spending it with some mates from back home will be some consolation from missing out on the usual family thing that takes place every year. Once the New Year is here, things will slow down and i may be ready to head home. The last 6 months have been amazing, some days better than others but overall memorable.
Had a little trip during the week... Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester. Caught a Premier League game and got to see more of the country besides London, Which in reality is somewhat different to the rest of the UK.
In a town and place far from home for the first time ever during the festive season. I'm hoping we may get some snow on the day but the chances of that in London are somewhat low, despite the freezing temperatures. Still, it would be nice. Spending it with some mates from back home will be some consolation from missing out on the usual family thing that takes place every year. Once the New Year is here, things will slow down and i may be ready to head home. The last 6 months have been amazing, some days better than others but overall memorable.
Had a little trip during the week... Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester. Caught a Premier League game and got to see more of the country besides London, Which in reality is somewhat different to the rest of the UK.
Wednesday, December 19, 2001
HOLIDAYS
Heading to Leeds in the morning with Sticksy and Mick. Going for 4 or so days and meeting Croughy up there as he's comin' from Edinburgh. Anyway, we got tickets to a premier league game which should be pretty good as it's one of the things i've been meaning to do since coming over to this part of the world. Finished work today and wont be back for two weeks and it's good to have some time off again. Only downside is that when you're employed by a temp agency you get little to f£$%-all holiday pay. I have 3 days owing to me and a total of 10 working days off. If i had the choice to work over the break i would but as we're closed etc that ain't gunna happen. Ah well... guess ill be digging back into that now almost non-existant Aussie Account to get by eh? Would love to spend some more time outta London to but i'll be spending Chrissy and New Years here i reckon.
Heading to Leeds in the morning with Sticksy and Mick. Going for 4 or so days and meeting Croughy up there as he's comin' from Edinburgh. Anyway, we got tickets to a premier league game which should be pretty good as it's one of the things i've been meaning to do since coming over to this part of the world. Finished work today and wont be back for two weeks and it's good to have some time off again. Only downside is that when you're employed by a temp agency you get little to f£$%-all holiday pay. I have 3 days owing to me and a total of 10 working days off. If i had the choice to work over the break i would but as we're closed etc that ain't gunna happen. Ah well... guess ill be digging back into that now almost non-existant Aussie Account to get by eh? Would love to spend some more time outta London to but i'll be spending Chrissy and New Years here i reckon.
Sunday, December 09, 2001
HYDE PARK
Spent a while this afternoon sitting by the lake down at Hyde Park with Julz and Carmel. Despite the cold there was still blue sky and lots of people around enjoying the day. People walking, running, rollerblading or just sitting down talking as we were doing. It's really beautiful down there and it's right across the road from my apartment. My own backyard and it's great. I reckon the temperature dropped about 10c in about 20 minutes come 3pm. Went from bearable to numbing, which was a good signal to leave. Headed home and got my thermal underwear on before heading on down to High St Kensington for a look around at some of the shops etc. At the Easy Everything Internet place now as I write this.
Was kinda convinced that going home isn't such a bad idea afterall. Both of the girls have done so themselves during the past year and half they've been away and said it's easy to come back if you really want. I'm settling in and love it here now though. The freedom here is comforting, there's always somewhere to go and someone to go out with not to mention the fact you've got the whole of Europe at your doorstep, but Summer at home is also nice thought. Not ready to go home but also ready for a holiday home even though it may seem somewhat boring compared to here. I'll miss the nights at the pub straight after work and the weekends of pubbing and clubbing with all the different freinds i've made here. But I do intend to come back so.
Spent a while this afternoon sitting by the lake down at Hyde Park with Julz and Carmel. Despite the cold there was still blue sky and lots of people around enjoying the day. People walking, running, rollerblading or just sitting down talking as we were doing. It's really beautiful down there and it's right across the road from my apartment. My own backyard and it's great. I reckon the temperature dropped about 10c in about 20 minutes come 3pm. Went from bearable to numbing, which was a good signal to leave. Headed home and got my thermal underwear on before heading on down to High St Kensington for a look around at some of the shops etc. At the Easy Everything Internet place now as I write this.
Was kinda convinced that going home isn't such a bad idea afterall. Both of the girls have done so themselves during the past year and half they've been away and said it's easy to come back if you really want. I'm settling in and love it here now though. The freedom here is comforting, there's always somewhere to go and someone to go out with not to mention the fact you've got the whole of Europe at your doorstep, but Summer at home is also nice thought. Not ready to go home but also ready for a holiday home even though it may seem somewhat boring compared to here. I'll miss the nights at the pub straight after work and the weekends of pubbing and clubbing with all the different freinds i've made here. But I do intend to come back so.
Friday, December 07, 2001
FREEDOM
..Feels like to many choices. Not a bad little line that by Bono. With Christmas and the New Year approaching, my job set to finish up and my lease set to expire one is left with alot of choices on what to do. My mind changes every minute. It's cold here now and it's kinda miserable in London this time of year. Some sun would be nice. Im kinda missing those summer drives to the beach, window down, music loud and one arm more tanned than the other cause it hangs out the window.
..Feels like to many choices. Not a bad little line that by Bono. With Christmas and the New Year approaching, my job set to finish up and my lease set to expire one is left with alot of choices on what to do. My mind changes every minute. It's cold here now and it's kinda miserable in London this time of year. Some sun would be nice. Im kinda missing those summer drives to the beach, window down, music loud and one arm more tanned than the other cause it hangs out the window.
HERE COMES THE SUN
Went down to Abbey Road Studios last weekend to. Lots of people there laying floweRs and cards etc in rememberence for Goerge Harrison. Was a chilling feeling actually and kinda good to be there. Left a little note myself to pay my respects. I must admit, never was a huge Beatles fan but always liked and respected there music i suppose. They wrote soem great tunes, specially in there later years. Can't deny that they have influenced alot of other musicians that have followed.
Went down to Abbey Road Studios last weekend to. Lots of people there laying floweRs and cards etc in rememberence for Goerge Harrison. Was a chilling feeling actually and kinda good to be there. Left a little note myself to pay my respects. I must admit, never was a huge Beatles fan but always liked and respected there music i suppose. They wrote soem great tunes, specially in there later years. Can't deny that they have influenced alot of other musicians that have followed.
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