2007

I never thought anyone ever read this thing, i only post on the odd occasion these days. Life always gets in the way..... And then someone i know comes up to me and mentions this blog of mine. Someone whom i had no idea would ever read this. Guess that's the beauty of having an online blog. Private thoughts on a public address system....

Here i am, diving into another year.... Where do i begin??

Christmas this year was rather nice, spending it with family and freinds. Always appreciate them more this time of year. Not that i don't otherwise but...you know??

Christmas eve mass with the family at my old school/church. Been a long time since i've ventured there and memories came flooding back.. All good ones. The to the Pavillion with all the old crew, few drinks and good times.... Stayed at mum and dads chrissy eve. Damian was there to. With the whole family waking up together in the morning, exchanging presents and all that sort of stuff. Lunch at Johns in Toorak was relaxing, mind you the overload of food made the stomach sore. Bloody great food though.... Chrissy night at Don and Glens (mums side of the family) more to eat and a few Corona's....

With this time of year comes an extreme excess of not caring, letting loose and drinking, drinkign and drinking. From nights out at the GB, The Belguim Beer Garden, The Terminus or ending up at stupid places such as Revolver or Room at stupid hours of the morning.

Worked New Years Eve, with a full doorlist and a big function upstairs was always bound to be a busy one. Had alot fo mates come down, making the night that extra bit special, despite not being able to spend all that much time with. We shut the bar just before midnight for about 20 minutes. Gave the staff a chance to take a breather and have a beer. Myself and Nat dressed up in Sumo suits and danced behind the bar looking like complete idiots. Was fun and moreso the crowd seemed to like it.....

Today i've been doing bits and pieces around home. Writing on here, burning cd's, designing cd covers, organising photos..... Work soon......

In Sydney now. A day off. The weathers a little crappy so im passin time on here. Will go for a look down the harbour later on..

Just spent a few days in Brissie. Caught with with Leeroy, Shada and Patsy. But the main highlight was U2...

Flew to Sydney yesterday with a few of U2's touring crew on the same flight...
Pearl Jam concert last night at Acer Arena, Nosebleed seats side of stage but great nonetheless...

U2 Brisbane
November 8th















I lined up with Wen from around midday. The weather was hot.
With about 300 people ahead of us we new we'd get a decent position.. And we did..
Getting into the front barrier we secured out spot on the b stage railing..

The electricity in the air was something that makes your heart beat that little bit faster.
The gig was nonething short of sensational.

Borat Visits an Antique Store - Scene from Movie

The funniest movie ever!

Borat Karaoke

Who reads this???

So we're out of winter. Out of the hibernation so to speak... A hibernation from the outside world that extends beyond the borders of Richmond. Of work and home. Not that do nothing else but last night made me kinda realise it. I went to the Arcadia for a few quiet ones last night. I haven't been out down that way in god knows how long. Its good to see how the other half live. From the old and grungy to bright lights, cover bands, pool tables, excess advertising and pretty women.... I actually kinda enjoyed myself......

Friday night was mega busy at the pub. I ran around endlessy keeping the place in order and getting everything done that needed to be done. The function room was full with people all dressed in 70's gear. After the comedy finished for the night i had to move furniture and set up the DJ which also included finding the right cabling/wiring to get it all going. Time consuming....

Saturday night i did my now usual DJ thing. 6 hours of playing music. Which i suppose is good, i mean its good money and i get to just sit there and play music i love.. Wasn't as tedious as it normally is this time round, despite being a queit night......

....Now once again theres that repeating dilema in my head that cry's CHANGE, CHANGE, CHANGE..... Where do i go from here..... I need a new dream, a new adventure. A different routine.

Don't get me wrong. I love what i do. But i can't do it forever. I like the social aspect and yes i do work hard. There are moments when it feels worthwhile and others when it feels a waste of time. Yin and Yang... The weekend comes and my nights become longer and longer and my days shorter and shorter. The excess alcohol and ciggaretets don't do me any good. But still it's fun..

I feel a need obtain some kind of ability to be able to reach out into the unknown and not get caught up in my every day comfort zone..

I spent yesterday and this morning roaming in circles. Not just around the house from one room to the other but also in my head. My thoughts...... Stuck in a moment of frustration and self pity....

I moved my computer downstairs. Perhaps i would get something done then. a change of location. So i've been sorting through piles and piles of cd's. dvd's etc. What to keep, what to throw out???

Tonight? Parents for dinner perhaps. Might go for a run as well. Just so it feels like i've made an effort to feel healthy.... Was considering a swim but its now 5.30 pm and the pool is annoying with to many people around...

Oh and only a month to go until i take some tim eoff work. Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide. Some good music and a catch up with old freinds.. Think i'm looking forward to it..

Blue Steel!

Something Beautiful

And I was there....

Always good to start small. This slogan is on a wall across the road from my pub. I've always liked it.

Current Music of choice..

GERSEY - SMALL CHANGE
Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars
Jeff Martin - World is Calling, The Kingdom
Johnny Cash - Rusty Cage
INXS - Don't Change