Just got back from four nights in Sydney. HUGE weekend, and now I need a liver transplant. I'm completely and utterly knackered now, can't be fucked writing much so i'll get to that later

Damn i miss overseas... London was a beautiful place, never short of a good time at a good pub. Funny how things you haven't thought of in a while suddenly pop into your head. Things that seem almost like a dream now but at the time became a normal part of your day to day. Those midweek antics with workmates in Hammersmith. The area is crawling with pubs and we spent so much time there. The Dartmouth, Edwards, William Morris.

The service on Saturday night at the Indian restuarant was appauling. Waited two hours for a few bits of chicken and rice. Mind you with all that red wine, I didn't notice as much. Time shoots on by when you've had a few and indulge in conversation. 'Twas Kosty's birthday, and it's not often we go out for dinner as a group. I really enjoy it.

ME IN VENICE

It's been a weird week. Very up and down. In light of what happened, I opted against going to Echuca with the guys over the Easter break. Instead staying home with freinds and family here. Jordon came down from Sydney and it was good catching up with him on Friday and Saturday night. The later seeing us go to this cool little Belguim beer cafe in St Kilda. Spent Sunday with the family doing the traditional Easter lunch thing. With Easter and other circumstances, I've had a few days off work lately. Oh yeah, also spent Monday down at Beacon Cove-Port Melbourne with Rob, Rich and Ange. Was a beautiful day relaxing by the bay, a few drinks, fish 'n' chips and lotsa sunshine.

Lisa's funeral was Wednesday. Alot fo people turned out for what was a very sad but moving tribute to a person so young and graceful. David is still in hospital.

Another weekend is here and tonight I feel like heading into town to listen to some good live music. Will go and see The Australian U2 Show.

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.

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.

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

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?

24
It's my Birthday tomorrow and as im 24 it's just another day really. After 21 they just aren't the same. The usual Birthday celebrations will still take place though. Going out and drinking lots. Dinner tonight in town (Teppanyaki) which should then progress to somewhere else. Tomorrow I have a D&D ball at the old Exhibition Buildings. Heading in with Simon. Already Paid and hired a suit but yet to receive my ticket in the mail. Apparently somewhere along the lines someone got slack so I have to pick it up myself now at the door. Oh and apparently the computer couldn't find me a suitable match based on the vague questionare that had to be filled out ie name, age, fav drink, fav music etc etc etc so im going solo. Hopefully it'll be a huge night. Well it better be as tomorrow is the day I was born. I crave attention dammit.

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.