Bloody 'ell. I'm so not cut out to be a computer geek sometimes. I just don't have much geek in me I guess!!!

I try to make one simple little bloody change to this website design/layout and it takes foooooorever. Trial and error. Was an easy thing in the end.

Work!! Yeah still there, still enjoying it, still love being a people person. There's been a bit of weird tension inhouse lately though. Causing unsettlement and minor doubt. On my mind. Changes... I'm learning alot aiout being in a business that involves a more social aspect to run. Things I agree with, things I don't..


I had a Saturday night off and what do i do?? Go out into a pretty cool bar in town,leave card behind bar, order lots, urinate it down the toilet, get chatty, get happy, get stupid, end up at bloody work again on my night off, talk shit, stumble as I try to throw my arms around the world, get taxi, get home, get giddy, get sick, pass out at friends place. Watched movies at Simon's all day Sunday.

I need a holiday and I'm going to take some time off soon. Haven't really since I started at the pub some nine months ago. Need to just get away from it for a bit. All to serious lately.

Things are so quiet and peaceful when there's no one else around. Maybe to much so. With Damo in London doing what I already have, and the folks away on a well deserved trip in Canada, it leaves me with the house to myself. On one hand it's great. Im responsible for it all and I like that independence. But, on the other hand it gets quiet and a little lonely when im here. I am close to my family. I try not to spend all that to much time here lately, and when i do i eat, sleep or watch a movie or whatever.

Today no work, blue sky, sun.

For something to do i went into town, parked the car near Rod Laver and went for a walk in the Domain. Not that often I get down there. I sometimes forget how wonderful this city is and wish that i spent more time being a part of it rather than living in the 'burbs. Oblivious and detached from so much that goes on. Day's like today made me reavulate where I am and wonder why i am still here?

Checked out the music bowl, memories from the '95 REM gig came flooding back. Went for a walk along Southbank and ate a souva by the river. There's quite alot of residential apartments in that area and I thought about 'what If' I lived there. How good it would be to be in that part of town. So close to the city, the arts precinct, the gardens. whatever.... I realised that I don't belong here anymore. For me the grass is always greener on the other side. I need challenge, meaning, purpose.

Work is still going well I guess. Not quite as many hours but still enough to make up a full 35-40 week. Think I'll cook some dinner. Going to head out for a while tonight with soem friends. Better watch my money though, went a bit silly on Saturday night and tossed way to much money and scotch down the urinal......

Chris Martin - The Elongated Frontman.
Pious, semi-virginal, extremely charitable. Accused
of being a bed-wetter.


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nothing to much to say tonight, well worthwhile anyhow.
just wanted to at least say something.......

Radiohead has been cancelled tonight. Tom unable to sing due to a fucked voice.
They also played Rod Laver last night but my turn was tonight.

About 1pm this arvo I got the call from a friend to tell me the show was a no go, herself finding out from someone whom had been already waiting in line. I was on my way in to the venue...

Not happy.

Looking forward to this for so long. The one band I've never seen, whom for so long have been high on my wishlist of bands to see....

Let down and hanging around..
I'm not here this is not happening...
High and Dry.
Fade out again

Nice Dream............................

A night at home.. Rare..

Friday night turned out to be huge, firstly dinner in Brunswick St then onto Polly for some expensive but amazing cocktails. Stuff the fruity ones gimme as potent as you can get. Then to the Evelyn to see Hamo's band.... Once again ended up at the Termy, even my nights off are spent there. Shots, Scotch and whatever else. Apparently i was funny??? Left with Kendall around close. It's all a blur.....

Nick's wedding Saturday night was great. Good vibe and great food. All the old crew together again. Seems like the only time we catch up these days is at weddings. The original plan was to go to over 28's afterwards, ended up at the Perceveirence in Brunswick St. Didn't stay long...

Worked Sunday night, Pub was dead so closed early....

Radiohead tomorrow night, am sooo pumped. Can't wait. Operation get Bo out of work early is in full effect. I want to get there as early as possible to secure a decent posi on the floor.

3am................................

Winding down after yet another nightshift at work. Responsible for closing. I am nocturnal.

The next week and half will be pretty much similar. At least i get my days to do whatever. So many different people come and go at work. Bingo tonight had the front bar together in a happy vibe. Sat down for a quick smoke break with a couple of familar termy locals..... Few girls filmed me on a camera then insisted on giving my phone number into the lense. So drunk by close they became a tad annoying. They'll probably have memory loss tomorrow.... Dealing with drunk people takes work.

Not all people are annoying though.

It's a job of so many brief encounters. One person comes and goes, then the next comes along. Everyone leaves at the end of the night. I stay on to close. Drive home in the quiet of the night alone.

Think I'll nod off to a dvd again.....

For the first time since starting work feels a little like routine. Maybe I just miss so many of my friends and family I'm losing touch with. But that's growing up.. Moving on...

My new extended family is now the Termy. But I've made so many more new freinds here. Enjoying almost every moment. This is my current phase in life.

Things seem alot different this year. People moving on. Mick's getting married next week. Andy and Tim expecting any day... Where am I at?? The same place in some ways, somewhere else in others. Still single... Potentials come and go.

I'm listening to some INXS as i write this. Was also watching the 91 Wembly DVD earlier today.... Hutch truly was an amazing talent.

Climbing as we fall
We dare to hold on to our fate
And steal away our destiny
To catch ourselves with quiet grace

Storey to storey
Building to building
Street to street
We pass each other on the stairs

Listened to by the walls
We share the same spaces
Repeated in the corridors
Performing the same movements

Ok think I'll sit down and write something again ( I know you'll be pleased with this Sticks)..............

Work is still going well, actually It's great, even with the long hours and late nights.... I have today off which is nice though..

It was St Pats day on Wednesday, that day of the year when everyone Irish and those not even close to being Irish jump on the Paddywagon and celebrate. People who would never touch Guinness all of a sudden to decide to give it a go. I was supposed to work Wednesday night but managed to get Bo to fill in for me as it's one day of the year i don't like to miss out on. After the hourlong staff meeting at work I downed a few pints myself and then headed to the Dan O'Connell. Every eyar they close of the park beside the pub and fill it with makeshift bars and have a large stage for entertainment. The price seems to go up every year. $12 to get in this year, but hey, they get the numbers and it seems the place to be on the day. I'd say it was well worth it. With bands playing all day, The Australian U2 Show headlined, playing the setlist from the Slane DVD. With the park full to the brim, the crowd was singing along and really getting into it. Had an awesome time.

Ended up at Bimbo's at about 1am, had one CC and dry and was well and truly ready top go home. Only after a souva from down the road......

I awoke early the next day and with my car still at work had no way to get there. Public transport from Tempe is frustrating and while a cab an easy option, it's also an expensive one. I thought of trying Simon, whom I'd been out with the night before. No way he was going to be ontime for work, and gave him a call at around 9. Managed to scam a lift into the city with him. This gave me two or so hours to kill before getting the tram straight to the pub for work. Sat down to a great fry up at some little cafe in Swanston St and downed a few coffees to get me going for the day. Tired and hangover but still enjoying being in town. Been awhile since I've been in there during a work day. The place is a buzz. At one stage a couple of guys carrying massive backpacks and other carry bags (obviously backpackers) asked for directions. It wasn't that long ago I was doing the same thing on the other side of the world. I miss it. I do love meeting travellers over here. We get a few in our pub from time to time.

Weekend plans? Going out tonight for a friends farewell. Managed to get one of the girl's to fill in for me again giving me a Friday night off. Woohoo. Less hours does mean less money though, now only doing about 40 hours this week instead of the original rostered 60, but hey, i need some nights out. Work Saturday night and all day/night sunday.......

Once again, a fair time between entry's. More time in reality than on the computer i guess. Work is still going well, more hours and more responsibility. It's becoming a good learning experience. Working weekends and those standard hospitality hours my life has moved away from the regular routine that I found myself in for so long here in Melbourne in the past. Work is also my social life most of the time. I do miss hanging with my usual mates on Friday, Saturday nights. But I guess everyone has gone there own ways of late anyway. Not like it was a few years ago. Always the single, carefree one, perhaps this way of living suits me for now. Still when the oppurtunity comes to pursue something more solid and the chance to settle, well, I'd probably take it

Having the new upstairs area open at the pub now brings a fresh new vibe to the place. Cocktail lounge, music/entertainment room, outdoor rooftop bar. With the addition of live music it's helping me get back into my passion....

It's my Birthday today. Monday......

Twenty Six years of searching.....

I spent the morning and arvo doing whatever. Watching TV, listening to music. Went out to do a bit of shopping and spend money on myself. Found some great bargains and cheap clothing. Subway for lunch. Love that stuff..........

Dinner tonight with all the family at the Old England, including most of Dad's side. Great meal and a few wines....

New Years Eve at the Terminus. All the crew I work with.....