Almost half the year has gone. I feel I achieved nothing as I've been married to my job.
I've realised if I want to have achievements and things ticked off the list, I'm going to have to somehow shift things around and make it work
"You live your life as you live your day"
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Friday, May 8, 2009
Happy work memory
Woke up with a massive hangover this morning. Been a while since I've hit it hard on a weeknight.
Work had it's inaugural anniversary function, despite being a company that has being trading for almost 200 years. The hoopla in the workplace was building up as the date crept up, but I didn't expect it to be such a great celebration.
The Thursday started with 450 people walking around Albert park as a team for charity, then taking a choreographed aerial group shot of a much used company image.
After a morning tea of Krispy Cremes, I had to rush to the bus for rehersals in the mystery location, which was a tightly kept secret. As we drove towards city and parked at Crown, I was singing with glee. The event was staged at the paladium at Crown, and the company had set us up with rooms in the Crown Promenade. I had a king sized bed to myself in a SWEET room!
The event kicked off with a great number by a breakdance/acrobatic crew (which I happened to train with at one stage). The flips, dance moves and handstand moves created a huge energy in the room. It was the perfect start to the function with the crowd warmed up.
Next on stage was a comedy/light entertainment piece which ended up with a show of refined skill. It turned out to be the famous hand shadow man Raymond Crowe, doing his thing to Louis Armstrong's What a Wonderful World. Amazing stuff live.
The formalities then proceed over the next 4 hours, with the directors and leadership team preaching the word to the masses. I was impressed by the delivery and speaking ability of them all. In between the air was well looked after by the professional MC's Zara and Troy. Being a one-time MC for my sister's wedding, really gave me a true appreciation of what these guys do. As I was going to be on stage for this event, I was lucky enough to sit in on the rehearsals and observe how these pros conduct a run through. I wish I knew this before the wedding!! At my beautiful sister's wedding, my brother and I had to, half an hour before kickoff, scrap a lot of our two man bounce-it-off-each-other material into a mostly-one-man-intro, as the set up meant one person had to be in the back cuing the music. Also, we had very little rehersal on site, literally running through the material for about 5 minutes when the guests were arriving.
When I had a chat with the hired function MCs and organisers during the day and later that night, it was apparent they have a really rewarding job. But it is also stressful and you don't get much sleep! They had 1.5 hours sleep the night before - very similar to what my brother and I had pre-sister's wedding.
Back in the Paladium, I was starting to get tired and restless in my chair as the event ticked over 3.5 hours without a break. I was scheduled in as the second last act of the day so it seemed like the day was dragging out much longer. I was initially quite nervous about getting up in front of 450 people, I had constantly being thinking of what I should say, but the time lag literally bored the anxiety out of me!
It was exciting to get up - the stage was quite long, so I was introduced and had to pretty much do a cat walk to get to the centre of the stage (one of my mates "the Instigator", took his suit jacket off, draped it over his shoulder and did a suave catwalk - looked awesome!). The MC asked me a couple of questions and I got the crowd laughing a few times which was good. One of the questions was asking me about my role, and I answered the question, finishing it off with "I'm living the dream" which people were quoting me the whole night. It was good fun.
The show then wrapped up with a musical piece. I walked off stage and passed a couple of guitarists. As I was walking back to my seat, I was thinking "who are they?... are they the guys who supported The Who.... Dalllas Crane???? Or are they Eskimo Joe. Maroon 5?". The musicans come on stage, and I still have no clue who it is. On comes the music. Still don't recognise who it is. Then out comes Shannon Noll! haha. Nice!
The crowd was pretty timid for the first song, but then one girl really got into it, stood up, started dancing and clapped which made Shannon laugh. The HR director also got out of her seat and started dancing and clapping, which made the other directors try and get everyone into it. Soon enough the room was relaxing and getting into it, with a small crowd gathering at the front of stage.
The Science and Tech director tried to get me get me out of my seat, and I agreed if he did too. I ended up pulling my whole row to join me, and when I was in front of the stage I looked back, seeing the S&T director back in his seat. haha.
We were having a great time dancing and letting loose in front of everyone. Because it was so intimate and close up, a mate "the Instigator", dared me to touch Shannon's arse, which I flatly rejected to keep it professional. Being the instigator, he then upped the stakes and offered me $50. No way! But he wouldn't give up. Soon enough he convinced 2 other people to put in, and the kitty was sitting at $150. Not being able to resist a challenge or dare, I reluctantly agreed. I felt the buzz as I headed toward Shannon. My mind was ticking along on how to touch his arse without blantantly shaping my hand into a claw and groping him mid-song.
I took my phone camera out and got up close. I signalled to get him in range, and Shannon came close where I could put my hand around his shoulder and take a 2 man self-directed photo. As he shifted into position while singing, I positioned the camera to take the shot while simultaneously tapping his arse. Shannon started laughing mid song but kept going. I heard my group bursting into laughter. "The Instigator" said he never laughed so hard this year and he pretty much paid up straight away.
But that wasn't the end of it. Both of us ended up getting up on stage with others in a back-up semi-circle and sang the Moving Pictures cover "What about me" with Shannon. With the group swaying and harmonizing with Shannon, and the stage lights beaming, we were having a ball! He even put the mic in front of me a couple of times, and let the crowd have the final "what about meeeeeeee". It was his last song, and as he left the stage I gave him a double handed high 5. Go Shannon!
After settling from the high that was Shannon Noll in a guy from finance room's mini-bar, we got dressed for the dinner and drinks, which turned out to be downstairs of the Regency theatre on Collins st. Very nice venue. The food was gourmet but average tasting, but the drinks were free flowing and people were having a good time. Spoke to a lot of people that night, and it felt like the night ended waaaaaaaay too early. Only got to dance for a little while.
The unofficial after party formed in the casino bar. Scotches were surprisingly cheap. It would have been a solid 3 hour drinking session, but before I knew it, there was only my group and a few others people left. I looked at my watch and it was 4am. Time literally flew. I stumbled to my amazing room and tucked into the minibar on my king sized bed. I went to bed a very happy camper. With all the lows of the work week, this has got to be one of my favourite work memories to date. What aaa boutt meeeee eee
Work had it's inaugural anniversary function, despite being a company that has being trading for almost 200 years. The hoopla in the workplace was building up as the date crept up, but I didn't expect it to be such a great celebration.
The Thursday started with 450 people walking around Albert park as a team for charity, then taking a choreographed aerial group shot of a much used company image.
After a morning tea of Krispy Cremes, I had to rush to the bus for rehersals in the mystery location, which was a tightly kept secret. As we drove towards city and parked at Crown, I was singing with glee. The event was staged at the paladium at Crown, and the company had set us up with rooms in the Crown Promenade. I had a king sized bed to myself in a SWEET room!
The event kicked off with a great number by a breakdance/acrobatic crew (which I happened to train with at one stage). The flips, dance moves and handstand moves created a huge energy in the room. It was the perfect start to the function with the crowd warmed up.
Next on stage was a comedy/light entertainment piece which ended up with a show of refined skill. It turned out to be the famous hand shadow man Raymond Crowe, doing his thing to Louis Armstrong's What a Wonderful World. Amazing stuff live.
The formalities then proceed over the next 4 hours, with the directors and leadership team preaching the word to the masses. I was impressed by the delivery and speaking ability of them all. In between the air was well looked after by the professional MC's Zara and Troy. Being a one-time MC for my sister's wedding, really gave me a true appreciation of what these guys do. As I was going to be on stage for this event, I was lucky enough to sit in on the rehearsals and observe how these pros conduct a run through. I wish I knew this before the wedding!! At my beautiful sister's wedding, my brother and I had to, half an hour before kickoff, scrap a lot of our two man bounce-it-off-each-other material into a mostly-one-man-intro, as the set up meant one person had to be in the back cuing the music. Also, we had very little rehersal on site, literally running through the material for about 5 minutes when the guests were arriving.
When I had a chat with the hired function MCs and organisers during the day and later that night, it was apparent they have a really rewarding job. But it is also stressful and you don't get much sleep! They had 1.5 hours sleep the night before - very similar to what my brother and I had pre-sister's wedding.
Back in the Paladium, I was starting to get tired and restless in my chair as the event ticked over 3.5 hours without a break. I was scheduled in as the second last act of the day so it seemed like the day was dragging out much longer. I was initially quite nervous about getting up in front of 450 people, I had constantly being thinking of what I should say, but the time lag literally bored the anxiety out of me!
It was exciting to get up - the stage was quite long, so I was introduced and had to pretty much do a cat walk to get to the centre of the stage (one of my mates "the Instigator", took his suit jacket off, draped it over his shoulder and did a suave catwalk - looked awesome!). The MC asked me a couple of questions and I got the crowd laughing a few times which was good. One of the questions was asking me about my role, and I answered the question, finishing it off with "I'm living the dream" which people were quoting me the whole night. It was good fun.
The show then wrapped up with a musical piece. I walked off stage and passed a couple of guitarists. As I was walking back to my seat, I was thinking "who are they?... are they the guys who supported The Who.... Dalllas Crane???? Or are they Eskimo Joe. Maroon 5?". The musicans come on stage, and I still have no clue who it is. On comes the music. Still don't recognise who it is. Then out comes Shannon Noll! haha. Nice!
The crowd was pretty timid for the first song, but then one girl really got into it, stood up, started dancing and clapped which made Shannon laugh. The HR director also got out of her seat and started dancing and clapping, which made the other directors try and get everyone into it. Soon enough the room was relaxing and getting into it, with a small crowd gathering at the front of stage.
The Science and Tech director tried to get me get me out of my seat, and I agreed if he did too. I ended up pulling my whole row to join me, and when I was in front of the stage I looked back, seeing the S&T director back in his seat. haha.
We were having a great time dancing and letting loose in front of everyone. Because it was so intimate and close up, a mate "the Instigator", dared me to touch Shannon's arse, which I flatly rejected to keep it professional. Being the instigator, he then upped the stakes and offered me $50. No way! But he wouldn't give up. Soon enough he convinced 2 other people to put in, and the kitty was sitting at $150. Not being able to resist a challenge or dare, I reluctantly agreed. I felt the buzz as I headed toward Shannon. My mind was ticking along on how to touch his arse without blantantly shaping my hand into a claw and groping him mid-song.
I took my phone camera out and got up close. I signalled to get him in range, and Shannon came close where I could put my hand around his shoulder and take a 2 man self-directed photo. As he shifted into position while singing, I positioned the camera to take the shot while simultaneously tapping his arse. Shannon started laughing mid song but kept going. I heard my group bursting into laughter. "The Instigator" said he never laughed so hard this year and he pretty much paid up straight away.
But that wasn't the end of it. Both of us ended up getting up on stage with others in a back-up semi-circle and sang the Moving Pictures cover "What about me" with Shannon. With the group swaying and harmonizing with Shannon, and the stage lights beaming, we were having a ball! He even put the mic in front of me a couple of times, and let the crowd have the final "what about meeeeeeee". It was his last song, and as he left the stage I gave him a double handed high 5. Go Shannon!
After settling from the high that was Shannon Noll in a guy from finance room's mini-bar, we got dressed for the dinner and drinks, which turned out to be downstairs of the Regency theatre on Collins st. Very nice venue. The food was gourmet but average tasting, but the drinks were free flowing and people were having a good time. Spoke to a lot of people that night, and it felt like the night ended waaaaaaaay too early. Only got to dance for a little while.
The unofficial after party formed in the casino bar. Scotches were surprisingly cheap. It would have been a solid 3 hour drinking session, but before I knew it, there was only my group and a few others people left. I looked at my watch and it was 4am. Time literally flew. I stumbled to my amazing room and tucked into the minibar on my king sized bed. I went to bed a very happy camper. With all the lows of the work week, this has got to be one of my favourite work memories to date. What aaa boutt meeeee eee
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Melbourne's food this week
A few social occasions this week has put Melbourne's food on offer
Tokyo Teppanyaki (Chapel)- not bad, a little pricey, but really the show takes it home. The guy was chucking thick pieces of egg into the birthday girl's cleavage. haha. The group of people was a ex-work mate's cousins - they really do have a great group. You feel the love. They are lots of fun.
Cafe Greco (Chapel) - great desserts!! Same as one in Crown
Dainty Sichuan (Corrs Lane, CBD) - I have not seen a Sichuanese restaurant that has been able to replicate the true authentic burn-every-tastebud-and-nasalbud-into-oblivion-but-give-you-the-most-amazing flavours that I experienced in China, but Dainty definately comes close. Below is a picture I took in China - painfully delicious!!
Emerald Peacock - sister of the Hummingbird. Great venue. Will become a permanent venue to put on the fixture (along with other favourites like TSs, Match, and SBs)
Yamato (Japanese) - great tiny place serving authentic Japanese. Similar to Samurai in Hawthorn
Time to get the Entertainment book!
Tokyo Teppanyaki (Chapel)- not bad, a little pricey, but really the show takes it home. The guy was chucking thick pieces of egg into the birthday girl's cleavage. haha. The group of people was a ex-work mate's cousins - they really do have a great group. You feel the love. They are lots of fun.
Cafe Greco (Chapel) - great desserts!! Same as one in Crown
Dainty Sichuan (Corrs Lane, CBD) - I have not seen a Sichuanese restaurant that has been able to replicate the true authentic burn-every-tastebud-and-nasalbud-into-oblivion-but-give-you-the-most-amazing flavours that I experienced in China, but Dainty definately comes close. Below is a picture I took in China - painfully delicious!!
Emerald Peacock - sister of the Hummingbird. Great venue. Will become a permanent venue to put on the fixture (along with other favourites like TSs, Match, and SBs)Yamato (Japanese) - great tiny place serving authentic Japanese. Similar to Samurai in Hawthorn
Time to get the Entertainment book!
Friday, May 1, 2009
Say Yes
Paintball - lets do it. Register interest.
I am dead keen.
Paintball - Friday 2 weeks.
I am keen
Paintball - next Friday. Pay up
I want to do it, but getting shot at after a hard week at work doesn't sound so appealing. Because I've committed, I just go with it and pay up.
Paintball - Today!
I am not so keen. Why do I want welts all over me, and why do I want to play in that tiny pig pen in Port Melbourne. I've done it before, and I have neither the inclination nor the incentive to do it again.
Paintball - Yesterday.
That was a lot of fun!! Did not expect to enjoy myself that much. I got the flag and touched the tyres, but I also got a mouthful of paint and battle scars. I also ended up getting retribution on the big T-train who doubled crossed me last time we played, shooting me after a gentlemans agreement of "dont shoot each other". This time, I had about 10 paintballs left and planned to save them all for him. I finally got my chance to unleash my revenge with the perfect window to bring him down, so I pulled my trigger in excitement and anticipation. The trigger was stuck because the safety catch was still on. That effort made me want to shoot myself!!
As luck would have it, I stalked him into the crevices, and managed to take him out with my last 2 bullets. What a great finish!
The drinks afterwards was also a good catchup with everyone. Pretty chilled out but fun night.
Funny times, including
#1 Me and the good mate grad A - he accidently hit my arm when I happened to be motioning up and it spilt beer on me. Instantly in an automatic reaction, I didn't think and in a quick flick of my wrist, half my pint went into his hair. haha
#2 Me and the good mate grad A - later i was talking to some people and he happened to be behind me as I motioned. I'm into this story and feel tapping on my shoulder. Turns out I accidently elbowed him in the mouth and he punched me as hard as he could in the arm without me realising. hahaha
#3 found out a girl at work is 75% deaf in one ear because when she was 10, she stuck a q-tip in her ear "really hard".
moral of the story - sometimes you don't want to go out because you know its going to be sh1t. It usually is. But its those times which you are wrong, which make you realise you could have almost missed out on a good night out
I am dead keen.
Paintball - Friday 2 weeks.
I am keen
Paintball - next Friday. Pay up
I want to do it, but getting shot at after a hard week at work doesn't sound so appealing. Because I've committed, I just go with it and pay up.
Paintball - Today!
I am not so keen. Why do I want welts all over me, and why do I want to play in that tiny pig pen in Port Melbourne. I've done it before, and I have neither the inclination nor the incentive to do it again.
Paintball - Yesterday.
That was a lot of fun!! Did not expect to enjoy myself that much. I got the flag and touched the tyres, but I also got a mouthful of paint and battle scars. I also ended up getting retribution on the big T-train who doubled crossed me last time we played, shooting me after a gentlemans agreement of "dont shoot each other". This time, I had about 10 paintballs left and planned to save them all for him. I finally got my chance to unleash my revenge with the perfect window to bring him down, so I pulled my trigger in excitement and anticipation. The trigger was stuck because the safety catch was still on. That effort made me want to shoot myself!!
As luck would have it, I stalked him into the crevices, and managed to take him out with my last 2 bullets. What a great finish!
The drinks afterwards was also a good catchup with everyone. Pretty chilled out but fun night.
Funny times, including
#1 Me and the good mate grad A - he accidently hit my arm when I happened to be motioning up and it spilt beer on me. Instantly in an automatic reaction, I didn't think and in a quick flick of my wrist, half my pint went into his hair. haha
#2 Me and the good mate grad A - later i was talking to some people and he happened to be behind me as I motioned. I'm into this story and feel tapping on my shoulder. Turns out I accidently elbowed him in the mouth and he punched me as hard as he could in the arm without me realising. hahaha
#3 found out a girl at work is 75% deaf in one ear because when she was 10, she stuck a q-tip in her ear "really hard".
moral of the story - sometimes you don't want to go out because you know its going to be sh1t. It usually is. But its those times which you are wrong, which make you realise you could have almost missed out on a good night out
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Almost missed the best show
Melbourne Comedy Festival wrap up
The last weekend of the comedy festival, and I was itching to go see one last show. Digging through the pages of shows on off, I settled with the Pajama Men. They were like a mystical creature - something everyone spoke about with high praise, but seen only with the off sighting. Or a shell of a cicada, a stamp of a big foot, the crumbs on the bottom of a baking dish. I could not find any videos or demo clips on them, so I went in pretty fresh, not knowing what to expect, relying purely on the word on the street.
I meet some mates at the box office about an hour and a half before showtime. I'm the first to view the board and notice it has a big red "SOLD OUT" sticker on the show. What twists the knife even more is that people are raving about how good they are at the box office. A group debate while we are in line leads to Eddie Ifft, an American comedian that is also quite well reknown.
By the time we get to the front of the line, we have already heard there is 1 ticket left. The girl at the ticket stand confirms on her computer. I don't know what made my brain flick on but it felt like it did for some reason. Instead of curling into a ball and excusing myself out of line to make another decision, I asked "can I have tickets to the Pajama Men?"
"I think they are sold out." She said
"Can you check?" I say in the same breath.
"Um..... oh....yes (as she clicks away on her keyboard). I can do it. How many tickets do you need"
It felt like I had won something. It was a small victory, but I was going to see the Pajama Men.
They didn't disappoint. Completely random, funny, fast paced and well put together. Think of skilled actors doing character switches to a storyline with improv on the fly. The two guys really get into character and suck you into the show, then make you laugh and keep you intrigued.
The next day I found they had won the Barry award at this years comedy festival (best show in 2009). Keep an eye out for them!
The last weekend of the comedy festival, and I was itching to go see one last show. Digging through the pages of shows on off, I settled with the Pajama Men. They were like a mystical creature - something everyone spoke about with high praise, but seen only with the off sighting. Or a shell of a cicada, a stamp of a big foot, the crumbs on the bottom of a baking dish. I could not find any videos or demo clips on them, so I went in pretty fresh, not knowing what to expect, relying purely on the word on the street.
I meet some mates at the box office about an hour and a half before showtime. I'm the first to view the board and notice it has a big red "SOLD OUT" sticker on the show. What twists the knife even more is that people are raving about how good they are at the box office. A group debate while we are in line leads to Eddie Ifft, an American comedian that is also quite well reknown.
By the time we get to the front of the line, we have already heard there is 1 ticket left. The girl at the ticket stand confirms on her computer. I don't know what made my brain flick on but it felt like it did for some reason. Instead of curling into a ball and excusing myself out of line to make another decision, I asked "can I have tickets to the Pajama Men?"
"I think they are sold out." She said
"Can you check?" I say in the same breath.
"Um..... oh....yes (as she clicks away on her keyboard). I can do it. How many tickets do you need"
It felt like I had won something. It was a small victory, but I was going to see the Pajama Men.
They didn't disappoint. Completely random, funny, fast paced and well put together. Think of skilled actors doing character switches to a storyline with improv on the fly. The two guys really get into character and suck you into the show, then make you laugh and keep you intrigued.
The next day I found they had won the Barry award at this years comedy festival (best show in 2009). Keep an eye out for them!
Friday, April 24, 2009
What to buy a pregnant woman part 2
Just as babies have certain time till they are born, the time which I had to buy a present for pregnant friend was coming up.
I must honestly admit (in the most manly way I can), it was interesting to do the hunting for a present for a soon-to-be mother. It really challenged my testosterone loaded brain to think into the small oestregon regions of my frontal lobes.
In the end, I really ran out of time, and had to make a quick decision - which ended up being a bottle of gold label champagne. Not the best choice I know, but my reasons were:
1. it was just for her, not the baby
2. she hadn't had a drink in 9 months.
3. champagne is perfect for celebrations
If I had more time, I would have done more with it. You'll understand what I mean when I share some of the insights from my gift hunting.
Ideas/suggestions of maternity gifts
1 - previous post of maternity massage or baby creams (which I saw people actually gave her)
2 - Strangely to me, it was a common theme of DO NOT get flowers, as these come from people who are acquaintances, don't really care, or are going to a funeral.
3 - fruit baskets win out. I tested this by asking different moms these questions.
a. flowers or fruit basket
b. champagne or fruit basket
c. baby creams or fruit basket
Fruit baskets won hands down. Common reason
- you can eat fruits any time (you can't eat flowers, and you can only drink champagne at certain times e.g after dinner)
4. Nappies are as good as fruit baskets. This seemed to be the most quickly answered question (e.g "yes, nappies." All in one breath, rather than stopping and thinking). I don't have a child, but apparently you can never get enough nappies.
5. Other great ideas included
- bath salts/relaxants (for her)
- something for her feet (massage/pedicure/etc), as she hasn't seen her feet in 9 months, and when she has, they are puffy. I can definately say puffy feet are true - this lady had balloons on her feet!!!!!!!!!
- baby bath with assorted baby products (e.g nappies, bath salts, creams, etc)
- visit to the hair dressers. Because her hair has probably taken a back seat to bub. For some reason, I liked this one - would have got her this if I was thought of this before I bought the champagne.
- An interesting one was "belly art", which surprisingly beat "nappies" and "fruit basket". The reason seemed to be because of the sentimental value of the memory. A group of friends is required to chip in because its not cheap!
Good luck JS!
I must honestly admit (in the most manly way I can), it was interesting to do the hunting for a present for a soon-to-be mother. It really challenged my testosterone loaded brain to think into the small oestregon regions of my frontal lobes.
In the end, I really ran out of time, and had to make a quick decision - which ended up being a bottle of gold label champagne. Not the best choice I know, but my reasons were:
1. it was just for her, not the baby
2. she hadn't had a drink in 9 months.
3. champagne is perfect for celebrations
If I had more time, I would have done more with it. You'll understand what I mean when I share some of the insights from my gift hunting.
Ideas/suggestions of maternity gifts
1 - previous post of maternity massage or baby creams (which I saw people actually gave her)
2 - Strangely to me, it was a common theme of DO NOT get flowers, as these come from people who are acquaintances, don't really care, or are going to a funeral.
3 - fruit baskets win out. I tested this by asking different moms these questions.
a. flowers or fruit basket
b. champagne or fruit basket
c. baby creams or fruit basket
Fruit baskets won hands down. Common reason
- you can eat fruits any time (you can't eat flowers, and you can only drink champagne at certain times e.g after dinner)
4. Nappies are as good as fruit baskets. This seemed to be the most quickly answered question (e.g "yes, nappies." All in one breath, rather than stopping and thinking). I don't have a child, but apparently you can never get enough nappies.
5. Other great ideas included
- bath salts/relaxants (for her)
- something for her feet (massage/pedicure/etc), as she hasn't seen her feet in 9 months, and when she has, they are puffy. I can definately say puffy feet are true - this lady had balloons on her feet!!!!!!!!!
- baby bath with assorted baby products (e.g nappies, bath salts, creams, etc)
- visit to the hair dressers. Because her hair has probably taken a back seat to bub. For some reason, I liked this one - would have got her this if I was thought of this before I bought the champagne.
- An interesting one was "belly art", which surprisingly beat "nappies" and "fruit basket". The reason seemed to be because of the sentimental value of the memory. A group of friends is required to chip in because its not cheap!
Good luck JS!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Mental as anything
Quick update to make sure I don't totally neglect this blog.
Current things on my mind
1. when is the new internet month going to start? I've hit my download limit and have been capped at modem speed for over a week now. Which means no internet for me. Which means no blogging for me either.
2. Had a really good gym session tonight. 7k on the treadmill, and a revised shoulder and back workout till close. First good run I've knocked out in a few weeks. Later as I was cooling down and stretching, I really thought about how much of a mental thing running it is. You just have to keep running. Would love to do a marathon. This year maybe?
3. What do I get a pregnant lady? One of my colleagues at work is going on maternity leave on friday. She is a no fuss sort of girl, but she has a giantor heart. When I'm stressed (which is very very often nowadays), she pulls me downstairs, and buys me a coffee. Thinking of what I can get her. So far, I think because she is a no fuss girl, I want to get her something that is just for her. I'm thinking a nice wine, as she hasn't been able to drink for the last 32 weeks, or maybe the suggestions I got.
Not-so-pregnant lady at work said - pregnant massage near Yarra Valley. She said 2 things about it of note
a. Its specifically for pregnant ladies - the massage table has a breathing space opening for the head, and also a padded space for the bun in the oven. She said being able to lie down on your stomach alone is worth it.
b. She said that certain pressure points can induce labour. hahaha. So don't go to a regular masseuse.
Another lady friend said she got her sister baby products cream from the body shop. Haha. Didn't know babies cared about moisturizing.
4. holiday plans starting to take shape
Current things on my mind
1. when is the new internet month going to start? I've hit my download limit and have been capped at modem speed for over a week now. Which means no internet for me. Which means no blogging for me either.
2. Had a really good gym session tonight. 7k on the treadmill, and a revised shoulder and back workout till close. First good run I've knocked out in a few weeks. Later as I was cooling down and stretching, I really thought about how much of a mental thing running it is. You just have to keep running. Would love to do a marathon. This year maybe?
3. What do I get a pregnant lady? One of my colleagues at work is going on maternity leave on friday. She is a no fuss sort of girl, but she has a giantor heart. When I'm stressed (which is very very often nowadays), she pulls me downstairs, and buys me a coffee. Thinking of what I can get her. So far, I think because she is a no fuss girl, I want to get her something that is just for her. I'm thinking a nice wine, as she hasn't been able to drink for the last 32 weeks, or maybe the suggestions I got.
Not-so-pregnant lady at work said - pregnant massage near Yarra Valley. She said 2 things about it of note
a. Its specifically for pregnant ladies - the massage table has a breathing space opening for the head, and also a padded space for the bun in the oven. She said being able to lie down on your stomach alone is worth it.
b. She said that certain pressure points can induce labour. hahaha. So don't go to a regular masseuse.
Another lady friend said she got her sister baby products cream from the body shop. Haha. Didn't know babies cared about moisturizing.
4. holiday plans starting to take shape
Monday, April 13, 2009
Worth it
The weekend in review.
Good Friday - ate Rockling to ensure I ate fish on good Friday. Also ate almost 1kg chocolate. no joke. the roadie came out for a 20k ride as a result. The quietest I've ever seen Chapel St - but found a 24h restaurant - Chappellis!
Saturday - the first real gym session I've had. Awesome! Birthday celebrations for 2 very important people.
Sunday - Hiking at Mount Worth State Park. 125 km SE of Melbourne (1040 hectares of natural forest in the western Strzelecki Ranges)
8.5k hike, but some mountainous terrain. Great hill sprints with some of the boys.
Monday - day with family friends. Irritated I didn't get a gym session before it closed. Soothed my inner frustration with port and a homemade penang thai curry. First time I've made it since my cooking excursion, and it turned out great!
Good Friday - ate Rockling to ensure I ate fish on good Friday. Also ate almost 1kg chocolate. no joke. the roadie came out for a 20k ride as a result. The quietest I've ever seen Chapel St - but found a 24h restaurant - Chappellis!
Saturday - the first real gym session I've had. Awesome! Birthday celebrations for 2 very important people.
Sunday - Hiking at Mount Worth State Park. 125 km SE of Melbourne (1040 hectares of natural forest in the western Strzelecki Ranges)
8.5k hike, but some mountainous terrain. Great hill sprints with some of the boys.
Monday - day with family friends. Irritated I didn't get a gym session before it closed. Soothed my inner frustration with port and a homemade penang thai curry. First time I've made it since my cooking excursion, and it turned out great!
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