My Stuff Right Now!

Testing something with LJ and Facebook

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:05:21 GMT

Seeing if this application which I installed works with new posts here.

A problem with trekbbs??

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:47:24 GMT

Not sure, if anyone is having problems, but all the sites keep getting Problem Loading Page. I cleared my cache, and can view other sites. So is anyone else having problems. I plan to reset my modem, before I leave for a few hours.

Where to now?

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 11:24:53 GMT

So I'm a little overweight. I just had enough of my family reminding me about it. Need to find a job where I'm happy.

I hate myself!

Built up to the Oscars

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 06:35:51 GMT

So this time on Monday night the Oscars will have been announced, but I'm hoping to ignore all coverage on them so I can watch delayed broadcast of them on Monday, after probably seeing one of the movies. Out of the 5 Best Picture nominations, I've only seen No Country For Old Men (twice now), but want to see three of the four other nominations (have zero interest in seeing Atonement). Sadly I'm not sure when There will be Blood starts here, but might catch either NCFOM or Juno before the Oscars. I'm so hoping that the Coen Brothers' film takes the major away ... as I adore their latest film.

Is anyone having Problems with GMail?

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 21:43:19 GMT

Stupid Gmail won't load for me ... and I need to look at for some documents ... maybe I'll try later.

Something I did at my sister's wedding earlier in the month

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:37:09 GMT

Around New Year's Eve, I headed down to Victoria for Sarah's wedding. When there were here, Sarah (my sister), was to give me a reading to do, instead of doing a bible reading, which happens at many wedings. So when I got there, I was given this short passage to read, which she found on the internet.

A Tapestry Of Love

Just as two very differnt threads woven in opposite directions can form a beautiful tapestry, so can your lives merge together to form a beautiful marriage.

To make your marriage work will take love.
Love should be the core of your marriage;
love is the reason you are here.
But it will also take trust - to know in your hearts
you want the best for each other.
It will take dedication - to stay open to one another;
to learn and to grow together even when this is not so easy to do.

It will take faith - to always be willing to go forward to tomorrow, never really knowing what tomorrow will bring.

And it will take commitment - to hold true to a journey you both now will share together.

I remember when I did, it didn't stuff any of it, but only practiced a few times. The whole day was wonderful, and my sister and my new brother in law are on honeymoon in Mexico. It was hard not to cry, while reading it. Even now, brings many happy thoughts back to a time when I was at Daylesford, where the wedding was at.

How wrong my age is and cause I'm bored

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:09:52 GMT

You Act Like You Are 24 Years Old

You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel like an adult, and you're optimistic about life.
You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences.

You're still figuring out your place in the world and how you want your life to shape up.
The world is full of possibilities, and you can't wait to explore many of them.

What Age Do You Act?

Cormac McCarthy's No Country For Old Men

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 11:11:28 GMT

As some people may know there is a little film coming out next year based on this novel, which is being made by the Coens Brothers. So tonight, I decided to read for a hour or so. And wow .... I want to read more of it, but I'm feeling tired. So far read around 80 pages, and the dialogue is amazing. Planning on reading more later tomorrow night, as I'm really enjoying at the moment.

It's been a year since my grandmother died

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 00:23:55 GMT

So it's been a year, since my grandmother died. I am rather sad now, but I'm greatful for the time I had with. But naturally I still miss her, as does the rest of my family.

That is all, as I just write anything else, as I'll start crying, as I remember how I felt around this time last year (as I'd only know for a hour or two)

A weird dream and some Doctor Who commentary

Sun, 07 Oct 2007 04:48:04 GMT

Not sure why I had this dream last night, where somehow I went back 100 years, and my family didn't know happened to me. All the interesting things I would miss from now, but also seeing some historical events, and trying to stay out of the limelight and not change history along the way. It made me think about Blink, and I went to you tube and found the audio commentary for it, and other Doctor Who episodes. Just click on the profile for the other episodes.

Blink - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5

A Recent Vision Problem

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 08:43:03 GMT

Today, it seems I've been having some vision problems with my PC. I currently have my monitor set at 1152 by 864, with small fonts. But it seems rather hard to see. I've tried changing the fonts to larger fonts, but that hasn't helped either. Maybe it might be time for another pair of glasses, as I have some sore eyes over the past week, looking at the laptop for the former job. But it's only the PC, where I have problems. Maybe I should try another monitor.

Not happy ... or maybe it's a sign that I'm getting old. :(

What are the odds that someone starts a thread about the Heroes Forum soon?

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 11:14:30 GMT

With the new season of Heroes due to start on Monday night in north America, what are the odds that someone will ask this question. I think it will happen before the show actually starts. :lol:

My Dream Home

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 09:06:12 GMT

Your home is a

Futuristic Coder's Manor

Your kitchen consists of dilithium-powered food replicators, manned by obedient robot slaves, who are sure to never, ever rebel. I mean, it's preposterous to even consider it. There's a pantry with emergency backup caffeinated beverages. You also have some breakfast cereals in there, but you haven't had breakfast since last Spring. Your master bedroom has an on-call masseuse and sports therapist. Your study has every language reference book ever written, including now-useless titles like Learn Javascript 2.0! and C++ Programming for Windows 95. (Why are you keeping those?) One of your garages contains a life-sized X-Wing fighter, and KITT. (KITT was a gift from a well-meaning uncle.)

Your home also includes a robot repair bay, where your mechanized servants are routinely fitted with new restraining bolts. (It's just a precaution.) Your guests enjoy your working holodeck. Outside is your radio telescope, listening constantly for alien transmissions. Especially invaders. They'll come eventually, even if nobody believes you. (Nobody does.)

Below is a snippet of the blueprints:

Find YOUR Dream Home!

First day of the new job is over

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 09:32:19 GMT

Last week, I went allow to this training day for this marketing officer job, to tell people how they can help the environment and save themselves some money on their energy bills. I know I'm above it, but it's work, and after so long of not working, anything is better than nothing. Simply all I'm doing is telling people how they can get free CFL lightglobes, as normal lightglobes are going to be off the market in a few years, and they have an opportunity to get some free ones installed, and they don't have to do a thing. It is an amazing offer. Only people in NSW can get it at the moment, but I do know that the company will be doing it in other states later, so I might stick with it, as it's easy money.

Now to enjoy dinner and Idol.

The NRL Finals so far

Sat, 08 Sep 2007 13:57:16 GMT

Interesting both games tonight, went the way I thought they would, with Manly beating the rabbits, and the Cowboys just beating the bulldogs. Tomorrow, in the grand final replay the Storm should beat the Broncos, who still have many players out injured.

So where to for Parramatta. It looks like if the Storm win, they will play the Bulldogs, and the chance/miracle/Orac Zen becomes a rugby league supporter and the Broncos beat the Storm, we'll play the Storm next week. But, I think we'll play the dogs, and that shall be a good game.

Dressing George W like an Aussie

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 10:22:10 GMT

I found this link on the Sydney Morning Herald Website.

My George

The Nerd Quiz

Sun, 02 Sep 2007 06:13:46 GMT

I think I might have a new custom title on trekbbs, if I bring my nerd avatar back.

Change of the look here

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 06:59:52 GMT

I've decided to change my journal. I noticed there is the Sydney sky, but decided against it.

Also, with trekbbs, it will be interesting to see how DAK reactions to my avatar.

The Lunar Eclipse ... amazing

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 10:58:36 GMT

I don't know how words can describe it. There was a moment, when the sky was total black. Absolutely amazing.

Stolen from Henry

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 13:16:17 GMT

I was do something about Australian Idol tonight, but can't be bothered. happy that Matt and Jacob got throw, and very happy that Husny missed out.

Q: WHO IS THE 4TH PERSON ON YOUR RECEIVED CALL LIST?
A: Probably mum. Too lazy to check.

Q: WHAT'S the MAIN RINGTONE ON YOUR PHONE?
A: Have no idea. Just a normal ringtone.

Q: WHAT WERE YOU DOING AT MIDNIGHT LAST NIGHT?
A: trying to sleep. My back was hurting, and I couldn't sleep.

Q: WHAT DID THE LAST TEXT MESSAGE ON YOUR CELL PHONE SAY?
A: Something about going to see Good Charlotte (F*&k that!)

Q: WHOSE BED DID YOU SLEEP IN LAST NIGHT?
A: Mine

Q: WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
A: Black

Q: MOST RECENT MOVIE THAT YOU WATCHED?
A: Um ... probably the Simpson's movie

Q: NAME 3 THINGS THAT YOU HAVE ON YOU AT ALL TIMES?
A: Keys, sunglasses, wallet

Q: WHAT'S THE COLOR OF YOUR BEDSHEETS?
A: Red

Q: HOW MUCH CASH DO YOU HAVE ON YOU RIGHT NOW?
A: Not enough (15 dollars)

Q: WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PART OF A CHICKEN?
A: Breast

Q: WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE TOWN/CITY?
A: Somewhere quiet

Q: I CAN'T WAIT TO...?
A: Get taken by aliens and taken to another planet.

Q: WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU SAW YOUR DAD?
A: Christmas time (I think)

Q: WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU TALKED TO THEM?
A: Around my birthday

Q: WHO GOT YOU TO JOIN LIVEJOURNAL?
A: Robert (Blame him ... poke him with a stick)

Q: WHAT DID YOU HAVE FOR DINNER LAST NIGHT?
A: Food. I can't remember, which is sad. I know I had some carrot and spinach with it.

Q: HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN AT YOUR CURRENT JOB?
A: Currently unemployed. :(

Q: LOOK TO YOUR LEFT - WHAT DO YOU SEE?
A: A door, a wardrobe. A laundry bin, with some clean tshirts on it.

Q: WHO IS THE LAST PERSON YOU SPENT $50 ON?
A: Husny (from Australian idol)

Q: WHAT'S THE LAST PIECE OF CLOTHING YOU BORROWED FROM SOMEONE?
A: Don't do that

Q: WHAT WEBSITE(S) DO YOU USUALLY VISIT MOST DURING THE DAY?
A: trekbbs, facebook, Livejournal. Gmail. Google. Other sites too.

Q: DO YOU HAVE AN AIR FRESHENER IN YOUR CAR?
A: Don't drive

Q: DO YOU HAVE ANY PLANTS IN YOUR ROOM?
A: Nope.

Q: DOES ANYTHING HURT ON YOUR BODY RIGHT NOW?
A: Back and fingers

Q: WHAT CITY WAS YOUR LAST TAXI RIDE IN?
A: Sydney

Q: DO YOU OWN A CAMERA PHONE?
A: Yep

Q: WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE STARBUCKS DRINK?
A: Probably a hot chocolate

Q: RECENT TIME YOU WERE REALLY UPSET?
A: About 20 minutes ago, when I saw Parramatta lost.

Q: WHO DO YOU THINK WILL REPOST THIS?
A: Several people.

Australian Idol - Semi Finals Night 1 - My Thoughts

Sun, 26 Aug 2007 12:25:39 GMT

So the it's down to the final 24, and first up it's the 6 of the guys.

Matt - great voice. From his first audition, he looked like one of the favourites. Should make it.

Junior - Have no real opinion about him, as talent, but just doesn't do anything for me.

Carl - trying to bring back the swing, but to me, that style of music, just doesn't interest me. It will be interesting to see how he goes over the next few weeks, if he makes it

Daniel - had the best vocal of the group. Not a huge fan of song he sang.

Husny - Left me cold. I hope he is eliminated. Poor song choice was the right call by the judges.

Jacob - finally stepping up to the plate, after missing out a few years ago. I hope he makes it.

A good day ... and now to enjoy the weekend

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 08:13:01 GMT

So it's Friday now. I feel like I have achieved something. Been for two walks, had an appointment which shall change my agency. Have another appointment next week. Continuing to lose weight. Planning on doing another walk tomorrow, as I need to buy more celebrity slim shakes. Have been having some minor back problems, but a good night of sleep should help.

Read an interesting story, about the shakeups, which are currently going on with the Knights team (as I get lots of news from Newcastle), with where I am living now. It shall be interesting to see how they perform over the next few years. I think that the eels got the better deal, as Hagan has been working well as our coach. Losing to the sharkies didn't help, but we can beat the dragons on Monday night. Just need to think about my tips, before doing other stuff online.

Radiohead with Michael Stipe (Live)

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 03:37:30 GMT

I found this on youtube. Damn awesome.

The Star Trek meme

Sun, 19 Aug 2007 00:58:04 GMT

You scored as Movies, You might pefer the Star Trek movies

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Movies

75%

The Next Generation

70%

Deep Space Nine

60%

Enterprise

55%

Voyager

40%

Original

30%

Which Star Trek Series is best for you?
created with QuizFarm.com

Probably quite true with the result.

What a win by those wonderful eels

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 11:46:14 GMT

What a game. The scum (the new name for the bulldogs) never gave in, but the eels had too much class. The big point in the game was the right call by the video referee. A scum player knocked the ball on in goal. But some of the tries we scored were freaky. Inu is a freak. I might be able to find the highlights of it sometime later for those who can't see it. I'm very happy with the win.