Four days on, and it appears the TV has corrected itself??!
Disappointed or rejoicing...not quite sure?
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Slave To Technology?
My TV died on Friday - well it turns on, but no signal; no channels at all that I can view?
It disturbs me that I find it disturbing that I can't watch what really are quite mind numbing Sunday evening programs; all while slothing about on the couch for a lazy evening in.
But what's probably MOST disturbing of all is the fact I'm so very frustrated that I am forced to miss Gene Simmons Family Jewels. Now honestly!???
I love the iPod selection of fab, random tunes playing, the Sunday papers and my latest book; however the fact I keep reaching for the TV remote is more than a little wrong, no?
Therefore I have decided to resist my TV fix for one week. A personal experiment to see how I will in fact fill in the extra couple of hours each day which are ultimately wasted in front of the box.
Stay tuned...
It disturbs me that I find it disturbing that I can't watch what really are quite mind numbing Sunday evening programs; all while slothing about on the couch for a lazy evening in.
But what's probably MOST disturbing of all is the fact I'm so very frustrated that I am forced to miss Gene Simmons Family Jewels. Now honestly!???
I love the iPod selection of fab, random tunes playing, the Sunday papers and my latest book; however the fact I keep reaching for the TV remote is more than a little wrong, no?
Therefore I have decided to resist my TV fix for one week. A personal experiment to see how I will in fact fill in the extra couple of hours each day which are ultimately wasted in front of the box.
Stay tuned...
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Sunday, January 09, 2011
All Boy Burlesque
It really doesn't get much sexier than watching a very ripped and toned young guy doing a strip tease while suspended on a trapeze above your table where your enjoying a champers or two! Add his near naked acrobatic performance, and your night is just about as good as it gets :)
This WAS in fact my Friday night just gone. Lucky me, yes! A few friends and I went to see Briefs, an all boy burlesque, circus infused type caberet which was showing at the Sydney Opera House.
Definitely the funniest and most entertaining show I've seen in quite some time. It had everything from erotic dancing, spinning plates, hoola-hoops, crazy costumes, near nudity (mind you, a couple of penis slippages did occur), and truly take your breath away bodies and acrobatics.
There was even a meat tray raffle thrown in for good measure! Harvey, a man from the audience who's ticket was drawn and won the lucky prize, was pulled up on stage and received quite the "lap dance". I would never have imagined a tray of meat could be utilised in such an erotic fashion?! Talk about getting some pork on your fork :)
The MC for the show was hilarious, very crass and so very entertaining. He showcased some very glam outfits throughout the course of the evening, and performed the final number of the night. Laugh out loud funny, tears in your eyes kind of performance. I am trying to get my hands on the song he actually sang, which I will add as a link on here if I manage to locate it?
I would HIGHLY recommend this show to anyone who was thinking about checking it out. It's got a bit of everything for everyone. Oh and did I mention the bodies??? My god, the bodies!!! Divine.
For seven guys from Ipswich of all places, they certainly know how to put on a fab and unique show. A great little night out indeed.
This WAS in fact my Friday night just gone. Lucky me, yes! A few friends and I went to see Briefs, an all boy burlesque, circus infused type caberet which was showing at the Sydney Opera House.
Definitely the funniest and most entertaining show I've seen in quite some time. It had everything from erotic dancing, spinning plates, hoola-hoops, crazy costumes, near nudity (mind you, a couple of penis slippages did occur), and truly take your breath away bodies and acrobatics.
There was even a meat tray raffle thrown in for good measure! Harvey, a man from the audience who's ticket was drawn and won the lucky prize, was pulled up on stage and received quite the "lap dance". I would never have imagined a tray of meat could be utilised in such an erotic fashion?! Talk about getting some pork on your fork :)
The MC for the show was hilarious, very crass and so very entertaining. He showcased some very glam outfits throughout the course of the evening, and performed the final number of the night. Laugh out loud funny, tears in your eyes kind of performance. I am trying to get my hands on the song he actually sang, which I will add as a link on here if I manage to locate it?
I would HIGHLY recommend this show to anyone who was thinking about checking it out. It's got a bit of everything for everyone. Oh and did I mention the bodies??? My god, the bodies!!! Divine.
For seven guys from Ipswich of all places, they certainly know how to put on a fab and unique show. A great little night out indeed.
Sunday, January 02, 2011
Roxanne's Year In Review...
I can not believe over a year has passed since my last blog? An entire year! There must be some truth in that old saying, the older you get, the quicker it goes?
Therefore I decided to do a very quick summary of the year that was, in the life of me :)
Before doing so, I officially state my New Years resolution, albeit a few days late, that I will blog away at least once a month for what I hope will be an eventful 2011!
So 2010...
My beautful niece, Aniek Patricia Martha, entered this big bad world on none other than Valentines Day. Watching her grow, and just get cuter and smarter and cuter everyday since, has been pure delight.
Early on in the year I went to see the amazing George Michael at the SFS with my great friend, Paul. I was surprised at just how fantastic he was live (George that is!).
I also volunteered for the McGrath Foundation at Rosehill Races. What an extraordinary day and a wonderful cause. I sometimes forget just how generous people really can be. And how drunk people actually get, particularly when you are the sober one wandering around for a change! Thank god for the members area!
Also on the 2010 agenda was a trip to Canyonleigh to visit a special little family before they headed off in their big red bus for an epic trip around this amazing country of ours. It was both a fun, and a bit of an emotional visit. At least Dave was a hit with the kiddies as always to keep things amusing!
We also celebrated the first birthday of my cousins first born, gorgeous little Quinn. Such a boy! It's a rare occassion these days that we get to catch up with some of my lovely family, which made it all the sweeter.
With every birth, there always seems to be a death in my family. We lost my wonderful, funny, interesting, and very entertaining Pop this year. He is thought of and missed every day. I am so glad I got to spend some quality time with him before it was his time to leave us...
I was made redundant from my job of just over five years. Possibly the best thing that happened to me in 2010! A wish that came true, and has been such a positive turning point in so many ways since. Following was a fantastic 3 1/2 months off which was exactly what this lady of leisure needed, and loved, loved, loved. Bliss!
Immediately following my redundancy, it was time for Christmas in July at the Hunter Valley. Great house, great food and wine, great secret santa (and Santa), and of course great company.
Richard Ashcroft at the Enmore. Genius. Need I say more.
A spontaneous trip to the snow. Perisher to be precise. Lots of snow, bluebird days, mulled wine, sauna's and great company - including a reunion with one of my fave flatties from Canada! Even with a fractured rib and an injured leg, this was still an awsome getaway :)
Brekkie on the Harbour Bridge. Awsome morning with a champagne brekky, a massive thunderstorm and many laughs. Not quite the million dollar lottery, but a great lottery to win all the same. Well a good friend actually winning this lottery got us to this new and very popular event. Was great to be able to be part of it all!
Twenty year school reunion. Yes, TWENTY YEARS! Sheesh!
Enjoyed some Harbour Island Hopping. A freakishly cold, wet, day for the time of year, but good fun all the same. Well kind of? How could it not be on the amazing Sydney harbour!??
Sculptures By The Sea...an annual Eastern burbs event, brilliant Spring day, and of course the sculptures. Amazing, ridiculous, quirky, boring and entertaining all rolled in to one. And of course you can not beat the stunning coastal walk of the Eastern Beaches. Why would you live anywhere else?!
An incredibly decadent lunch at Quay. The best dining experience to date on every level.
To top off the year, a rocktastic night was had with Bon Jovi at the SFS. I regressed straight back to my teens, the year 1987, when they very first toured Oz. Jon is as hot as hell today as he ever was!!! Loved it almost as much as that very first time :)
It was also the year of many brunches, lunches, drunkedness, beach time, trips to Melbourne, shopping, gym, catching up and hanging out with many great friends, and of course my family.
2010 ended, and in turn the new year was brought in, with a great little escape to Copacabana. Four days filled with food, wine, sun, sand, surf and good friends. It was the perfect way to end an era, and get ready for another.
If 2010 is anything to go by, 2011 should be pretty spectacular. Fingers crossed!!!
Therefore I decided to do a very quick summary of the year that was, in the life of me :)
Before doing so, I officially state my New Years resolution, albeit a few days late, that I will blog away at least once a month for what I hope will be an eventful 2011!
So 2010...
My beautful niece, Aniek Patricia Martha, entered this big bad world on none other than Valentines Day. Watching her grow, and just get cuter and smarter and cuter everyday since, has been pure delight.
Early on in the year I went to see the amazing George Michael at the SFS with my great friend, Paul. I was surprised at just how fantastic he was live (George that is!).
I also volunteered for the McGrath Foundation at Rosehill Races. What an extraordinary day and a wonderful cause. I sometimes forget just how generous people really can be. And how drunk people actually get, particularly when you are the sober one wandering around for a change! Thank god for the members area!
Also on the 2010 agenda was a trip to Canyonleigh to visit a special little family before they headed off in their big red bus for an epic trip around this amazing country of ours. It was both a fun, and a bit of an emotional visit. At least Dave was a hit with the kiddies as always to keep things amusing!
We also celebrated the first birthday of my cousins first born, gorgeous little Quinn. Such a boy! It's a rare occassion these days that we get to catch up with some of my lovely family, which made it all the sweeter.
With every birth, there always seems to be a death in my family. We lost my wonderful, funny, interesting, and very entertaining Pop this year. He is thought of and missed every day. I am so glad I got to spend some quality time with him before it was his time to leave us...
I was made redundant from my job of just over five years. Possibly the best thing that happened to me in 2010! A wish that came true, and has been such a positive turning point in so many ways since. Following was a fantastic 3 1/2 months off which was exactly what this lady of leisure needed, and loved, loved, loved. Bliss!
Immediately following my redundancy, it was time for Christmas in July at the Hunter Valley. Great house, great food and wine, great secret santa (and Santa), and of course great company.
Richard Ashcroft at the Enmore. Genius. Need I say more.
A spontaneous trip to the snow. Perisher to be precise. Lots of snow, bluebird days, mulled wine, sauna's and great company - including a reunion with one of my fave flatties from Canada! Even with a fractured rib and an injured leg, this was still an awsome getaway :)
Brekkie on the Harbour Bridge. Awsome morning with a champagne brekky, a massive thunderstorm and many laughs. Not quite the million dollar lottery, but a great lottery to win all the same. Well a good friend actually winning this lottery got us to this new and very popular event. Was great to be able to be part of it all!
Twenty year school reunion. Yes, TWENTY YEARS! Sheesh!
Enjoyed some Harbour Island Hopping. A freakishly cold, wet, day for the time of year, but good fun all the same. Well kind of? How could it not be on the amazing Sydney harbour!??
Sculptures By The Sea...an annual Eastern burbs event, brilliant Spring day, and of course the sculptures. Amazing, ridiculous, quirky, boring and entertaining all rolled in to one. And of course you can not beat the stunning coastal walk of the Eastern Beaches. Why would you live anywhere else?!
An incredibly decadent lunch at Quay. The best dining experience to date on every level.
To top off the year, a rocktastic night was had with Bon Jovi at the SFS. I regressed straight back to my teens, the year 1987, when they very first toured Oz. Jon is as hot as hell today as he ever was!!! Loved it almost as much as that very first time :)
It was also the year of many brunches, lunches, drunkedness, beach time, trips to Melbourne, shopping, gym, catching up and hanging out with many great friends, and of course my family.
2010 ended, and in turn the new year was brought in, with a great little escape to Copacabana. Four days filled with food, wine, sun, sand, surf and good friends. It was the perfect way to end an era, and get ready for another.
If 2010 is anything to go by, 2011 should be pretty spectacular. Fingers crossed!!!
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