Sunday, May 08, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Men In Trees
So the trees are being lopped at long last.
The neighbour is furiously taking photos as the men go about their lopping business.
The trees do in fact sit in the neighbour’s back yard. However they hang completely over my apartment block driveway, drop endless branches and leaves both on the driveway, and the facing balconies. When the wind picks up, or a storm rolls in, the trees are a rather intimidating force.
Obviously strata would have had to inform / agree with our neighbours of the work to take place, however they are obviously far from impressed from all observations.
I just hope the men in trees are done soon so I make my PT session. The trees and truck are blocking my garage and driveway...the inconvenience of it all! 3 hours work so far. Surely they will be done soon?
The neighbour is furiously taking photos as the men go about their lopping business.
The trees do in fact sit in the neighbour’s back yard. However they hang completely over my apartment block driveway, drop endless branches and leaves both on the driveway, and the facing balconies. When the wind picks up, or a storm rolls in, the trees are a rather intimidating force.
Obviously strata would have had to inform / agree with our neighbours of the work to take place, however they are obviously far from impressed from all observations.
I just hope the men in trees are done soon so I make my PT session. The trees and truck are blocking my garage and driveway...the inconvenience of it all! 3 hours work so far. Surely they will be done soon?
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Better The Devil You Know?
Dilemma of the week.
The devil does know, and is incredibly enchanting.
The devil you don't know is dangerous, unknown, intriguing, and possibly best left that way.
Not a bad dilemma by any means!
The devil does know, and is incredibly enchanting.
The devil you don't know is dangerous, unknown, intriguing, and possibly best left that way.
Not a bad dilemma by any means!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Slave No More...
Four days on, and it appears the TV has corrected itself??!
Disappointed or rejoicing...not quite sure?
Disappointed or rejoicing...not quite sure?
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!!!
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Men really are from mars...
Tonight, bored with the TV yet bored enough to continue to flick through channel after channel, I finally came across a program on ABC2 that definitely took my fancy.
Shrink Rap, a program billed as part chat show, part psycho-dynamic interview - how could you possibly resist!?
Pamela Stephenson meets Gene Simmons tonight. Those who know me well will know that the fact Gene Simmons, one of the most outrageous rocking gods from my youth, was more than enough reason to sit back and enjoy the celeb therapy ride.
Gene Simmons is not only one of my favourite glam rocking, fire breathing, blood spitting, tongue lashing muso's, he is also in fact a very clever man. An incredibly interesting man. Yet a typical man...
He's opinionated, arrogant and sexist. Yet, he makes many statements that I can't quite say I would really argue with at the end of the day? A tad brutal...and yes, all you feminist, single, middle aged women will be horrified with what follows. But oh well...you'll get over it :)
Power. Men like holding the power. Men like having the control. Women like strong, powerful, in control men. Fact. Face it ladies, how many of us really chase the average Mr nice guy? Hmmmm....not many I bet?
When a man and a woman come together in most scenario's, there is some type of sexual aura around. Fact. Argue all you like, but it's true, and I don't care how good that platonic relationship is - one of you at least thinks about or wants more!
Women in their middle aged years have a biological desperation to reproduce. They will "hunt" for that mate and ultimately "own" his sperm. Fact. Now this is not something I relate to, however I can not deny having witnessed many more women than not doing just this! It really is a jungle out there...
Continuous "cat and mouse" games will continuously torture women, yet boost the male ego to obscene levels. Fact.
When a man is in love and makes a choice to be with a woman, it is more profound then when a woman makes a choice to be with a man. Women have a certain desperation to meet that life partner, Men don't. You know what, fact! Yeah, yeah, I can hear those mutters of disgust already.
What are men always trying to figure out about women? NOTHING!!! Still pretty much on the mark sad to say. Yet women are constantly trying to figure out and "fix" men?
Man can be intimate with a woman and have absolutely no emotion involved. Fact.
Women will always have an emotional attachment when intimate with a man. Fact.
Sooooo...men believe it's ok to find physical pleasure elsewhere, even though they are truly in love with the one waiting at home. Sex with no meaning for men is bliss. FACT.
Considering us women have come so far over the decades, there are just some things you can't fight or change. The above are just a few...
Shrink Rap, a program billed as part chat show, part psycho-dynamic interview - how could you possibly resist!?
Pamela Stephenson meets Gene Simmons tonight. Those who know me well will know that the fact Gene Simmons, one of the most outrageous rocking gods from my youth, was more than enough reason to sit back and enjoy the celeb therapy ride.
Gene Simmons is not only one of my favourite glam rocking, fire breathing, blood spitting, tongue lashing muso's, he is also in fact a very clever man. An incredibly interesting man. Yet a typical man...
He's opinionated, arrogant and sexist. Yet, he makes many statements that I can't quite say I would really argue with at the end of the day? A tad brutal...and yes, all you feminist, single, middle aged women will be horrified with what follows. But oh well...you'll get over it :)
Power. Men like holding the power. Men like having the control. Women like strong, powerful, in control men. Fact. Face it ladies, how many of us really chase the average Mr nice guy? Hmmmm....not many I bet?
When a man and a woman come together in most scenario's, there is some type of sexual aura around. Fact. Argue all you like, but it's true, and I don't care how good that platonic relationship is - one of you at least thinks about or wants more!
Women in their middle aged years have a biological desperation to reproduce. They will "hunt" for that mate and ultimately "own" his sperm. Fact. Now this is not something I relate to, however I can not deny having witnessed many more women than not doing just this! It really is a jungle out there...
Continuous "cat and mouse" games will continuously torture women, yet boost the male ego to obscene levels. Fact.
When a man is in love and makes a choice to be with a woman, it is more profound then when a woman makes a choice to be with a man. Women have a certain desperation to meet that life partner, Men don't. You know what, fact! Yeah, yeah, I can hear those mutters of disgust already.
What are men always trying to figure out about women? NOTHING!!! Still pretty much on the mark sad to say. Yet women are constantly trying to figure out and "fix" men?
Man can be intimate with a woman and have absolutely no emotion involved. Fact.
Women will always have an emotional attachment when intimate with a man. Fact.
Sooooo...men believe it's ok to find physical pleasure elsewhere, even though they are truly in love with the one waiting at home. Sex with no meaning for men is bliss. FACT.
Considering us women have come so far over the decades, there are just some things you can't fight or change. The above are just a few...
Sunday, October 11, 2009
What has been happening...?
Last entry was a while back now, where I was fantasising about my next overseas holiday! I still haven't booked the next big trip, but this is what's been happening since in the life of Roxanne...
1) I did run City to Surf 09, and was pleasantly surprised with my efforts given I had been a tad unwell in addition to some knee issues. I ran the entire 14km's and finished in 103minutes!
2) I chopped my hair off
3) Visited sister and brother in-law in the delightful Victoria
4) Went to see the wonderful witches of Oz in WICKED!
5) Played dress up for a Playboy Mansion themed 30th birthday party.
6) Booked a trip to Byron Bay for a detoxing, yoga filled, hiking, biking, diving, health and wellbeing type holiday....bliss. Bring on November!
Until next time....
1) I did run City to Surf 09, and was pleasantly surprised with my efforts given I had been a tad unwell in addition to some knee issues. I ran the entire 14km's and finished in 103minutes!
2) I chopped my hair off
3) Visited sister and brother in-law in the delightful Victoria
4) Went to see the wonderful witches of Oz in WICKED!
5) Played dress up for a Playboy Mansion themed 30th birthday party.
6) Booked a trip to Byron Bay for a detoxing, yoga filled, hiking, biking, diving, health and wellbeing type holiday....bliss. Bring on November!
Until next time....
Saturday, August 08, 2009
To run or not to run?
Tomorrow is the always fun, full of atmosphere City to Surf.
I am registered, but I have been sick for the past week which is very frustrating. I do feel much better today, however everyone keeps telling me I am crazy to run given this latest lurgy going around. If you speak to my mother, she may just convince you I could possibly drop dead at any given time if I decide to participate??? :)
I think it's best I sleep on it. However if it is a day like today with the sun shining and a breeze that is just perfect for a Sunday run, I don't think I will be able to resist giving it a go!
I am registered, but I have been sick for the past week which is very frustrating. I do feel much better today, however everyone keeps telling me I am crazy to run given this latest lurgy going around. If you speak to my mother, she may just convince you I could possibly drop dead at any given time if I decide to participate??? :)
I think it's best I sleep on it. However if it is a day like today with the sun shining and a breeze that is just perfect for a Sunday run, I don't think I will be able to resist giving it a go!
Sunday, August 02, 2009
Lazy Sunday's
What better way to spend a lovely sunny Sunday afternoon;
- A wander around the shops
- Purchase of a beautiful, red, hand made bamboo vase
- A nice little foot spa and pedicure
- And to end the afternoon, a rich, scrumptious belgian hot chocolate in the sunshine
Just another reason why Sunday's are my favourite day of the week!!!
Saturday, August 01, 2009
Baby sister is having a baby!
Yes, it's true. Come February 2010 I will be an auntie for the first time!
Little sister Lenise is up the duff and going to be popping out her first little sprog :)
It's very exciting for the family...I do believe mum should probably just pack up and move to Melbourne now to avoid the exorbitant cost of sending baby stuff every other week! And she said she didn't care if she had grandchildren or not??? YEAH RIGHT!
The sex of the baby will apparently be discovered around the 20week mark. My fingers are crossed for a baby boy!
I personally can't wait for baby to arrive in to our slowly growing family. No doubt baby will be incredibly spoilt and doted upon, especially by "gran". And that's before he even gets out to our big bad Collimore, Van Ruth, Quinton world...
Little sister Lenise is up the duff and going to be popping out her first little sprog :)
It's very exciting for the family...I do believe mum should probably just pack up and move to Melbourne now to avoid the exorbitant cost of sending baby stuff every other week! And she said she didn't care if she had grandchildren or not??? YEAH RIGHT!
The sex of the baby will apparently be discovered around the 20week mark. My fingers are crossed for a baby boy!
I personally can't wait for baby to arrive in to our slowly growing family. No doubt baby will be incredibly spoilt and doted upon, especially by "gran". And that's before he even gets out to our big bad Collimore, Van Ruth, Quinton world...
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Dream or Nightmare?
My wedding....
I’m very late of course. Not traditionally late, just avoiding the inevitable kind of late. A feeling of dread is constantly with me.
A girl from work is my hair and makeup artist for the big day. Half way through my hair styling, she remembers she has to go to hospital for surgery and departs before I can stop her. She recommends a hairdresser as she disappears.
The hairdresser is somewhere I have been in reality, but I still can’t remember when or where? I am in the salon that is so familiar to me, but the hairdresser looks old and ungroomed. She reluctantly agrees to help me, but I hate both the look, and the hair extensions she has decided to apply. By the time she has finished, it is almost dark outside and all but a few guests have left. The ceremony was to be outdoors. I seem to be having an out of body experience as I watch the last few lingering guests shiver from the cold, but insist on hanging around to find out what happened to the bride.
The wedding is off. An overwhelming feeling of relief overcomes me...
I am instantly transported to a house next, surrounded by various people I know, mainly from work. A friend has been out all night long at quite the debauched buck’s night. Today is his birthday. These two events actually mirror reality this weekend, however I have no idea how debauched his night may or may not have been, as we have not spoken! Back in the dream, this friend is talking about his night, yet still feels like kicking on to shout everyone a drink to celebrate his birthday. The Oaks hotel is his venue of choice.
I in the mean time am still with wedding hair extensions and wedding makeup! Not sure what happened to the horrid white gown? I am talking to another colleague about the disaster day that was, but again express my relief the wedding didn’t actually happen.
He kisses me. It’s nice and tender and sensual and I don’t want it to end. But it does, and we leave to run the City to Surf?
I suddenly remember I was meant to be at bootcamp completing my fitness assessment. I resolve myself to the fact I am in the same group for another month, but still feel guilty for not turning up. It's then I wake up, still with the feeling of guilt in my gut.
Go figure...
I’m very late of course. Not traditionally late, just avoiding the inevitable kind of late. A feeling of dread is constantly with me.
A girl from work is my hair and makeup artist for the big day. Half way through my hair styling, she remembers she has to go to hospital for surgery and departs before I can stop her. She recommends a hairdresser as she disappears.
The hairdresser is somewhere I have been in reality, but I still can’t remember when or where? I am in the salon that is so familiar to me, but the hairdresser looks old and ungroomed. She reluctantly agrees to help me, but I hate both the look, and the hair extensions she has decided to apply. By the time she has finished, it is almost dark outside and all but a few guests have left. The ceremony was to be outdoors. I seem to be having an out of body experience as I watch the last few lingering guests shiver from the cold, but insist on hanging around to find out what happened to the bride.
The wedding is off. An overwhelming feeling of relief overcomes me...
I am instantly transported to a house next, surrounded by various people I know, mainly from work. A friend has been out all night long at quite the debauched buck’s night. Today is his birthday. These two events actually mirror reality this weekend, however I have no idea how debauched his night may or may not have been, as we have not spoken! Back in the dream, this friend is talking about his night, yet still feels like kicking on to shout everyone a drink to celebrate his birthday. The Oaks hotel is his venue of choice.
I in the mean time am still with wedding hair extensions and wedding makeup! Not sure what happened to the horrid white gown? I am talking to another colleague about the disaster day that was, but again express my relief the wedding didn’t actually happen.
He kisses me. It’s nice and tender and sensual and I don’t want it to end. But it does, and we leave to run the City to Surf?
I suddenly remember I was meant to be at bootcamp completing my fitness assessment. I resolve myself to the fact I am in the same group for another month, but still feel guilty for not turning up. It's then I wake up, still with the feeling of guilt in my gut.
Go figure...
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Back on the blogging bandwagon
What a productive day...
Worked from 8am through to 2pm from home. Got more done than I probably do two days in the office? I am like a child with ADD at work. Anything to distract me from getting on with everything I tend to procrastinate about!
Had a young guy come and replace my kitchen window somewhere during this time? He really liked to talk, talk, talk, talk, talk...eventually I just had to tell him to be quiet! In a very Roxanne polite kind of way of course :)
Then the new outdoor setting was delivered. It's still in it's box in the kitchen. The delivery guy was HOT! First highlight of the day :)
Then it was off to do my tax return. The 2nd highlight of the day. There will be a nice big fat refund hitting my bank account next week...yay!
Then it was off to the Osteo again to treat my never ending back issue. It appears the base of my spine is twisted. Joy. Lot's more sessions yet it seems? Such a pain in the arse...literally. The tip of my spine is also damaged causing the issues in my neck and down through my arm. No boxing for a while :( No alot of things for a while :( I am really feeling like an old grandmother right now! Self preservation has kicked in though, and the very kick up my backside that I needed to make me realise I have to take better care of myself and not leave things sooooooo long before getting them checked out.
And now I am sitting here with a baked bean sandwich for which I am calling dinner? Tragic.
Enough said...
Worked from 8am through to 2pm from home. Got more done than I probably do two days in the office? I am like a child with ADD at work. Anything to distract me from getting on with everything I tend to procrastinate about!
Had a young guy come and replace my kitchen window somewhere during this time? He really liked to talk, talk, talk, talk, talk...eventually I just had to tell him to be quiet! In a very Roxanne polite kind of way of course :)
Then the new outdoor setting was delivered. It's still in it's box in the kitchen. The delivery guy was HOT! First highlight of the day :)
Then it was off to do my tax return. The 2nd highlight of the day. There will be a nice big fat refund hitting my bank account next week...yay!
Then it was off to the Osteo again to treat my never ending back issue. It appears the base of my spine is twisted. Joy. Lot's more sessions yet it seems? Such a pain in the arse...literally. The tip of my spine is also damaged causing the issues in my neck and down through my arm. No boxing for a while :( No alot of things for a while :( I am really feeling like an old grandmother right now! Self preservation has kicked in though, and the very kick up my backside that I needed to make me realise I have to take better care of myself and not leave things sooooooo long before getting them checked out.
And now I am sitting here with a baked bean sandwich for which I am calling dinner? Tragic.
Enough said...
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
All Rebel Rockers
It was a school night, I worked late, I had to endure a night of dancing and jumping about in my heels, but what a rocking night it was!
Last night three of us girls headed out to the Enmore Theatre to catch the Michael Franti and Spearhead gig. I can't say I was a massive fan. I really liked some of their stuff, some not, some hit and miss. Their live shows have always been the talking point though, so to finally check them out live...talk about exceeding all expectations!
Standing room only, sold out show, a totally hyped ready to dance crowd and a buzzing atmosphere that gave you that tingle through your body type feeling... all adrenaline and excitement.
A solid 2 1/2 hour performance. No break, song after song, guitar after guitar, jam after jam, enough banter with the crowd pushing their enthusiasm to it's peak, some very sexy dance moves and an energy that was just crazy.
Cherine Anderson, a very cool Jamaican soul star joined them for much of the show. An absolutely awsome singer, oozing sensuality that had the boy's melting! A lucky two were allowed on stage during the course of the show to show Cherine their very own sultry moves. Was very funny and had the crowd in quite the frenzy.
I reckon whether your a reggae fan, rock fan, or possibly even a hip hop fan, you would totally love this live show. Considering they are a band who's reputation is built on issue addressing, conscience raising type albums, they are still far from your shove it down your throat kind of awareness, look at all the good I am doing in the world types. Michael Franti is a pretty inspiring guy who's views and actions you can't help admire. Throw in the music and he really is quite the package indeed...
Last night three of us girls headed out to the Enmore Theatre to catch the Michael Franti and Spearhead gig. I can't say I was a massive fan. I really liked some of their stuff, some not, some hit and miss. Their live shows have always been the talking point though, so to finally check them out live...talk about exceeding all expectations!
Standing room only, sold out show, a totally hyped ready to dance crowd and a buzzing atmosphere that gave you that tingle through your body type feeling... all adrenaline and excitement.
A solid 2 1/2 hour performance. No break, song after song, guitar after guitar, jam after jam, enough banter with the crowd pushing their enthusiasm to it's peak, some very sexy dance moves and an energy that was just crazy.
Cherine Anderson, a very cool Jamaican soul star joined them for much of the show. An absolutely awsome singer, oozing sensuality that had the boy's melting! A lucky two were allowed on stage during the course of the show to show Cherine their very own sultry moves. Was very funny and had the crowd in quite the frenzy.
I reckon whether your a reggae fan, rock fan, or possibly even a hip hop fan, you would totally love this live show. Considering they are a band who's reputation is built on issue addressing, conscience raising type albums, they are still far from your shove it down your throat kind of awareness, look at all the good I am doing in the world types. Michael Franti is a pretty inspiring guy who's views and actions you can't help admire. Throw in the music and he really is quite the package indeed...
Sunday, October 05, 2008
Home Sweet Home
Hello from me...
My bedroom...the photo does not do it justice by any means!
Moving is a bitch at the best of times. But when you move with a bad back, it seems to be a thousand times worse. And that is exactly how my most recent move felt. It literally left me flat on my back for the following two weeks! Much pain and many Osteopath treatments since, I am almost back to "normal".
As for the actual move, apart from my old body not quite coping it went relatively smoothly and quite quickly. Between my funny young removalists and the fantastic help from my parents I couldn't really complain. Mum cleaned both old and new apartment. Dennis lugged things back and forth, even though he too was struggling with a bad back! Go figure? And the young boy's did all the hard stuff!
But best of all, I am now back in the fantastic Eastern burbs where I belong :) Right in time for summer, walking distance to the beaches and a flat double the size of the last!
So as my little sister requested, here are some initial snapshots. It will look a little different by the time you arrive though... :)
The not quite finished living area...
Kitchen...
My lovely 1960's powder blue bathroom...
My bedroom...the photo does not do it justice by any means!
Spare room...
Little VIM and his lock up garage :)
Balcony...I have had to buy a smaller outdoor setting in the interim. This one too large for the new space.
Balcony...I have had to buy a smaller outdoor setting in the interim. This one too large for the new space.
My ocean view...was a cloudy day so the water looks a tad grey in this shot
Very happy me being back in the Eastern burbs :)
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Up in the tropics....part 2
Well, only a very quick entry for me tonight as I have things to do, places to be... :)
I am on a bit of a high today though. I have completed Day 2 of my Open Water dive course and thankfully passed my exam with flying colours. Tomorrow I leave for two days of living aboard a dive boat and of course, diving all about the outer reef. I can not wait! I do have a little of that nervous energy floating about, but am very ready to get right in to the open water where the real action is.
Before starting my dive course, I did a day trip to Kuranda. To get to Kuranda I took the scenic railway which is about an hour and a half trip. Absolutely stunning winding and weaving around all that rainforest. I was so glad I decided to take the train trip there. Kuranda itself did not impress me at all though. It's just one of those typical towns purely set up for tourists. Outdated hippy markets, over ridden with tacky tourist stores, everything completely overpriced. It's such ashame as it is located in such a beautiful spot...rivers, waterfalls, rainforest etc. They have just ruined it though by going completely overboard on pandering to international tourists and the like. I am all for touristy destinations, after all I have spent the better part of the past 10years being one! But there are limits. And Kuranda does not appear to have any?
To make up for my disappointment of the town, I caught the Skyrail back to Cairns. It's a cable car ride over the canopy of the rainforest. Again, just stunning. And to witness the rainforest from above really is spectacular. You could jump off at various points to do some walks through the rainforest. I jumped off at two points which had some great look outs and great little walks. You have to experience it to appreciate it...like so many things in life really! All in all the day was worth it for the train and skytrain trips alone.
Other than that, met a few interesting and fun people along the way. Had a token night out which started with a very nice, posh dinner at a fantastic restaurant called Plantation. The food was sensational. And even better, a young American paid the rather pricey bill! I refused he do so many times, however in the end....what do you do :) For a very civilised beginning to the evening, 3 of us (a crazy Glaswegian also joined us) ended up at the Woolshed, a well known backpacker haunt where we drank many wines and danced the night away. Much fun was had and a slightly sore head was felt the following morning. What can I say...some things never change!
Well, time to go pack for my dive trip! Stay tuned for more later...
I am on a bit of a high today though. I have completed Day 2 of my Open Water dive course and thankfully passed my exam with flying colours. Tomorrow I leave for two days of living aboard a dive boat and of course, diving all about the outer reef. I can not wait! I do have a little of that nervous energy floating about, but am very ready to get right in to the open water where the real action is.
Before starting my dive course, I did a day trip to Kuranda. To get to Kuranda I took the scenic railway which is about an hour and a half trip. Absolutely stunning winding and weaving around all that rainforest. I was so glad I decided to take the train trip there. Kuranda itself did not impress me at all though. It's just one of those typical towns purely set up for tourists. Outdated hippy markets, over ridden with tacky tourist stores, everything completely overpriced. It's such ashame as it is located in such a beautiful spot...rivers, waterfalls, rainforest etc. They have just ruined it though by going completely overboard on pandering to international tourists and the like. I am all for touristy destinations, after all I have spent the better part of the past 10years being one! But there are limits. And Kuranda does not appear to have any?
To make up for my disappointment of the town, I caught the Skyrail back to Cairns. It's a cable car ride over the canopy of the rainforest. Again, just stunning. And to witness the rainforest from above really is spectacular. You could jump off at various points to do some walks through the rainforest. I jumped off at two points which had some great look outs and great little walks. You have to experience it to appreciate it...like so many things in life really! All in all the day was worth it for the train and skytrain trips alone.
Other than that, met a few interesting and fun people along the way. Had a token night out which started with a very nice, posh dinner at a fantastic restaurant called Plantation. The food was sensational. And even better, a young American paid the rather pricey bill! I refused he do so many times, however in the end....what do you do :) For a very civilised beginning to the evening, 3 of us (a crazy Glaswegian also joined us) ended up at the Woolshed, a well known backpacker haunt where we drank many wines and danced the night away. Much fun was had and a slightly sore head was felt the following morning. What can I say...some things never change!
Well, time to go pack for my dive trip! Stay tuned for more later...
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Up in the tropics
Well it's just about a year to the day since I last wrote on my blog. I guess with everyday life and boring old work, thing's just don't seem so interesting to write about these days? And I doubt anything that anyone else would really want to read either! But now it's holiday time, so that's another story. What better time to start blogging away once again...
So I am up in far North Queensland right now. Cairns to be precise. Just a short 9 day break, but well earned! And I have to say I really like Cairns. Most people I speak to are not fans of this big ol' country town. But I really, really like it. It's so relaxed, everybody is super friendly and hospitable. The weather is fabulous. Balmy 26 degree days in the middle of winter...can't beat that! All the old Queenslander's. The beautiful lush, green surroundings. It has a really nice feel to it and I enjoyed my first two days hanging about and lapping it all up. Yes, my first two days consisted of checking out the town, strolls along the esplanade, a visit to the night market, some pampering, some lounging by the pool, generally winding down...you get the picture :)
So I am up in far North Queensland right now. Cairns to be precise. Just a short 9 day break, but well earned! And I have to say I really like Cairns. Most people I speak to are not fans of this big ol' country town. But I really, really like it. It's so relaxed, everybody is super friendly and hospitable. The weather is fabulous. Balmy 26 degree days in the middle of winter...can't beat that! All the old Queenslander's. The beautiful lush, green surroundings. It has a really nice feel to it and I enjoyed my first two days hanging about and lapping it all up. Yes, my first two days consisted of checking out the town, strolls along the esplanade, a visit to the night market, some pampering, some lounging by the pool, generally winding down...you get the picture :)
Day three I ventured further North with a trip up to Cape Tribulation. Had a few little stops along the way. First Palm Cove which reminded me of a cross between Palm Beach in Sydney and the main drag of Noosa on the Sunshine Coast. Another former sleepy town turned trendy, however very quaint all the same. Port Douglas was another stop. One place Christopher Skase could be proud of. What a great little location. Now this tiny town may too be trendy and full of money, but you can see a lot of thought went in to it's making and it really has a great feel to it. Even being all trendy and popular, there is still something "real" about the place. They have designed it perfectly. I would definitely return for a little getaway to this little piece of paradise.
Mossman Gorge was another stop. Now this place is amazing. My nature nerd self was oozing with delight while doing a bit of hiking around this beautiful place. All mountainous and rainforest, it was absolutely divine. I could have stayed here for days. I surprise myself when I get so excited about flora and fauna...maybe I really am in the wrong business? If only I had booked another week of leave, I would have definitely spent quite a bit more time here and Port Douglas for that matter!
As for Cape Tribulation, it was exactly how the postcards look. Add quite a few tourists swanning about on the beach. Again, it was really lovely but I have to admit it had nothing on Mossman Gorge. That place was truly the highlight for me so far. But the Daintree as a whole is really spectacular. It is certainly nothing like I had imagined this little piece of the world would be like.
I also did a boat trip down one of the rivers...the name escapes me right now? However it was well worth it as I saw 4 croc's in the wild! Lazing on the muddy river banks, basking in the sunshine. One in particular was absolutely massive. Thank god these trips don't do any crazy crocodile feeding to bring them closer to the boat. Watching from a few meters away was quite sufficient. I have never seen a croc in the wild here in Australia. I saw alligators in the Bolivian jungle, but they have nothing on these gigantic beasts!
Well, I definitely have more to report but my Internet time is just about up. I will post this entry to please those few family members who like to continually ask when am I ever going to update the blog again....so this is for you :)
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