Last night was the annual work do. It was pretty awesome and kicked ass over last year’s efforts.

Some highlights were the band, the good, I took some crap photo’s, and one of my favourite gay guys talking about some words beginning with C, including the word clitoris. I think I talked too much. So a few people will know more about my personal life than I let on (god)

I’ve racked my brains to see if I did anything bad. I don’t think I did, but I have alot of bruises, my feet are sore, and I did remember to take my jiffies with me, so that when the pain of running around in high heels overcame the alcohol I swapped shoes. Everyone laughed at me, however thought I was sensible and were appropriately jealous.

So.. overall was a good time. I think. I giggled alot, and insanely. Be interesting to see what people are like at work tomorrow.

It’s not often that women get an insight into what men talk about when they are being macho during their working day. So today I woke up hearing the men climbing up to my balcony and sanding it.

In between the screaming noise of metal on metal.. what do you think two working men talk about? Their weight.

Interdispersed with liberal doses of “fucknthis” “fucknthat” They discussed how one of them weight 74 kilos, wanted to drop a bit of weight.. about 4 kilos..

“i’m not really that fat mate, i just wanna [censored] get a bit fitter, lose the [censored] fat around my middle mate”
“MAaaaaaaaaate, I have a mate who works at this place in cannington as a personal trainer.. all you need is 2 - 3 sessions a week for a couple of months.. You’ll have a [censored] sixpack in [censored] no time at all..”

then more grinding noises

“So whaddya reckon.. [censored] 60 a week is what it will cost me? “
“[censored] yeah! I’ll give you a session once a week for free”
“[censored] “
“She’ll be sweet, then you’ll feel fitter and give up your [censored] ciggy habit mate, [censored] ‘n disgusting that is”
“[censored] yeah, i smoke a pack a day”
“[censored] me!”

Men are funny.

Delayed post due to excessive work time But it’s worth it.

The other night, after preparing a delicious meal of lamb curry, with a cup of tea, I was in the process of moving all the dishes to the coffee table so I could relax and finish watching The Scorpion King.

Well.. Fate and a GIANT MUTANT COCKROACH (GMC) stepped in.

I screamed, loudly. I have one of those sonic screams that can break glass. I am sure the neighbours from both upstairs and downstairs heard my screams of horror as the cockroach stared me down and started a run up to attack me.

It was obvious to me that this was a duel to the death.

My weapon of choice was a can of Mortein, and GMC elected to use fear. GMC nearly won.

I sprayed GMC and it turned around after making a puzzling retreat along the bench and launched itself at me. I dropped the can and ran to my bedroom cowering against the bed, twitching. A few minutes passed and I pulled myself together and went back for round 2. There was GMC scuttering around the plastic bags on the bench I had left out from this morning when I was looking for something. It looked at me, I looked at it, I slowly bent down to pick up the abandoned can of mortein.

Then I doused the entire kitchen, the benches, the sink with Mortein.

GMC scuttled away screaming and I went back to my room. It was still twitching this morning… but GMC is dead..

One of my long held dream of going to Roskilde is coming to fruition slowly but surely, however, it’s not the main reason I am going.

I have seriously in earnest begun to research ticket prices and found some great deals for flights to EU which don’t break my hip pocket even tho AU made it to the Worldcup finals.

Reasons for going to EU include..
Meet friends
Wander around old castles
Look at real mountains
See green grass, not brown. Find myself I guess.

I don’t know how much it’s going to cost me but I’ll work my ass off to ensure I get the money I need. I am determined! My destiny awaits me!

X forgot to tell me last week and today I spoke to his brother. X’s brother had a baby daughter. I’m envious, I cried. I hope she has a wonderful life. She certainly has a great extended family to look after her.

Are there things that I should have said yes to? Probably. Who knows, but i did figure some stuff out the other night. I should thank David for a great dinner, great conversation and a good laugh. He made me feel good about myself and I hope that I was enjoyable company in return.

I experienced eating kimchi! that i have heard so much about. We looked at Soju, and the price was prhobitive so I stuck to a crownie. David was very impressive with his ordering of food. He even said that it was very good in Korean when paying. However they seemed oblivious to the fact he could pronounce these weird assed names. I was impressed! Oh and the chopsticks were odd. Hard to get a grip on, however I don’t think I disgraced myself too badly. I hope when David gets back to Perth again we can go out again!

The coffee was great at Aida’s. Thick dark and sweet, it kept us awake for ages. Boy was I in a crap mood today at work after lack of sleep and listening to people talking.

I should mention that today I went looking for a new razor to do my legs with. My old razor has had it. I am reminded of when I needed to buy toothbrushes? There were all sorts there, and it was the same as with the razors. However, I wasn’t expecting to see on offer, a Vibrorazor.

Yes, a razor that vibrates as you slide it up and down your legs. Of course.. some women like to shave in other bits.. Can anyone tell me why they also think it’s wrong to set a vibrating razor near your nether regions? what happens if you get carried away with your shaving….

A short trip or long, depending on your circumstances and microsurgury might be the go if you .. erm slip. I elected to play it safe, and select a docile razor with things that stop shaving burn and make my legs look smooth as a baby’s bottom.

OK.

Time for a Meme. David and Hammy I have tagged you, but of course you are under no obligation to assist.

1. What did you do in 2005 that you hadn’t done before?

Moved out by myself for the first time in my life.

2. Did anyone close to you give birth?

No. Well, a couple of girls at work did?

3. Did anyone close to you die?

No, does my uncle having terminal cancer count?

4. Did you travel? Where did you go? Best holiday memory?

No. I spent my holiday getting my teeth fixed. I spent lots of money.

5. Best thing you bought?

My camera. A Nikon Coolpix

6. Where did most of your money go?

Credit cards.

7. What do you wish you had done more of?

Living. I’ve worked too hard this year and taken it too seriously.

8. What do you wish you had done less of?

Working.

9. What kept you sane?

My music, walking alot, my best friend.

10. What drove you mad?

X and some work related issues.

11. What made you celebrate?

Finally having my own space, I am doing a horrible cheesy christmas theme right now.

12. What made you sad?

Lack of quality time for myself, and with my friends.

13. How was your birthday this year?

It was lovely. My friends loved me.

14. What political issue stirred you the most this year?

IR, David Hicks, Immigration policy.

15. Where you in love in 2005?

No. However I do like people!

16. What would you like to have in 2006 that you didn’t have this year?

A passport, and a ticket to Europe.

17. What date from 2005 will be etched in your memory and why?

My independance, 30 March 05 when I signed my lease.

18. What song will remind you of 2005?

Gotye - ‘A Distinctive Sound’

19. Compared to this time last year are you happier?

Yes.

20. Biggest achievement this year?

Getting a promotion and a kickass payrise.

21. Biggest disappointment this year?

Not coping with getting sick.

22. What is the one thing that would have made you more satisfied?

Having my best friend over here and visiting me!

23. Best new person you met this year?

None really. I haven’t met anyone new, but seeing David again was great - so I nominate him

24. A valuable life lesson you learnt this year?

It’s never too late to start again.

So that’s the Meme I inherited from Steph.. and I am going to Tag…

David, because i know he’s done alot this year.
Hammy, cuz he’s been through a cool year

And that’s about it.