A few changes...

It feels like a lifetime since I wrote here, but I have been surprisingly busy during the last few months. Hrm... what's been happening. I've been working at Coates Hire in Dandenong since February, and what started as a 8 day assignment has turned into 3 and a half months and possibly a permanent placement. Its ok there, and most of the guys are cool, but the department I work in is so disorganized, that no one seems to know what's going on. I have come into a job and have (for some unknown reason) been asked and expected to fix things. This includes a total overhaul of procedures and job descriptions. Yes I know what you are thinking, as I'm thinking it to... Why the hell are they getting a Temp to do this, and more importantly, why am I not being paid a whopping huge fee for it? I have constructed a PowerPoint presentation for the Directors of Coates to view, suggesting better and more efficient procedures in producing purchase orders etc. I work with some of the laziest, forever complaining men in the world, and the funny thing is, if they quit all their bitching and whining, they would get through all their work tasks quite easily. Dumbarses!
But things are slowly improving, and I am always busy, which isn't necessarily a bad thing as the days fly. I've been told that my position is under review at the moment, so with any luck, I will be full time very soon.

I have made a couple of decisions lately, the main one being my resignation from MarShere dance studio. It was something that had been on my mind for some time, and I finally quit last Friday. The Studio Principals were great about it, and they understood my reasons for resigning. I just found it too hard to distinguish the fun from the work, and it was interfering with my personal dancing. I was looking at the studio as more of a work place than a place of leisure. So I am continuing with my personal lessons and exams (in fact I am performing my Gold Star Jive shortly) but I wont be a Teacher or Receptionist anymore. After sooking about it for a couple of days, I'm happy with my decision now, and look forward to dancing for myself again.

On a brighter note, Benji and I are going to Tassie on Thursday 11th June, and I can't wait. It's to celebrate our anniversary and will be a lot of fun. I haven't been on a plane since I was 8, so that will be awesomely cool :D


Ok, so I have run out of crap to write about, so Au revoir!

This is funny...

AND HERE'S MY FAVOURITE TWO:

Heading towards 2009

I was reading over a "To Do List for 2008" I created at the start of the year, a list of goals if you like, and I realised that I have successfully done most of that which I listed. There are a couple of things however that still need to be done. One for example is seeing a Drive-In movie therefore... Who wants to go to the Drive-In? I have never been before and I have until the end of year to do it. Comment if interested :)

A fantastic song!

I don’t mind it
I don’t mind at all
It’s like you’re the swing set
And I’m the kid that falls
It’s like the way we fight
The times I’ve cried
We come to blows
And every night
The passion’s there
So it’s got to be right
Right?

No I don’t believe you
When you say don’t come around here no more
I won’t remind you
You said we wouldn’t be apart
No I don’t believe you
When you say you don’t need me anymore
So don’t pretend to
Not love me at all

I don’t mind it
I still don’t mind at all
It’s like one of those bad dreams
When you can’t wake up
It looks like you’ve given up
You’ve had enough
But I want more
No I won't stop
Because I just know
You’ll come around
Right?

No I don’t believe you
When you say don’t come around here no more
I won’t remind you
You said we wouldn’t be apart
No I don’t believe you
When you say you don’t need me anymore
So don’t pretend to
Not love me at all

Just don’t stand there and watch me fall
Because I, because I still don’t mind at all

It’s like the way we fight
The times I’ve cried
We come to blows
And every night
The passion's there
So it’s got to be right,
Right?

No I don’t believe you
When you say don’t come around here no more
I won’t remind you
You said we wouldn’t be apart
No I don’t believe you
When you say you don’t need me anymore
So don’t pretend to
Not love me at all

I don’t believe you

Time to Blog...

Wow, its been ages since I blogged so I thought I would start typing and see what happens... So, what's been going on in my life of late? Well, lots really. I have recently discovered how unpredictable life really is. Things happen, things change, and we are left thinking what the hell! But its up to us to pick ourselves up off the ground (or our jaws in some cases) and work through these hurdles. Sometimes it's the smallest decisions that can change our lives forever. Life is not lying in wait in the future like some ominous destiny, or hidden in the heavens, like a paradise or promise. Nor is it shut up in the prison of our past. It is here and now, it is what we live and what we do. I still believe that everything we experience in our individual and combined lives mould us into who we are, and who we will become. Unfortunately its not always an easy path and the simple sounding sentence “Hang in there” or “things will get better” seem worthless. But as cliche as it sounds, Nobody said life would be easy, they just said it would be worth it! So I'm trying to keep that in mind. On a positive, its times like this I realise how lucky I am to have friends and family who love and support me. Thanks Erin, you have been my lifeline!

Anyways, that's enough of that! This is what I have been up to... I've started a new job at Spectrum Fire in Nunawading, which is ok, and most of the people there are nice, but its nearly a two hour round trip and that sucks hardcore!! I hate driving on the Monash! But meh, its money so I can't really complain. I'm there until about Christmas. The company is expanding and have purchased a larger office complex in Hallam, where their Nunawading, Hallam, and Thomastown branches will merged into one. Unfortunately, the Hallam office already has a receptionist, so there won't be a position for me there. But in the meantime I will find something else, and all will be good.

Onto other news, I had a car accident last Monday, which pissed me off. I need a new bumper. I ran up the arse of someone, so technically its my fault, but the stupid woman missed her exit (on the Monash) and rather than taking the next one, she decided to slam on her brakes and try and make it anyway, so of course... BANG! I hit her :( It could have been a lot worse, and I wasn't hurt at all, so I guess that's something to be grateful for. Still, it is really annoying, I'm completely jinxed when it comes to cars, I seem to attract all the retarded drivers, it must be a curse! And shuddup people, I can hear your laughter from here... I swear I'm a great driver, its OTHER drivers that are the problem! :P

September 27th was Cabaret and my Gold Star exams. My rumba (which was my first Gold Star level exam) was choreographed by myself and therefore I was very nervous about it. I added some crazy figures and an insane about of turns and spirals, but thankfully I managed not to fall on my arse when performing it, and nailed all the dips and lunges etc. I received a High Distinction for both my Rumba and Argentine Tango, and so I was happy. I tried to upload the videos onto here but it's being a Monkami, so if you want to see them, they are on my Facebook. Thanks to those who came and gave me support, especially Ez who's screams were so loud they were heard over the music and are on the video :P


I had MarShere's Aurora Awards on October 25th. It was great. It was held at the Convention and Exhibition Center in the city, and thanks heaps to Benji for driving me there and home again. And thanks Jase for letting us use your car :) You guys are the best :P Everyone looked awesome and the band was cool. I wore the most amazing dress and managed to feel like a princess for a night. Once all the boring awards had been presented, it was a good night. There was about 1200 people there so it was pretty crowded, but it was awesome to catch up with some of my old Ferntree Gully friends as that is the studio I learnt to dance at. Here are a couple of photos.


The Karaoke comp is back, and this time first prize is $1000 ( I SO want that money). Trav, Will, (PJ, for those of you that know him) and myself have made the final, but there's still a few weeks before it takes place, so I encourage you ALL to give it a go. It's $1000!!! You've got nothing to lose! This especially goes out to Brylee, you've got a great voice, you will just need to hang around long enough to be chosen :P We will have to make the final a big pub night with everyone there, and make sure I have plenty of wine before I have to get up there and sing... aarrrgghhh! LOL I will let you know the date when I find it out myself :P

Christmas is only about 6 ½ weeks away (that's scary) how freaking fast has this year gone??? What are peoples' plans for it? Is anyone going away with family? I assume most of us will be with our families for most of the day, but maybe we could meet up on Christmas Eve. Do we wanna have a Kris Kringle deal this year? It would be cool to exchange presents, but seeing as the group is rather large, a Kris Kringle would be a much cheaper alternative and yet still ensuring that we all get something. Maybe a $20 limit? It would be nice to do something with the WHOLE group, maybe a special meal and then go look at Christmas lights or something. We should discuss this and plan something soon. Let me know what you think.

Moving on to some more randomness, I wrote a song, and am trying desperately to write lyrics for it, man that's hard. So if anyone is concealing a lyric writing talent, yell out, I could use your help!Its a piano ballad (as much as Nat and Sean will hate that fact) lol, but its nice and for those of you who will understand this, it has a lot of minor chords creating a smooth, dark sound. It reflects exactly how I was feeling when I wrote it, but it needs lyrics, it has a strong melody which should be sung... c'mon, someone must be good at poetry or even just writing!!! LOL Speaking of writing songs, I finally got my birthday present from Jase a few weeks ago. He wrote me a song, how awesome is that? Hehehe... I love it, thanks Jase xo

Ok, so its late now and considering I have had a migraine for the last 3 days, I should probably get some rest. Tomorrow is Melbourne Cup (WOOT! Day off) so I will see you all at the BBQ. In conclusion here's a quote I heard the other day and thought I'd share it with you all... "Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born." - Anais Nin

YIPPEEEE!

I just got home from my specialist appointment and received some great news. I will not require another blood transfusion, the last one has taken really well, and my red blood cell count is in the normal range again. I feel awesome. I am so relieved. My weekly injections have now stopped and with the exception of the daily medication I have to take, I am almost normal again. The Doctor said to make sure I continue with the treatment/rest that I am having now, and we should be able to see even more improvement over the next month. YIPPEE!!!!!

I need to be careful not to fall back into old habits though. This new found awesomeness I have been feeling is misleading. I still have Anemia and probably always will, it's just now I am out of the danger zone and can live a much more normal life. The Specialist said to still expect off days, and the occassional dizzy spell etc but it should be a lot less frequent. I have to continue to rest more often, eat better, and take my iron medication, but meh who cares... no more injections or transfusions, I'm so happy LOL. Can you imagine having injections almost every week for eight months? Its NOT cool! I feel like a freaking pin cushion :P

I'm also allowed to start teaching again which is great as I have missed that a lot. But I think I will continue to only go once a week, as I don't wanna over do it again. Also as of next term I will be joining the Monash Phil which has rehearsals on Thursday nights so it would conflict with dancing anyway. I have missed music so much, and I can't wait to start playing again. I feel as though it will fill the void that I have been feeling lately. I can't wait.

Anyways, I just wanted to give you all my news and keep you updated. Thanks people for your support, I'm finally starting to beat this... WOOT! It's time to celebrate, bring on Heather's party tomorrow night xo

This guy is awesome! What a fantastic arrangement of Billie Jean

No wonder David Cook goes on to win American Idol 7, he's amazing!