So far I have done pretty much everything leading up to the big move this coming weekend. I found the house, organised the application and arranged a time to view it. Simon happened to agree this time round, which made it much easier when he is compliant. However, it is common knowledge that I have everything we need to move out, and he has nothing.
That case remains, however he has begun to add a few little bits of assistance to our plight. Today he went to see a friend about a fridge. Our friend works in an electronics store and is able to get discounts on everything, so our fridge will come relatively cheaply.
Since Simon went them without hesitation and called me during the decision making process, giving detail on what was there and his suggestions, I pretty much just went along with his choice. Normally I would probably have the final say simply because I'd be the one doing the planning and choosing, however since he actually helped out today, I just agreed and am quite happy to allow him to take over this one job. With any luck it will inspire him to help out some more.
So far he has not even begun packing. I have... but have about 5 times more stuff than he does, so I still have a lot further to go with my packing! Anyway... I finished work early today... so off to pack I go!
Monday, July 30, 2007
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Moving Out!
So we didn't end up with choices like I'd hoped. We missed out on the second house. But we did go see the first house that we have been approved for. It is certainly an older style home, wooden panel instead of brick, with a shabby garden and all that, but it has been well maintained and renovated.
Inside is a little small in the general living area, but the kitchen is quite new and large, with a dishwasher and lots of cupboard space and benches. The bathroom is also quite modern but small... but the exciting thing is that most of the bathroom is taken up by a massive bath. I love relaxing in the bath some nights so I am loving the size of the bath!
The backyard is big with a double carport and single lock up garage. There are 2 garden sheds as well, although I have nothing to go in them yet.
I was amazed that Simon actually liked the house actually. He is fussy. His parents have a massive fancy house and he turned down a house not so long ago that I didn't think was that bad at all. But he was pointing stuff out, saying what was good and that yes he liked it and yes we'd go for it.
The scary thing now is that he is still not quite being himself lately. Keeps laying down all these ground rules, but I think they are fears that things will change, just like I am fearing with all his rule throwing. We are both nervous of the big change ahead and I'm hoping this initial issue we are having will go once we make the move and settle into our new routine.
Either way... we are finally moving out. More than 5 years into our relationship!
Inside is a little small in the general living area, but the kitchen is quite new and large, with a dishwasher and lots of cupboard space and benches. The bathroom is also quite modern but small... but the exciting thing is that most of the bathroom is taken up by a massive bath. I love relaxing in the bath some nights so I am loving the size of the bath!
The backyard is big with a double carport and single lock up garage. There are 2 garden sheds as well, although I have nothing to go in them yet.
I was amazed that Simon actually liked the house actually. He is fussy. His parents have a massive fancy house and he turned down a house not so long ago that I didn't think was that bad at all. But he was pointing stuff out, saying what was good and that yes he liked it and yes we'd go for it.
The scary thing now is that he is still not quite being himself lately. Keeps laying down all these ground rules, but I think they are fears that things will change, just like I am fearing with all his rule throwing. We are both nervous of the big change ahead and I'm hoping this initial issue we are having will go once we make the move and settle into our new routine.
Either way... we are finally moving out. More than 5 years into our relationship!
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Choices
Today after work Mum told me that the other real estate rang today to say they had an issue with processing our application but were now able to do so. No idea what this issue is but she asked mum whether we wanted them to still do so, to which she said of course. Simon reports that he had the same phonecall this afternoon and that we would probably have an answer this afternoon. Then he said they never called back and being typical of him, he never bothered to harass them with a phone call to find out.
So tomorrow morning I will ring the real estate to see if we have been successful for the second house we applied for as well and if so, try to arrange an inspection for tomorrow afternoon as well. It certainly would be great to have choices. And while slightly more expensive and perhaps 5 minutes further from work, this house is quite new and modern looking compared to the other house. It would probably be preferable.
*Fingers crossed for having choices*
So tomorrow morning I will ring the real estate to see if we have been successful for the second house we applied for as well and if so, try to arrange an inspection for tomorrow afternoon as well. It certainly would be great to have choices. And while slightly more expensive and perhaps 5 minutes further from work, this house is quite new and modern looking compared to the other house. It would probably be preferable.
*Fingers crossed for having choices*
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Another Hitch
Last night was a disaster. Simon and I had one of the worst arguments and it really did feel very dim in regard to our future together. I started to wonder if it was even something I wanted to do because he was being very horrible. It was just horrible. So much emotion, tears and general lack of hope.
I guess it was possibly just the result of nerves at the thought that this big change is finally arriving. The fear that things will change drastically between us and one will suddenly be a different person and the fear of having to enter that next phase not only in our lives but with eachother. Sometimes I think it would be so much easier to live here at home forever where it is easy. With my parents near by to help because they really do help alot and without the need to worry about things like money and cleaning up and getting so much more done.
But then that would not be realistic. We all need to take that plunge eventually and this is our time. So today when I rang Simon to confirm the time of the house inspection, we sort of resolved it without saying much. It felt better and as though we were over the issues of the night before.
Only for the tenants currently in the house to turn around and tell the real estate they would not allow anyone to inspect the house today. So that backfired at the last minute. Now we won't be seeing the house until Thursday. But at least it will be a bit further away from the dreaded argument of lastnight. And it sounds like the second house we applied for might be in the process of checking our application as well so we might end up with options.
I guess it was possibly just the result of nerves at the thought that this big change is finally arriving. The fear that things will change drastically between us and one will suddenly be a different person and the fear of having to enter that next phase not only in our lives but with eachother. Sometimes I think it would be so much easier to live here at home forever where it is easy. With my parents near by to help because they really do help alot and without the need to worry about things like money and cleaning up and getting so much more done.
But then that would not be realistic. We all need to take that plunge eventually and this is our time. So today when I rang Simon to confirm the time of the house inspection, we sort of resolved it without saying much. It felt better and as though we were over the issues of the night before.
Only for the tenants currently in the house to turn around and tell the real estate they would not allow anyone to inspect the house today. So that backfired at the last minute. Now we won't be seeing the house until Thursday. But at least it will be a bit further away from the dreaded argument of lastnight. And it sounds like the second house we applied for might be in the process of checking our application as well so we might end up with options.
Monday, July 23, 2007
We Got Approved
Yay! The house is ours if we want it. So now that just means we have to go look at it and make sure it is somewhere we can both imagine ourselves living. Really, that means it has to meet Simon's approval because I am probably so eager to move out that I'd live anywhere right now... almost! Whereas he continues with the 'we have to see if we like it first" without a hint of excitement at the good news. Makes me very nervous overall.
Personally, bathrooms and kitchens are my big no go zones. If they are awful then I could not live there. But if they are good, then that is a definate bonus. And this house at least has a modern kitchen, with a dishwasher which looks good from the pictures. I have no idea about most of the house though. It is probably reasonably small but it is cheap and okay for our first house. There is only 2 of us!
I just hope it all works out. I would love a more modern home as well but at least this one is cheap enough not to eat into our budget too badly and gives us a chance to continue saving. Simon has a car loan and has not saved at all for his over seas holiday next year. I have the holiday covered but want to buy a new car next year. This gives us the chance to do those things and move out!
Personally, bathrooms and kitchens are my big no go zones. If they are awful then I could not live there. But if they are good, then that is a definate bonus. And this house at least has a modern kitchen, with a dishwasher which looks good from the pictures. I have no idea about most of the house though. It is probably reasonably small but it is cheap and okay for our first house. There is only 2 of us!
I just hope it all works out. I would love a more modern home as well but at least this one is cheap enough not to eat into our budget too badly and gives us a chance to continue saving. Simon has a car loan and has not saved at all for his over seas holiday next year. I have the holiday covered but want to buy a new car next year. This gives us the chance to do those things and move out!
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows
Yesterday was the release of the final Harry Potter book. Last time I pre-ordered my book to be posted to my house. That was sort of frustrating as it meant that I did not receive it until two days after the release. This year I decided not to pre-order and just went to the shops at midday, once the rush had died down, and brought a copy at the local Big W department store. It was the cheapest price I am aware of so far.
The only problem is that I started re-reading the 6th book again the other day and am only just over half way through that now. Unfortunatly I will now need to wait to finish this one to get into the last one, but its okay. I am not a fanatic. I managed to read the 6th book over about 3 or less days last time, but these days with my new job and lack of time to enjoy the simple things in life, it will probably take me a couple of weeks. Depends on how good it is I guess.
Either way, I am excited and will admit I did one very naughty thing. I flipped to the final page to see if a certain someone died. I do know the answer to this and that another certain character must somewhere return. So naughty and totally ruining some of the suspense but I could not help myself!
At least it leaves a possibility for a later sequel perhaps. Can't help but hope!
Long Wait And Lack of Hope
No news over the weekend about the rental property. On Friday before I left work, the payroll officer asked if I give permission for them to pass on employment information to the rental agency so I know the application was being processed. I am hopeful that tomorrow we will get some news on whether or not our application was successful. The only issue then is whether or not Simon will like it. It won't be a palace and it will be older and less modern than what either of us are used to, but we are young and are both saving up for a lot of big things so the more we can save the better. As long as it has all the essentials without being overly run down and if we can make it into a home, then I will be happy.
On the not so positive side, sometimes I get really frustrated with Simon's lack of ability in providing me confidence and reassurance in the future. Of course that is a typical male thing, but it can be so upsetting. Us women are more likely to tell our man we will love them til our dying day. They tell us maybe we'll be together until the end, which is their way of being realistic that they cannot control the future and thinking they are doing the right thing in being honest, but then we are left thinking we are only their temporary 'one' and not the real thing!
It was one of those not so satisfactory weekends as well, with too much on, not enough quality time. I wonder if this will be better or worse when we move out. I worry that instead of getting extra quality time, he will see that as an automatic 'quality time' and want to go out and do stuff with others more often and we'll end up doing less just with us alone.
Argh I want some news about the house. I wanna move out!
On the not so positive side, sometimes I get really frustrated with Simon's lack of ability in providing me confidence and reassurance in the future. Of course that is a typical male thing, but it can be so upsetting. Us women are more likely to tell our man we will love them til our dying day. They tell us maybe we'll be together until the end, which is their way of being realistic that they cannot control the future and thinking they are doing the right thing in being honest, but then we are left thinking we are only their temporary 'one' and not the real thing!
It was one of those not so satisfactory weekends as well, with too much on, not enough quality time. I wonder if this will be better or worse when we move out. I worry that instead of getting extra quality time, he will see that as an automatic 'quality time' and want to go out and do stuff with others more often and we'll end up doing less just with us alone.
Argh I want some news about the house. I wanna move out!
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Only Applicants
We put in two rental applications today. I had my dad fax them from work since neither of us could get off early enough to hand deliver them. I already received an email from one asking for one more form so she could get on with the checks. Unfortunately she had no sent this the first time she forwarded the form, so this means another day of delays before she can do the checks. But the good news is, this morning we were the only applicants for that property. That means we have a much better chance than usual and it may actually work out this time.
I only hope that in person the house is as good as it appears on the photos. Either way it is less than 10 minutes from both of our works which is great compared to now. My daily trip is 30 mins each way and Simon's is 20 mins and I have to go on a highway known for accidents and traffic jams. I just want to avoid having to do that every day. And it means Simon won't need to go on that same highway to visit me every day.
I hope we get it. *Fingers crossed*
I only hope that in person the house is as good as it appears on the photos. Either way it is less than 10 minutes from both of our works which is great compared to now. My daily trip is 30 mins each way and Simon's is 20 mins and I have to go on a highway known for accidents and traffic jams. I just want to avoid having to do that every day. And it means Simon won't need to go on that same highway to visit me every day.
I hope we get it. *Fingers crossed*
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Over
I came home to an email today from my former boss titled "over". He was only my boss for about 6 of the months I spent at my previous work and he is only around 10 years older than me, so I never really did see him like a boss. When I finished we stayed in contact and at times he has been extremely flirty, but all in good fun.
We have openly discussed our relationships with one another in major detail, with my concerns being something he is aware of. Previously, he had only ever had positive things to say about his own and it was obvious that despite his flirting, he loved his wife beyond imagine and respects her in every way.
Last night his wife told him that she has feelings for one of their best friends and his wife is aware that the two of them have feelings for one another also. The wife of the other man has known for a few weeks, but my former boss only found out last night and is absolutely devostated. He has been emailing me for the past hour, talking about everything that has happened and opening up about his feelings. I feel so bad for him because he truely does love her so much and he has told me he will fight for her.
It really makes us see how inconsistant love can be. A relationship that seems so perfect on the outside can suddenly come crashing down when we least expect it. He has told me many times that they never fight and their bad day is no worse than most people's good days. I do hope it turns out for the best but it is hard to say at this stage.
We have openly discussed our relationships with one another in major detail, with my concerns being something he is aware of. Previously, he had only ever had positive things to say about his own and it was obvious that despite his flirting, he loved his wife beyond imagine and respects her in every way.
Last night his wife told him that she has feelings for one of their best friends and his wife is aware that the two of them have feelings for one another also. The wife of the other man has known for a few weeks, but my former boss only found out last night and is absolutely devostated. He has been emailing me for the past hour, talking about everything that has happened and opening up about his feelings. I feel so bad for him because he truely does love her so much and he has told me he will fight for her.
It really makes us see how inconsistant love can be. A relationship that seems so perfect on the outside can suddenly come crashing down when we least expect it. He has told me many times that they never fight and their bad day is no worse than most people's good days. I do hope it turns out for the best but it is hard to say at this stage.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
I Want To Move NOW!
I have been discussing my feelings with Simon extensively about the moving out thing. I have expressed my frustration over the fact that there is always another delay in the way of it happening and how he never seems ready to just do it. He claims that he is ready and he is thinking about it a lot but just wants to get these few things out of the way first. He told me that he hopes we can be in our own house in a months time. I can handle waiting a month so long as I know it is in progress. I just want the confirmation that we are working on it.
So far we have put in an application here or there... but have not gone so far out of our way to go into agencies and ask for their help in finding us a rental. I feel that for that reason it does not seem like we are really trying to find somewhere urgently. I want to make it an immediate thing and no more of this if it happens, it happens attitude. We need to make it happen.
At least he told me he wants it to be a smooth transition so that we do not have problems with money or stress when it happens. I know he probably is thinking it through well but sometimes he is too conservative and I just feel that after 5 years, we need to take a big leap now. So far we've taken enough baby steps and it is time for real steps again.
In saying this, I found a good one online today. It is cheap and has all that we need and I have asked for them to email me an application form and to arrange an inspection Saturday morning if possible. I hope it is possible.
So far we have put in an application here or there... but have not gone so far out of our way to go into agencies and ask for their help in finding us a rental. I feel that for that reason it does not seem like we are really trying to find somewhere urgently. I want to make it an immediate thing and no more of this if it happens, it happens attitude. We need to make it happen.
At least he told me he wants it to be a smooth transition so that we do not have problems with money or stress when it happens. I know he probably is thinking it through well but sometimes he is too conservative and I just feel that after 5 years, we need to take a big leap now. So far we've taken enough baby steps and it is time for real steps again.
In saying this, I found a good one online today. It is cheap and has all that we need and I have asked for them to email me an application form and to arrange an inspection Saturday morning if possible. I hope it is possible.
Monday, July 16, 2007
Time To Give Up?
Last week Simon told me this coming Saturday he only had band practice 12-2pm and that we would definately use this spare time to go to a rental agency and work on finding a house. Today I suggested maybe both taking a day off one day next week and focusing a whole day on it just to make sure it happens.
Instead he tells me he wants to use the time we had already planned to go on Saturday to get his car in for a service and the following saturday to get a wheel alignment and anything else and then after thats all done he will work out a time sometime soon to go to the rental office.
I cannot express how annoyed I am. He sets a time... changes it and all for his stupid band as usual. The only reason he needs his car serviced is because they want to take it on their tour early in August so again the needs of our relationship have been pushed aside for the needs of the band. I cannot believe he has even considered changing the plan to go into the agency this weekend.
Furthermore, I told him my goal was to move out finally sometime in July or at least have it in progress during July to move early August. Now it looks like he won't even be looking to start putting it in progress this month let alone find time to move. Then there is a band tour early in August and quite frankly, I don't think I can handle another of those without some form of serious committment. I've waited too long to get nothing and again my needs are being pushed into the background!
All I can say is he better not expect a positive reception when he arrives tonight. As it is we have an overdue DVD to watch and return before 9pm so there will be no time to talk and I can guarentee he won't turn up early. That will leave less than 2 hours to watch a DVD and have quality time to talk.
Instead he tells me he wants to use the time we had already planned to go on Saturday to get his car in for a service and the following saturday to get a wheel alignment and anything else and then after thats all done he will work out a time sometime soon to go to the rental office.
I cannot express how annoyed I am. He sets a time... changes it and all for his stupid band as usual. The only reason he needs his car serviced is because they want to take it on their tour early in August so again the needs of our relationship have been pushed aside for the needs of the band. I cannot believe he has even considered changing the plan to go into the agency this weekend.
Furthermore, I told him my goal was to move out finally sometime in July or at least have it in progress during July to move early August. Now it looks like he won't even be looking to start putting it in progress this month let alone find time to move. Then there is a band tour early in August and quite frankly, I don't think I can handle another of those without some form of serious committment. I've waited too long to get nothing and again my needs are being pushed into the background!
All I can say is he better not expect a positive reception when he arrives tonight. As it is we have an overdue DVD to watch and return before 9pm so there will be no time to talk and I can guarentee he won't turn up early. That will leave less than 2 hours to watch a DVD and have quality time to talk.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Loser
We went on a big shopping spree today since I finally got my first pay after starting my new job. I had a lot of things I planned to buy plus added a few extras, however Simon just brought some totally random and embarrassing items that are so crazy I didn't even feel compelled to talk him out of them like I often would.
I'm not sure he'll ever wear them but he got himself one of those stupid fluffy hats with the flaps like in that movie Loser. I'm sure it will be very warm in winter as we are currently in winter... but winter in QLD Australia... not so cold! It might be good for Poland next year on holiday.
He also got some Magnum P.I style sun glasses which totally crack me up but work despite the humour. I have made a bet with him to wear the silly hat and sunnies at his next gig... at least for one song... and it just happens to be a big festival next weekend. It probably won't happen but it would be worth a laugh.
Otherwise, the weekend went well. We talked marriage and babies today without agitation. He agreed that my time frame that I am aiming for might work. After seeing the movie Knocked up, there was a scene where the guy proposed to the girl with an empty jewellery box with the promise of buying her the ring she deserved when he could afford it. I told Simon I'd even be happy with an empty box right now since we both agreed it was romantic. I'm sure I won't get an empty box but still... I wanna get engaged already ;-)
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Quiz TIme
1. ONE OF YOUR SCARS, HOW DID YOU GET IT?
I actually do not have any scars large enough to worth mentioning and those tiny ones I have, I don't even remember where they came from. I guess I didn't play hard enough as a kid.
2. WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM?
Nothing... its a rental.
3. DO YOU SNORE, GRIND YOUR TEETH, OR TALK IN YOUR SLEEP?
I do not really do any of these generally, unless I have the flu I might get a nose whistle, and I have slept talked 3 times... in a row... during the lead up to my belly button piercing. Strange because I haven't done it at any other time and I'm sure I've done scarier things.
4. WHAT KIND OF MUSIC DO YOU LiSTEN TO?
Mostly heavy music, metal, punk, rock.
5. DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME YOU WERE BORN?
Not really sure. Perhaps it was the afternoon or the morning. I don't think it was over night.
6. WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW?
To find a rental house and make that big move.
7. WHAT DO YOU MISS?
I miss the 7 week holiday I had between jobs only because my new job is very draining, but in a good way. I miss Simon while he is at band practice.
8. WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION(S)?
My photographs, camera and laptop are all very special for memories.
9. HOW TALL ARE YOU?
Average height for a girl... 165 cms
10. DO YOU GET CLAUSTROPHOBIC?
Nope.
11. DO YOU GET SCARED IN THE DARK?
Not really, but I do not really like going outside in the dark on my own. I just avoid it so it is difficult to say if I get scared. I think that childhood fear that a robber would be hiding around the corner stuck with me so I am a little nervous in the dark.
12. THE LAST PERSON TO MAKE YOU CRY?
Myself... I cannot remember what it was over but it would have been some paranoid insecurity.
13.DO YOU HAVE A ONE STORY HOUSE OR TWO STORY HOUSE?
One story... it is completely flat.
14. WHAT KIND OF HAIR/EYE COLOR DO YOU LIKE ON THE PREFERRED SEX?
No preferance really.
16. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINK?
Neither. I prefer water.
17. FAVORITE PIZZA?
BBQ meat lovers or magarita
18. IF YOU COULD EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
I've just eaten chocolate and feel a little over food right now but if I ate something else, maybe it would be another tiny bit of chocolate.
20. HAVE YOU EVER EATEN A GOLDFISH?
No. That is cruel and discusting.
21. WHAT WAS THE MOST MEANINGFUL GIFT YOU'VE EVER RECIEVED?
This is difficult. I have received a lot of great gifts, with deep meaning. Perhaps my promise ring from Simon is most meaningful because of what it represents and our promise to one another when we brought them.
23. ARE YOU DOUBLE JOINTED?
No.
24. FAVORITE CLOTHING BRAND?
I am not a label junkie.
26. DO YOU HAVE A PET RIGHT NOW?
Yes, two cats, Felix and Villian and Dad has a bird, Boris.
27. WHAT KIND ARE THEY?
Okay I already answered this. I should have read ahead.
28. WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS LEAVING?
You cannot stop yourself from falling in love with someone. I would certainly rather not love them if they were going to leave, but you cannot control what you feel.
30. SAY A NUMBER FROM ONE TO A HUNDRED:
7.
31. BLONDES OR BRUNETTES?
Brunettes.
32. WHAT IS THE ONE NUMBER YOU CALL MOST OFTEN?
Simon's mobile number.
34. HAVE YOU BEEN OUT OF AUSTRALIA?
Nope but I will next year.
36. MET ANYONE FAMOUS?
A few musicans mostly.
37. FIRST JOB?
Office work/reception at my Dad's work when I was a teen.
38. EVER DONE A PRANK CALL?
Nope. I'm shy.
41. WHAT WERE YOU DOING BEFORE YOU FILLED THIS OUT?
Relaxing in the bath, reading Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.
40. HAVE YOU EVER HAD SURGERY?
Nope... and I wish I never have to.
42. WHAT DO YOU GET COMPLIMENTED ABOUT MOST?
My ability to listen and offer good advice.
44. WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY?
Not really sure... my Mazda? Then I won't have to buy it myself hehe
45. HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU WANT?
2
46. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
Yes my middle name is the name of my Auntie who was in a tragic accident as a teenager and died.
47. DO YOU WISH ON STARS?
Nope. I do not believe in those types of things.
49. WHAT KIND OF SHAMPOO DO YOU USE?
Herbal Essences, Fructis or Sunsilk depending on the mood.
50. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
It could be neater.
51. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Ham
52. ANY BAD HABITS?
Over-thinking and analysing. Physically, I do not do anything too bad. No smoking, drinking, coffee consuming or anything. Only chocolate.
54. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH
YOU?
Sure. I'm pretty nice.
57. HOW DO YOU RELEASE ANGER?
By chucking a cranky.
60. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD?
Barbies
61. HOW MANY NUMBERS ARE IN YOUR CELL PHONE?
No idea. I'm not about to count them.
63. DO YOU USE SARCASM?
Occassionally.
64. MASHED POTATOES OR MACARONI AND CHEESE?
Macaroni and cheese.
66. WHAT ARE YOUR NICKNAMES?
I do not really have any.
68. WHATS YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW?
Buffy, How I Met Your Mother
70. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR?
Macadamia nut or ferrero roche
71. DO YOU HAVE ALL YOUR FINGERS AND TOES?
Indeed.
72. DO YOU HAVE A COMPUTER IN YOUR ROOM?l
My laptop comes with me in every room.
73. Plans for tomorrow?
Work, movies to see Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix and relaxing with my man.
74. WHATS THE FASTEST YOU HAVE GONE IN A CAR?
With me driving, probably only 115kms
75. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?
Sure.
76. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO?
TV.
77. LAST THING YOU DRANK?
Water.
78. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO OR TEXTED ON THE PHONE?
I girl I worked with for 3 days who taught me my job before she left. She is great though and I'm glad we can be friends after such a short time of knowing eachother.
79. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE IN THE preferred SEX?
Bosy language.
81. FAVORITE THING TO HATE?
Annoying people, doing annoying things.
82. FAVORITE MONTH OF THE YEAR?
Summer months... and the bonus of them having Christmas and my birthday in them. Probably Decemeber. Christmas time is fun.
83. FAVORITE COUNTRY?
Australia because I have no other to choose from yet.
84. CANDY?
I do not eat a lot of candy.
85. FAVORITE VACATION?
My recent trip to Cairns with Simon was perfect in every way. Or my holidays in melbourne.
86. EYE COLOR?
Blue/green
87. FAVORITE SHOES?
I've been wearing my Red Converse all stars every day to work at the moment. Many of the prisoners find them fascinating. Otherwise I love my Emily the Strange ballet slippers and my pink Vans skull loafers.
88. FAVORITE FAST FOOD PLACE?
Subway.
89. FAVORITE RESTAURANT?
Viva Italia and Martinis
90. DO YOU LIKE SUSHI?
Not really. The seaweed feels too weird in my mouth.
91. LAST THING YOU WATCHED
There is some cop show on right now. Maybe it is NCIS or Criminal Intent. I have no idea. The last show I paid attention to - How I Met Your Mother.
92. FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR?
Christmas maybe
93. PLAY ANY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS?
Yeah, I can play a little drums but not well.
94. REPUBLICAN OR DEMOCRAT?
Neither... I don't care.
97. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU BOUGHT?
Linkin Park's new CD. It is'nt that great. But its not terrible.
99. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING?
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince... again. I'm getting prepped for the new one soon. I think I also have a Stephen King book on the go and a few travel guides.
I actually do not have any scars large enough to worth mentioning and those tiny ones I have, I don't even remember where they came from. I guess I didn't play hard enough as a kid.
2. WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM?
Nothing... its a rental.
3. DO YOU SNORE, GRIND YOUR TEETH, OR TALK IN YOUR SLEEP?
I do not really do any of these generally, unless I have the flu I might get a nose whistle, and I have slept talked 3 times... in a row... during the lead up to my belly button piercing. Strange because I haven't done it at any other time and I'm sure I've done scarier things.
4. WHAT KIND OF MUSIC DO YOU LiSTEN TO?
Mostly heavy music, metal, punk, rock.
5. DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME YOU WERE BORN?
Not really sure. Perhaps it was the afternoon or the morning. I don't think it was over night.
6. WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW?
To find a rental house and make that big move.
7. WHAT DO YOU MISS?
I miss the 7 week holiday I had between jobs only because my new job is very draining, but in a good way. I miss Simon while he is at band practice.
8. WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION(S)?
My photographs, camera and laptop are all very special for memories.
9. HOW TALL ARE YOU?
Average height for a girl... 165 cms
10. DO YOU GET CLAUSTROPHOBIC?
Nope.
11. DO YOU GET SCARED IN THE DARK?
Not really, but I do not really like going outside in the dark on my own. I just avoid it so it is difficult to say if I get scared. I think that childhood fear that a robber would be hiding around the corner stuck with me so I am a little nervous in the dark.
12. THE LAST PERSON TO MAKE YOU CRY?
Myself... I cannot remember what it was over but it would have been some paranoid insecurity.
13.DO YOU HAVE A ONE STORY HOUSE OR TWO STORY HOUSE?
One story... it is completely flat.
14. WHAT KIND OF HAIR/EYE COLOR DO YOU LIKE ON THE PREFERRED SEX?
No preferance really.
16. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINK?
Neither. I prefer water.
17. FAVORITE PIZZA?
BBQ meat lovers or magarita
18. IF YOU COULD EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
I've just eaten chocolate and feel a little over food right now but if I ate something else, maybe it would be another tiny bit of chocolate.
20. HAVE YOU EVER EATEN A GOLDFISH?
No. That is cruel and discusting.
21. WHAT WAS THE MOST MEANINGFUL GIFT YOU'VE EVER RECIEVED?
This is difficult. I have received a lot of great gifts, with deep meaning. Perhaps my promise ring from Simon is most meaningful because of what it represents and our promise to one another when we brought them.
23. ARE YOU DOUBLE JOINTED?
No.
24. FAVORITE CLOTHING BRAND?
I am not a label junkie.
26. DO YOU HAVE A PET RIGHT NOW?
Yes, two cats, Felix and Villian and Dad has a bird, Boris.
27. WHAT KIND ARE THEY?
Okay I already answered this. I should have read ahead.
28. WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS LEAVING?
You cannot stop yourself from falling in love with someone. I would certainly rather not love them if they were going to leave, but you cannot control what you feel.
30. SAY A NUMBER FROM ONE TO A HUNDRED:
7.
31. BLONDES OR BRUNETTES?
Brunettes.
32. WHAT IS THE ONE NUMBER YOU CALL MOST OFTEN?
Simon's mobile number.
34. HAVE YOU BEEN OUT OF AUSTRALIA?
Nope but I will next year.
36. MET ANYONE FAMOUS?
A few musicans mostly.
37. FIRST JOB?
Office work/reception at my Dad's work when I was a teen.
38. EVER DONE A PRANK CALL?
Nope. I'm shy.
41. WHAT WERE YOU DOING BEFORE YOU FILLED THIS OUT?
Relaxing in the bath, reading Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.
40. HAVE YOU EVER HAD SURGERY?
Nope... and I wish I never have to.
42. WHAT DO YOU GET COMPLIMENTED ABOUT MOST?
My ability to listen and offer good advice.
44. WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY?
Not really sure... my Mazda? Then I won't have to buy it myself hehe
45. HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU WANT?
2
46. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
Yes my middle name is the name of my Auntie who was in a tragic accident as a teenager and died.
47. DO YOU WISH ON STARS?
Nope. I do not believe in those types of things.
49. WHAT KIND OF SHAMPOO DO YOU USE?
Herbal Essences, Fructis or Sunsilk depending on the mood.
50. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
It could be neater.
51. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Ham
52. ANY BAD HABITS?
Over-thinking and analysing. Physically, I do not do anything too bad. No smoking, drinking, coffee consuming or anything. Only chocolate.
54. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH
YOU?
Sure. I'm pretty nice.
57. HOW DO YOU RELEASE ANGER?
By chucking a cranky.
60. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD?
Barbies
61. HOW MANY NUMBERS ARE IN YOUR CELL PHONE?
No idea. I'm not about to count them.
63. DO YOU USE SARCASM?
Occassionally.
64. MASHED POTATOES OR MACARONI AND CHEESE?
Macaroni and cheese.
66. WHAT ARE YOUR NICKNAMES?
I do not really have any.
68. WHATS YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW?
Buffy, How I Met Your Mother
70. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR?
Macadamia nut or ferrero roche
71. DO YOU HAVE ALL YOUR FINGERS AND TOES?
Indeed.
72. DO YOU HAVE A COMPUTER IN YOUR ROOM?l
My laptop comes with me in every room.
73. Plans for tomorrow?
Work, movies to see Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix and relaxing with my man.
74. WHATS THE FASTEST YOU HAVE GONE IN A CAR?
With me driving, probably only 115kms
75. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?
Sure.
76. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO?
TV.
77. LAST THING YOU DRANK?
Water.
78. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO OR TEXTED ON THE PHONE?
I girl I worked with for 3 days who taught me my job before she left. She is great though and I'm glad we can be friends after such a short time of knowing eachother.
79. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE IN THE preferred SEX?
Bosy language.
81. FAVORITE THING TO HATE?
Annoying people, doing annoying things.
82. FAVORITE MONTH OF THE YEAR?
Summer months... and the bonus of them having Christmas and my birthday in them. Probably Decemeber. Christmas time is fun.
83. FAVORITE COUNTRY?
Australia because I have no other to choose from yet.
84. CANDY?
I do not eat a lot of candy.
85. FAVORITE VACATION?
My recent trip to Cairns with Simon was perfect in every way. Or my holidays in melbourne.
86. EYE COLOR?
Blue/green
87. FAVORITE SHOES?
I've been wearing my Red Converse all stars every day to work at the moment. Many of the prisoners find them fascinating. Otherwise I love my Emily the Strange ballet slippers and my pink Vans skull loafers.
88. FAVORITE FAST FOOD PLACE?
Subway.
89. FAVORITE RESTAURANT?
Viva Italia and Martinis
90. DO YOU LIKE SUSHI?
Not really. The seaweed feels too weird in my mouth.
91. LAST THING YOU WATCHED
There is some cop show on right now. Maybe it is NCIS or Criminal Intent. I have no idea. The last show I paid attention to - How I Met Your Mother.
92. FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR?
Christmas maybe
93. PLAY ANY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS?
Yeah, I can play a little drums but not well.
94. REPUBLICAN OR DEMOCRAT?
Neither... I don't care.
97. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU BOUGHT?
Linkin Park's new CD. It is'nt that great. But its not terrible.
99. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING?
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince... again. I'm getting prepped for the new one soon. I think I also have a Stephen King book on the go and a few travel guides.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Another Rental Attempt
Everything is going much better after my moment of insecurity the other day. Of course those concerns are still there, but I think they have been there ever since he joined this band and knowing it was so different to every other band in the past.
However, I have been frantically looking for a rental house in the area we want. The specific area we were aiming for seems to be very popular so I have expanded the search area a little and found a house about 15 minutes away from my work that I really like. It is an older style house but it is 4 bedrooms, with a massive rumpus area downstairs and it seems to have been renovated completely inside. I emailed through an application form last night so with any luck, it may still be available and I will hopefully hear something today.
However, I have been frantically looking for a rental house in the area we want. The specific area we were aiming for seems to be very popular so I have expanded the search area a little and found a house about 15 minutes away from my work that I really like. It is an older style house but it is 4 bedrooms, with a massive rumpus area downstairs and it seems to have been renovated completely inside. I emailed through an application form last night so with any luck, it may still be available and I will hopefully hear something today.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
The End is Near?
Things with my boyfriend are becoming increasingly frustrating. There is the fact that after 5 years together, we still haven't moved out and while we are in the process of finding a place, it is taking so long and we are no closer at this stage. That is straining on our ability to move forward in our relationship, but after recent news, I'm wondering if we ever really will now anyway.
His band are meeting on the weekend with a band management company who want to take them above and beyond the skies limit to fame and fortune. It would be a dream come true for Simon, but it would not be a life I could bare to live. I cannot be the girlfriend who stays at home, occassionally seeing my partner, perhaps after weeks or months apart. I can't deal with the insecurity that bands, drinking and gigs seem to go hand in hand with. We are not at a really serious stage in our relationship. He claims we are, but without being married, or even living together at this stage, how can it be that serious?
I know that if it comes to this, I will need to walk away. He will have everything how he wants it. The band future he wants, the girlfriend he wants and the freedom he wants. But I won't have the boyfriend I want, because he will be far too busy to give the emotional and physical committment that I will need from a partner. Maybe it sounds selfish, but I know I cannot be happy with a part-time relationship and thats what it would become.
The email from the company even stated constant touring and gigs every Friday and Saturday night with regular weekday gigs as well when neccessary. Where does that leave time for a job, a family, and especially a girlfriend? It doesn't. And I am the type of person who needs a full comittment from my partner. Not a half arsed one and that would be all I get if I stay with him and the future pans out like this.
His band are meeting on the weekend with a band management company who want to take them above and beyond the skies limit to fame and fortune. It would be a dream come true for Simon, but it would not be a life I could bare to live. I cannot be the girlfriend who stays at home, occassionally seeing my partner, perhaps after weeks or months apart. I can't deal with the insecurity that bands, drinking and gigs seem to go hand in hand with. We are not at a really serious stage in our relationship. He claims we are, but without being married, or even living together at this stage, how can it be that serious?
I know that if it comes to this, I will need to walk away. He will have everything how he wants it. The band future he wants, the girlfriend he wants and the freedom he wants. But I won't have the boyfriend I want, because he will be far too busy to give the emotional and physical committment that I will need from a partner. Maybe it sounds selfish, but I know I cannot be happy with a part-time relationship and thats what it would become.
The email from the company even stated constant touring and gigs every Friday and Saturday night with regular weekday gigs as well when neccessary. Where does that leave time for a job, a family, and especially a girlfriend? It doesn't. And I am the type of person who needs a full comittment from my partner. Not a half arsed one and that would be all I get if I stay with him and the future pans out like this.
Monday, July 9, 2007
Music, Film, TV, Books and Other Stuff (50 questions)
Basics
Name?:
Holly
Age?:
24
Music
Favourite Band?:
Karnivool, Soilwork
Favourite Solo Artist?:
None... I prefer a combination of instruments and singing rather than a solo performance.
Top 3 Albums?
1.: Karnivool - Themata
2.: Soilwork - Natural Born Chaos
3.: The Offspring - Ixnay on the Hombre
Favourite Song?:
Amazed by the Offspring
Song You Want Played At Funeral?:
Gone Away by The Offspring or Rose of Sharyn by Killswitch Engage
Best Gig You've Seen?:
The Offspring, Pearl jam
How Many CD's Do You Own?:
Too Many... more than 100.
Film
Top 3 Films?
1.: The Little Mermaid
2.: The Dark Crystal
3.: The Labrynth
Favourite Actor?:
Orlando Bloom
Favourite Actress?:
Perhaps Kate Winslet or Sarah Michelle Gellar
Favourite Director?:
Not sure really... I often don't pay attention to the director.
Have You Ever Walked Out Of A Film?:
No.
If Yes What Film?:
I'd never walk out of a film, I want my money's worth
TV
British Or American TV Shows?: American
Top 3 TV Comedies?
1.: How I Met Your Mother
2.: My Name Is Earl
3.: The Simpsons
Top 3 TV Dramas?
1.: Greys Anatomy
2.: House
3.: And I don't watch a lot of TV so I can't think of anothe
Books
Top 3 Books?
1. The Harry Potter series
2.: The Shadow Through Time Trilogy - Louise Cusack
3.: Anything by Dan Brown
Favourite Author?:
I like a lot, but I do enjoy the following especially: J.K.Rowling, Dan Brown, Tara Moss, VC Andrews, Louise Cusack.
How Many Books Do You Own?:
WAY too many
Food And Drink
Favourite Type Of Food?:
Italian, chocolate
Favourite Meal?:
Pasta just the way I make it with sun dried tomatos, pine nuts, olives and a tomato based sauce
Favourite Non Alchololic Drink?:
Boost Juice smoothies
Favourite Alcholic Drink?:
Vokda sunrise
What You Want From Life
Job?:
I have an honours degree in psychology so I want to find the ideal job that allows me to explore the areas of psychology I enjoy most, such as abnormal and CBT. I have now got a job at a prison which actually does that to some degree and thats exciting because its my first job in the field.
Ideal Job?:
A psychologist position that gives me a chance to do a little research, lots of clinical work, working with mental disorders and abnormalities and using behaviour modification to help people cope with their problems.
Most Important Quality In Partner?:
Honesty
Your Best Quality?:
I'm a really good listener and give good advice, without being judgemental
What Would You Change About Yourself If You Could?:
To be more secure and less paranoid about things going wrong or being hurt.
What Would You Change About Your Body If You Could?:
I would like my abs to stay totally toned and flat like they were before I started my new job with free lunches.
One Thing You Regret?:
I don't think I have really done anything much that I regret enough to remember.
What Do You Want From Next 10 Years?:
Marriage, babies, successful career but mostly just happiness... oh and lots of travel.
If you want to take the survey, join right in. I just thought this would be more fun, instead of hearing my complain about my life.
Name?:
Holly
Age?:
24
Music
Favourite Band?:
Karnivool, Soilwork
Favourite Solo Artist?:
None... I prefer a combination of instruments and singing rather than a solo performance.
Top 3 Albums?
1.: Karnivool - Themata
2.: Soilwork - Natural Born Chaos
3.: The Offspring - Ixnay on the Hombre
Favourite Song?:
Amazed by the Offspring
Song You Want Played At Funeral?:
Gone Away by The Offspring or Rose of Sharyn by Killswitch Engage
Best Gig You've Seen?:
The Offspring, Pearl jam
How Many CD's Do You Own?:
Too Many... more than 100.
Film
Top 3 Films?
1.: The Little Mermaid
2.: The Dark Crystal
3.: The Labrynth
Favourite Actor?:
Orlando Bloom
Favourite Actress?:
Perhaps Kate Winslet or Sarah Michelle Gellar
Favourite Director?:
Not sure really... I often don't pay attention to the director.
Have You Ever Walked Out Of A Film?:
No.
If Yes What Film?:
I'd never walk out of a film, I want my money's worth
TV
British Or American TV Shows?: American
Top 3 TV Comedies?
1.: How I Met Your Mother
2.: My Name Is Earl
3.: The Simpsons
Top 3 TV Dramas?
1.: Greys Anatomy
2.: House
3.: And I don't watch a lot of TV so I can't think of anothe
Books
Top 3 Books?
1. The Harry Potter series
2.: The Shadow Through Time Trilogy - Louise Cusack
3.: Anything by Dan Brown
Favourite Author?:
I like a lot, but I do enjoy the following especially: J.K.Rowling, Dan Brown, Tara Moss, VC Andrews, Louise Cusack.
How Many Books Do You Own?:
WAY too many
Food And Drink
Favourite Type Of Food?:
Italian, chocolate
Favourite Meal?:
Pasta just the way I make it with sun dried tomatos, pine nuts, olives and a tomato based sauce
Favourite Non Alchololic Drink?:
Boost Juice smoothies
Favourite Alcholic Drink?:
Vokda sunrise
What You Want From Life
Job?:
I have an honours degree in psychology so I want to find the ideal job that allows me to explore the areas of psychology I enjoy most, such as abnormal and CBT. I have now got a job at a prison which actually does that to some degree and thats exciting because its my first job in the field.
Ideal Job?:
A psychologist position that gives me a chance to do a little research, lots of clinical work, working with mental disorders and abnormalities and using behaviour modification to help people cope with their problems.
Most Important Quality In Partner?:
Honesty
Your Best Quality?:
I'm a really good listener and give good advice, without being judgemental
What Would You Change About Yourself If You Could?:
To be more secure and less paranoid about things going wrong or being hurt.
What Would You Change About Your Body If You Could?:
I would like my abs to stay totally toned and flat like they were before I started my new job with free lunches.
One Thing You Regret?:
I don't think I have really done anything much that I regret enough to remember.
What Do You Want From Next 10 Years?:
Marriage, babies, successful career but mostly just happiness... oh and lots of travel.
If you want to take the survey, join right in. I just thought this would be more fun, instead of hearing my complain about my life.
Relaxing Together
On the weekend I got mostly what I hoped for with a relatively relaxing weekend. I got to sleep in late on Saturday with Simon coming home earlier than usual from practice to take me to the movies and buy groceries to cook a nice dinner together. We had a romantic night of dinner, massage and general lovingness. It was exactly the type of night I hope for often when we move out.
On Sunday we went shopping then together went to his other band practice which I always go with him for. I am directly involved with one of his bands, but not very much with the other. Then we came home to Chinese food that mum had ordered in.
I cannot begin to express how much I appreciated that relaxing weekend after the past two weeks of my new job. I am so exhausted and just want to do nothing on my spare time now. How I hope this coming weekend is relaxing as well!
On Sunday we went shopping then together went to his other band practice which I always go with him for. I am directly involved with one of his bands, but not very much with the other. Then we came home to Chinese food that mum had ordered in.
I cannot begin to express how much I appreciated that relaxing weekend after the past two weeks of my new job. I am so exhausted and just want to do nothing on my spare time now. How I hope this coming weekend is relaxing as well!
Friday, July 6, 2007
Impossible House Hunt
On Thursday night I got an email alert from a real estate website with a house in the suburb we wish to move in. It was a good price for a nice modern house so I printed off an application and put all the stuff together. Since I now work in a prison and cannot take my phone in at all nor do I have access to a fax machine right now, I asked Simon to drop it in for me. For once, he actually agreed. Up until now I have done everything with our house search and he has just said yes or no.
So he took it in but unfortunately, as usual, the house was already taken. Its getting so frustrating because we are struggling so hard to find what we want. We always seem to miss out. But he has started to realise now that it won't just happen like magic. We actually have to make it happen. So he said maybe we should go in to a couple of real estates and ask them for help finding us a house in the suburb we want and I said that is a great option but he is never available monday-friday or saturday mornings so that makes it difficult. But hopefully he will now see the importance of at least having a Saturday off from band practice sometime soon to do so.
So he took it in but unfortunately, as usual, the house was already taken. Its getting so frustrating because we are struggling so hard to find what we want. We always seem to miss out. But he has started to realise now that it won't just happen like magic. We actually have to make it happen. So he said maybe we should go in to a couple of real estates and ask them for help finding us a house in the suburb we want and I said that is a great option but he is never available monday-friday or saturday mornings so that makes it difficult. But hopefully he will now see the importance of at least having a Saturday off from band practice sometime soon to do so.
Why Do Boys Take Longer To Grow Up?
Last night the plan was to have a fairly quiet night, perhaps with a movie but otherwise nothing major. Just minutes before Simon arrived, knowing I was totally exhausted after a week of work, our friend sent a message to us both asking us to come out to the city that night. I instantly said thanks but no thanks. He instantly said 'Sounds great' without consideration for my feelings.
So of course there was a big argument and I am just so frustrated that he wants to drink and that takes priority over a quiet night with me. When will he grow out of the 'It's not fun if I have to drive' theory of going out with friends and jump at every oppurtunity for someone else to drive him? Will he ever grow out of that. I hope so because I find it really really immature and frusrating.
He isn't a big drinker... or at least he never drinks to get out of control or drunk, but it still drives me insane, possibly because I am not much of a drinker at all and it is something I was never raised to be used to. It is definately one conflict we certainly have.
So instead of my quiet night, we went to the city for 2 hours, which was totally pointless but not a totally horrible night because they are just as much my friends if not more so. I just wish he could be more considerate with things like that.
So of course there was a big argument and I am just so frustrated that he wants to drink and that takes priority over a quiet night with me. When will he grow out of the 'It's not fun if I have to drive' theory of going out with friends and jump at every oppurtunity for someone else to drive him? Will he ever grow out of that. I hope so because I find it really really immature and frusrating.
He isn't a big drinker... or at least he never drinks to get out of control or drunk, but it still drives me insane, possibly because I am not much of a drinker at all and it is something I was never raised to be used to. It is definately one conflict we certainly have.
So instead of my quiet night, we went to the city for 2 hours, which was totally pointless but not a totally horrible night because they are just as much my friends if not more so. I just wish he could be more considerate with things like that.
Sunday, July 1, 2007
Climbed the Story Bridge
This weekend was way too exhausting after my first week at my new job. I cannot believe how much it took out of me when so far all I have had is the induction. However, I had a massive weekend ahead and no escape. It came with its ups and downs.
On Saturday we climbed the Story Bridge in Brisbane, QLD. It is one of two major bridges here in Australia that have been set up for people to climb. The other is the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Simon's parents got us gift vouchers for Christmas and we finally went along for the climb yesterday. It has been booked for months because of the popularity so there was no avoiding it on this particular weekend.
It was a great experience and we had fun. Got a great view of the city at twilight and had a good insight into the bridges creation. It was a pretty easy climb and no where near as scary as I imagined. It is only 75 metres above water level which isn't too scary at all.
Unfortunately my extreme tiredness this weekend kicked in that night and Simon and I ended up having a not so great argument last night. It was one of those really sudden messy ones that you think are going to be the end of your relationship (actually I always think that... bad habit) but today we are fine. Just too tired and a bit nervous about starting the actual real part of my new job tomorrow. How I wish those times never happened.
However the Story Bridge Climb was fun so I recommend it to anyone visiting Australia or those of you who already live here. Give it a go... even if you do not like heights. It really isn't that bad!
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