so its St Patricks day, which is also Will's birthday and I am in Bangkok watching the american verion of "Are you smarter than a 5th grader?". It is less offensive than the aussie version, ie. im still watching it. Im not sure why. Is it because the american host is less offensive than Rove? Or is it because its more fun to watch stupid idiot yanks than aussies? No offense katie, or jen or amy ;)
Maybe no one reads this and im safe ;)
Ive had a lovely week in Bangkok. My manager was in town with me last week, and we had a great time. of course she has now resigned. What is it with me and my managers resigning? its not fair. I continually find one i like and then they leave! oh well. if they keep sending me business class to fun places i may stick for a while...
By the way - are you smarter than a 5th grader - has a topic called Earth Sciences - the question was about american politics. Does this make sense?
So 2 more days of work, then im on holidays. I have organised a cooking course for thursday - cant wait! and Mandy and Sarah arrive thurs night, and shaz and amy arrive saturday. Going to be a very fun weekend. And then I return to Canberra for my boring life ;)
Oh and I dragged myself to an irish pub for st paddys, and had an overpriced beer and listed to amusing irish music an watched a very funny dorky thai fiddler.
Happy St Paddys to All, and Birthday to Will!
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Friday, March 07, 2008
Qantas Club is the most happening place in Canberra!
I think this is because its Friday night. But I walk into the Qantas club and the place is buzzing! Almost no seats available and everyone in groups, drinking and chatting. Its like being in a bar. Except a cool bar that isnt in Canberra. So this is where everyone goes . (out of town). About half an hour later the next sydney flight is called and all the party animals split. Oh well I have my Heineken (which I had to spell by reading the bottle) my sausage rolls and my spinach and ricotta triangles. No more, as Im having dinner with the parents when I get back to Sydney.
So Im off to Sydney tonight then tomorrow night off to Bangkok. Finally getting excited. Maybe because im feeling slightly prepared - or more likely as I found out im flying business class. I cant wait! Its been a while since ive enjoyed business class on a flight that lasts more than 4 hours. Oh if anyone has any BAngkok recommendations let me know!
What else? Had a fun drunken housewarming - photos to come. Been working too hard this week. Found a tiny red back spider in my bed (very traumatic!) and now leaving Canberra yet again. Dont think I'll be in canberra for a wkend until mid april. Oh Well.
OK gotta go find the plane - may report from BAngkok (or sydney) ;)
So Im off to Sydney tonight then tomorrow night off to Bangkok. Finally getting excited. Maybe because im feeling slightly prepared - or more likely as I found out im flying business class. I cant wait! Its been a while since ive enjoyed business class on a flight that lasts more than 4 hours. Oh if anyone has any BAngkok recommendations let me know!
What else? Had a fun drunken housewarming - photos to come. Been working too hard this week. Found a tiny red back spider in my bed (very traumatic!) and now leaving Canberra yet again. Dont think I'll be in canberra for a wkend until mid april. Oh Well.
OK gotta go find the plane - may report from BAngkok (or sydney) ;)
Saturday, March 01, 2008
Either I am getting better at building beds, or IKEA beds are very difficult!
When I first arrived in Hong Kong, and knew no one I bought myself a bed from IKEA. At this point I did not know they offer to assemble for an extra charge, so I set to build the bed myself. It took many painful days, and probably would not have been completed if not for Ben's phone call say "aren't you using an electric screwdriver?" and me going out to buy one.
So in the end I had a very shaky bed, and only then because Kevin arrived from Oz on the final day and help correct my mess.
So now it is 2 years later, (almost), and I arrived in Canberra - and this time I checked - no they don't offer the assembly package. Bugger. My flatmate and i managed to somehow squeeze the bed frame boxes into her old (well not new) sedan. I slowly set to put the bed together once again myself - still being without friends.
First up this dodgy cheap better didn't need a screwdriver - just 2 different allen keys. Its a lovely metal (and some wood) construction. And it was pretty easy. Really!
Who thinks this is because I have improved in the trade of bed building????
Wednesday the bedframe was finished - but no mattress yet so I put my blow up mattress on the bedframe. It was a little scary but I survived. Thursday my mattress arrived, so i have now had 2 nights on a real bed. Its been good, and I really thought that a real bed will erase the pain of the floor - but I think I still need a massage before I'm going to forget about the last 3 weeks!
I'm kinda enjoying the bed for other reasons. Its a great place to throw things on when I cant be bothered hanging them up, and don't want to throw them on the floor. Its great to kick things under, and due to my lack of other furniture its a great desk substitute. As exhibited now while updating my blog on the bed.
Alright as my be obvious by now, I am updating my blog to avoid tidying my room. I have to go and make my place ready for guests who will be arriving sometime this avo. Glad they're coming from Sydney (and Melb) - I may not be excited for the party, but I am excited to see my friends.
Oh and I made Choc Fridge Cake last night - and it tastes a little weird. (from licking the bowel). At first I thought it was because I used bundy rum instead of white rum - but I actually think it it because I used dodgy Aldi Chocolate. I was reading the packet - and i think it may have soy milk in it!!
Don't worry will only serve the cake once everyone's sloshed!
So in the end I had a very shaky bed, and only then because Kevin arrived from Oz on the final day and help correct my mess.
So now it is 2 years later, (almost), and I arrived in Canberra - and this time I checked - no they don't offer the assembly package. Bugger. My flatmate and i managed to somehow squeeze the bed frame boxes into her old (well not new) sedan. I slowly set to put the bed together once again myself - still being without friends.
First up this dodgy cheap better didn't need a screwdriver - just 2 different allen keys. Its a lovely metal (and some wood) construction. And it was pretty easy. Really!
Who thinks this is because I have improved in the trade of bed building????
Wednesday the bedframe was finished - but no mattress yet so I put my blow up mattress on the bedframe. It was a little scary but I survived. Thursday my mattress arrived, so i have now had 2 nights on a real bed. Its been good, and I really thought that a real bed will erase the pain of the floor - but I think I still need a massage before I'm going to forget about the last 3 weeks!
I'm kinda enjoying the bed for other reasons. Its a great place to throw things on when I cant be bothered hanging them up, and don't want to throw them on the floor. Its great to kick things under, and due to my lack of other furniture its a great desk substitute. As exhibited now while updating my blog on the bed.
Alright as my be obvious by now, I am updating my blog to avoid tidying my room. I have to go and make my place ready for guests who will be arriving sometime this avo. Glad they're coming from Sydney (and Melb) - I may not be excited for the party, but I am excited to see my friends.
Oh and I made Choc Fridge Cake last night - and it tastes a little weird. (from licking the bowel). At first I thought it was because I used bundy rum instead of white rum - but I actually think it it because I used dodgy Aldi Chocolate. I was reading the packet - and i think it may have soy milk in it!!
Don't worry will only serve the cake once everyone's sloshed!
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Why do I do this to myself?
Another year, another city, another bunch of strangers.
For those who haven't heard I have taken a job in Canberra.
Canberra is the capital of Australia, chosen because Sydney and Melbourne were fighting over it, so they stuck it in the middle of nowhere. Now Canberra is obviously not in the middle of nowhere - it is now a planned city - in fact Australia's largest inland city. Wooped de doo - basically that means the beach is 2.5 hrs away. I have just had my first weekend in Canberra and found a few things:
* Canberra is every bit as expensive as Sydney, and possibly more
* Buses can not be depended on at any time, but especially not on weekends
* Without a car, you are stuck (the exception to this may be a bike, but will let you know if that works for me)
* Strangers dont come up to me and beg for my friendship (OK not that this happened anywhere I have moved to but I live in hope)
* Everyone here works for the government or goes to university
* Everyone is in pairs - rather remenicient of Noahs ark
* There seems to be a shortage of things open after 5pm in Canberra (or 4 on a sunday)
* Friday night is their late night shopping (need I say more).
I have been living in Canberra for a couple of weeks but was out of the city the last two weekends. This weekend I managed to buy a bed, (not yet delivered) and spend masses of time alone - yet again. Once again I am reminded of how much I hate my own company. If nothing else it is good motivation to find friends.
The air is cleaner then Hong Kong. I am sitting on the balcony, in the evening sun eating turkish bread and hummus (dont think possible to get in HK) drinking some NZ white, and watching the little spider spin its web around my laptop. Yep nature - gotta love it. ( dOnt worry folks- i havent changed, that spider is no longer).
So im not sure if this blog will continue, but if you do stumble across it feel free to leave a comment. Oh and Im having a fight with my internet provider, so may be without internet very soon.
Next saturday is my housewarming. My flatmate is having at least 30 people, i am hoping for 5. Thankfully a few friends are coming from sydney so I dont feel so pathetic. Being friendless sux.
Oh bugger just got a mosquito bite. Damn nature.
For those who haven't heard I have taken a job in Canberra.
Canberra is the capital of Australia, chosen because Sydney and Melbourne were fighting over it, so they stuck it in the middle of nowhere. Now Canberra is obviously not in the middle of nowhere - it is now a planned city - in fact Australia's largest inland city. Wooped de doo - basically that means the beach is 2.5 hrs away. I have just had my first weekend in Canberra and found a few things:
* Canberra is every bit as expensive as Sydney, and possibly more
* Buses can not be depended on at any time, but especially not on weekends
* Without a car, you are stuck (the exception to this may be a bike, but will let you know if that works for me)
* Strangers dont come up to me and beg for my friendship (OK not that this happened anywhere I have moved to but I live in hope)
* Everyone here works for the government or goes to university
* Everyone is in pairs - rather remenicient of Noahs ark
* There seems to be a shortage of things open after 5pm in Canberra (or 4 on a sunday)
* Friday night is their late night shopping (need I say more).
I have been living in Canberra for a couple of weeks but was out of the city the last two weekends. This weekend I managed to buy a bed, (not yet delivered) and spend masses of time alone - yet again. Once again I am reminded of how much I hate my own company. If nothing else it is good motivation to find friends.
The air is cleaner then Hong Kong. I am sitting on the balcony, in the evening sun eating turkish bread and hummus (dont think possible to get in HK) drinking some NZ white, and watching the little spider spin its web around my laptop. Yep nature - gotta love it. ( dOnt worry folks- i havent changed, that spider is no longer).
So im not sure if this blog will continue, but if you do stumble across it feel free to leave a comment. Oh and Im having a fight with my internet provider, so may be without internet very soon.
Next saturday is my housewarming. My flatmate is having at least 30 people, i am hoping for 5. Thankfully a few friends are coming from sydney so I dont feel so pathetic. Being friendless sux.
Oh bugger just got a mosquito bite. Damn nature.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
SELFISH Nat
I have been too busy to post.
I have been too self involved to post.
Mostly I have been too drunk to post!
Oh well the world goes on, with or without my posts.
Minus miss Ebby, I don't think any1 missed my blog. (Of course for part of that time my mum was in town, so that would explain her lack of complaint).
It has been a long long time since I last update and too much has happened that I am far too lazy to write about. Perhaps some point soon I will update the photos at least.
Short highlights -
* I completed 1 year in HK, and had a great night out to celebrate! (any excuse for a night out!)
* HK Rugby 7's - AMAZING! Lots of fun, Lots of hot boys, and I even like Rugby when its in 7 minute tasters
* Little Sis Visits - Boz came to town and it was amazingly painless, and even fun. Oh and she hardly drinks, so I was almost sober for the wk!
* Big Hike - We did a mega big hike in the Sai Kung area and swam in beautiful clear water (which is a rare thing in HK) - photos to come.
* Mum visits - mum came to town, and it was just like old times. Mum being mum, Nat being moody. Oh well it was worth it (for the food) - and the other bits ;) Love Ya Mum. (oh and Sharon misses u Im sure!)
* Another work Singapore trip - only notable as I had a terrible cold, felt like Shit, and they put me in a second class hotel, instead of my fullerton.
* Manager no 3 - Got another new manager at work (who is based in Oz). She sounds far too enthusiastic (and american!). Shame I'll be leaving.
* My work nemesis resigned - My arch nemesis has resigned, she's based in Oz so it wont change my life much, but she finishes next week and I'll be happy. (Also I feel like I've won - who knows what - but I''ve beat her ;)
That's about it I think (I may have missed out huge bits but I cant remember).
Now more recently, this wkend I wrote a letter to my landlord giving my 2 months notice. I had decided for a while that I would head back to Oz for my 30th in August, and given my hatred of my job I would quit. But I guess giving notice made it final. Saying that, I'm not regretting my decision, and in fact I'm very much looking forward to giving notice at work! But it has highlighted the fact that I have no idea what I want to do post my party and august celebrations. I thought I wanted to go travelling again (I mean, I always do). I went to Singapore airlines and Qantas yesterday ( I had to do something in between my webex training to cheer up my day). And do you know what my first thought was?
"Shit thats expensive!"
Now for those who don't know me so well, my standard response is "Oooooh, how many places can I go to? How long can I not work?"
There could be a few reasons for this. Some may say I obviously haven't earnt enough in HK (possibly, compared to London), others have responded that maybe I'm growing up. Mandy and I seem to agree that HK is too much like a holiday. I just don't feel like I've worked hard enough here to need a holiday yet. This was my thought last night, and since then I've gained confidence with the decision - so no travelling for me.
Which really leaves me at a loose end. It''s what I always do. So what other options are there?
A. Get a Job
This brings up the whole question of where do I want to get a job, or what kind of job do I want. Neither which I know the answer to. I look through Uk/Aus/HK/Tokyo job boards and none of the jobs appeal to me. I look at IT jobs, I look at training jobs, I look at random other jobs - none of it appeals. So lets agree on no to a job. Im just a bit over jobs, they dont challenge me, they dont appreciate me and they bore the shit out of me.
Ok maybe Ive never found the right job but I think its time I take my career (or lack of it) into my own hands. I think I wanna start my own business (sound certain dont i).
WHY?
Why not ;) I haven't done it before, while many of my friends have. I am intelligent, opinionated, impatient and organised (among other things), and I've always wanted to leave something behind before I vanish from this world, and webex is not doing it for me.
And FUCK IT - im willing to throw $$ away bumming around the world, why not set myself a real challenge. If it screws up I can always get a crap IT job to pay the bills.
WHAT?
No clue.
Seriously No idea.
If you know me, you know what I've always wanted is a cafe type joint. But unfortunately I'm far too much of a realist to believe it has any chance of success. There are far too many in Oz! Yep maybe HK or UK could do with a couple more, but it;d be super expensive and far too hard without mummy and daddy.
So what else?
Please email or post your suggestions here.
Any other comments on my life welcome...
Oh and for those in oz, Nats 30th Birthday on Friday 17th August, keep it free (in sydney - Benny I expect u there!) And accomodation supplied for those I love
Ooops I was about to end off, and realise I haven't really explained the title. Basically I have been wrapped up in all this, this wk, and avoiding the family. Jen will recognise it for what it is, once I know im leaving I have a bit of a habit to give up on it. Did it in London, and doing it here again. Who knows, maybe it will pass when I get over my post teenage angst.
Alright now Im done - bedtime for Nat - it sounds like I need it right?
I have been too self involved to post.
Mostly I have been too drunk to post!
Oh well the world goes on, with or without my posts.
Minus miss Ebby, I don't think any1 missed my blog. (Of course for part of that time my mum was in town, so that would explain her lack of complaint).
It has been a long long time since I last update and too much has happened that I am far too lazy to write about. Perhaps some point soon I will update the photos at least.
Short highlights -
* I completed 1 year in HK, and had a great night out to celebrate! (any excuse for a night out!)
* HK Rugby 7's - AMAZING! Lots of fun, Lots of hot boys, and I even like Rugby when its in 7 minute tasters
* Little Sis Visits - Boz came to town and it was amazingly painless, and even fun. Oh and she hardly drinks, so I was almost sober for the wk!
* Big Hike - We did a mega big hike in the Sai Kung area and swam in beautiful clear water (which is a rare thing in HK) - photos to come.
* Mum visits - mum came to town, and it was just like old times. Mum being mum, Nat being moody. Oh well it was worth it (for the food) - and the other bits ;) Love Ya Mum. (oh and Sharon misses u Im sure!)
* Another work Singapore trip - only notable as I had a terrible cold, felt like Shit, and they put me in a second class hotel, instead of my fullerton.
* Manager no 3 - Got another new manager at work (who is based in Oz). She sounds far too enthusiastic (and american!). Shame I'll be leaving.
* My work nemesis resigned - My arch nemesis has resigned, she's based in Oz so it wont change my life much, but she finishes next week and I'll be happy. (Also I feel like I've won - who knows what - but I''ve beat her ;)
That's about it I think (I may have missed out huge bits but I cant remember).
Now more recently, this wkend I wrote a letter to my landlord giving my 2 months notice. I had decided for a while that I would head back to Oz for my 30th in August, and given my hatred of my job I would quit. But I guess giving notice made it final. Saying that, I'm not regretting my decision, and in fact I'm very much looking forward to giving notice at work! But it has highlighted the fact that I have no idea what I want to do post my party and august celebrations. I thought I wanted to go travelling again (I mean, I always do). I went to Singapore airlines and Qantas yesterday ( I had to do something in between my webex training to cheer up my day). And do you know what my first thought was?
"Shit thats expensive!"
Now for those who don't know me so well, my standard response is "Oooooh, how many places can I go to? How long can I not work?"
There could be a few reasons for this. Some may say I obviously haven't earnt enough in HK (possibly, compared to London), others have responded that maybe I'm growing up. Mandy and I seem to agree that HK is too much like a holiday. I just don't feel like I've worked hard enough here to need a holiday yet. This was my thought last night, and since then I've gained confidence with the decision - so no travelling for me.
Which really leaves me at a loose end. It''s what I always do. So what other options are there?
A. Get a Job
This brings up the whole question of where do I want to get a job, or what kind of job do I want. Neither which I know the answer to. I look through Uk/Aus/HK/Tokyo job boards and none of the jobs appeal to me. I look at IT jobs, I look at training jobs, I look at random other jobs - none of it appeals. So lets agree on no to a job. Im just a bit over jobs, they dont challenge me, they dont appreciate me and they bore the shit out of me.
Ok maybe Ive never found the right job but I think its time I take my career (or lack of it) into my own hands. I think I wanna start my own business (sound certain dont i).
WHY?
Why not ;) I haven't done it before, while many of my friends have. I am intelligent, opinionated, impatient and organised (among other things), and I've always wanted to leave something behind before I vanish from this world, and webex is not doing it for me.
And FUCK IT - im willing to throw $$ away bumming around the world, why not set myself a real challenge. If it screws up I can always get a crap IT job to pay the bills.
WHAT?
No clue.
Seriously No idea.
If you know me, you know what I've always wanted is a cafe type joint. But unfortunately I'm far too much of a realist to believe it has any chance of success. There are far too many in Oz! Yep maybe HK or UK could do with a couple more, but it;d be super expensive and far too hard without mummy and daddy.
So what else?
Please email or post your suggestions here.
Any other comments on my life welcome...
Oh and for those in oz, Nats 30th Birthday on Friday 17th August, keep it free (in sydney - Benny I expect u there!) And accomodation supplied for those I love
Ooops I was about to end off, and realise I haven't really explained the title. Basically I have been wrapped up in all this, this wk, and avoiding the family. Jen will recognise it for what it is, once I know im leaving I have a bit of a habit to give up on it. Did it in London, and doing it here again. Who knows, maybe it will pass when I get over my post teenage angst.
Alright now Im done - bedtime for Nat - it sounds like I need it right?
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