Friday, April 20, 2007
Oy :/
So! It's that time of the year. The day has come. We're moving.
After picking up the keys aprés l'école from Armadale and coming home, we faced the vast and endless sea of boxes and random crap that houses seem to magnetically attract. Unfortunately, Josh's car decided that today is the day it wanted to lay down it's weary head and die, so it's parked up the street waiting for the RACV and the breath of life it brings.
We took a few loads of boxes and stuff over to the new place - it's looking remarkably smaller than I first remembered (oops) but my beloved has been gracious enough not to comment on how 'cosy' it's going to be.
Anyway so I'd better go and organise the chaos that surrounds me. I just wish I was like Jeannie and could blink my way into the new house.
Oy :(
Lauren
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After picking up the keys aprés l'école from Armadale and coming home, we faced the vast and endless sea of boxes and random crap that houses seem to magnetically attract. Unfortunately, Josh's car decided that today is the day it wanted to lay down it's weary head and die, so it's parked up the street waiting for the RACV and the breath of life it brings.
We took a few loads of boxes and stuff over to the new place - it's looking remarkably smaller than I first remembered (oops) but my beloved has been gracious enough not to comment on how 'cosy' it's going to be.
Anyway so I'd better go and organise the chaos that surrounds me. I just wish I was like Jeannie and could blink my way into the new house.
Oy :(
Lauren
-xx-
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Le quiz
Laura emailed this to me, and as I'm bored.... voila! :)
1. Were you named after anyone ? Not that I know of
2. When was the last time you cried? Last night watching Schindler's List
3. Do you like your handwriting? Nah no particularly
4. What is your favourite lunch meat? Salami
5. Do you have kids? No way
6. If you were another person would you be friends with you? Besties
7. Do you use sarcasm a lot? Probably a little too much. Although I'm usually pretty chirpy and just make sarcastic comments in my head at the retarded things people say
8. Do you still have your tonsils? Yes, all of them
9. Would you bungee jump? Heck no
10. What is your favourite cereal? Porridge
11. What is your proudest moment? Not sure but buying our new place is one of them!
12. Do you think you are strong? Not as strong as I should be
13. What is your favourite ice cream? Cookies n cream
14. What is the first thing you notice about people? Hair and face
15. Red or pink? Pink
16. What is the least favourite thing about you? Ugh sooo many things... my legs!
17. Who do you miss the most? Nana Dahl
18. Do you want everyone to send this back to you? It'd be nice but I'm posting it as a blog
19. What colour pants and shoes are you wearing? White, green, maroon skirt and ugg boots!
20. What was the last thing you ate? A Kettle chip
21. What are you listening to right now? Deadwood
22. If you were a crayon, what colour would you be? Spring green
23. Favourite smells? Coffee and fresh sheets
24. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone? Josh
25. Do you like the person who sent this to you? I loooove Laura!
26. If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be? Spain or France
27. Favourite sports to watch? Now why would I waste my time doing that?
28. Hair colour? Blackish red at the moment!
29. Eye colour? Hazel
30. Do you wear contacts? No
31. Favourite Food ? Tacos, nachos and yoghurt
32. Scary movies or happy endings? Both!!
33. Last movie you watched? Some of Schindler's List, last FULL movie, The Lives of Others
34 What colour shirt are you wearing? Black ... where are 35 & 36?
37. Favourite dessert? Everything! Apricot pie maybe or chocolate pudding
38. Most likely to respond? NA
39. Least likely to respond? Everyone
40. What book are you reading? Texas
41. What is on your mouse pad? There isn't one :( Josh says they are now redundant
42. What did you watch on TV last night? Temptation and Comedy Gala thing
43. Favourite sound? Affectionate words, my mum's voice, the country
45. What is the furthest you have been from home? Malaysia
46. Do you have a special talent? Haha probably but can't think of anyone. Oh wait, I'm a good cook.
47. Where were you born? Sandringham Hospital, Melbourne
48. Whose answers are you looking forward to getting back? Anyone who wants to reply
1. Were you named after anyone ? Not that I know of
2. When was the last time you cried? Last night watching Schindler's List
3. Do you like your handwriting? Nah no particularly
4. What is your favourite lunch meat? Salami
5. Do you have kids? No way
6. If you were another person would you be friends with you? Besties
7. Do you use sarcasm a lot? Probably a little too much. Although I'm usually pretty chirpy and just make sarcastic comments in my head at the retarded things people say
8. Do you still have your tonsils? Yes, all of them
9. Would you bungee jump? Heck no
10. What is your favourite cereal? Porridge
11. What is your proudest moment? Not sure but buying our new place is one of them!
12. Do you think you are strong? Not as strong as I should be
13. What is your favourite ice cream? Cookies n cream
14. What is the first thing you notice about people? Hair and face
15. Red or pink? Pink
16. What is the least favourite thing about you? Ugh sooo many things... my legs!
17. Who do you miss the most? Nana Dahl
18. Do you want everyone to send this back to you? It'd be nice but I'm posting it as a blog
19. What colour pants and shoes are you wearing? White, green, maroon skirt and ugg boots!
20. What was the last thing you ate? A Kettle chip
21. What are you listening to right now? Deadwood
22. If you were a crayon, what colour would you be? Spring green
23. Favourite smells? Coffee and fresh sheets
24. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone? Josh
25. Do you like the person who sent this to you? I loooove Laura!
26. If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be? Spain or France
27. Favourite sports to watch? Now why would I waste my time doing that?
28. Hair colour? Blackish red at the moment!
29. Eye colour? Hazel
30. Do you wear contacts? No
31. Favourite Food ? Tacos, nachos and yoghurt
32. Scary movies or happy endings? Both!!
33. Last movie you watched? Some of Schindler's List, last FULL movie, The Lives of Others
34 What colour shirt are you wearing? Black ... where are 35 & 36?
37. Favourite dessert? Everything! Apricot pie maybe or chocolate pudding
38. Most likely to respond? NA
39. Least likely to respond? Everyone
40. What book are you reading? Texas
41. What is on your mouse pad? There isn't one :( Josh says they are now redundant
42. What did you watch on TV last night? Temptation and Comedy Gala thing
43. Favourite sound? Affectionate words, my mum's voice, the country
45. What is the furthest you have been from home? Malaysia
46. Do you have a special talent? Haha probably but can't think of anyone. Oh wait, I'm a good cook.
47. Where were you born? Sandringham Hospital, Melbourne
48. Whose answers are you looking forward to getting back? Anyone who wants to reply
Saturday, April 14, 2007
AAAAAARRGGGHHHH!
Oh my god I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOO angry!!
The most insane thing happened this morning...
So at 12:15 I had an appointment - like any self-respecting girl I had to get my eyebrows waxed. 15 minutes I was gone. 15 MINUTES!
As I drove up my street, I couldn't get a car park. Nowhere! And who were those people walking up my driveway? To my HORROR, there were 30 people out the front of my house waiting to get in to an 'open inspection'. I asked if they were there to look out our house (there are 4 in the block) and they said yes. I ran inside and called out to Josh, who appeared with a real estate agent who was extremely apologetic. This agent had just left an abusive message on our property manager's phone because NO ONE HAD TOLD US.
That's right, we had to open our house to 30 PLUS PEOPLE and the house was soooo messy with our crap everywhere. It is so horrible to have people come in and look through your cupboards, your bedroom, bathroom, when all your stuff is everywhere because you haven't had time to hide it.
To make things 100 times worse, one of my students came through with her sister, and saw me, so she now knows everything about my house, my possessions, the fact that I live with my partner (which they're not supposed to know - it's a Catholic thing) and even though she's lovely I am still so embarrassed :(
How horrible :(
So anyone who wants to rent a place, do NOT go with NOEL JONES because they have been NOTHING but trouble for us.
I apologise for the rage but what happened this morning was horrible!
Love Lauren
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The most insane thing happened this morning...
So at 12:15 I had an appointment - like any self-respecting girl I had to get my eyebrows waxed. 15 minutes I was gone. 15 MINUTES!
As I drove up my street, I couldn't get a car park. Nowhere! And who were those people walking up my driveway? To my HORROR, there were 30 people out the front of my house waiting to get in to an 'open inspection'. I asked if they were there to look out our house (there are 4 in the block) and they said yes. I ran inside and called out to Josh, who appeared with a real estate agent who was extremely apologetic. This agent had just left an abusive message on our property manager's phone because NO ONE HAD TOLD US.
That's right, we had to open our house to 30 PLUS PEOPLE and the house was soooo messy with our crap everywhere. It is so horrible to have people come in and look through your cupboards, your bedroom, bathroom, when all your stuff is everywhere because you haven't had time to hide it.
To make things 100 times worse, one of my students came through with her sister, and saw me, so she now knows everything about my house, my possessions, the fact that I live with my partner (which they're not supposed to know - it's a Catholic thing) and even though she's lovely I am still so embarrassed :(
How horrible :(
So anyone who wants to rent a place, do NOT go with NOEL JONES because they have been NOTHING but trouble for us.
I apologise for the rage but what happened this morning was horrible!
Love Lauren
-xx-
Friday, April 13, 2007
A quick rant on David Hicks vs the World
Today we had a quick discussion about David Hicks and the absolute ridiculousness of his situation. I hate talking about it cos it gets me angry. SO let me have this small rant and I'll be done with it! :)
Prior to the September 11 attacks, there was a war - the Afghan War to be precise - in the 1980s. The USA had a little team of people they supported during this who would protect their own interests. People they called 'resistance fighters'. And who was the head of these fighters? Osama bin Laden!
In fact, the USA loved these people sooooo much, they gave them not $500k, not $20 million... not $1 billion... but $6 BILLION. IN THE 80S!
That's a LOT of money.
Then things changed. These 'resistance fighters' with their $6 billion decided a bit later to attack the World Trade Centres in New York. The leader of this expedition - Osama bin Laden. The US changed the name of the 'resistance fighters' to 'terrorists'.
So David Hicks spent 5 years in solitary confinement, was tortured, held without trial under the same system that was used in Apartheid South Africa, and finally charged with 'providing material support to a terrorist organisation'.
David Hicks didn't kill anyone, he didn't fire a bullet at anyone and he ran from the frontline when the fighting began.
When Hicks joined Al Quaida it wasn't classified as a terrorist organisation.
So they're telling us $6 billion ISN'T prividing material support?
I mean, seriously...
Prior to the September 11 attacks, there was a war - the Afghan War to be precise - in the 1980s. The USA had a little team of people they supported during this who would protect their own interests. People they called 'resistance fighters'. And who was the head of these fighters? Osama bin Laden!
In fact, the USA loved these people sooooo much, they gave them not $500k, not $20 million... not $1 billion... but $6 BILLION. IN THE 80S!
That's a LOT of money.
Then things changed. These 'resistance fighters' with their $6 billion decided a bit later to attack the World Trade Centres in New York. The leader of this expedition - Osama bin Laden. The US changed the name of the 'resistance fighters' to 'terrorists'.
So David Hicks spent 5 years in solitary confinement, was tortured, held without trial under the same system that was used in Apartheid South Africa, and finally charged with 'providing material support to a terrorist organisation'.
David Hicks didn't kill anyone, he didn't fire a bullet at anyone and he ran from the frontline when the fighting began.
When Hicks joined Al Quaida it wasn't classified as a terrorist organisation.
So they're telling us $6 billion ISN'T prividing material support?
I mean, seriously...
Yawn
These posts will more than likely dry up next week when I go back to work so I'll make the most of my spare time (?!) now.
Although Josh went out for a few birthday beverages, I went to the movies with les autres filles and watched Disturbia, which I did actually find quite disturbing. Even though I get scared easily, it doesn't stop me from seeing these movies which is ridiculous.
I ended up heading in to the Nevermind Bar anyway to say hello, and was greeted enthusiastically by Nata and Drew which was nice.
It's only a week now before we move into the new place and I'm dreading the move, even though it'll be a huge relief to get in there. I really need to get some photos happening up here on this page, so I'll try and organise that.
In the meantime, I hope everyone stays well and have a great weekend!
Ciao!
Lauren
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Although Josh went out for a few birthday beverages, I went to the movies with les autres filles and watched Disturbia, which I did actually find quite disturbing. Even though I get scared easily, it doesn't stop me from seeing these movies which is ridiculous.
I ended up heading in to the Nevermind Bar anyway to say hello, and was greeted enthusiastically by Nata and Drew which was nice.
It's only a week now before we move into the new place and I'm dreading the move, even though it'll be a huge relief to get in there. I really need to get some photos happening up here on this page, so I'll try and organise that.
In the meantime, I hope everyone stays well and have a great weekend!
Ciao!
Lauren
-xx-
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
26 and one day
Yes the rumours are true... I am now 26 years old! I know that sounds so old but I don't feel that old and I guess that's what counts.
Anyway my birthday was pretty uneventful, just hung out in the city and caught up with my brother and his gf at Fed Square before they went to the Chili Peppers :( It really should have been me going, but it wasn't to be.
We went out with all the parents last night for tea for our birthdays (Happy birthday Josh!) which was lucrative and enjoyable.
Dad and Susie stayed with us over the weekend and talking to them has completely motivated us in our travel plans for 2008 so that's the next thing we have to get organised! (after moving house).
Sorry this has been such a boring post but my brain is still snoozing so I'll leave it here!
Bye!
Lauren
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Anyway my birthday was pretty uneventful, just hung out in the city and caught up with my brother and his gf at Fed Square before they went to the Chili Peppers :( It really should have been me going, but it wasn't to be.
We went out with all the parents last night for tea for our birthdays (Happy birthday Josh!) which was lucrative and enjoyable.
Dad and Susie stayed with us over the weekend and talking to them has completely motivated us in our travel plans for 2008 so that's the next thing we have to get organised! (after moving house).
Sorry this has been such a boring post but my brain is still snoozing so I'll leave it here!
Bye!
Lauren
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Sunday, April 08, 2007
New NEW house, old house, new house
Well looks like work has begun on our apartment!! They've started knocking the old building down and so I guess that's a good sign. We went past it today then had lunch at the Docklands, and now I suppose it's time to start packing up this house to move into the next. Ugh how boring :(
I hope everyone's enjoying their Easters. I don't really like chocolate so I'm pretty lame really but Josh guzzles it like a woman! Ha ha!
Lauren
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I hope everyone's enjoying their Easters. I don't really like chocolate so I'm pretty lame really but Josh guzzles it like a woman! Ha ha!
Lauren
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Friday, April 06, 2007
Bon anniversaire á moi!
Just a quick reminder for everyone that it's my birthday on Tuesday so yeah, don't forget!
Lauren
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Lauren
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Happy Easter everyone! Although I'm not entirely sure this is the day to be saying it.
I just would like to say hello to everyone who has decided to come along and have a look at my blog, I promise I'll try to update it "regularly" and have awesome gossip and various other information on here.
See you soon!
I just would like to say hello to everyone who has decided to come along and have a look at my blog, I promise I'll try to update it "regularly" and have awesome gossip and various other information on here.
See you soon!
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