Pictionary is WIN

Yesterday picked Guy up and we played Gears, finished the first one and started on Gears 2, was great fun. Went to Nicoles for snacks and evening of board games; landed up playing Pictionary until 1:30 this morning. Was Nicole, Guy, myeslf and a friend of Nicole's Rika playing and we had many laughs :)3 women drawing, "picture" it HAHAHAHAHA.

Was really good to get out as Friday night was stressful here - not my drama for a change but landed up getting roped into it by sheer proximity. Wendy's dog Shaggy was knocked over Friday night and killed right in front of the house (there is a main street than runs past the front) which, coupled with too many drinks, seemed to make Wendy snap and go off at her family which ultimately resulted in cops being here and all sorts of crap. The worst about it at the moment is that Shaggy is still lying on a black bag right at the gate I use to get up to my cottage - I have to continuously walk past this poor dead dog :( I do hope they bury Shaggy soon, it's very sad to see.

Only fell out of bed at twenty to ten this morn and quickly went down to put a load of washing on, so going to go shower now, then hang the washing, then off to Shereen's place for a day potjie with her family and some of her friends, will be a great day I am sure :)

And tomorrow evening it's off to Cape Town!! YEAH!

Today's POI is more of Sheldon from BBT in the form of another t-shirt:

Bleeeeugh

Feeling a bit nauseous atm (I'm putting it down to pork crackling I ate earlier), hoping some roasted veggies and a beef kebab will sort that out. This week has been rather uneventful over all, though yesterday was cool. Went to visit Nicole to say hi and then joined Wendy and Siggi at a sports club pub close by. They gave me a birthday gift and bought me a coupla beers which I thought was really sweet of them. Keeping the gift to open on Tuesday :)

3 more sleepies to CT :)

And that's all for today, or I might throw up on my keyboard from typing motion sickness.

POI - Saw Big Bang Theory on SABC3 the other eve, so went looking at some Sheldon shirts:

5 MOAR SLEEPIES

Then in CT :) Can't wait to see everyone again, going to be such fun!

This week certainly hasn't been productive in terms of exercising, but has been so on a social level so I'll take that thanks. Monday Charlene came by and we played GH the whole day and eve after doing some store visits. She's getting really good at it, but as she was rocking the damn power supply cut out again :( Will be getting my old XBOX 360 from Ian when I am in CT so back up power supply should resolve that issue until I can afford to get the new "slim" model. Yesterday felt rather tired (Charlene left here at 12 and I landed up chatting to Warwick until about 2:30am) but got my washing done at least LOL.

Watched the SA vs France game and Bafana did us proud; I actually watched an entire soccer match and enjoyed it - whou woulda thunk? :) Didn't make it through to the next round but at least they went out on a win which was cool. After the match Shereen invited me to join her, Ian and her dad at Dros up the road for something to eat and a few beers. My immediate reaction was "uurgh, short notice" followed by "hang on, I'm single, hell yes I'm coming". It's taking some getting used to, this not having to report to anyone vibe, and it's great :) Anyway, Dros was loud and everyone was merrily sloshed so the atmosphere was cool over all. Randomly ran into Jason, somebody I know from Cape Town and haven't seen in 3 years so that was very cool - had a shot and a quick chat with him and his girlfriend Robyn and exchanged numbers etc so hopefully I'm making the friends circle beeger (cue rip off of annoying ad campaign...).

Headed to Shereen's place after for a glass of wine and invited her dad to my birthday braai as well for the 3rd which I think he's really chuffed about. Spent some time chatting to Ian about work gripes he has and held Kyle for a bit while Shereen was having a smoke outside - he is just too damn adorable and got a few very cute smiles while he was sitting with me.

Today, no plans. Have sent a few work related mails I need some responses on to move forward with things but as is the current pattern I have nothing pressing to attend to. I'm starving so it's time to get some food....

WeekEND

Sunday, "work" tomorrow, back to the week etc etc. This is a great thing indeed as it gets me closer to seeing CT friends again :)

Had a cool weekend all round, Guy was here and stayed over last night - played GH and Gears and felt less than 100% today due to far too much drinking done last night - a part in gears that should have been doable in my sleep seeing me killed twice was testament to the fact that imbimbing beers, apple sours and OB sherry probably NOT the best idea on earth he he he. Still, fun was had so all well.

Treated myself to new boots yesterday, two new tops and got my eyebrows done at Norwood centre up the road as I got my expenses paid earlier than I anticipated. Budget is really really tight atm (what's new) but I can afford these small splurges which is great, and I really needed to do it for myself.

I'm hoping this week ahead sees me being more productive, not really from a work perspective as lack of production there isn't really in my control, but for myself. I need to exercise again, been very bad with that lately and that sucks. I did take Paprika for a 15 minute walk yesterday morn; told myself it was a short walk because SHE couldn't handle any further he he he...

Things with Michael are apparently not going very wel at all based on things I'm hearing, but I'm not getting involved and refuse to. If I couldn't "fix" or help him when we were together, I sure as shit cannot do anything constructive about it now. It's sad, and I wish it were otherwise, but he's a big boy and must take responsibility for his actions and choices or suffer the consequences of them. It's just a pity that man is indeed not an island and others get caught in his own internal battle crossfire.

Today's POI; a rather amusing "beat poem" by Tim Minchin can be heard over here - I recommend listening and reading, or you'll miss many of the clever things he has to say / jibe about. Tim Minchin's "Storm"

Day of rest

And it's Friday, not Sunday. Today is an odd one, but not "bad" odd, just, odd. I've literally been sitting on the couch since 8am with really nothing achieved, reading Danny's Live Journal entries all the way from 2003 (he linked to a post in an IM discussion thsi morning about something we were chatting about and I just decided to keep reading from there) and sort of watching telly in the background.

The odd thing about today is that even though I am achieving nothing it isn't bothering me. Not usual for me. maybe I have finally gotten to that point of relaisation that feeling guilty about something you may just be able to do if you thought about something to do for long enough is pointless. If there is something to be done, I do it. If there isn't, so be it.

Flight for CT ha sbeen booked and paid for, so I am really really excited about that. Really looking forward to seeing the CT friends again and spending some time with Warwick, will be much fun :)

Today's point of interest has got to be a movie trailer I have watched no less than 6 times since this morning, it is just THAT funny!

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

On the 3rd watch through I realised that the "she dusts" Evil Ex-Boyfriend is Danny's twin in many ways. Then I REALLY laughed my arse off!

Have a fantastic weekend everyone! I'm going back to doing... nothing :)

w000000000000000000000000000000t

It's been a rather frustrating few days work wise, but right now I am on cloud nine because a good friend of mine in CT has offered to pay for my plane ticket to CT to spemd my bday there. It will piss off some peeps here, but I don't care. This year is about me, and this is who want to spend my bday with. Also, get to see CT peeps for my bday which is just fucking orsm.

No news of interest today, too busy watching E3 footage. DS3 anyone????

New Discoveries

On the Xboxen - the power supply switched itself back on so all appears to be well there for now; making arrangements to get another one anyway for back up... Tonight I'd like to start Bioshock 2 so let's hope I can do so without any problems.

Yesterday saw the start of the FIFA Soccer World Cup and the energy and vibe surrounding everything here is contagious and exciting. My car is now kitted out with SA flag mirror socks and window flags :) Wendy has had flags from all the countries put up on the top of the walls all round the house, so we continuously hear cars hooting and vuvuzela's blowing as people drive by in appreciation and thanks - very cool :) I was very sceptical about the World Cup and SA's ability to pull it off but yesterday for teh first time in possibly ever I actually felt patriotic and proud to live in this country with all they have achieved in pulling this event off under the scrutiny and naysaying of world wide critic and those at home, including myself. But they've done it and the kick off was superb and electrifying, with even me cheering Bafana Bafana on. I hope that the sense of togetherness and unity that has arisen from the soccer fever lasts and actually translates into a greater community sense overall affter the cup has run it's course. It's a month of celebrations so there's a chance the attitudes become habit, you never know. Here's hoping!

I was invited to the house to watch the opening match between Bafana Bafana and Mexico with Wendy and Siggi and stayed to have dinner with them and lots of wine - was a very cool evening that resulted in me sleeping most of my day away today LOL.

Again at a point in the evening my guides started channeling through Wendy to communicate some things and I "met" Annabella, my twin sister from a previous life in Italy and my main spiritual guide in this life. It was interesting and sounds completely unbelievable I know, but it's something I am taking in stride and not questioning at this stage. Wendy has given me a book to read on the spiritual take on relationships with everything in life which I will read and will attempt a synopsis / thoughts post on it after. I say attempt as I'm neither a non believer nor a "convert" - I resonate with many of the ideas of spirituality from a gut feel point of view but at the same time am a sceptic of many of the purported concepts and ideas of certain aspects of it. I guess I'm open to learning other view points really regardless of whether I relate to them as "fact" or not. I'm at a point in life that is a new journey and am appreciating the good people around me and the paths that have led me to somebody like Wendy at this stage in my journey and a time when I need to heal and mend and get to know myself. Regardless of whether I become a firm believer in all of this or just use the educational road of it for various aspects as I need it, it has come at a time where it is a comfort to me to believe I am not after all alone. That, I won't question :)

Oh, and VIVA BAFANA, VIVA SA!

Today's point of interest is a Mario themed corset that is just too adorable for words!

XBOXEN FAIL

Bloody thing switched off while playing Guitar hero 5... I've tried various plug points, no orange light on power supply. Praying it's just the power supply and not the Xbox itself. Will go through to Zaps tomorrow to test it with one of their power supplies and see. Ticked off, ever so slightly.

Well then, Drakes Fortune on PS3 it is.

The point of interest for today is the fact that I have managed to refrain from running out into the street and murdering somebody randomly.

This is just WIN

I MUST HAVE IT!!!

Some other costumes here

Loving My New Home... XBOX, Not So Much

Been trying to set up wireless network for the XBOX via my Vodacom 3G account for past two or more hours, with no success. Adnitting defeat now and heading off to bed shortly to carry on reading Terry Pratchet's Nation. Think a call to Telkom is needed to get ADSL sorted for the cottage; there's just no point fart arsing about with 3G, but I really would have liked to at least connect to unlock my arcade titles again :(

Anyhoo, all my stuff is now finally in - they delivered Saturday at about 4 and Nicole helped me organise the place; it really looks and feels like home now so I am super happy! Spent yesterday drinking beers and tequila and apple sours with Guy playing Guitar Hero, was great fun :)

Today actually got some productive work done for a change - amazing how settling down and having things organised just makes life more organised in general and changes your attitude immediately. Now it's not "uurgh what to do what to do" it's "shite, is that the time already?". Far more preferable to the months that have gone previously :)

I have many plans for this place as I plan to stay here for a long time to come. Things to do:
- ADSL line
- Super Mario Brothers game wall mural
- install shelves in "lounge" for gaming and movie related collectibles
- install shelves outside by entrance gate for herb pot plants
- attempt to do a decent shop for the "cooking for one" mind set LOL

It's going to be fun :)

Todays "interest" is all about ME!!! Pics of the new place below.

Moving On Up

No moving on out and something may stop me! LOL

Been a tad frustrating with the move as I am still waiting for the large items I couldn't bring from Shereen's place in my car. So, no TV, no bed, no couches, no fridge. They were supposed to come by yesterday afternoon but had and urgent job to do so now it will be this afternoon apparently. I hope so. Aside from not being able to watch any television or game last night Vodacom is having network issues again so I also had no internet. I've finished the last unread book I have, so here's hoping I do indeed get my stuff today.

I was supposed to go check out some bands at Emmerentia with Nicole today for MK's 5th birthday bash but now with the guys delivering I can't do that. Nicole will come visit me here so at least the day isn't a total loss, though I am a wee bit miffed that I'm missing a concert I won a free ticket to LOL. Still, it's JHB, there will be plenty more to see and do in the future.



For today's interest piece, there is a local film called Night Drive that will release in theatres soon that is a horror based on muti killings. Having watched the trailer seems almost like a Texas Chainsaw meets witchdoctors, so it should be quite gruesome. Trailer counts as "obscene" material so I'll just link to it here for you.

Nothing Like Some Corn on a Friday :)

A Great Eve

I had a great evening :)

I spent most of my day shopping for neccessities for the new abode, then had my hair cut (long overdue!) and then got home and started unpacking the various accoutrements required to live a civil life he he he. At some point in the evening I was visited by Wendy, my landlord, and she brought along chicken for Paprika and a full meal for me - very sweet! Anyway, we landed up drinking the two bottles of wine I'd bought today to keep in the cupboard for "just in case" and had a lovely chat. Also, had a psychic reading that was hectic and accurate - confirmed a lot of things I have been feeling and thought and had a lot of things in it I'm edeavouring to forget - you can't live your life waiting for that one moment and putting everything on hold or you f up the entire path to that moment.

Anyway, was a great night for me over all and I'm feeling very happy here which is great. The one thing I am still battling with is company, or lack thereof. I suppose that comes with time, will just have to weather the storm. It's amazing how used to a warm body you get. Sleeping on my own is completely alien to me and will take some adjustment.

Now for todays "interest":

All moved in and nowhere to sit

This place is ORSM! Will post pics as soon as I can - alas all my stuff is still at Shereen's place so don't have my camera etc. The only things I have here are my clothes, shoes, laptop, a book, a lamp and a duvet. Thankfully Shereen will be coming round in a bit to bring me a mattress to sleep on until my stuff is moved and dinner :)

My moola still not in from either work or the previous BF, so that kinda sucks, but hopefully that should be sorted by tomorrow.

Paprika is loving it here - she spent two hours running in and out of the sliding door while I was unpacking the clothes etc this afternoon. They have two dogs and a cat as well so some company for her which is cool. The cat has taken a liking to my abode - she's been curled up on my comforter since about 3pm.

That about covers the moving stuffs for now.

Going forward, I'm going to include a link or image of something I've seen that day I like or found interesting. While my life is enthralling, I know, some might want a foray into other areas. Hope you find them interesting / cool too :)



Link to the article on this orsm toy is here