Well, I'm currently getting my ass kicked in an online game of scrabble, but perhaps that's got something to do with the riesling I've been quietly consuming over the last half hour. Actually, I doubt that it's got much to do with the Riesling, but I thought I'd try and use that as a convenient excuse - and also to sound cool. Some guy called 'James G' is giving me a thourough ass kicking and appears to be one of those 'serious' scrabble players. I can't really be bothered trying to beat him, so I'm kinda playing half-heartedly, giving him copious opportunities to get high points and feeding him little gems of three letter words such as 'Jet' and 'Nun'. But its an ok way to pass the time when you're drinking on a Saturday night.
We're off to Christchurch in less than a week. We're spending our Christmas and New Year's down there. I hope I can survive it all. I never do too well if I'm kept out of my routine for too long. I swear some of the kids have rubbed off on me and made me quite Autistic at times. I was really worried about the house for ages, but luckily we've got a neighbourhood boy to look after it - feed the cat, the chickens, water the garden, collect the mail.... boy, the list just goes on and on..... but it's great having peace of mind knowing that all the hard work you put into your garden won't go to waste. I've really enjoyed having this garden, and especially growing roses. Its been fun. I've got into photography quite a bit over the last couple of months, and love taking pictures of our garden in all its glory. I don't know how many people actually check out the photos (which I post religiously on facebook) but thats ok. Scrabble update: James G has just played 'Uke'. God, who would have thought that was a word?
Christmas is a strange time of year, and I never know quite what to make of it. More than ever I am beginning to notice the overwhelming commercialism that is assocaited with Christmas. It seems as though it is more a time of stressing about what to buy people and wondering if you have spent enough money, more than anything else. My idea of a perfect Christmas would be to sit round the table with my family and friends enjoying a meal together. Good food and good times, connecting with one another. I don't really see what gift giving has to do with that feeling of connection, and to me it seems to only create a feeling of obligation. Surely the best gift you can give someone is your time and wanting to be with them? isn't love the best thing you can give? What I hate is being asked what I want, and then when I say that I don't want anything, getting funny looks. Not buying into the whole commercialism of Christmas is difficult. It just seems so silly though. I don't need anything, I have everything i could want or need - I have a loving family and wonderful husband, a lovely house, a good job (well.... it has it's moments....) but realistically, I'm wanting for nothing. Like John Lennon said back in the 60's 'All you need is love'. And I've gotta say: 'love is all you need.'
Friday, December 14, 2007
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Thursday, November 8, 2007
My god, I think there was only one post last October! one! sorry fans, but I have been slack as of late. Still, I haven't entirely given up the idea of a blog, and so let's catch up over what's been happening over the last month, shall we?
One thing I must say is how much I'm enjoying spring so far. I'm beginning to think that it might be my favourite season of the year. I'm completely enthralled by nature, and the changes that are taking place around me - the little things that I used to take for granted. For instance, I'm learning to appreciate the simple beauty of the trees bearing spring blossoms, the multitude of colours that appears to have popped up overnight, out of nowhere. I'm really enjoying watching our roses slowly bud, and then waiting in anticipation for them to open and reveal the beautiful colours and fragrances.
I'm also continuing to understand the importance of surrounding yourself with people who you have a reciprocal relationship of trust and appreciation of the other with - and of severing ties with people who may not be such a positive influence. Basically, I'm just trying my hardest to be happy - something which proves easier and easier as I get older.
Now I must admit, most of the rabbling on and on that you're reading stems from the fact that Tim is out tonight, at a conference dinner so I'm all alone at home with no one to talk to but myself. And when you think about it, what is a blog (or a diary for that matter) but a means of sorting out your thoughts through the written word? and poor old Tim has just missed out on a dinner from our local delicious burger takeaway, burger wisconsin! (although I doubt he minded missing out on the chick flick that I watched while nibbling on my burger - for those of you that are interested, it was 'becoming Jane'.)
One thing I must say is how much I'm enjoying spring so far. I'm beginning to think that it might be my favourite season of the year. I'm completely enthralled by nature, and the changes that are taking place around me - the little things that I used to take for granted. For instance, I'm learning to appreciate the simple beauty of the trees bearing spring blossoms, the multitude of colours that appears to have popped up overnight, out of nowhere. I'm really enjoying watching our roses slowly bud, and then waiting in anticipation for them to open and reveal the beautiful colours and fragrances.
I'm also continuing to understand the importance of surrounding yourself with people who you have a reciprocal relationship of trust and appreciation of the other with - and of severing ties with people who may not be such a positive influence. Basically, I'm just trying my hardest to be happy - something which proves easier and easier as I get older.
Now I must admit, most of the rabbling on and on that you're reading stems from the fact that Tim is out tonight, at a conference dinner so I'm all alone at home with no one to talk to but myself. And when you think about it, what is a blog (or a diary for that matter) but a means of sorting out your thoughts through the written word? and poor old Tim has just missed out on a dinner from our local delicious burger takeaway, burger wisconsin! (although I doubt he minded missing out on the chick flick that I watched while nibbling on my burger - for those of you that are interested, it was 'becoming Jane'.)
Friday, October 12, 2007
The Moon Whispers play at the San Francisco bath house
Last night, the Moon Whispers played at Wellington's premiere Indie band venue, the San Francisco bath house. Here are some photos from the night. Oh yeah, and a video, too. I'm sadly still getting the hang of this blogging thing, and only TODAY realised that you can actually upload videos! until now I just thought it was photos, but I've been proven wrong!
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Fi at a rugby match!
As promised, the picture of me attending a rugby game (my first one ever). Don't I just look soooo pleased to be there?
By the way, it was the Ranfurly cup game, Canterbury vs Auckland (29th September in chch) in case anyone is interested.
Oh yeah, and we lost.
So maybe it wasn't the best game to be at...... well, for a first game.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Fi's Christchurch trip
OK, first things first.
Well, what a whirlwind trip to Christchurch I just had...... I went down there last Friday (the 28th) for my
cousin Mary's 21st - I arrived back a couple of days ago on Monday, feeling exhausted but pleased to be home.
As I said, I would post up some photos of the beautiful people from the 21st, so here you are:
It was also my little brother's 26th birthday that night, so we celebrated it simultaneously. We had a lo
t of fun with fake moustaches that I had purchased him for a birthday present, so everyone had a go at wearing them, and posing for the camera (as you do). I must admit, my Dad really suited his moustache, although it made him look a bit like a seedy old Spanish man!
The trip to Christchurch also saw me partake in my first ever live Rugby game. I thought I would humour my parents and go along with them to the Ranfurly Shield game against Auckland (held on the 29th of September, at Jade stadium). I decided that I might as well go along, since I had spent all of my 27 years never having gone to a game. I got a photo of me at the game as proof for anyone that might not believe me. Ha!
Well, what a whirlwind trip to Christchurch I just had...... I went down there last Friday (the 28th) for my
cousin Mary's 21st - I arrived back a couple of days ago on Monday, feeling exhausted but pleased to be home.
As I said, I would post up some photos of the beautiful people from the 21st, so here you are:
It was also my little brother's 26th birthday that night, so we celebrated it simultaneously. We had a lo
t of fun with fake moustaches that I had purchased him for a birthday present, so everyone had a go at wearing them, and posing for the camera (as you do). I must admit, my Dad really suited his moustache, although it made him look a bit like a seedy old Spanish man!
The trip to Christchurch also saw me partake in my first ever live Rugby game. I thought I would humour my parents and go along with them to the Ranfurly Shield game against Auckland (held on the 29th of September, at Jade stadium). I decided that I might as well go along, since I had spent all of my 27 years never having gone to a game. I got a photo of me at the game as proof for anyone that might not believe me. Ha!
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Happy birthday Glen!
My little brother turns 26 today!
By the way, I must have set this blog to American time, because the date says '27th September' when in actual fact his birthday is on the 28th.
Also celebrating his birthday today, is my ex-flatmate Andreas Kacofagetis! Happy birthday, Andreas!
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