Monthly Archives: January 2008

panicstations

Posted on January 31, 2008 by

It’s January 31 and I haven’t really achieved anything yet this year – should I be panicking? When is the cut-off date for saying that 2008 was indeed a fairly productive and successful year? Should I even be thinking about … Continue reading →

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Computer Love

Posted on January 31, 2008 by

I am so excited. Today, after about six weeks of being apart, I finally get Computey back! Doing so means that Rhys and I will be forced to endure a non-existent social life for a couple of weeks, but to … Continue reading →

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Long weekend what?

Posted on January 29, 2008 by

I think I have scurvy. I haven’t eaten a vegetable since Saturday night, and even then, it was only half a tomato. In fact, the only thing I’ve eaten since Saturday night is junk food – but I’ve also only … Continue reading →

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JJJ Hottest 100

Posted on January 25, 2008 by

When it comes to voting, this has really not been my year. Although, to be fair, my last voting mishap was last year, when I accidentally voted Greens instead of Labor in the House of Reps (but did indeed vote … Continue reading →

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Puttin’ another shrimp on the barbie: Aus Day 08

Posted on January 25, 2008 by

I am SO excited. Australia Day is my favourite, FAVOURITE, day of the year. I’ve said that the year I get married, my wedding day will pale in comparison to whatever goes on for Australia Day. I love it. We’re … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 24, 2008 by

God it pisses me off to no end that Americans say “healthful”. Like I would say, “I’d prefer a healthy snack, rather than hot chips” (and obviously be lying). Whereas they would say, “I’d prefer a healthful snack, rather than … Continue reading →

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Harassment 101

Posted on January 23, 2008 by

Apparently it’s enrolment day at UWA today. I just happened to be wandering past Winthrop Hall, at which point I was harassed by over-enthusiastic members of the student body: “Enrolment is over here!”; “Do you like goon?! Come to O-Camp!”; … Continue reading →

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I heart the beats

Posted on January 17, 2008 by

Oh.my.gosh… DJ Shadow AND Cut Chemist touring together in April! Oh my! My brain is going to explode into a warm fuzzy funky pool of trip-hop goodness!! PS Friends: I have missed DJ Shadow the LAST THREE TIMES he has … Continue reading →

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Wanna root (canal)?

Posted on January 16, 2008 by

I need to go to the dentist, and my Mum just confirmed that I no longer have private health insurance. Worst.news.ever. (I don’t actually need a root canal – as far as I know. I have a toothache, want a … Continue reading →

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This sucks.

Posted on January 14, 2008 by

You know what sucks? I haven’t been paid since December 20, because I’m casual and didn’t work over the Christmas break (I had no choice in this – my workplace closes down). I just found out that I won’t be … Continue reading →

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