tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124180302012-02-16T19:25:13.240+11:00Just a girl, perhaps a woman, 'venting' her frustration on the world! She's pretty easy to get along with, but can be stubborn if the mood takes her. She's known to get bored easily, but that's because she needs challenges. Sam is staunchly loyal to her friends and respects everyone's right to their opinion but it doesn't mean she agrees with them! :PSamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.comBlogger2701100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-59879692228857635002006-11-29T20:54:00.000+11:002006-11-29T21:02:51.462+11:00

Life's a bit up in the air right now. I haven't felt much like blogging. I just can't force myself, so I am not going to.I'm sure I'll start blogging again at some point. Maybe in a couple of weeks. I'm really not sure. I may even get my shit together and merge this blog and my other blog. Suffice to say, I'll be back, just check back every now and again. Hopefully, I'll stop feeling like I'm in

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-72261191822031622482006-11-08T19:12:00.000+11:002006-11-08T19:16:59.310+11:00

Me thinks that I might take Sonnet's advice, at least for a while, and run two blogs in tandem. However, the question which comes of this is who do I allow to read the private blog and who do I offend by not allowing them?It's a tough one. I know only a handful of people who read this blog and in the main, I dont mind them reading the juicy gossipy stuff, so if you get an email, you know you are

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-12612579286330405362006-11-06T21:10:00.000+11:002006-11-06T21:16:41.107+11:00

...If I go there will be troubleAn if I stay it will be doubleSo come on and let me know ...I am dilemmarising. I want a blog that offers password protection and so far, my enquiries with blogger have not given me the response I want. I have opened an account with a rival blogging party, but I am torn by the fact that it is both slow to use, and a hassle to move my blog, yet again.So, please

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Suzuki Burgman 400 Originally uploaded by Sams76. Over the last few years, I have become inherently aware of myself, my personality and all the annoying aspects which come with knowing me, and being my friend.No, I am not picking at myself, or being critical. I am simply being aware of who I am.I am the person, who when asked how they are, gives you more information than you really asked

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-2898586458758799892006-11-05T18:47:00.000+11:002006-11-05T19:15:01.127+11:00

Last night I was bored. I was bored with everything, including this blog. I've been meaning to update it for a while, but just don't have the gift of html like others do. So, I decided to just use one of blogger's templates. However, I really should have done some homework, as I seem to have lost my archived files. I might need to get Glen to sort it out for me, as I have no patience for

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-55318385424372907982006-11-04T20:43:00.000+11:002006-11-04T20:45:27.455+11:00

This could be applied to just about any animal. It really makes you think."A Kitten's Viewpoint"1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you will be painful for me. Remember that before you get me.2. Give me time to understand what you want from me.3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial to my well being.4. Don't be angry with me for long, and don't lock me up as punishment.

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-66352230494848607122006-11-02T22:01:00.001+11:002006-11-02T22:01:27.203+11:00

Aella and Midget in the Garden of Good and Evil Butterflies Originally uploaded by Sams76. My friend Di painted this.I'm immensely proud of her talent.I own about 5-6 pieces of her art. I hope to own more in the coming months and years.I've always wanted to collect a series of artworks, and I really love Di's work. It's colourful, which is a big thing for me and it's themes are animals -

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Firstly, let me recount this story to you. This afternoon, I skipped out on work by about an hour. I figured I was owed from the long hours produced last week and subsequent stress it caused me. So, I caught the train home (my new lot in life, since my wheels have gone to their new home) and then picked up the car at the station and drove to the supermarket. Standing in line, wishing I was

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-22439384522140645342006-10-23T07:05:00.000+10:002006-10-23T07:11:11.824+10:00

We felt this last night. It freaked me out so much, I couldn't sleep for the rest of the night. It never occurred to me that it was an earthquake and even now, I am slightly in denial. I am finding myself asking the big question, "Will it happen again?" and "Are we living in an earthquake area now?"It sucks. It felt like a huge 707 was flying low over our house and we sat there in silence,

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1729024935119982812006-10-18T07:16:00.000+10:002006-10-18T07:19:52.602+10:00

I know I owe a bunch of people email. I have been very quiet the last few days, and probably part of last week. There's a good reason for this. The network link at work is down. That means, email and internet access have been completely useless for work access since Monday morning! I've had to work from home the past few days to get my document done, which is due Friday. Not impressed. It makes

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-15424835128028752112006-10-12T19:04:00.000+10:002006-10-12T19:06:48.689+10:00

No, this isn’t an entry about genital itch or burning sensations when you pee! It’s about the gym and those evil bastard people better known as Personal Trainers.It’s no secret (although, I don’t know whether I’ve mentioned it here?) that I have been seeing a personal trainer (PT) for a few weeks, as part of my “Let’s stop being a big fat slob and develop some muscles in my body” goal. So far, it

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Scooter for Sale Originally uploaded by Sams76. Today was a pretty sad day for me. I took a sizable deposit for the purchase of my beloved scooter. The new owner was pretty in love with it, so I feel ok about letting it go home with her in a few days. You might scoff to hear me say ‘beloved’, as I’ve spent the last few months cursing the bloody thing. It’s starting to show its age and

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-28004153286850104092006-10-10T20:09:00.000+10:002006-10-10T20:11:26.825+10:00

This morning, as I was getting ready to go to work, I saw Tilly, my oldest and most cat-like cat wandering into the laundry for her morning poop. Yes, she has a routine that I am all too familiar with. It includes having breakfast, which usually consists of some tasty cat milk, a small clean and nap, preceded by a morning poop and then a mad morning run around the house to celebrate her religious

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-4930239286042936462006-10-09T19:01:00.000+10:002006-10-09T19:03:35.661+10:00

Today, I sat at my desk, viewing a whole wad of documents that I needed to print. I was conflicted, do I sit and print one and rush to the printer to claim it, before it gets sucked into the abyss of other people’s printing, never to be seen again, or do I print the entire lot and hope to God that they come home safely with me, and not in someone else’s pile?I was conflicted. As I sat there

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We had a productive day in the kitchen today. We finally got the exhaust fan installed, like I said below. All is good - well, it's getting better.Tonight, I decided to have a shower because it was getting late and my knee was killing me. The hot shower really helped. Outside in the kitchen, Glen was preparing our lunches for work tomorrow. You see, in our house we have wooden floorboards and so

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-90159093306060801552006-10-08T19:59:00.001+10:002006-10-08T19:59:36.121+10:00

House Warming Invitation Originally uploaded by Sams76. Glen and I are getting close to finish out kitchen! Yay! Today, we got the range hood installed, which is a bit of a huge feat for us. Now, all that is left to do is install the pantry light, finish the cornices and paint the architraves and feature wall in the adjoining dining area.Anyway, if you are in Melbourne and you know me

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I'm noticing these days that a lot of people who are around my age are complaining that their lives lack purpose, they lack direction and don't understand where their place is in the world. They are tired and lost, think time is running out and are generally dejected and depressed about it.I'm one of those lost individuals, struggling to find her place in this world. I'm lacking direction, and

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Yesterday, Melbourne had it's first hot day. I suffered a little, but in the main, I was safely ensconced in my office, enjoying the air conditioning. Last night, I suffered in the heat, we put the air conditioning on and when I went to bed, I put the fan on. It didn't help and I spent the majority of the night, tossing and turning. I think I got about 3 hours of sleep and this morning, I woke up

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-14291506583625069372006-10-03T20:32:00.000+10:002006-10-03T20:35:12.992+10:00

Click the title above to read the news article I had the misfortune to read today.Can you seriously get a fucking clue? Does it freakin' matter? I think not!!Report real news. Research more important things. Stop sweating the small stuff.Honestly. It's just pathetic.One Little FUCKING word people!One little ONE SYLLABLE WORD!Sheesh.

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-73241319269324269592006-10-02T20:37:00.000+10:002006-10-02T20:46:45.029+10:00

Just a bit of an update.Friday, I got fitted with my orthotic innersoles at the podiatrist. He's very optimistic about my future. Apparently the arches on my feet collapse, which places pressure on my knees, which in turn puts pressure on the muscle which connects to my hips and then gives me migraines because of the pressure it places on my spine. So, I suppose if I got my feet sorted out, maybe

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-44980674681638539302006-09-27T20:13:00.000+10:002006-09-27T20:50:59.292+10:00

Sorry for the lack of posting. I've either been busy or sick, or both. The weekend has kinda come and gone, and am pleased to say that Glen and I got a lot done around the place.We had a curbside collection this week, so got into the garage and cleared out all the junk. We filled the curb with kitchen cupboard doors, bits of crap wood, some old exercise equipment, dodgy suitcases and various

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For as long as I can remember, I've had a clicky right knee. It's just who I was, you know? Anyway, I had noticed a lot that it would get very swollen, bruised and sore after tennis and it has been taking a long time to heal. Anyway, I have begun seeing a personal trainer and he noticed that I wasn't pulling up from training as best I could. He recommended I see a specialist about my knee, which

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-82586070177246834372006-09-19T21:20:00.000+10:002006-09-19T21:33:01.994+10:00

I have been shit at updating my other blog - It's My Final Countdown. And, as such, it's quite defunct. It's impossible for me to update this site and that site. My life is just a bit too full for me to bother, plus there are things I am foresaking, so it's best I stick with this one and be done with it.I had my first personal training session today. The good part is, I like my trainer. He's nice

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-88022022453375916452006-09-11T20:47:00.000+10:002006-09-11T20:58:33.345+10:00

To everyone touched by 9/11, we still remember tonight.I still remember five years ago, not being able to sleep, so I got up and sat out in the loungeroom with Glen and watched the news. Shortly after, the news broadcast footage showed the first tower on fire, speculation rife over what happened. Newscasters saying a small plane might have hit the building, or perhaps a bomb in the building. As

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Hello, my name is Samantha and I'm a self-confessed Australian Idol fool.No seriously, I'm an idiot. I know that. I accept it though. I have made my peace with it. I know that every Sunday night, I have no social life, I make sure that dinner is over and done with by the time it starts. I know that Monday morning, before any work begins, the Idol banter begins, "Who did you like?", "Who are your

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-11542492957379705372006-09-09T11:53:00.000+10:002006-09-09T11:54:18.970+10:00

Click on the title above to send you to the link I am referring to.I think it's a good idea. :)

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Thanks everyone who commented or emailed to say they understood, or were sending words of encouragement. It is lovely of you all. And the rest of you, Phft!! :)I played tennis for the first time since May 2005. It was a very bad night. I tumbled to the ground once, hurting the palms of my hands, bruising my arse and knees. I missed the ball god-knows how many times and I feel wrecked, as I sit

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-8609311195420984362006-09-06T20:37:00.000+10:002006-09-06T20:54:53.771+10:00

Is if I could get through two weeks without being sick, for no reason, thus having to take time off work, I would be a happy girl.I woke up at 4.30am this morning with a huge migraine. This was despite taking two Mersyndol tablets the night before. By 6.30am, I realised I couldn't go to work, so left a message to say I needed more time to sleep it off. By 10.30am, I know I wasn't going anywhere.I

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-38249643663761390212006-09-04T21:23:00.000+10:002006-09-04T21:27:30.991+10:00

Today has been one of those days.An Australian icon: love him or hate him, Steve Irwin put Australia on the map.He will be sadly missed.

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-16304495336146220692006-08-30T20:29:00.000+10:002006-08-30T20:40:39.511+10:00

I ride on the freeway every morning. And every morning, I ride the freeway with great caution and concern for my wellbeing. This morning, I witnessed a fellow rider, whom I am greatly embarassed to call a 'fellow rider' do something very stupid. There are points on the freeway, like all freeways, where cars and other vehicles must merge into another lane. This morning, I saw a car come up beside

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-58872049100297680262006-08-29T21:54:00.000+10:002006-08-29T22:20:25.328+10:00

I have a dilemma and I think I need advice.I have this colleague who is a trying personality. Let me describe.She's 62. She's gushy - everything and everyone is woooonderful! She's highly irritating sometimes but gets very offended when it seems like people are ignoring her - if you are quieter than normal, she thinks it's about her. She won't ask for help with work, but she's all over you when

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-64399026137271329462006-08-28T20:46:00.000+10:002006-08-28T21:12:26.724+10:00

We've had a hugely busy weekend, but very productive. Finally, finally the sink has been stuck in - literally. Glen got the silicone glue gun out and stuck that sucker right into its big fat hole! Yay! The cooktop has been plonked into its hole, newly created for it on the weekend. Whilst I was sleeping last night, it was magically stuck in place by the cooktop-sticky-fairy! Amazing! Plus, the

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-16403350251961041412006-08-24T20:43:00.000+10:002006-08-24T20:54:17.732+10:00

A few things.I seem to have been converted over to the new Beta Blogger. Hopefully I like it. It's not like I am used to, so I guess that sucks a bit, but shit happens.Secondly, and it's not an afterthought, I've just been avoiding talking about it because I haven't really known what to say. I seem to have been tired a lot recently. I mean, I am talkin a few months. I've been weary, grumpy, tired

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1155816426358233322006-08-17T21:59:00.000+10:002006-08-17T22:07:06.443+10:00

I made the mistake of logging on to beta blogger last night to see what all this fuss is about. Suddenly, I am unable to log onto blogger tonight to enter a simple entry. Freakin' annoying. Ended up having to reset my password which is unacceptable. Grrr.______________________________________________________________________Messages received on the home phone this afternoon : threeMessages from :

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1155787770475769092006-08-17T14:01:00.000+10:002006-08-17T14:09:30.496+10:00

Yesterday, I visited the doctor, mainly to get a medical certificate for the days I had been away from work. Standard guff, until the doctor started asking questions about how I had been feeling for the last few months. Fatigued and tired, I said. So, off I was sent to get a blood test. Btw, I passed out from the blood test. This is due to inheriting a body which hides its veins, making it near

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1155700978846756762006-08-16T13:49:00.000+10:002006-08-16T14:03:30.463+10:00

I keep reading other people's blogs and I keep thinking that I haven't be reciprocating by posting something witty and equally as engaging to make people wnat to visit my blog.I jsut don't have it in me right now. I have nothing, in fact.I'm sluggish and exhausted, fatigued and without motivation. It's showing in every part of my life.I woke up in the early hours of yesterday morning with a big

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1155637007759445582006-08-15T20:11:00.000+10:002006-08-15T20:16:47.846+10:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Midget, originally uploaded by Sams76. The breeder sent me photos of Midget this afternoon. Midget is Aella's litter sister, but was kept by the breeder because she was born a runt and with a badly functioning kidney.

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1155541167512483272006-08-14T17:36:00.000+10:002006-08-14T17:39:27.533+10:00

More You Tube goodness...

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1155437505820065582006-08-13T12:51:00.000+10:002006-08-13T12:51:45.860+10:00

Glen took this video last night of Aella.

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1155387130950619012006-08-12T22:51:00.000+10:002006-08-12T22:52:10.973+10:00

Finally, I have joined the realm of Utubers.I present Clio, aged 14 weeks old, attacking one very vicious hammer.

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1155121571466501852006-08-09T20:44:00.000+10:002006-08-09T21:06:11.483+10:00

I'm still around, just finding it hard to find the groove, you know? When things are up in the air at home, with no real kitchen and everything boxed up, it's really hard to maintain stability and normalcy. I need routine and order and without that, I am lost.On the kitchen front, Glen and I made a commitment to get stuck into it this weekend and try to get some major things done, like the hole

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1154935838356307582006-08-07T17:20:00.000+10:002006-08-07T17:30:38.680+10:00

Since my Sydney trip last week, I have been blessed with headaches, sore backs and neck aches. This doesn't count the fatigue included which just eggs on the pain. Grr. Anyway, after two visits to the chiro since Friday, I am feeling better. However, I had to stay home today to feel better. I'm not opposed to some personal days from work, but I usually prefer it to be more enjoyable! Grr.Anyway,

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Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1154601987547856392006-08-03T20:41:00.000+10:002006-08-03T20:46:27.630+10:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } From Centrepoint Tower, originally uploaded by Sams76. Just uploaded a stack of photos to flickr. Some from my Sydney trip this week and a bunch of Aella with Tilly and Zeus.Enjoy :)Will post a proper entry shortly, just a

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1153884860704655062006-07-26T13:32:00.000+10:002006-07-26T13:34:20.723+10:00

Just in case you missed it, the title above holds a link to a story which was posted on a local newspaper website today and it pretty much sums up my thoughts.

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1153736140976495152006-07-24T19:59:00.000+10:002006-07-24T20:15:41.000+10:00

My Weekend...Friday night : No, we won't purchase any kitchen appliances because we can't afford it and it's too annoying to bother looking.Saturday afternoon : Maybe we should look at some stores and see what we can get when we do have enough money?Saturday night : Let's go out tomorrow and purchase just the oven package and leave the dishwasher to another time.Sunday afternoon : Totally

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1153127195369548372006-07-17T19:05:00.000+10:002006-07-17T19:06:35.393+10:00

I've been riding my scooter for almost three years. In that time, I have always worn the same full face helmet.Tonight was a breakthrough for me.I realised that I could lick the inside of my helmet whilst I was wearing it.Very revealing, I know.

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1153044318374875502006-07-16T19:57:00.000+10:002006-07-16T20:06:39.333+10:00

Glen had to work overtime today, so I made the most of the day by cleaning the house, re-arranging the loungeroom and driving to my favourite dress shop to find some clothes.On the way to the shops, my heart broke. On the other side of the road laid a cat, obviously been hit by a car. I couldn't stop thinking about him and did a big u-turn to go look at him. For whatever reason, I couldn't make

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1152701278085863562006-07-12T20:35:00.000+10:002006-07-12T20:47:58.123+10:00

No, I am not dead.Glen's away this week and I guess I am laying low. Between working back late some nights and having to dose the cats up with their drugs, I'm just a bit tired of reality right now.Anyway, I'm around just quiet.

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1152271340407610932006-07-07T21:22:00.000+10:002006-07-07T21:22:20.523+10:00

I was reading some material this week which might help me do my job. I came across this cool document which discusses the differences in today’s workforces. Basically the document wrote that HR departments need to treat their workforces; not as one, but as four because of the different generations – one being Generation Y. And although my age states I am in fact a Generation Xer, I can totally

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1151932720472331662006-07-03T23:13:00.000+10:002006-07-03T23:18:40.510+10:00

Just a few things to keep you going:It's so awesome to relive a past which is both pleasant and not so pleasant. It seems someone has revived UNEMush. This was the mush client I lived on during uni! It's probably the reason why I didn't get HDs or Ds, but shit happens :) It was great catching up with my friends Sonnet, Laura and Pete. I feel I might while-away the weekends by logging on there

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1151404950185953222006-06-27T20:30:00.000+10:002006-06-27T20:42:30.246+10:00

OMG!We've had a bit of a rollercoaster today.Zeus and Tilly were coughing last night - in fact, they were dryreaching. It was concerning.Glen took them all to the vet this morning, including Miss Aella. Turns out she has brought in a respiratory infection and they are all showing signs. Tilly and Zeus are lethargic and cold, grouchy and whatever. Aella was shivering last night, goopy eyes and

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1151318738935024062006-06-26T20:20:00.000+10:002006-06-26T20:45:38.970+10:00

I know I said yesterday that I would write a blog entry, but to be honest, I was too knackered and again tonight, I am buggered, but I will write my entry because it's important to me.I don't think I've really spoken about it for a while, I know I mentioned frustrations with my birth control in the last few months, but the last couple of weeks have really drained me. I've been trialling a

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1151204024502473952006-06-25T12:50:00.000+10:002006-06-25T12:53:44.633+10:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Oh Come on!, originally uploaded by Sams76. Due to popular demand, I have got off my rear end and uploaded the remaining photos of Aella from Friday, Saturday and this morning. They are on my flickr page, so you shouldn't

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1150887065487197042006-06-21T20:47:00.000+10:002006-06-21T20:51:05.590+10:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Aella, originally uploaded by Sams76. Aella is coming home with us tomorrow night!YAYAYAYAYAYAAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!Very exciting.Can't wait!!!

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1150627135476584602006-06-18T20:05:00.000+10:002006-06-18T20:38:55.496+10:00

I must be the most boring blogger right now. I keep whinging about my kitchen and the dramas of it. But you know, when I am out and about, daydreaming or even riding the scooter, I think of interesting blog entries. When I get home, and begin an entry, do you think I can remember what the hell I was going to write about? Alzheimers! I swear.Anyway, it's the end of another weekend, progress has

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1150371713117734942006-06-15T21:27:00.000+10:002006-06-15T21:41:53.136+10:00

I've been completely fine about my new job since I got it. Until last night. I went to bed and I started thinking, and thinking and thinking. Until I got desperate and couldn't sleep, taking a mersyndol because I had tensed my neck so much I had given myself a headache. I'm such a moron.Anyway, caught the train to work today. I had forgotten why I sometimes liked catching the train - freebies!

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1150267338556931972006-06-14T16:23:00.000+10:002006-06-14T16:42:18.586+10:00

Today was my last day of freedom before I venture back into the working world tomorrow, starting my new job.I was at a large supermarket/general supplies store today, buying my pretend socks (work stocking socks) and was standing in line at the counter waiting to be served. Usually, I nod off into lala-land and just daydream, but something struck me about the transaction occurring in front of me.

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1150191298813308662006-06-13T19:16:00.000+10:002006-06-13T19:35:03.143+10:00

Twas a busy day for me. Didn't get too much sleep last night on account of not realising the time last night and staying up waaaay later than I should have.Went to the chiro this morning, cleaned out the car and washed it and got some vet products for the dog. Yay for me. Very exciting.I sugar soaped the kitchen/dining room ceiling in readiness for our paintings tonight. The paint we bought

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1150086341140244822006-06-12T14:24:00.000+10:002006-06-12T14:25:41.183+10:00

Amusements all round.My favourite part? They hopped into the backseat as if nothing was out of the norm!

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1150020630367557522006-06-11T20:07:00.000+10:002006-06-11T20:10:31.260+10:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Making ends meet, originally uploaded by Sams76. After busting our balls most of the weekend, Glen and I realised one thing - the machine shopping of woodwork via a computer and template isn't fail safe.Our kitchen

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1149754970574256832006-06-08T16:31:00.000+10:002006-06-08T18:22:50.713+10:00

There aren't many causes that I strongly believe in and support, but gay civil rights is one of them.Why?Because why should we, as self confessed Christians (which I was once more qualified to say than now - hello, living in sin!) pass judgement on these people? What would Christians say if gays and even non-Christian folk judged them for their religious convictions and withheld what is

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1149683940188927252006-06-07T22:27:00.000+10:002006-06-07T22:39:00.283+10:00

Is being told yesterday that my former boss, from said most recently departed job, is pregnant.The crap started with her about 3-4 months ago. Guess when she started going psycho mental? yeh.I'm so pissed off. Her shit made me leave a job where I enjoyed the people I worked with. I am also told that once she has the baby in December, she's going to work 20 hours a week mostly from home. Can you

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1149682680043562832006-06-07T20:34:00.000+10:002006-06-07T22:18:01.506+10:00

I've seen this before, but given that I am living in devastation and disaster (see flickr photos), I needed a bit of a laugh.

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1149508561186999652006-06-05T21:20:00.000+10:002006-06-05T21:56:01.570+10:00

You know how you leave something so long that you put it off too long to do it justice? This is one of those times. I've got about 10 days to catch up on; 10 days where lots happened, and yet, I can't capture it, do it justice. Grrr. AnimalsGlen dropped the animals off to the boarding kennels. This was such a sad affair and we spent the week missing them, wishing the week would pass quickly. The

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1149330820827343542006-06-03T20:32:00.000+10:002006-06-03T20:33:40.863+10:00

This is a short update, to let everyone know that I am alive, I am with internet and we are back in the house.Having said that, I am knackered and wish to go to bed!I shall update as soon as I can. Although, it's been one of those weeks, so I'm going to struggle to recall everything.

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1148464410451461262006-05-24T19:24:00.000+10:002006-05-24T19:54:19.113+10:00

You know, no one told me that with a wisdom tooth operation, or anything to do with gums, you must dose yourself up with vitamin C, as your body craves it to heal. Funny that! I've been suffering a bit recently with fatigue and a very sore back (apparently a big sign). For something so common sense, it was beyond me.Anyway, close to finishing up at my current job. I have to say, I'm please as my

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1148248904757947542006-05-22T07:54:00.001+10:002006-05-22T08:01:44.796+10:00

This will be brief, so shall bullet point things for easy reading:We pulled the kitchen out. Or, should I say, Glen pulled it on and I smashed the shit out of everything - it was faster!We found a geriatric tap underneath the kitchen bench island section - just sitting there, minding its own business except for one very crucial details - it was still connected to our main water service! Yay for

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1148039745283253082006-05-19T21:53:00.000+10:002006-05-19T21:55:48.196+10:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Aella Bella, originally uploaded by Sams76. I met this little girl tonight.SO. IN. LOVE!I also met her litter sister, who is the runt of the litter and is struggling to live. She's so tiny and has enlarged kidneys. :( So

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1147935159394095222006-05-18T16:40:00.000+10:002006-05-18T16:52:39.413+10:00

What gives? I've got the worst chapped lips ever since having this op! I've been applying the lip balm religiously, but I am still suffering! Whhhhy?In other news, this man has lived a life of controversy. I guess he comes from a long line of controversial clan members.Did I mention how dry my hands have become? Hrmph!My bottom jaw has swollen up more since last night. I think my top jaw is quite

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1147863043766005442006-05-17T20:32:00.000+10:002006-05-17T20:50:43.793+10:00

Since news broke of my wisdom teeth extraction, everyone has told me their stories. Whether they were bad or good, someone else's story or their own, I seem to have heard it!This has extended from my manager and her manager, my colleagues and future colleagues. This has even extended to the nurse at the theatre yesterday morning and to the man whom I have been conversing with on email to book our

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1147851551883269332006-05-17T17:36:00.000+10:002006-05-17T17:39:12.006+10:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Hurty, originally uploaded by Sams76. Ok, so here I am in all my glory.My work colleague has already had a laugh at my expense, so why not the greater blogger community? come on! I dare ya!You are allowed to laugh, because

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1147836771151592922006-05-17T13:17:00.000+10:002006-05-17T13:32:51.193+10:00

Coincidently, this is my 200th post.I said I would write about my teeth removal on Tuesday, so here I am. I barely slept a wink on Monday night and I think poor Glen was starting to get a bit edgy too. I felt terrible for him, because I guess I had made my peace with the entire procedure, whereas he was left waiting for me.I woke up at 6am on Tuesday morning, hopped into the shower and brushed my

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1147763597003556572006-05-16T17:10:00.000+10:002006-05-16T17:13:30.196+10:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Aella, originally uploaded by Sams76. Instead of whinging about my face and how I feel like a sumo wrestler, here is a photo of Aella - pronounced Ella. Aella is Greek for Whirlwind and I dare say her name will fit her

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1147689031942296922006-05-15T20:22:00.000+10:002006-05-15T20:30:32.056+10:00

I came into work extra early this morning. This is on top of the fact that I dragged myself out of bed this morning at 4am to heat my wheat pillow and make a cup of tea, plus gulp down more nurofens for my migraine. It helped slightly, but it was raging again by the time I woke up at 7am.Anyway, I went to work early to get some privacy and call my manager to let her know I was resigning. I left

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1147605243975899462006-05-14T21:06:00.000+10:002006-05-14T21:14:03.993+10:00

Yesterday, I partook in some retail therapy. We walked past some shops that I wouldn't normally look at, but my friend being of a smaller size, stopped to look. Anyway, she was picking out some track suit pants which were on special and I noticed my size on the rack. This is odd for me because only 'big girls' stores stock my size - well, other normal stores do, but their sizes are infinitely

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1147519491672187062006-05-13T21:17:00.000+10:002006-05-13T21:24:51.723+10:00

I bought this today (click on link above). A bit of retail therapy never hurt anyone, especially since I am going into surgery on Tuesday.Anyway, thanks to everyone who sent their advice about the surgery and resignation. I have organised my time off from work and will tell my manager on Monday morning that I have decided to leave. It's the best I can do and it's what I feel more comfortable

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1147339441998911742006-05-11T19:09:00.000+10:002006-05-11T19:24:02.013+10:00

Argh. Today hasn't been the best of days.I saw the oral surgeon this afternoon, having prepared myself for the reality of having my top wisdom teeth out in the chair at a later stage. However, it's not to be and I have been promptly booked in for full dental surgery on Tuesday morning. Apparently all my wisdom teeth must come out, even though the bottom ones haven't given me any cause for

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1147297630066365592006-05-11T07:44:00.000+10:002006-05-11T07:49:59.146+10:00

I woke up to this song this morning. Very disconcerting to wake up and not hear the radio voices you usually hear. But I figured they were playing a pretty damn good song and laid back to enjoy it. When it finished, it started again and that's when I really woke up :)You see, someone knows that this song is my favourite song and it comes from a romantic moment in the movie, Say Anything with John

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1147258328396379002006-05-10T20:36:00.000+10:002006-05-10T20:52:08.420+10:00

Unfotunately, I had to work today, but you know, that's how it pans out. I was woken this morning by Glen and arrived in the kitchen to receive this. Yay for me :) We made brilliant chocolate malt milkshakes tonight, which was grouse :)Anyway, it was the big 30 for me. At least now, I might remember how old I am when people ask. That has been a problem for me for the last 2-3 years. I am told

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1147039206841928442006-05-08T07:57:00.000+10:002006-05-08T08:00:06.863+10:00

A famous journalist died in Australia yesterday - see link above for the story.The irony is, as he collapsed on the ground outside a story he was covering, his fellow journalist buddies grabbed a blanket (how convenient) and shielded him with it, asking others to give him his dignity.How many other non-journalist, non-public figures get given that opportunity to retain their dignity as they are

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1146832851749473842006-05-05T22:02:00.000+10:002006-05-05T22:40:51.950+10:00

I'm suffering from post-job shock. So many things are whirling around inside my head, preventing me from enjoying the experience of getting a new job.First there's the whole situation where this was unexpected in so many ways. This afternoon's phone call was meant to be a phone call to organise a time to catch up for the presentation; an exhibition of my oral/creative thinking skills and my

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1146818468079050192006-05-05T18:39:00.000+10:002006-05-05T18:41:08.080+10:00

This just shits me. This poor little girl has been through so much.I just can't believe it. People outside of Australia won't know this story, but I imagine the rest of us will.People like her just aren't meant to endure this sort of crap twice.It's fucked.

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1146818150299624952006-05-05T18:25:00.000+10:002006-05-05T18:35:50.316+10:00

Apparently I'm good enough, I pass the grade.I got the job.I got the phone call this afternoon, after thinking that I would have to put together a whitepaper and then present on a topic for verbal presentation. However, the National Manager had seen enough, he was impressed enough not to care about having two references, instead taking one reference from my old manager, who is also being

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1146650806685223062006-05-03T20:00:00.000+10:002006-05-03T20:06:46.706+10:00

So, I went to the dentist today. She was a nice dentist, she poked around in my mouth and prodded the sore spot on my gums which nearly sent me flying into next week. She then proceeded to pull all the weapons of mass pain out of my mouth, rip off her gloves and tell me that she wanted me to have an xray and suspected that I would need to see a specialist and discuss getting said painful teeth

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1146568121988768852006-05-02T21:08:00.000+10:002006-05-02T21:08:42.210+10:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Clio in 50 years time, originally uploaded by Sams76. Oh dear! We were angle grinding the tiles in the kitchen and as a result, a lot of dust was coming up. Coupled with a very strong fan pushing the dust out of the house

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1146482895182491632006-05-01T21:03:00.000+10:002006-05-01T21:28:15.216+10:00

...that's what friends are for...After the last post where I poured my heart out to the blogland about my rear-end problems, I got to thinking how potentially embarassing the whole saga can be and then, as the emails came in, I realised just how many people read! Woohoo, I think! Hrm. Anyway, what's a little pile between friends?Btw, thanks for the advice and a special thank you to Sonnet for the

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1146388712569519162006-04-30T19:08:00.000+10:002006-04-30T19:18:33.293+10:00

I have debated for a while with myself as to whether to discuss this topic with the greater web community and I'm still not sure about it. So, this post could be up for 24 hours, or up for 3 days, or more.What I'm talking about is hemorrhoids. They are evil, bad bad things.I confess, I had my first one a couple of years ago. It freaked me out, but it has been relatively good and hasn't bothered

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1146366575802778792006-04-30T13:09:00.000+10:002006-04-30T13:10:15.403+10:00

What band from the 80s are you? You rule. in 15 years, you won't be as known as you are now, but most of the people that will know you then will like you (or else I'll beat them with a stick). You're nice to listen to.Take this quiz!Quizilla |Join| Make A Quiz | More Quizzes | Grab Code

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1146136829799518172006-04-27T21:05:00.000+10:002006-04-27T21:20:29.816+10:00

Today, I was back at work, much to my disappointment. However, my manager seemed to ease up on me and didn't pile the work on like she has been. Perhaps she felt bad because I sounded a bit crap. This helped. I was a bit croaky today and a bit snotty, so was pleased to be plugging the not-sud@fed drug into my system.Anyway, I got the all-important phone call this morning from the HR person from

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1146051097788152302006-04-26T21:09:00.000+10:002006-04-26T21:31:38.833+10:00

I'm going to be brief today, because I have a lot of stuff running around in my head and I'm trying to relax so I can go to bed and not have another night of no sleep because I couldn't shut my mind off.I had an interview today. It appeared to go fine. However, it turns out my former boss is also going for the manager position that this role reports to. Could be interesting. Would love to work

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1146029563617453982006-04-26T15:32:00.000+10:002006-04-26T15:32:43.696+10:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Thank god for an angle grinder, originally uploaded by Sams76. Just an update on the kitchen reno. We're progressing with it, faster than we thought yesterday. We bought several inadequate tools to assist us, but what

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I think I've been hexxed or something. I've been blessed with a permanent headache for the last week or more. It's become one blurred picture of headache and agony. I went to bed last night at 8.30 with a mersyndol and my wheat pillow, with the electric blanket turned right up! I woke up at midnight and low and behold, the headache was still there! Not happy. I took a claratyne and another

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1145787549993732632006-04-23T20:19:00.000+10:002006-04-23T20:19:10.006+10:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } And the mess begins..., originally uploaded by Sams76. Yes, Glen and I are trashing the house. I sweat, I think we're suckers for punishment. It feels like we've only just moved in and unpacked and now, it looks like we

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It's been a shit of a week. Work has been crap, demoralising and generally upsetting. At this point, I don't really want to talk about it, not until I've had more time to ponder it.Anyway, we took Zeus to the vet yesterday. He's had a cough since he was a kitten - he's almost 7 years old. I was initially told he had a furrball he couldn't cough up, then I was told that it was nothing and why did

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Sometimes a buck forty can be worth it. Yes, I decided to get involved in this and I have purchased one tiny little square - my patch in the grand scheme of the universe.It's hard to describe where the heck my little square is, but the page is segmented. It's in the fourth segment, third row, six squares in. Anyone who can find it, let me know! Anyway, it's my little piece of history, who knows,

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Today was a pretty shit day. My colleague took a 'personal day', which I encouraged her to. However, that meant that I was left with the rest of the work, which my boss decided I must complete in the same amount of time. Anyway, throughout the course of the day, she increasingly became more and more irritating until it basically boiled up this afternoon in a little email confrontation. I

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730796828224303475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12418030.post-1144408326301687252006-04-07T21:12:00.000+10:002006-04-07T21:12:06.416+10:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Sam foolery, originally uploaded by Sams76. I was feeling a bit spastic tonight (hope no one is particularly offended by the use of that word?), so thought I would post a picture of my latest haircut. It's nothing overly

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I've updated my weight loss blog - link to the right.There's some news in there that I won't impart here, forcing you to read it! Ha!Anyway, go read.

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I seem to spend a lot of time reading or hearing about charges and court cases involving sexual assault, rape or some other act of indecency in Australia. Even the volunteers at the Commonwealth Games weren't safe. So, when I read this article today, I guess I was a bit numb to it, until I read one thing - the girl was beligerant to the very end, she was strong and didn't let these bastards ruin

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