This is the kind of weekend others should aspire to be; it has been the perfect blend of socialising and alone-time, of uninhibited happiness with deep and meaningful enjoyment ( Read more... )

I've been perplexed lately by the number of people surrounding me who appear to be having communication breakdowns in their various relationships. Though my background and occupation heavily influence my perception of the world, I'm of the opinion that many of the worlds evils and issues could be solved with better communication and understanding ( Read more... )

Three months left til I can move out. I appreciate all Dad'n'Julie are doing for me, but goddamn I miss sleeping in without the sound of a washing machine at 6am on the weekends. I also miss hot, uninterrupted water when I'm in the shower. ...and that's not all I miss ( Read more... )

Some nights I'm just... happy. Tonight the air is scented with lychee and black tea, I'm coming down from a romantic-comedy pizza-fueled high, and I'm listening to Mariah's fabulous new album. I could go on, but there's no need. Just... happy.

Until next time.

10:42pm

I'm the type of guy who celebrates a milestone by making some sort of significant or commemorative purchase. In this case, the milestone was the arrival of my first pay from my new job - something to be celebrated! Unfortunately the significance was lost on me as I went from the ATM to the cafe and bought myself a Mocha Lite... I think it was ( Read more... )

I forgot how much one tends to think about things when one lives alone. Every issue is considered, judged for its merits, its ethical dilemmas explored, a conclusion drawn, and then discarded as the next thought takes prominence. It's an exhausting process when one undertakes it for hours on end (never intentionally, it's just life). So other than ( Read more... )

I'm increasingly self-reflective as I'm adapting to single-life. I had a midnight spa this evening and remember with some fondness back in the pre-Anthony days how Lauren would come over and we'd chat for ages about things. When I met Anthony things changed somewhat, because I spent so much time with him - to the detriment of the majority of my ( Read more... )

Two days into my new job and I can't stop smiling. I'm doing things at the level I'm thinking at; I'm not answering phones, I'm not dealing with administration, I'm not doing any job other than my own. I'm finding out more about my job every minute, and loving everything so far; the projects that I'll be working on I'm pretty much getting free ( Read more... )

I feel pensive, and have been described as such in the last week. I feel like a lot is happening in my life, and a lot is changing, and I haven't felt this much change in years. The last time I felt this alone (in my thoughts) was when my friend Ian and I ... stopped being friends. I don't know if that's something I've ever spoken about in my ( Read more... )

I handed in my resignation today. It was a first for me, being my first job and all. I feel like I've learned a lot in the 2.5 years I've been there, and yet in many ways I haven't changed. I'm glad for the experience and the people I've met and befriended, that's for sure.

Naturally my boss was pretty furious with me; she felt that the three weeks ( Read more... )