As a few people, but not many, are aware, my housemate and I received an eviction notice some time ago. Eviction, though polite and courteous, stipulated that we more or less needed to have vacated by late November ( Read more... )

Been doing a lot of thinking lately. Not about anyone else. I'm actually pretty devoid of any romantic attachment to anyone at the moment. More about myself, and my life as it stands.
Changes are happening. Change needs to happen. It's slow going, but I'm reasonably confident things will work out.

Went whale watching Saturday morning. Saw a few humpbacks. A couple were right next to the boat. Considering I hadn't seen a whale for several years, my excitement was rather elevated. We were supposed to swim with sealions on the way back in, and indeed we did go snorkelling around the island they inhabit. But they were a no-show, so we just ( Read more... )

For the past few months a 'friend' of mine has been sending me relentless emails and texts. At least a dozen a day. Don't mind the fact that she's married (albeit unhappily). She still wants me, and my attention.

Which leads me to the conclusion. As much as I'd like a relationship with a suitable woman, I really don't like being smothered. ( Read more... )

I went to the royal show yesterday. That had its good and bad points ( Read more... )

The Last 10 cents ( Read more... )

It's a sad day for Australia

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/09/14/2685521.htm

My younger brother is an unusual individual. Sometimes misunderstood, usually at the same time under appreciated. Much like a dear friend of mine also living in the UK, he continually astounds me with his depth of knowledge that I'm completely ignorant of ( Read more... )

I'm working tomorrow. Courier work.
Almost guaranteed continuous work till Christmas. After that, well, we'll cross that bridge when we get there.

This also means I get to pull myself out of the financial trouble that I'm in. I'm still debt free, but only just.

I completed a nice little 17 km walk yesterday afternoon. There was a little jogging involved as well, but not too much ( Read more... )