So with tomorrow being the last day of 2008, and me being away on holidays..and from the internet for a few days, I thought I'd write up my thoughts on the past year now.
This year has gone so fast! I swear the older I get the faster each year goes...and I'm only 23, so I'm a little scared about how its gonna seem in another 20 years or so....
January
- Didn't do a whole lot in January, as I recall I went to the movies a fair bit, and also to the beach.
Feb
-painted the dining room...took way too long and too much effort...but looks great
-back to Uni at the end of feb, started my 2nd year of Uni.
March
-On the Easter break, Mum, Nikki and I went up to Port Douglas for a few days. Had great weather, and a fantastic time. I never been up that north before, and the day out at the Reef was amazing.
April, May, June
-Spent the winter break from Uni working a bit, but mostly watching dvds.
July
-Saw Wicked for the first time, and was blown away. Hooked, absolutely hooked.
-I also watched the entire first season of Pushing Daisies
...so overal July was a very Kristin Chenoweth centered month, and one that changed my life by the introduction of 2 new obsessions.
August
-Started my 2nd semester classes for Uni, very social studies orientated in the 2nd half of the year. Which was a nice little break from all the full on media stuff of other semesters.
September
-a fairly quiet month, a weeks break from Uni.
October
-Stayed busy with new seasons of shows to download, The Emmy's to watch, and the beginning of watching The West Wing....Ness and I would never been the same.
-Saw Wicked for the 2nd time. Got the cool green drinks, and bought souveniers. I swear the show was even better the 2nd time.
November
-Classes ended in early November, so I was busy writing essays for the first 2 weeks. My exam on the 17th apparently went a whole lot better than I expected.
-My birthday happened...quietly, yet happily. I'm very glad I went to dinner with people I like, especially my Grandparents. Cause it was the last time I got to see my Grandma before the stroke that happened in December. I'll never forget the image of my 86 year old Grandma attempting to do the Nutbush on the dancefloor at the Bentleigh RSL.
December
-Started off good. Got my results for Uni. All credits - very happy, as I was sure I'd failed something.
-The whole family was thrown into chaos with my Grandma's stroke. A lot of not knowing, and upset. I has changed the whole dynamic of the family. She's working through rehab at the moment, but it was a tough Christmas without her here.
-Christmas was surprisingly good. I got some decent presents, and some not so great ones. The day itself worked out quite good. Although everyone was very late for dinner, which was frustrating, and rude....but at least it gave us a chance to be organised and relax before they arrived.
Looking forward to 2009....final year of Uni. Nothing else planned for the year...but I really want to start working on my US trip.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Saturday, December 06, 2008
Goodbye Old Friends
so.....I'm a little sad this week. I found out that my next door neighbours...the ones I actually like, and have lived next door since I was 4 are moving.
I always knew they would...their house is way too small. But I guess it just makes me sad to know that they won't be there anymore. Not to mention the fact that I spent such a large part of my childhood from the ages of 4 to 12 in their house and with their family. They used to organise the street parties, the girls and I spent hours together playing, and Hollie and I had our 'We Care for Kids Club' where we entertained kids while parents did other things in return for pay (which was usually a few dollars..which was a lot when you're 11).
And though we havn't really spoken much since we went off to high school, they were always there to say hi to if you saw them outside, or able to get a reference from, or borrow something from. So it just makes me sad.
In addition to being sad...I'm incredibly jealous...I'm trying not to be but I can't help it, it seems to be in my nature. As much as I do LOVE my house (and its very much a part of me..having been here 23 years), I've wanted to move house for ages, my parents used to go looking at places all the time...but my dad does not want to move...or even improve...and it kills me to think that very soon there will be no one left in the street that I know. Not to mention what kind of work they'll do next door. Sometimes I hate growing up...too many people leave, and I'm always stuck in exactly the same place.
So I'm a little mopey this week. Part of me can't wait till I get a real job and am able to afford some sort of place for myself....but I have a feeling my family will be in this place for a good while longer.
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Carlie
I always knew they would...their house is way too small. But I guess it just makes me sad to know that they won't be there anymore. Not to mention the fact that I spent such a large part of my childhood from the ages of 4 to 12 in their house and with their family. They used to organise the street parties, the girls and I spent hours together playing, and Hollie and I had our 'We Care for Kids Club' where we entertained kids while parents did other things in return for pay (which was usually a few dollars..which was a lot when you're 11).
And though we havn't really spoken much since we went off to high school, they were always there to say hi to if you saw them outside, or able to get a reference from, or borrow something from. So it just makes me sad.
In addition to being sad...I'm incredibly jealous...I'm trying not to be but I can't help it, it seems to be in my nature. As much as I do LOVE my house (and its very much a part of me..having been here 23 years), I've wanted to move house for ages, my parents used to go looking at places all the time...but my dad does not want to move...or even improve...and it kills me to think that very soon there will be no one left in the street that I know. Not to mention what kind of work they'll do next door. Sometimes I hate growing up...too many people leave, and I'm always stuck in exactly the same place.
So I'm a little mopey this week. Part of me can't wait till I get a real job and am able to afford some sort of place for myself....but I have a feeling my family will be in this place for a good while longer.
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Carlie
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
TV Turnover
So as anyone who knows me knows...I became very obsessed with a little show called Pushing Daisies this year. And if you know that, you also know that it has now been cancelled.
It was expected...but still it sucks major doodie! Its such a great amazing show, full of bright shiny colors, the best characters ever (I loved every single main character...which NEVER happens), amazing writing - the dialogue just flows and makes you smile, infact the whole show did that!
So I'm very sad about it not coming back next year...and the fact its supposed to end of a freaking cliffhanger!
So now I've decided that I'm only going to watch old shows...now I know eventually I'll run out..but at least I don't get crushed by it getting cancelled. I know what I'm getting myself into. -Its safe.
Recently me and Ness started watching The West Wing (after talking about it for ages)...had always known the show and the people on it...but never really got to watch it, or wanted to...besides it was one of those shows that never stayed in the one timeslot for very long.
After the pilot..I liked it...after a few more eps, I was into it....after a few more I was HOOKED! While I don't understand most of it...its a fantastic show, with great writing and the actors/characters rock!
You know I think seeing as it only came out here in 2000....I probably was too young for the show at the time..and am glad I'm watching it now. I have a better understanding of US politics...especially after the election stuff going on in the last year. And while I've always had a few 'grown up' shows, I don't think I could have appreciated the West Wing back then.
I think I might have to get the dvd box set....if only to watch CJ fall into the pool...and Donna and Josh ramble.
I'm getting a little worried about the current state of television. With Daisies gone and ER ending at the end of this season...I'm running out of shows to watch. Sure I'll watch Lost, but even that only has 2 more seasons left. And I'll probably keep watching NCIS(which I like but only watch when I've run out of other new eps), Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, and Brothers and Sisters...I think I've given up on Heroes, Desperate Housewives (although my sis watches it, so I'll probably see it when its on regular aussie tv), Samantha Who, Dirty Sexy Money...I can't think of any other shows I watch at the moment. I'll also probably not give any new shows a look either.
Maybe I'll get into Scrubs...thats a show I know, but have never really watched.
Maybe I'll just go down to blockbuster and rent any show that looks interesting. That or I'll just keep watching my dvds over and over...and over and over again.
TV sucks! They better give Kristin an award though...I still can't believe that Jean Smart beat her for the Emmy....seriously?!
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Carlie
It was expected...but still it sucks major doodie! Its such a great amazing show, full of bright shiny colors, the best characters ever (I loved every single main character...which NEVER happens), amazing writing - the dialogue just flows and makes you smile, infact the whole show did that!
So I'm very sad about it not coming back next year...and the fact its supposed to end of a freaking cliffhanger!
So now I've decided that I'm only going to watch old shows...now I know eventually I'll run out..but at least I don't get crushed by it getting cancelled. I know what I'm getting myself into. -Its safe.
Recently me and Ness started watching The West Wing (after talking about it for ages)...had always known the show and the people on it...but never really got to watch it, or wanted to...besides it was one of those shows that never stayed in the one timeslot for very long.
After the pilot..I liked it...after a few more eps, I was into it....after a few more I was HOOKED! While I don't understand most of it...its a fantastic show, with great writing and the actors/characters rock!
You know I think seeing as it only came out here in 2000....I probably was too young for the show at the time..and am glad I'm watching it now. I have a better understanding of US politics...especially after the election stuff going on in the last year. And while I've always had a few 'grown up' shows, I don't think I could have appreciated the West Wing back then.
I think I might have to get the dvd box set....if only to watch CJ fall into the pool...and Donna and Josh ramble.
I'm getting a little worried about the current state of television. With Daisies gone and ER ending at the end of this season...I'm running out of shows to watch. Sure I'll watch Lost, but even that only has 2 more seasons left. And I'll probably keep watching NCIS(which I like but only watch when I've run out of other new eps), Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, and Brothers and Sisters...I think I've given up on Heroes, Desperate Housewives (although my sis watches it, so I'll probably see it when its on regular aussie tv), Samantha Who, Dirty Sexy Money...I can't think of any other shows I watch at the moment. I'll also probably not give any new shows a look either.
Maybe I'll get into Scrubs...thats a show I know, but have never really watched.
Maybe I'll just go down to blockbuster and rent any show that looks interesting. That or I'll just keep watching my dvds over and over...and over and over again.
TV sucks! They better give Kristin an award though...I still can't believe that Jean Smart beat her for the Emmy....seriously?!
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Carlie
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
And finally a good one!
Another update to my being short..good/bad list.
-Short people are no good as a human shield!..hopefully I will never find myself in that situation.
-Short people are no good as a human shield!..hopefully I will never find myself in that situation.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Update
so I came up with a couple more things that suck about being short.
1. Often the sensor on automatic doors can't see you..so you stand there looking like an idiot when they don't open! Kinda embarrassing.
2. you can't reach the pull cord on trams..thank goodness they installed buttons. -Also if you're stuck in the middle of a really packed train...you have nothing to hold onto...and are below everyones shoulders so no one knows you're there!
This is all for now....I'm sure there will be more to come.
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Carlie
1. Often the sensor on automatic doors can't see you..so you stand there looking like an idiot when they don't open! Kinda embarrassing.
2. you can't reach the pull cord on trams..thank goodness they installed buttons. -Also if you're stuck in the middle of a really packed train...you have nothing to hold onto...and are below everyones shoulders so no one knows you're there!
This is all for now....I'm sure there will be more to come.
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Carlie
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Being Vertically Challenged: The Good, The Bad, and the inbetween
So I was super dooper alleyooper bored today at uni, and started thinking about a few things that are actually kinda good about being so short.
I'll start by mentioning that I am current 153 or 4 centermeteres tall...I haven't quite worked out exactly what I am. This equates to about 5"1...So yes I'm taller than Kristin (Chenoweth..like you didn't know), but she's totally proportioned...and has HUGE/Gigantic talent!
Anyways...here are 5 things that are actually GOOD about being short.
1 - It's fairly easy to weave in and out/through of crowds of people
2 - you never have to worry about ceiling height
3 - even a modest sized Christmas tree looks decent sized next to you
4 - you need less legroom on trains, planes and automobiles
5 - People do underestimate you, which definately has its pluses.
And 5 BAD Things
1 - I can never SEE over the crowds if its an audience!
2 - It's impossible to reach anything high up if you live with taller people who put your stuff specifically up on the top shelf.
3 - Everything (I mean pants, and occaisionally dresses and skirts) have to be taken up. Luckily for me, I've become quite good at doing most of it myself.
4 - I tend to get either beaten up by surf or blown away wind...also its really hard to go very far out into the ocean and still touch the sand
5 - you tend to live your life on tippytoes. Whether its at work, or stores, or anywhere else with counters.
And a few things that I couldn't decide if they were good or bad.
1 - People automatically think you're younger than you are if you are short. Which I so don't get. But I guess in the long run its a definate plus, and its way too much effort to make oneself look older...and why bother?!
2 - customers never know I'm at a register at work unless I have a line...which is good cause sometimes I get a break/breather, but annoying cause after awhile one gets bored.
-Okay so I was reaching a little....particularly with the good things, but is actually a lot harder to think of good things than I thought it would be.
I end this rant here.
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Carlie
I'll start by mentioning that I am current 153 or 4 centermeteres tall...I haven't quite worked out exactly what I am. This equates to about 5"1...So yes I'm taller than Kristin (Chenoweth..like you didn't know), but she's totally proportioned...and has HUGE/Gigantic talent!
Anyways...here are 5 things that are actually GOOD about being short.
1 - It's fairly easy to weave in and out/through of crowds of people
2 - you never have to worry about ceiling height
3 - even a modest sized Christmas tree looks decent sized next to you
4 - you need less legroom on trains, planes and automobiles
5 - People do underestimate you, which definately has its pluses.
And 5 BAD Things
1 - I can never SEE over the crowds if its an audience!
2 - It's impossible to reach anything high up if you live with taller people who put your stuff specifically up on the top shelf.
3 - Everything (I mean pants, and occaisionally dresses and skirts) have to be taken up. Luckily for me, I've become quite good at doing most of it myself.
4 - I tend to get either beaten up by surf or blown away wind...also its really hard to go very far out into the ocean and still touch the sand
5 - you tend to live your life on tippytoes. Whether its at work, or stores, or anywhere else with counters.
And a few things that I couldn't decide if they were good or bad.
1 - People automatically think you're younger than you are if you are short. Which I so don't get. But I guess in the long run its a definate plus, and its way too much effort to make oneself look older...and why bother?!
2 - customers never know I'm at a register at work unless I have a line...which is good cause sometimes I get a break/breather, but annoying cause after awhile one gets bored.
-Okay so I was reaching a little....particularly with the good things, but is actually a lot harder to think of good things than I thought it would be.
I end this rant here.
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Carlie
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Because I Can
This is going to be a very random, pointless, and probably uninteresting post...but I feel the need to write a whole post about...my hair.
Firstly, I have issues with the thin-ness on my hair...my ponytail is about half of what a normal person's is. Plus it makes it really hard to do anything with it.
I used to have such lovely thick hair....*sighs*
I also have issues with the color...it is neither blonde nor really brown, and is closer to one one day, and the other the next.
I also currently have more natural color than I have had since I was twelve years old
But it was naturally a tiny bit blonder back then I believe....
The one thing I don't have issues with about my hair, is that I can either make it naturally curly(esque), or fairly straight. That means I have a teeny tiny bit of flexibility with my hair.
....oh well...I'll get over it...maybe :)
-Carls
Firstly, I have issues with the thin-ness on my hair...my ponytail is about half of what a normal person's is. Plus it makes it really hard to do anything with it.
I used to have such lovely thick hair....*sighs*
I also have issues with the color...it is neither blonde nor really brown, and is closer to one one day, and the other the next.
I also currently have more natural color than I have had since I was twelve years old
But it was naturally a tiny bit blonder back then I believe....
The one thing I don't have issues with about my hair, is that I can either make it naturally curly(esque), or fairly straight. That means I have a teeny tiny bit of flexibility with my hair.
....oh well...I'll get over it...maybe :)
-Carls
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