Birthday Greetings

I’ve had birthdays on the brain lately, and I was looking at a bunch of old birthday cards today and thought I’d share a few of the messages that made me laugh, or just seemed silly.

“Behind every successful woman is a substantial amount of coffee” – from the front of a card given to me by Ness

“This is where I would normally quote something for you, but there are plenty in the present” – from same birthday card, written by Ness

“I posilootly and absoltively wish you a fantastic birthday and party” – from another b’day card from Ness

“God we’re getting so old now! We’ll have to start acting like grown-ups” – from a 22nd birthday card from Jacinta

“Congratulations on becoming an actual adult. Remember it doesn’t mean you have to be a grown up” – from a 21st birthday card from Laura
…..well now I’m confused…21 year olds don’t need to be grown ups, but 22 year olds do?

“I bought this card because it reminded me of the stars you used to draw in everyone’s diaries, usually net to special TV events or birthdays. I’m so amazed that we have known each other for 5 years. I’ve seen you change in many ways since then, but you still remain a slightly insane, funny and great person to be friends with.” – Bec P from a 21st card.

“…I look forward to many more weird and wacky adventures in the future.” Brett from a 21st card.


Some old made up words I’d forgotten about.
Some people I haven’t seen in a long time, and haven’t talked to in just as long. –kinda sad that we both stopped trying to maintain the friendship.

Makes me think about how I have changed as a person over the last few years. I was a very different person in high school I think. In the years when I knew some of these people, I was on my way to discovering my sense of self…..but I was a lot crazier, I was a lot more naïve about things, and had very little self confidence.

In the years since high school, I have grown a lot a lot!!! I figured out a career direction – even if it still isn’t set in stone yet, but I have a direction and that’s good enough.
I have braved meeting people online and meeting them offline. I have stuck with these friendships. I have maintained a self confidence I never had before. I am no longer afraid of saying things or expressing my opinion because I feel intimidated by my own friends.
I gained the confidence, and the NEED to get my drivers license. - and now am a pretty confident driver!

I no longer let myself get treated like the little kid, or naïve one of the group – like I have in past friendships.
I act more responsible, and have learned things about the world, and care about things more.

I guess its just funny how you don't notice that you've changed, time just goes on. Heck, I've only got 1 more semester of uni after this.....when did that happen?!
I suppose we just do grow and change as time goes on, and its only when you look back at things that are pretty old, that you really think about how much things have changed.

Lets just look at things this way....I'm a much happier person than I was 5-6 years ago. Bring on the next 5-6. :)


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Carlie

Reining It In

So not a whole lot has been going on. I've started getting 1 shift a week, 3 hours, which equals about $50 a week. -That's not really enough to live on....but I really will keep looking for new jobs. -I just wish Uni was over already, that would make things easier.

I've been thinking a lot about the way my family acts lately. Their behavior is very annoying most of the time. My dad is a selfish pain, who has the maturity of a small child. -That is a family trait. All the males in his family act like little children, have no believable authority, and like the stir everybody up and think anything annoying or teasing is funny. It drives me insane.
Both my parents have weird senses of humour. They don't understand smart humour, and act like children all the time. I don't know if its because I'm the oldest and have this sense of duty....(okay slight off-track ref to WW....moving on), I have a more grown up attitude, or because of my education or something....but they drive me crazy.

Their people skills are also really annoying. They complain about everyone else, then do similar things themselves! Grrr.


Okay this is my venting for the day....week...month...whatever :)


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Carlie

Close to the End

So I have a total of 2 weeks left of this semester of uni...this semester which hopefully will be my 2nd last semester ever! I'm a little overwhelmed with all the stuff I have left to do this semester, though, most of which is due next week...some of which is due later. I am however feeling a little better prepared for my exam now. -The practice tests have helped, and I think I understand the theory/theorists pretty well now, which is good.

The whole job search isn't getting very far. I can't really afford to look at anything full time or long term, cause I still have that one semester of uni left. I am getting a few more shifts than I was, but still....50 bucks a week ain't gonna go far.

I'm also DYING to go to New York and see 9 to 5 on Broadway. I'd love to see Allison Janney on stage, but also the show just looks awesome, and the music is already stuck in my head...Wicked style. I don't quite have enough to go....even for a few days....maybe if I just hope enough something will happen. -But I'm not counting on anything.
Speaking of Wicked....I'm totally depressed that its finishing its run in Melbourne in August and moving to Sydney! -I guess I should be happy that its only moving, and not ending ending. Ness and I will have to make a trip to Sydney to see it once.

Also...I'm a little stressed with trying to figure out what kind of job I'm going to do next year once I've finished uni....its hard to find anything listed that doesn't need years and years of experiance. I'm sure I'll find something....I HAVE to find something.


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-Carlie

If I could fly I would!

So I have known that Allison Janney was doing the 9 to 5 musical for a while now. I knew it was coming to broadway this year, and yet didn't get myself organised enough to go over and see it. -Now if I had been earning enough I probably would have actually planned to be there right now, so I could see it, and also Lauren Graham in Guys and Dolls.....but I barely have enough for the plane trip there at the moment.

It's been driving me crazy all week. I'm dying to see it with every fibre of my being.....I'll definately have to get the soundtrack either way. ....now if only I can come up with some way to get me (and Ness...cause she might kill me if I went without her :P ) there.

-anyone got a few free grand to send us over to New York for a couple of days to see 9 to 5, give me a yell!


oh and now I'm also really depressed that Wicked is ending its Melbourne run and moving to Sydney in August! WAHHHHHHHH

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Carlie

Chilly!

The weather seems to have changed suddenly in Melbourne. Autumn has set in and it feels like winter with some of the days we've been having over the last few days. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Today have all seen rain. -It was fun driving through it I tell ya on Saturday evening!
Rain is good, Rain is fine...I just wish it'd let up long enough for me to get my washing done.
I must say I love how all the trees are actually changing this year too! The leaves are turning red and not just brown. Pretty.

Easter came and went in a flash. I had a little chocolate, not much at all really. -I didn't miss it.
I'm not so much on a diet, so much as changing my eating habits. I'm eating a lot healthier than I used to, and have also stopped snacking so much. It's working out well so far! Course some of the clothes I bought last year are now a little loose.

Can't wait till this semester of Uni is over, as much as I enjoy my uni week, I am planning to find some real work for the time off, so I can get back on track with my finances. Plus it'll keep me busy and look good on the resume - as long as someone will hire me.


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Carlie

Sleep

ooo my first April post.

So for most of this week, I've been going to bed earlier than I normally do. In fact on Tuesday I was in bed by just after 11pm, and had turned all lights out by midnight...which I rarely do.

I don't know if the reason I have been feeling tired earlier, and actually making myself go to bed earlier is because of one (or many) of the following possible reasons....

A) That I am actually genuinely tired.
B) All my work doing assignments has worn me out
C) I am bored, and therefore just not staying up
D) I don't have other people keeping me up late on msn
E) I have finally gotten sick of watching clips on the computer, and/or have developed some control over when I should stop.
F) it has been too damm cold to stay out of bed

Whatever the reason, even though I got to bed earlier, it doesn't always mean that I sleep any earlier, or wake up feeling anymore refreshed.

Maybe after this week's break from Uni I will have myself sorted out, and feeling relaxed and refreshed again.

Too much!

So I've been back at uni 4 and a bit weeks, and up until this week I haven't had much due.
But this week everything seems to have to have piled up. I had a thing due last Friday, I've got another thing due this friday, I've got an essay due monday, and another thing due next Thursday. Oh and a practice exam tomorrow...which I really don't think I'm ready for....

I've been trying to concentrate, and I've been doing okay...but there are many different distractions going on at the moment.
I'm sick of fighting with centrelink over the simple processing and mailing out of my health care card -which I need in order to get concession tickets for the train...
I don't really have time to look for a new job, because I have to put any job looking time I have, into looking for jobs for next year. But I am going to need some money soon. Or my savings will completely vanish.

I can't wait till easter, then I will at least have a break from assignments, and from classes. Maybe Nikki and I will get closer to finishing off Friends...again. That and there might be some extra West Wing time squeezed in. ...not that I want to rush through it, cause then I'm screwed!

Not much else going on. Scott had his 21st last weekend...I escaped to Jacinta's place, thank god. I would have been driven crazy if I was here. Nikki is having her party this weekend. But at least 13/14 year olds aren't as bad...and there will be no drinking or smoking (I'm gonna assume...but you never know).
This time of year always makes me grouchy...cause it seems like everyone else is having a birthday, but I have to wait till November, and then I don't really get to enjoy it anyways.
I'll get over it...maybe. :P


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Carlie