January 2009
7 posts
Heat and furs
It’s 28 degrees (82.4F) in my room right now, after three days of temperatures hitting over 40 (105). Thanks to our air conditioning, the nights have been a pleasant 24 (75).
You would think, wearing fur coats and all, that my cat and dog would be lying on the cool tiles. However, I have a dog curled up and half lying across my thigh, and a long-haired cat curled up in my lap. The only reason...
Tasman travels
A few weeks ago I decided to take myself on a short trip somewhere. But where should I go? I’ve already been so many places. I wanted somewhere nice, reasonably quiet, and not out of the country. Then it hit me. What’s the only Australian state I haven’t been to? Tasmania!
Last week I picked up a travel booklet from my local travel agent and chose the hotel I wanted to stay at, and the dates I...
That's itchy
One of the worst possible places to get an itch is your upper thigh. It can make the most delightful situation awkward.
The end.
Shoe lifting
Gather around ladies and gentlemen for I have a story of crime, chase and recovery!
I always wondered what the appeal was of becoming a security guard or police officer. That was, until found myself filled with adrenaline and suffering a short bout of shock a few hours ago.
Let’s set the scene. It’s a Sunday afternoon, the shopping centre is quiet, I am stacking shoe boxes while my co-worker...
Dressing hair
Everyone I know seems to have found their perfect hairdresser. One that cuts their hair perfectly, doesn’t charge too much and is great at conversation.
I’ve went to 4 different salons last year only to have my hair ruined once, be overcharged ($75 for a style only?) on each occasion and find that the small talk goes somewhat like this:
Hairdresser: So, what year of high school are you in?...
Resolutions
I’ve never had any new years resolutions before. I thought I’d be different this year and actually have some. I think I’ve failed already.
Oh dear.