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Thursday, May 1st, 2008
9:38 pm	Shebeebigans Well you've heard of shenanigans ... this is the tiel equivalent of what my pair get up to on a dull day's hanging about, when I pop inside with my camera and notice them and the damage they've done to this place. Anyway, things went something like this: Uh oh, she's caught us at it again. Aaah ... aaah ... it wasn't us Mum. See, we're busy preening! Yeah that's right ... nothing to see here but preening. Preen preen preen ... gosh it's a lot of hard work being such a beautiful beeb! Reckon she believes us yet? Naah, not yet. Better make it look more real. That's better. Maybe stick your head in a bit more. Great stuff, I think it's working. Better look like I'm helping you rather than keeping an eye on her. Hey, don't get too carried away there. We might be losing her again. (Comment on this)
Wednesday, August 1st, 2007
11:22 pm	The value of friendship This was sent to me the other day but I didn't read it at the time, thinking upon it as more of a nuisance. I read it tonight ... so, so true *sigh* We all have a handful of acquaintances--those people with whom we work or see at the store and casually say hello to and move on. But a friend is someone you confide in, bring over for an afternoon cup of coffee, invite to your wedding, or cry with when a loved one passes away. You just feel a sense of safety with a friend. Don't wait until a rainy day to express how much a good friend means to you. Often we are unaware of how much we mean to others until they speak up, and likewise we never know how much another person might truly need to hear such affirmations. An approving, cheerful word of encouragement can thrill a heart. Be sure to always say kind words before you part, show sympathy during hard times and affection during wonderful ones. Life would not be the same without positive friendships. Express your gratitude to someone today who has made a difference in your world (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Thursday, June 7th, 2007
5:25 pm	Much memeness Funny isn't it? When one has a lot to say in one sense, what do you do but resort to memes gakked from various friends on my list?! So, mummakook, your LiveJournal reveals... You are... 0% unique and 33% herdlike (partly because you, like everyone else, enjoy swimming). When it comes to friends you are lonely. In terms of the way you relate to people, you are keen to please. Your writing style (based on a recent public entry) is conventional. Your overall weirdness is: 21 (The average level of weirdness is: 27. You are weirder than 46% of other LJers.) Find out what your weirdness level is! What Your Favorite Color Purple Says About You: Intuitive --- Seeking --- Creative Kind --- Self-Sacrificing --- Growth Oriented Strong --- Very Wise --- Rare What Does Your Favorite Color Say About You? You Are Cameo You are understanding and very empathetic. You don't tend to have acquaintances. Everyone is your friend. And all of your friends tend to be friends. You have a knack for bringing very different people together. What Color Orange Are You? Your Brain's Pattern Your mind is a multi dimensional wonderland, with many layers. You're the type that always has multiple streams of though going. And you can keep these thoughts going at any time. You're very likely to be engaged in deep thought - and deep conversation. What Pattern Is Your Brain? Your Eyes Should Be Brown Your eyes reflect: Depth and wisdom What's hidden behind your eyes: A tender heart What Color Should Your Eyes Be? You Are From Neptune You are dreamy and mystical, with a natural psychic ability. You love music, poetry, dance, and (most of all) the open sea. Your soul is filled with possibilities, and your heart overflows with compassion. You can be in a room full of friendly people and feel all alone. If you don't get carried away with one idea, your spiritual nature will see you through anything. What Planet Are You From? What Your Hands Say About You You are logical, analytical, and rational. You have good verbal skills. Idealistic and dreamy, you tend toward the impractical. You have a knack for getting yourself in sticky situations. Brainy and intelligent, you are intellectual to the point of being incomprehensible. Your emotions tend to be well though out. You're willing to wait out a bad situation, and you're never too quick to act. What Do Your Hands Say About You? Current Music: what else but the sound of air conditioning?! (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2007
4:51 pm	Come home Charlie ... please! My little boy flew away while I was out this morning. Anyone who reads here regularly would know that he's a pretty big part of my everyday existence. It would be easy to point the finger of blame, but these things happen. I just wish they'd stop happening to me. PLEASE ... could something good actually STAY in my life just for once?! Wandering around distrubuting flyers, I went to the library which brought something else suddenly crashing back to me. Odd because I was there only on Friday and it had no impact at all. Funny how things change so suddenly *sigh* Anyway, I'm trying to keep positive ... trying! Current Mood: melancholy (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Tuesday, September 19th, 2006
11:40 pm	Yummmm! Just remembered my Devonport chocolates and ate one, just one. Kinda appropriate that I was listening to Slice of Heaven at the time! *hugs* You know I love you, yes you. Just that sometimes it's good to be assured it's mutual. *sigh* Interesting to note that even the CD holders agree, when you're not around all the colour goes. (Comment on this)
Wednesday, September 6th, 2006
7:59 pm	Cold, hard bitch? Hmmm, thought I would have scored a little higher on the agreeableness stakes, possibly less on extraversion, but here I am according to them (their blurb on me is in italics below): My Personality Neuroticism 66 Extraversion 71 Openness To Experience 86 Agreeableness 4 Conscientiousness 71 Test Yourself Compare Yourself View Full Report Bebo, MySpace Codes and hi5 by Pulseware Survey Software You are sociable, outgoing, energetic, and lively. You prefer to be around people much of the time. Stressful and frustrating situations can often be upsetting to you, but you are sometimes able to get over these feelings and cope with these situations. Novelty, variety, and change spice up your life and make you a curious, imaginative, and creative person. People see you as tough, critical, and uncompromising and you have less concern with others' needs than with your own. You set clear goals and pursue them with determination. People regard you as reliable and hard-working. Hmm, would have said I'm more than sometimes able to get over feelings and cope. Sometimes it might take me a while, but I've overcome some pretty big things over the last few years and still achieved my goals ... albeit a bit slower than anticipated thanks to the stumbling blocks. Apart from that, apparently someone I had a bit of a vent about the other day likes to play devil's advocate. Hmmm, good sentiments, but not really needed on my part. I was already doing all I could to be supportive and got yelled at in the process. Anyway, touch wood things are all in a much better place now, so yay for that much. Current Mood: blank (Comment on this)
Thursday, August 31st, 2006
5:15 pm	Conflicting ... songs? Have just been listening to some recently acquired music. Enz *sigh* oh how I miss you! And what a neglected little gem is this one: Well I tried my best But I must confess I'm beaten You showed no remorse And I'm not the first course you've eaten I want to give you love But it's not enough Oh baby You can lead a horse to water But you cannot make him drink I came off second best And like all the rest, heartbroken I would have been good for you You're looking for somebody new and I'm chokin' So much for the hopes you raised We're going our separate ways Oh baby You can lead a horse to water But you cannot make him drink *** Now to counter the ouchies (but welcome to a day in my mind ... well I did say mood swinging woman, right?) heard this on the radio in the car before (even heard Evermore's Running - good to see the guys getting good exposure on air and in the charts. They may not have the most varied live act in the world, but they're young - which made me really wanna hear live Enz): I was born a child of grace Nothing else about the place Everything was ugly but your beautiful face And it left me no illusion I saw you in the curve of the moon In the shadow cast across my room You heard me in my tune When I just heard confusion All because of you All because of you All because of you I am… I am I like the sound of my own voice I didn’t give anyone else a choice An intellectual tortoise Racing with your bullet train Some people get squashed crossing the tracks Some people got high rises on their backs I’m not broke but you can see the cracks You can make me perfect again All because of you All because of you All because of you I am… I am I’m alive I’m being born I just arrived, I’m at the door Of the place I started out from And I want back inside All because of you All because of you All because of you I am Current Mood: awake Current Music: Enz PinkPop (4 Comments |Comment on this)
Tuesday, August 29th, 2006
9:41 pm	Where do I belong? From whochick You Belong in Paris You enjoy all that life has to offer, and you can appreciate the fine tastes and sites of Paris. You're the perfect person to wander the streets of Paris aimlessly, enjoying architecture and a crepe. What European City Do You Belong In? Hmmm ... (Comment on this)
Monday, August 28th, 2006
11:09 pm	I found it Just listened *sigh* Tim does it again! In the end it all depends on you, No matter what you're going through, There's always going to be more than one point of view. For every wave upon the beach, I want to ride a wave with you, For every starfish in the sea, I want to swim away. Yes I did, I finally found it, Been searching for so long, but I've finally found it now, And I'm never gonna lose it *** Now Dave You lit my candle Both ends on fire *** Evening love How's your day? I'm bringing you the weather from the satellite jigsaw Today was fine Tears at times A weak ridge from pressure from the hinter to the heartland Who knows what it'll be A briny breeze Collars on the upturn, a nod towards the winter And monday Is a monday Tuesday's a thunder day with a wind that chills you to the bone Wednesday Don't mention Wednesday Not a good one at all! Otherwise fine Otherwise it's dandy Otherwise fine Otherwise it's over the top You got really rotten weather it's so hard I know Tell me where a weatherman should start when he's miles from his sunshine Promise you the warmest winter fire when outside its freezing cold Promise you the bluest summer sky it'll shine just for you And the outlook for Thursday Your guess is good as mine We'll be together Yeah, together by design Gotta love these Kiwi songwriters *nods* Now time I had an early night ... don't faint, I'm still sick. (Comment on this)
Sunday, August 27th, 2006
9:53 am	Today is a new day and a new day brings another Tim song that I want to listen to: I turn another way and it's holding me up, Luck has nothing to do with it, Things change when you learn to loosen your grip. I think one way and the future is desperate, I think another way everything is in sight, Trees bend so branches don't have to break, We mend the wounds of our last mistake. Birds swim, fish do fly, Proud man begins to cry. Birds swim, fish do fly, Things change, so why can't I? I live one way holding onto the fencepost, I live another way sliding off into space, Each life is loosely assembled, Inside the molecules tremble. (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Friday, August 25th, 2006
10:58 am	Try something when you feel like nothing Sometimes, when you're feeling glib about the world, the best thing you can do is be nice to someone. So, since she requested it, here tis: All about privateuniverse From the moment we first met, she was an easy person to spend time with. Easygoing and agreeable, I suppose the fact that I was offering her some rare stalking knowledge might have helped the process a bit. Good to have that common ground. Taught me some of the ins and outs of post-show stalking, and ensured I got to the right place eventually - in time to catch Nigel and Mal at least - after the first Sydney Enz show (unlike many, most of all the fool who tagged along after me, who didn't say anything until I'd led us there, when suddenly she remembers "Oh yeah, this is where I got Neil's autograph after ENZSO". Thanks to aikakone, who I actually wanted to join me, for restraining me there. Though prone to the odd verbal outburst, I'm not usually a physically violent person, but she knows me too well). Great value to eat, drink and perve with, we seem to have similar tastes in numerous things so it's very easy for whole days to seem like only a couple of hours. Always seems happy to see you and welcomes you to her house (as does her whole family), telling you to make yourself at home. As a testament to this, I felt more at home at her place as a somewhat last minute guest on Christmas Day, even in the company of a pile of relatives I'd never met, than I did at my brother's place that evening. I never felt out of place or was made mindful that I was one of the few not in a couple (even in the presence of a new baby), while I'm sad to say that visiting my brother and his guests (I think there were only 6 of us in total) just made me feel like a lonely failure who was there out of pity. New Year's Eve was fun to be with. I've possibly never drank so much in my life, or at least not so rapidly that it actually affected me, but it was fun dancing away to the Crowdies DVD with family friends, writing things with sparklers at midnight before returning "home" where, left alone by the rest of her family, we did some perving and took turns in writing some pretty colourful OSR fic. Easy to share accommodation with "on the road". Alternates between doing stuff with you and doing her own thing - no invasion of personal space in the former or fretting about being alone in the latter, strikes a good balance. And, not an insignificant thing, the fact that I'm here to write this is testament to her forgiving nature. We shared accommodation alone in Adelaide for 2 nights after Eddie had flirted with me twice, once right under her nose, yet she resisted what must have been an overwhelming urge to strangle me when she crept into the room at c. 4am to find me sleeping. Current Music: Tim Finn, Tim Finn (Comment on this)
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006
9:40 pm	Songz Figured this might be a challenge with my username, but I like a challenge. Doesn't really show up my diversity of taste really, but I blame it on the letters available. Open your playlist, pick songs that start with each letter of your username, but, the songs have to mean something to you. Don't just pick a song because it starts with a letter in your username. Post the list to your journal, if you want you can explain why the songs are important to you, but it's not required. Tag five people to do it M Making a Mockery - Tim Finn If you've been there, you'll get it. One of those songs that just grabbed my from the first hearing a year or so after divorcing. U Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers (though I personally prefer the U2 version) *melts* M Mood Swinging Man - The Finn Brothers Make it woman, and that's me! M MLK - U2 Elegantly simple, about the best lullaby I could think of. A Anything Can Happen - The Finn Brothers Sustained me through many a tough moment finishing off the thesis. I really should listen to that a lot and make it a motto again, for they're not wrong ... Anything CAN Happen!!! K Kite - U2 Relate to the above, check out these lyrics, a moment of Bono meltingness: I'm not afraid to die I'm not afraid to live And when I'm flat on my back I hope to feel like I did ‘Cause hardness, it sets in You need some protection The thinner the skin Who's to say where the wind will take you Who's to know what it is will break you I don't know which way the wind will blow O Oughta Be In Love - Dave Dobbyn Somewhat tarnished by its application in the film and perhaps somewhat disposable for it, I revisited this relatively recently when acquiring Dave's back catalogue and now I hear it for the pure love song it is, or at least this (just add wa to man at the end): A winning love is hard enough to find And when you've got it, never leave it behind Hold on, and give it all you have When it's given back, you'll be a powerful man O Only Talking Sense - The Finn Brothers You are afraid of me, that's why you're so unkind. To quote another Tim song, "Been There, Done That" too. K Kia Kaha - Split Enz Ever be strong ... what a great school motto! Tag ... if you're interested aikakone whochick dirtycreature and E ... have you changed your username or something? (1 Comment |Comment on this)
2:23 pm	All we need is love... Time for something more positive around here, sooooooooo, it's time for: LJ friend of the day 1. Reply to this post if you want me to tell you how cool you are! 2. Watch my journal over the next few days for a post just about you and why you rock my socks. 3. Post these instructions in your journal and give your friends a much needed dose of love and adoration! (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006
4:06 pm	Cast off your covering, let's go naked tonight Funny how people often comment on how you're sounding or looking better when you feel worse. That's apparently where I'm at right now. Feel absolutely awful. Almost bad enough for an afternoon sleep ... almost. That eludes me a bit too, or my dreams taunt me. Anyway, been listening to old Enz with a new perspective: It's no bother for me to beg for my friends My feet are cold and I'm going round the bend It won't hurt me to cry out loud My heart is burning an I'm far too proud And I'm just a hungry traveller, and I'd like to share your table Nobody's going to spoil my plans I'd rather eat with my hands And I think I'll be alright now Maybe I'll come back and stay some day I'll even bring my children so they can play It's no bother for me to beg, I was sane My eyes are red and my heads in pain It won't hurt me to say what I mean My throat is blistered but my hands are clean And I'm just your long lost love and I'd love you still but I'm not able They won't catch me if I can help it Just hold me down if I have a fit And I think I'll be alright now Say that I'll be normal some day Now they laugh and teach me how to pray *** My house is sliding into the sea Skies are grey, since you've been away The chickens aren't laying eggs no more It can only mean you left me for sure But I still think of you when I'm alone How can I ever repay you for what you do to me I still think of you when I'm alone How can I ever repay you for what you do to me La do dah la do dah dah la do dah My trees are all turning brown The sun won't shine, now you're no longer mine The rats are crawlin' up me back It can only mean you're never coming back But I still, think of you when I'm alone Oh how could I ever repay you for what you do to me And I still, think of you when I'm alone Oh how could I ever repay you for what you do to me La do dah la do dah dah la do dah Wooh! My bed is leaning to one side You know I can't sleep now that I've lost my pride The flies are swarming in like bees I even have to share my clothes with fleas But I still, yeah think of you when, I'm alone How can I ever repay you for what you do to me And I still, yeah think of you when, I'm alone How can I ever repay you for what you do to me *** And Dave, the man is great: i found no peace - lived like a shy fearful child i couldn't feel a thing unless it was suffered gladly somehow for atonement - an ever nameless dread and it's not like i lived it - it's like i read about it in someone else's book - and i know this is foolish but it etches in - to the fibre of your heart hold it right there i'm gonna show you something pure and i could always have stayed there never to have played my hand the lament for the numb the battle memory remains here only to be fought and won the lament for the numb and now the journey repays me - lose all the baggage for one the lament for the numb the lament for the numb and now she breathes on me and i'm so full of fire to burn a trail ahead if this is just a moment - it's alright i cupped my hands forever round your heart - if this is what it feels like forever round your heart hold it right there i'm gonna show you something pure and you could always remain here if only to walk by my side the lament for the numb and you will always remain here - never to suffer my pride the lament for the numb and there is so much to gain here - lose all the demons and lies the lament for the numb and with a love running deeper - i won't tag along for the ride the lament for the numb - the lament for the numb it's not like i lived it - the lament for the numb it's just like i lived it *** my hands are tied - oh i could be a victim when my tongue won't move you have it tied with your heartstrings when i needed you most i couldn't find the language when i needed you more i couldn't say a word my hands truly tied yeah i know i'm a prisoner when my tongue wouldn't move you have it tied with your heartstrings again and when i needed you most i couldn't find the language when i needed you more i couldn't say a word when i needed you most i couldn't find the language when i needed you more i couldn't say a word one day a heap on the ground - next day i'm so proud today i don't know - i don't know your hands are cold - that's why i try to contain you now my words are cursed - ember from the ashes one day a heap on the ground - next day i'm so proud today i haven't got a clue - feels like a river of tears today i'm gonna dry these eyes - no when i needed you more i couldn't say a word couldn't say a word Current Mood: sick (5 Comments |Comment on this)
Sunday, August 20th, 2006
11:30 am	*Love* these guys too Such a myriad of emotions on but one album. Almost feels like a soundtrack for the last couple of weeks: Here comes the rain again Falling on my head like a memory Falling on my head like a new emotion I want to walk in the open wind I want to talk like lovers do I want to dive into your ocean Is it raining with you So baby talk to me Like lovers do Walk with me Like lovers do Talk to me Like lovers do Here comes the rain again Raining in my head like a tragedy Tearing me apart like a new emotion Oooooh I want to breathe in the open wind I want to kiss like lovers do I want to dive into your ocean Is it raining with you So baby talk to me Like lovers do Here comes the rain again Falling on my head like a memory Falling on my head like a new emotion (Here it comes again, here it comes again) I want to walk in the open wind I want to talk like lovers do I want to dive into your ocean Is it raining with you *** Give me two strong arms To protect myself Give me so much love That I forget myself I need to swing from limb to limb To relieve this mess I'm in 'Cause when depression starts to win I need to be right by your side No one seems to touch me In the way you do Nothing seems to hurt me When I'm close to you I'm so full of desire When you set my head on fire I need to be right by your side Every single one of us needs Love, love, love Everybody needs to give and receive love Every single day can drag us Down, down, down But there's nothing left to fear When love gets into town I'm so full of desire When you set my head on fire I need to be right by your side *** Blue - the colour suits you Cool blue How will you stay this way for ever? Blue again It's a lasting chill To keep you cold as winter How can I forget you? I'm never gonna give you up How can I forget you baby? I'm never gonna give you up Here it comes again Here it comes again Blue - the colour fools you Cool blue I'll never stay this way for ever Blue again (How could she fall for a boy like that) *** I've got a delicate mind I've got a dangerous nature And my fist collides With your furniture I've got a delicate mind I've got a dangerous nature And my fist collides With your furniture I'm an electric wire And I'm stuck inside your head I'm a hungry Mohican I've got a razor blade smile So don't come near me I've got a singular style Fifteen senses Are on my plate All the things You love to hate I'm an electric wire And I'm stuck inside your head Where I go to no one knows Find me where the cold wind blows Regrets Black is red and red is white In this country I do what I like Regrets (That's right that's right..) *** Don't touch me Don't talk to me about it Don't touch me Don't talk to me - ever again I don't feel anything All sensation is closed to me I saw you put the needle in (I can still see) everything Take me to a quiet place Throw me in the water Watch the bubbles surface as I'm slowly sinking under *** Well in the morning When our day begins And it feels like cold cold steel And when the sun comes up It's like a new commotion You say nobody told you It would feel like this No fear no hate no pain no broken hearts You've got the killing gun Held in your hand It feels like cold cold steel And when the sun comes up It's like a new commotion You say shoot shoot shoot it up shoot it up Current Mood: numb Current Music: one verbose itel (Comment on this)
Sunday, August 13th, 2006
8:18 pm	All I ask ... There's a full moon in your eyes An ocean full of feelings lapping over me I've got one wheel in the sand An ocean full of voices wrapped inside of me There's a storm approaching both of us Spitting out lightning voltages of memories I am reaching out and hunting 'round Digging up every skeleton inside of me So if you're scared of me like I'm scared of you If you care for me like I care for you And if you're loving me like I'm loving you Can we just talk about it Don't walk around me ... So if it's hurting you like it's hurting me If it's breaking you like it's breaking me And if you're loving me like I'm loving you Can we just talk about it Don't walk around me ****************** After all the foolish things you've put me through I will never change my hopeful point of view (and you know in what direction I'm referring, not that kinda persuasion) Current Mood: melancholy Current Music: TF B&A demos (Comment on this)
10:49 am	Well this is just wrong Your Travel Profile: You Are Very Well Traveled in Australia (75%) You Are Somewhat Well Traveled in the United Kingdom (38%) You Are Somewhat Well Traveled in New Zealand (33%) You Are Mostly Untraveled in Southern Europe (13%) You Are Untraveled in Africa (0%) You Are Untraveled in Asia (0%) You Are Untraveled in Canada (0%) You Are Untraveled in Eastern Europe (0%) You Are Untraveled in Latin America (0%) You Are Untraveled in Scandinavia (0%) You Are Untraveled in Western Europe (0%) You Are Untraveled in the Middle East (0%) You Are Untraveled in the Midwestern United States (0%) You Are Untraveled in the Northeastern United States (0%) You Are Untraveled in the Southern United States (0%) You Are Untraveled in the Western United States (0%) How Well Traveled Are You? Mostly untravelled in Southern Europe?! Scuse me for only living there for 2 years. Just because you only put one of the places I've been to. The US should have been about to be added to this list, but it shall have to wait. Now to stop procrastinating and do the unpleasant tasks that must be done *sigh* (Comment on this)
Wednesday, June 28th, 2006
1:48 am	Put your name in with some celebrities, help save the whales If you haven't already, go here www.whalesrevenge.com and sign up. Yes, your name may also end up being near that of a member of your favourite band, but tis also something worth putting your name to anyway. (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Sunday, May 21st, 2006
12:02 pm	Sob!!! Aaagh! Someone just did an 11th hour outbid on the pink Enz poster I had my eye on at eBay while I was out hanging washing on the line. AND it was somebody known to me *pouts* Seems that it's war out there as the tour draws nearer :-( Current Mood: sad (5 Comments |Comment on this)
Thursday, April 13th, 2006
12:04 pm	I'm Only Talking Sense I can't believe it!!! Yesterday was bad enough, this morning was so absurd that I don't know whether to laugh or cry. I'd just told this woman that I've essentially just written a book and she asked if I knew how to save documents and stuff. For crying out loud, what did she think I do, carved it in marble?! If only I were that wealthy!!! It would have been so simple to put it in a way that did not insult my intelligence. It could have been as simple as reframing it, instead of "do you know how...", something like "so I assume you know how to ..." would have been a MUCH better way of putting it. Hello, just because I don't technically have a job at this particular point in time does not make me a less intelligent being who lacks feelings! You know, my ex used to have this neat door-hanger than his parents once bought him (during one of their better gift buying moments) that said "Beam me up Scotty, there's no intelligent life down here." It hasn't lost much of its feeling in what must be about 16 years since I first saw it, though at the time I opted for the one that said "Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most". Perhaps I shall reserve the right to use both! Message ends, over and out! Current Mood: pissed off Current Music: Spellbound - Split Enz (7 Comments |Comment on this)