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  • Jul. 27th, 2008 at 2:56 AM
Are Bratz Slutz?




There's much debate over whether these dolls are suitable for little girls. Personally, I think they're trashy and wouldn't be buying my daughter them, but I also think it's one of the things that being a parent involves; ie. making decisions about what you expose your kids to.

However, it's 3am, and I'm watching a movie on SBS and an ad for them came on.

3am.

Kids toys.

Is it just me, or does this seem to suggest that there is a market for Bratz dolls amongst the pathetic men who are awake, at home, alone, on 3am on a Saturday night? (Not saying I'm not one of said men, but I don't see the attraction, just wondering if there is a demographic out there I'm not aware of).

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  • Jul. 27th, 2008 at 2:56 AM
Are Bratz Slutz?

There's much debate over whether these dolls are suitable for little girls. Personally, I think they're trashy and wouldn't be buying my daughter them, but I also think it's one of the things that being a parent involves; ie. making decisions about what you expose your kids to.

However, it's 3am, and I'm watching a movie on SBS and an ad for them came on.

3am.

Kids toys.

Is it just me, or does this seem to suggest that there is a market for Bratz dolls amongst the pathetic men who are awake, at home, alone, on 3am on a Saturday night? (Not saying I'm not one of said men, but I don't see the attraction, just wondering if there is a demographic out there I'm not aware of).

Jul. 26th, 2008

  • 11:24 AM
I have to admit that I have no idea what to do with myself.

I'm also running 3hrs behind so I'm a bit lagged and really need to fix that before work on Monday. I'll miss dropping into the 7/11 for a 10baht Red Bull.

What I do know is that I've developed a dependency on banana and lemon shakes that I hope to keep up. We also bought some avocados to try our hand at the avocado shakes they make in Hanoi. I've eaten very little junk food in the last 5 weeks so I'm hoping to keep up the habit. Its quite hard to eat shit food regularly in Asia.

Going to my parent's place tonight to give gifts and show photos and have dinner cooked for us one last time. I feel bad coz I couldn't find one thing to buy my Dad. He's not someone you can buy things for easily as it is and Thailand has so many girly things and the guy stuff, like fake guns and cool weapons, would never be allowed into Aus these days. I think he'll like to see our diving stuff tho.

Bought home 2 new perfumes. DKNY Red Delicious and Givenchy ange ou demon. The latter has the most amazing fragrance. Also now have 1L of Bacardi, Tequila and Cointreau. I've been wanting that 1L bottle of cointreau for years now.

Breakfast is Vegemite on toast. A simple pleasure that I did miss when I was away. This arvo I might go through all my stuff and work out what to do with it. I have so many new clothes, none of which I can even think of wearing until summer unfortunately. I might find a way tho.. I'll see what I can do.

Lactic

  • Jul. 25th, 2008 at 11:45 PM
So, me posting about what I've been up to and, surprise, surprise, climb is involved... Tonight I went to The Lactic Factory for the second time. I think the place kicks arse and tonight both Jason and Andy D came along. Jason's wrist is still chicken thin from the 12 weeks it was in a cast and it's still technically broken but he made it through a few problems. Andy and I made progress on some bits and pieces and I ticked most of what I couldn't manage last week. Had a dozen or so attempts at this crazy green overhanging thing but no dice tonight. Will work on it more next week (if it's still there).

Tomorrow Werribee Gorge with Andy D.

Sunday Mt Beckworth with the VCC.

I'm going to be sore by the end of the weekend me thinks...

Jul. 25th, 2008

  • 2:14 PM
We're home!

Tired from an overnight flight but we had no major dramas once we got to Aus (before then.. thats another story). A few phone calls and confusion finding Mum but then we were cruising home. Got to the front door to find our package we sent from Chiang Mai had arrived yesterday arvo. Excellent timing! Customs didn't take any of our stuff, which is nice. Walked to the fish and chip shop and didn't break into a sweat. That was pretty awesome too.

The one thing I missed most while away? Toilet paper.

Got about 1500 photos to download. The house is finally feeling warm but we have no food or coffee. I'm glad we've got the weekend to adjust to real life again. I haven't cooked a meal in 5 weeks. Kinda worried about what state things will be in at work on Monday. Have had an indication from Belinda that things aren't going well, not surprised really. Gonna be interesting to find out what. I can imagine there will be many "WTF?!"s being thrown around.

I might post some pics once I've sorted through them. For now its time to go visit the shops for necessary supplies.
 So it’s been a long time since I’ve done exercise. I would roughly estimate 2003 to be exact haha! Which is rather despressing that I know that for sure!

Now that I’ve decided that I am indeed embracing food, sleep, money & all the good things in life like good skin – I’m going to have to rectify this lazy trait that dominates my life.

 

What say you made me realise this? Attempting to put my grey Gripp jeans on this morning. Can I hear a “Yikes”?! Heck…they’re so stretched across my bootie it’s hardly funny.

I am in no way fat – I’m a little person...I'm slim...I’m about 5 foot not much – taller if I stand up straight. And I weigh pretty much exactly what I should…I think. But I’m a squishy & have a problem with maintaining any stable weight good or bad  – & I’m determined to not to give in to my super wierdo skin & grow into it!

 

So what to do what to do? Prevention is better cure I say.
I would walk to & from the station each day – but it’s really dark – really frosty - & really not safe to walk through the parklands – not mention I reside on rape st - & things they say happen in threes.

So… should I skip rope? How long for? Seems like my knees would hate me.

Do the carmen electra dvd each morning? mmmmmm carmen perve – can’t be a bad way to start the day.

Get on the treadmill & walk & read – walking is all my smokers body could probably handle.

I think I need high impact cardio – it’s what my body needs but definitely doesn’t want. So look – lets start small & see if it gets a taste for it.

 

Then there’s the issue with me not getting out of bed early enough. I already have to leave my house at 6.40am – which means I would have to start seeing the dark morning that is about 5am. Who on earth volunteers to do that without having not slept the night before.

 

I know I know… excuses excuses. But what is going to motivate me or inspire me? Not even the hottness of Elisha Cuthbert stuck on my fridge will keep me away from all the goodies inside or make me move to get that body - & oh my it’s a good body.

So today I will ring the Eltham Pilates & then beg someone for $10 & actually start going next week. Good start I think.

 

So if anyone has ideas, tricks, or bribes that will get me going in all my hotness please submit your ideas – I will probably think about them, talk about them, dream about them, then possible just maybe do something other than sit on my couch or sleep in late.

 

We can always dream - People seldom improve when they have no other model but themselves to copy.

 


*~* EDIT *~*

If you don't believe I need to do something about this... here is a perfect example... I just consumed an entire packet of Strawberry Cream flavoured wafer biscuits. On my own - in 30 minutes at my desk...& I'm also about to go on lunch. 

I.Am.A.Machine. & I.Am.Unstoppable.

Cracked me up

  • Jul. 24th, 2008 at 10:07 PM
Classic Video/Song Mashup



(the original vid is pretty hillarious by itself)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2_m4LYAcdI

Many Happies to Jen!

  • Jul. 24th, 2008 at 8:14 PM
Happy birthday to ifrshe who rockeths.



Sending you warm fuzzies and cute drummer boys, my friend.

Joni and Richard's party

  • Jul. 24th, 2008 at 4:12 PM
My photo posts are now out of order.....but who cares. At least they are getting posted.
Read more... )

Climbing

  • Jul. 24th, 2008 at 2:27 PM
Climbing last night in Nunawading was pretty reasonable for me.

TR steep blue 15
Led steep blue 15
Led hydraulic white 14?
Led hydraulic green 16, rests and falls
Led a bit of the red roof 18 before my calf started cramping (again)
Led the other blue 15 of the left hand wall, rests
TR the green 14?

Cereal Dating

  • Jul. 24th, 2008 at 10:17 AM

Hey there I am Nat from piratespirit.net coming to guest blog for Jess whose silly job is preventing her from being able to post and update so much. 

The other night we were discussing ‘Cereal Dating’ at the supermarket. Apparently the thing to do is to choose a cereal that suits your personality and put the box upside down on the child seat of your trolley so that other single cereal daters are able to tell if you are just purchasing some breakfast or if you are looking to meet someone whose taste buds crave your cereal.

This is what Jess and I came up with for what personalities go for which cereal.


 Weet-Bix = Mummy's Boy
  The Weet-Bix eater was fed these as a child by his mother so he would grow up big and strong. Mum said it so it must be true and they have continued to eat them into adult hood. (Vita-Brits fit here too)The Weet-Bix eater is happy that his mummy put him onto these and you will see the eater with a grin on his face as he consumes them.  



Froot Loops = Stoner
The Froot Loop eater demonstrates a lack of responsibility.  When not buying sugar coated cereal they can be found ripping cones on the couch watching tv.  Froot Loops are an ultimate munchies style food mixing pretty colours, sugar and the fact you can have it in many ways.  Examples of this is with milk, without milk and you could even put Froot Loops in between some bread and make a sandwich with them .  

  Nutri-Grain = Meat Head
  If you have ever been into a gym you are familiar with the Nutri-Grain eater.  These are the boys who pump iron so much that they can't actually make contact with their arms to their bodies. They have bull dog stance and have massive egos to compinsate for their appendages.  They are not the most intelligent as all their effort goes into flexing their biceps rather than working out the most important brain muscle.  

 Coco Pops = Young At Heart
 Coco Pops are all about fun.  As a child the best thing about this cereal was that at the end you could pick up your bowl and sip down that tasty chocolate milk.  The man/boy who chooses to still eat this fun loving cereal is exactly that in the personality stakes.  They are always up for a laugh and getting up to something fun.  They are not the best with responsibilty and taking things serious and in that regard are similar to the Froot Loop eaters. Fantastic company though. 

 
Corn Flakes = Creative
 There is so much you can do with Corn Flakes that the creative/artistic sort of people flock to them.  You can eat them as they come, add some milk, add some strawberries or make some honey joys.  The possibilities are endless. It is a practical and tasty cereal.  The packaging always causing a look into why?  It is a thought provoking box that the creative mind can appreciate and attempts to constantly understand.  "Why is there a rooster on the box for a cereal that is made from corn?"

  Just Right = Wankers
 This is the cereal of choice for accountants/lawyers etc.  The suit wearing wankers that pace around the city choose to eat this Just Right cereal.  It has a flair of health a touch of normality but it just screams yuppie. 

 Special K = Sexual Healer
Special K is the cereal for those with a sexual nature.  The male who is a bit of a romantic and has a soft spot for a woman with long legs, sheer tights and a great pair of heels.  He appreciates the finer things in life.  This is the sexy cereal, both males and females alike who choose this box have a wild side in the bedroom.  Just go You Tube some ads and you will totally see where I am coming from with this. 

 Sultana Bran = Health Freak
 If this is found in a trolley just take a glance over the other items and you will find them all to be low fat, low GI and all that other health freak talk. They will be a non - smoker not a big drinker but will have a glass of red over dinner. Mind you he will also be too concerened with his fibre intake and making sure his body runs like clockwork.  As long as you are the same you will get along perfectly. 

        

  
Cheerios = Playa
So it looks like it isn't too bad might be a bit of alright untill you put it in your mouth and have to spit it out.  Just like the shopper with Cheerios in the trolley.  Turn your wheels around and get out of there if they swoop in on you.  They are out trolleying for a ride but they have a bit of cereal waiting at home they are just a bit of a box collector.


Rice Bubbles = Gay
Snap Crackle and Pop.....Need I really say more? 

Luke

  • Jul. 24th, 2008 at 10:22 AM
Luke is on his way home from hospital at the moment.

He can't speak due to some of the testing that was done so don't bother calling him.

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Jul. 24th, 2008

  • 8:56 AM
Amanda - Called the people bout the place, and if Dan calls me back today i should hopefully be meeting them and checking out the place on Sat afternoon, i called pretty soon after you called me ^_^;;
Dan sounds pretty nice, so hopefully the place will be as nice as they say and that they both like me, and i them so i can finally move. thanks for thinking of me and letting me know about it! will let you know how it goes.

UPDATE: Dan called so i am meeting them Sat, wish me luck o.o

Now for something completely different:

SCATTERGORIES: Copy the text below, erase my answers, then use the 1st letter of your name to answer each of the following. They have to be real places, names, things.. nothing made up! Try to use different answers if the person in front of you had the same 1st initial.. You CAN'T use your name for the boy/girl name question.

WHAT IS YOUR NAME? Tilly
4 LETTER WORD: Turn
BOY NAME: Tim
GIRL NAME: Tracy
OCCUPATION: Train Driver
A COLOUR: Tangerine
SOMETHING YOU WEAR: Tie
BEVERAGE: Tea
FOOD: Tacos
SOMETHING FOUND IN A BATHROOM: Tiles
PLACE: Thailand
REASON FOR BEING LATE: Taking a wrong turn
SOMETHING YOU SHOUT: TRICKERY!

WHAT IS YOUR NAME? Kelly
4 LETTER WORD: Kite
BOY NAME: Kevin
GIRL NAME: Kate
OCCUPATION: Kitchen hand
A COLOUR: K = Black
SOMETHING YOU WEAR: Kilt
BEVERAGE: Kalua
FOOD: Krill (wale food counts right?)
SOMETHING FOUND IN A BATHROOM: Klenx
PLACE: Korea
REASON FOR BEING LATE: Kinetic interference
SOMETHING YOU SHOUT: KAAAHHHNNNN!

So says the stars

  • Jul. 24th, 2008 at 9:17 AM

Your horoscope for July 23, 2008

Focus on your finances today and keep tabs on your personal resources. The Moon's powerful alignment marks a Lunar event in which you have the opportunity to set a course of action, and to establish a new set of habits in the area of finances. Make a budget and stick to it. Make an honest assessment of your financial situation, and maintain a healthy balance of indulgence versus discipline.

 

Are my stars telling me not to spend $48 on confectionary – on an already over limit credit card? Whoops. Didn’t get to read this until today. Can’t go back now. Haha went shopping for vegies to cook everyone dinner last night – came home (along with minimal vegies) with Bertie Beetles, Milk Bottles, Wafers, Donuts, Big M’s. Then Nat brought Fruit Tingles & Lollipops & Chocolate Biscuits. Then Glenny comes round with chocolate, chocolate & more chocolate. Everyday is candy day at Jes’ house!

 

Your horoscope for July 24, 2008

A wonderful romance with someone special is slowly erupting in your life. This is the big one you have been waiting for. Suddenly you feel that wonderful feeling that nothing else matters because you are in love. Electricity runs through you when you think of this person. Today's square between Jupiter and the Moon is suggesting that your feelings are more expansive than usual, and that you are more willing to take risks in this area of your life.

 

Errrrrrrr… yep they keep talking about my love life. The key point being it’s all talk.

Mind you that in love feeling is a bit of fun – I could do with a big dose of that! I want a rendezvous!

 

 

Well Nat as my guest blogger will be making an appearance today hopefully about Cereal Dating as I don’t have the time online to post about it. Me personally – I don’t partake in this activity called cereal eating alas it’s not in my trolley. But way back when I was a definite cornflake girl. And after much deliberation I have to conclude that I would now go for a coco-pops man – young at heart!

Jul. 23rd, 2008

  • 10:22 PM
Fiji, Savu Savu, Taveuni

Photography by Philip Bateman primarily and Tibor Nagy where PB is in shot.

We landed in Nadi (Nahn-dee [d is nd]) and went to Lautoca. Hired a car the first day, drove 500 km round trip to Rakiraki via the Fiji water factory (paradise? you tell me :p). Partied that night and met some people, had a beach party the next night for a birthday then drove to Suva (4 hrs) in a different car, went training with the CityStorm rugby league team on Wednesday for a bit as we knew the manager.

Took the ferry to Taveuni via Savu Savu, got another car and drove 3km up a mountain three times to various locations, as well as to the rainforest and both tips of the road.

Flew back to Nausori, stayed overnight in Suva, 'return cabbed' ($80FJ for 3.5 hr trip) to Nadi and flew back to Melbourne.

10 days = Fiji School.

Location: Fiji, Pacific Islands

Taveuni

Visiting native beaches and high springs throughout the island. From the port east, to west, then up again.

Most images taken touring the Nacogai (Na-thon-guy) Estate with the elder of Vunidawa (Vun-in-dow-ah), Mosese Babacale ('Mo).

Official name is Natuva Naba Rua (Natuva number 2 [Natuva 1 is Moseses mothers village])

God bless the Hilux.

Location: Nacogai (Na-thon-guy) Estate, Taveuni, Fiji

Taveuni part 2

Mainly Nacogai (Na-thon-guy) Estate and Taveuni road, Fiji

www.taveuni.com.au - If you wanted to know more about the island or escape the winter and spend this Friday, Saturday and Sunday in 30 degrees; book here :)

Taveuni Adventures provides an online information and booking service for accommodation, diving, traditional village home stays and culturally sensitive adventure tours.

Experience the Fijian of Taveuni.

Please forward this to any friends, family or colleagues you think may be interested.

Cheers

Philip Bateman
Director
www.ThinkGrowSustain.com
E: info@thinkgrowsustain.com