3/9/12 Fathers Day

And so... Happy Father's Day.

It was that time again, it was Fathers's Day. Like usual with any festive event, we had the family dinner and catch up with the family with the addition of a few new faces - Louis is here every other weekend, and Pam is our new homestay student (for how long, no idea). It was a nice night, I was glad to see what Peter (nephew) was up to, it sounds like he has got some big aspirations, he just finished high school last year and is working out what he wants to do. I was rather concerned before because I was beginning to think he was hanging out with the wrong crowd but I guess it was just a phase. Ali (niece) reached the Grand Final of her basketball comp, will have to ask how the game goes and finally Rodney (brother) is considering buying a place in the Geelong area, about time he got that sorted... tough to continuously pay rent.

Now back to Dad... I do worry about him, for instance today he felt like was going to fall while we did some yard work together. However, He is starting to ask for help now. Still has been rather frustrated as of late but asking for help. Also... his hands are 'slowly' getting better, still have doubts he will get back the what they were but as long as they get to a point where he manage better than he is now.

Night Lamp
"Sesame Street" Happy Birthday 

On a random note it was rather hard... but I got finally rid of my good old Night Lamp, been many years since I have actually used it but it always lit up my room since I was small. Unfortunately, there comes a time where you need to let things go. Bye Bye Night Lamp. 

14/3/12 Fixed

Car finally had its minor service today although I was a little silly and forgot to leave the service book on the passenger seat so.. as a result it wasn't signed! Serves me right for putting in another place other than the dashboard drawer. No matter, I still got the receipt and I figure they will be able to just sign it in a matter of months.. it shouldn't be too much of an issue.

I have a feeling I will fork out for a parking permit tomorrow for university... I figure I will be studying there for all 3 trimesters therefore it would be advisable I get one a.s.a.p to get the most value out of it I can possible get. On another note I probably will be purchasing my textbooks or at least consider it tomorrow also. Why is everything so expensive?... If only I could get a job that I pays me for doing nothing.. or as they say... If I do what I love then I will never work a day of my life.

13/3/12 Finally

I had that long awaited to the Dermatologist, I saw a different doctor to the one to the one I have been seeing purely so that I would been earlier. Seems like she did have some genuine concern and that she had a great idea of how to treat it. Basically after a long explanation, I have been given some cream for eczema and been told to avoid soaps and what not... in fact I have a list of things to avoid.

Really need to get on the ball with my uni work though, tomorrow I plan to pick up my permit and all the textbooks I need.

9/3/12 Preparations

Tomorrow, tomorrow, my awesome weekend begins.I am really excited, get to spend the next couple days with Zoe with absolutely no distractions. Spent a bit of the day trying to organise where I am going and get a few last minute things that we might need, as well as packing all my gear.

In terms of plans not a whole lot is set in stone. We are heading to a place just South West of Melbourne called Mornington Peninsula, there is some life size hedge mazes we are going to check out and there is a hotel booked already. The next day we have a booking at a nearby hot springs. In terms of everything else, we are going to just see whats there and quite literally see where the road takes us. Usually I plan and plan and plan to get everything down organized to a T but this time I think I am just trying to go with the flow. However, I will write up a list of possible destinations just in case we are looking for something specific to do or see. It will no doubt be a unforgettable weekend.

8/3/12 Happy B-day to ME

There we have it, another year gone. Hey... look I am 22 years old. Its hard to believe another year has just flown past. It has been a year of seemingly bad decisions but they have all come and gone. There is no need to dwell on the past. Forward is where I am looking and it should be the only place I should be looking. What I want to do with myself, where I see myself, and most importantly the steps I need to take to ensure that I get there.

I was the smartest person in the world and signed up for work on my birthday, meaning I was working for the first 6 hours of this glorious day BUT I pulled through because I knew after it was done I was going to have breakfast with Zoe. Rocked up for barely 2 hours with Mc Donalds in hand but you know what it was worth it. What ever little time I spend with Zoe is just wow, she is it. There will never be anyone else that makes me feel that way I do about her. Everyday I will strive to make myself a better person for you... because its what you deserve. Oh yes, that jacket you got me is just smashing. It was completely unexpected. Its so good, I am scared to wear it! I will be sure to take great care of it, count my word on it.

After a sad parting I had uni for a couple hours and literally crashed at home... I worked it out and I had been running for a good 18 hours without sleep. Some birthday effort right? Yeah I think so too. It wasn't over then... after a quick nap it was a family dinner and it was lovely. Had a yummy home cooked chocolate cake as well as crispy roast pork, chicken wings with fried rice. Take a look below.. Yummy huh?

I know myself better than anyone else and I know I hide how I truly feel sometimes, there have been times where I just feel down and regret some of the things I have done or the opportunities I have neglected to grab... but as I just mentioned there is no need to look back, only forward. For this year I refuse to let myself feel down and out, this type of thinking is counter productive, I will simply just dust myself off and get back up. It is the way it needs to be and its the way it should be. I have spent so much time coming up with excuses to put things off but no more, this marks my year of change. This year I will do what I can to be that person inside, the person I always wished myself to me.

 

So ends a great day, I am looking forward to my weekend more than you could imagine

23/2/12 Wonderful

I can sum today in simply one word... Wonderful.

17/2/12 Here they are

I mentioned them the other day and I finally picked them up! Gosh, so good. Already have had a quick nap on them and no complaints what so ever. Everyone should have their own ULTRA SLEEP DELUXE PILLOWS! Ha-Ha. Besides that I didn't get up to a whole lot, had a quick trip to the doctors and got my refferal for too my dermatologist next month and picked up some everyday clothes from the shop. Clothes were nothing special just something I could just throw up. Tomorrow will be more eventful.... Got gym tomorrow, work and maybe just maybe in between there is a martial arts demonstration at MSAC... I don't know if I should go or not.... If I didn't have work...

6/2/12 Giants Take it

The NFL Superbowl was on today and unfortunately I was only about to watch the second half of it. I watched with with Brian and Kenny and gosh it was such a good game. It was close the whole way through but... the Giants took it in the end 21-17, however, I feel that the Pats should've won. They had enough time but a couple dropped catches ended that dream rather quickly. I said it before but it was a great game... disappointing outcome, but great game nonetheless.

Tomorrow I am looking forward to my second gym session and more importantly to get my timetable organized.... Got to hit up Zoe and make sure out time tables coincide... Speaking of the girl of the hour, this day I feel a little lost, haven't had much of a chance to speak to my little angel. How does just talking to you make me smile? Since our birthdays are so close, I decided to ask her out for that particular weekend... I am overjoyed she said yes and now I am getting into planning. A few ideas already in mind... Watch out Zoe you are in for a unforgettable weekend.

Gym Transformation

Week 1 Progress
Weight: 64 kg
Photos:

28/1/12 First day

First session back in a very long time, long time being a year and a half. Who knew it would have thought it would be so long. It was a nice feeling going back onto the mat for the first time. Like I had always done in the past I went in guns blazing and did everything I could to the best of my ability. So much for taking it easy eh? I paid the price at the 2nd half of the session. My leg, that is what. No, No, I didn't injure it again or anything for that matter but I just found out how weak it is. I have to strengthen it up. It just weak and had some slight discomfort when I was holding my stances at the later part of the lesson. In the end it was a good session, I had fun. The night finished with me rolling with my instructor for a good 2 hours.... surprised how much I had forgotten, lost a lost of technique - just played possum most of the time. Although I did land a nice choke and arm bar but my lack of training left me unable to finish them, at a loss as to how to increase my leverage. Back to the mats. So much for looking at Victorian Champs at the end of March. Need to do some

On another note, feel my relationship with Z has gone up leaps and bounds. A little afraid I dumped too much on her, I hope not though. Despite everything, no matter what I do, she is the only thing on my mind. Obsessive much? Comes back Feb 21st, I really can't wait.

23/1/12 Long Day

Happy Chinese New Year!
Got to see a umm dragon or lion bless a shop. You know when the shop puts lettece and money in front of the shop and then the dragon/lion takes it shortly followed by fireworks? Well, it was my first time watching it... rather interesting. Chinese friends laughing at me for being so "white", never seen it before. I guess they have seen it countless times! Sorry I live under a rock... its comfy here. Might go to the city on Sunday to see the chinese festivities in China town.
What a day... not even sure when to begin.

Waking up at 10AM, I scored a win in League of Legends with my good old favourite - Irelia, the Will of the Blades. Still ages behind my mate Kenny... who knows how long it will take to ever catch up to him or whether I can. Only at about 1098 elo and hes at about 1238. Time to play my mains.

Brians big 22nd birthday bash today, really we only went to Galtatic Circus and played some M9 Laser Wars. Must say it wasn't as good as it was last time due to the sheer number of people and their primary joy of camping but in the end I guess I did have fun. Not seeing Brian and Kenny probably added to the night, been so long because of me really, all in all it was worth the late night. I must make a effort to see them more often. Sorry guys, been rather anti-social working for my pending Japan trip. Gosh, I would be devastated if they don't accept me now. Although... at the sometime I wonder if I really do want the trip as much as I wanted it last year... Too much on my mind.

Okay okay, I have been delaying again. Much more has happened. Don't even know how to really say it.

Just out with it I suppose.

I got asked by a girl today if I liked her. To be confronted with such a question is a bit daunting, not even sure if I answered it as well as I could have. I know you are gonig to read this post Prince and I hope you do understand where I am coming from. I have no intention to belittle what you feel for me, please don't take what I say that way. Honestly I do like you a little bit but for me to truly decide on a person it takes me a long time, not everyone is like this but I know I am. Finding out everything about a person doesn't happen over night. Reguardless I feel that we both think differently in what we want and why we want a relationship. I for one am already thinking about marriage (this may be due to my friend recently getting married), a long term relationship that will potentially lead to such a thing is what I truly want. It is worth nothing a couple years ago, such a thought never crossed my mind... I just wanted to be with who I liked and that was enough. We may only be 4 years different in age but these 4 years really are the biggest and most important 4 years of your life that really come to define you as a person. Maybe after this time you will see things the same way I do, only time will tell. I hope you understand  that I am can really only be a friend to you. A friend and a confidant, I will be there if you ever need to talk about anything or speak your mind.

Been a long day for so many reasons. Tomorrow will be long as work starts yet again.

On a brighter note, stitches are out and I should be back to training shortly. Will hit the gym again, lost about 4 kgs of muscle and been feeling weak.

21/1/12 Has returned

Friend has returned from Germany after a 6 month working holiday. Bit of a welcome back BBQ today, should be interesting. I don't really know the crowd aside from their names. Looking forward to a social outing nonetheless.

Not much of an update from the Online Dating girl, going to call her Z from here on out.... Had a quick chat but really nothing of substance unless you count the generic Hi, How are you. Everything on her profile seems rather promising though.

20/1/12 Not my Best day

Had a rather interesting e-mail from someone yesterday. No easy way to say this but in the depth of my well, loneliness I made a profile on a online dating website. On talking terms with someone who made contact with me first, wonder how it all will turn out. Must say I am slightly scared and nervous at the same time. Mixed emotions.

Last night work was terrible. Made so many mistakes it wasn't funny but in the end everyone pulled through and we had plenty of time to spare in the end. I did learn a valuable lesson....

"Do not press the button, hold the button."

Going to bail on a friends 21st tonight. It is something I shouldn't do, but in the interest of saving and making money I have to. I will make sure I make it up to her.

17/1/12 2nd Family

I went to see my second family today. That is of course the people I am grown up over the years at my Dojo, I started training with these people when I was 14 and now I am 21. Needless to say, but I am quite fond of them as they are me. It was simply great meeting up with them. It was a nice catch up for sure. I didn't get to speak with all of them as much as I would've liked but still I suspect I will have my deep meaningful conversations will everyone once I get back into the swing of things.

Stitches will come out next week on the 24th and I hope I will resume light training there after. Mind you this is after about a year and a half sitting on the side lines. I have lost part of myself over the past year or so and I can't wait to meet him again.

I know I meant to hand in my study aboard forms today but I left things too late, I will do it first thing tomorrow.

16/1/12 Back to Work.

This T-Shirt says it all.... Been one week from Monday from my operation and like I told work I would go back to work. Contrast to those around me, I feel my leg is just fine and I should have no issues with it. My iPod is set up with a lot of new tracks so I am sure the time will get fly past. Must say I am looking forward to getting a new paycheck that is for sure. My savings has dwinndled since the operation and with no money coming in the past week it has only dropped further. May have to get a second job if I want to make this trip to Japan a reality.

Speaking of which I got the 2nd set of subjects from Kansai Gaidai University approved. Will head to the study abbroad office and hand these forms in. Then I will be able to FINALLY say my Overseas Application is completed.

On another note... Spent a lot of today watching 'The Walking Dead'. Below is the trailer. Perhaps because I have loved the whole Resident Evil franchise since it came out, I am absolutly loving this series. Got the whole generic infection and world taken overrun by zombies thing going for it. I strongly recommend it. For those that don't know, I love http://www.imdb.com and this particular series got rated 8.7.... pretty much a must watch.

Season 1 Trailer

10/1/12 Collect $400 when you pass GO

Was much shorter than I expected, I am already off crutches! Booyah. Although I didn't expect to be on them very long anyway as it was just a minor op. Will most likely return them tomorrow. I am still walking with a limp but I expect that to go tomorrow albeit it will be a while before I am able to run, just restricted to walking in the mean time.

Like I said in my previous post, my niece came over and is staying the night. Ended up breaking out the good old 'Simpsons' Monopoly set. Since it was only two of us, we ended up created some really cool house rules to keep it interesting. Time flew by, hard to believe we ended up playing roughly 4-5 hours all up... Sadly it ended in a draw, she didn't want to trade properties anymore and with in house rules... we only saw the game lasting hours, most likely only ending when we both broke the bank! Fun times. Might have to come up with another house rule to prevent it occurring again. Time to put on the thinking hat!

Tomorrow should be good, rather unexpected but we are in for a family dinner during the week.

7/1/12 Congratulations

A big shout out to my Primary School friend Rufus.

Today... He... Got... Married.

Some may thing he is too young at 22 but I think not, he has his head screwed on right so to speak and I am overjoyed for him. It couldn't happen to a better bloke. His newly wed wife, Annie, is quite a catch. I have only met her once but she left an impression and no doubt in my mind that those two were meant to be together. I wish those two all the success and happiness for the rest of their lives.

Things like this make me think that I am standing still whilst others are moving forward. I know what I have to do and fair idea how to do it. Just need to get off my ass and do the DAMN THING. I need to more forward but as you know you can only do it one step at time. One day I wish my life may be blessed as his.

Forward march... Right, Left, Right....

1/1/12 New Years

With New Years comes hand in hand with new years resolutions. I for one have made a couple that I will be trying desperately to keep. Without spelling out exactly what they are, they mainly revolve around becoming and trying to be the person I always seen myself as - who I envision myself to be. Never will I be content with what I am doing or what I am, I have to aspire for better. Too long have I been content with what I have and too long have I been content with the flow. Nothing with change. Despite popular belief, success is deliberate not a accidental happening. Only after putting hours and hours into what you pursue will you reap see the benefits, will you see what you sow.

This year will be the year that sets the tone for the rest of life, I will ensure I grasp all opportunities by both hands and do all I can to make the most of them.