This has been a dislike that really wasn't an issue for years.
Friday night, walking home from a local pub, I notice some birds in my front tree. Yes I know what your thinking, there are no birds at night. I realise this now and the funny thing with these 'birds' they were flying in and hanging upside down by their feet.
That's when it hit me, I had bats in my front tree, LOTS OF BATS!
You feel your heart beat go into overdrive, your breathing becomes extremely fast and you say to yourself, whatever you do, don't scream coz they don't like loud sounds and people will think I am being attacked and come running.
I judge the distance to the front door and run, as fast as I can and peak out at the tree from under the porch.
I can't tell you how many bats I saw in my tree at that point, its a rather big tree.
Note to self, when going to the pub for dinner, you must always drive.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Phlam the ham
Yesterday Phlam the Ham took the stage!
Yes, I was asked to help out in a skit, produced and directed by one of my work mates in which I would be Phlam (Fa Lam) the candy maker extraordinaire.
Problems with the performance where, I felt so ready but about 20mins before we were ready to perform someone walks up to me and calmly asks me if I know of a type 1 Diabetic in the building as someone is starting to have a hypo and needs an injection.
Its funny how lines you have looked at and know just float out your mind when someone asks you for a life threatening question. Running around the building for the next hmm 15 mins looking for some medical knowledge and what we can do put all my lines out of my head.
The show must go on! and it did, we had a ball though I didn't miss any of my lines Phlam hammed it up quite well and had many people laughing along. Not sure I really see myself as a trapeze artist but you know, go with the flow.
Yes, I was asked to help out in a skit, produced and directed by one of my work mates in which I would be Phlam (Fa Lam) the candy maker extraordinaire.
Problems with the performance where, I felt so ready but about 20mins before we were ready to perform someone walks up to me and calmly asks me if I know of a type 1 Diabetic in the building as someone is starting to have a hypo and needs an injection.
Its funny how lines you have looked at and know just float out your mind when someone asks you for a life threatening question. Running around the building for the next hmm 15 mins looking for some medical knowledge and what we can do put all my lines out of my head.
The show must go on! and it did, we had a ball though I didn't miss any of my lines Phlam hammed it up quite well and had many people laughing along. Not sure I really see myself as a trapeze artist but you know, go with the flow.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Polka power
Walking home tonight I was taken back by music blasting out of a passing car.
If you haven't guessed it by now it was polka.
I have to admit I did judge the man driving, I understand having unique likes but to have it bast out of an open car window. You have to be very comfortable with yourself.
Yep he was judged, Polka Man!
If you haven't guessed it by now it was polka.
I have to admit I did judge the man driving, I understand having unique likes but to have it bast out of an open car window. You have to be very comfortable with yourself.
Yep he was judged, Polka Man!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Teen suicide
What causes a 17 year old to see there is no way out but to take their own life?
This question has plagued me all day, since first hearing of a young boy who took is life last night.
Its hard to know what goes through their mind but the depths of the hopelessness must of seemed insurmountable.
Tonight, my thoughts and prayers go out to his family as they try and understand why, if there ever can be a way to understand, and live through tomorrow.
This question has plagued me all day, since first hearing of a young boy who took is life last night.
Its hard to know what goes through their mind but the depths of the hopelessness must of seemed insurmountable.
Tonight, my thoughts and prayers go out to his family as they try and understand why, if there ever can be a way to understand, and live through tomorrow.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Be my valentine!
I had the most wonderful night, last night.
Normally, I am such a sync when it comes to commercial days like Valentines Day. One of two days a year, the other being Mothers Day, when florists can almost ask whatever they want for the saddest bunch of flowers, and worse we pay it.
Yesterday, was lovely, I made a card myself, and put so much love into it and made a lovely dinner and watched movies together. Simple yet very romantic and I'm still glowing today.
The sync is gone! well till next year at least...
Normally, I am such a sync when it comes to commercial days like Valentines Day. One of two days a year, the other being Mothers Day, when florists can almost ask whatever they want for the saddest bunch of flowers, and worse we pay it.
Yesterday, was lovely, I made a card myself, and put so much love into it and made a lovely dinner and watched movies together. Simple yet very romantic and I'm still glowing today.
The sync is gone! well till next year at least...
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Young love
Tomorrow I am attending my nieces wedding.
I know there has been comment about the ages of the bridge and groom, both 20 and one still studying at University.
It should be a wonderful day, though I do know my sister is quite stressed that she has 'forgotten something really important' I know it will be wonderful day and I am quite sure that nothing has been forgotten.
We can't help stressed with those big moments in life that something significant has been overlooked but when it comes down to it all, the bride will be there, the groom will be there and those that care deeply about them both will be there. Some food will be provided, so that we don't all pass out from hunger, and I am sure something to drink will be available. What more could we possibly want?
So for now I pray that Laura and Matt have a wonderful day and that today, the day before their wedding, they are not panicking toooo much :)
I know there has been comment about the ages of the bridge and groom, both 20 and one still studying at University.
It should be a wonderful day, though I do know my sister is quite stressed that she has 'forgotten something really important' I know it will be wonderful day and I am quite sure that nothing has been forgotten.
We can't help stressed with those big moments in life that something significant has been overlooked but when it comes down to it all, the bride will be there, the groom will be there and those that care deeply about them both will be there. Some food will be provided, so that we don't all pass out from hunger, and I am sure something to drink will be available. What more could we possibly want?
So for now I pray that Laura and Matt have a wonderful day and that today, the day before their wedding, they are not panicking toooo much :)
Monday, February 7, 2011
Saying goodbye
I find saying goodbye one of the hardest things to do.
How do you find the words to express everything you feel for that person, I'm always left wanting when it comes to some eloquent speech that captures the depth of my feelings.
Yesterday, I said goodbye to a friend from work, someone that had made the time spent in the office, fun and left a smile on my face, the few times we worked together.
So many people have left lately, and I have not had the chance to say goodbye in person, but I realise that the people didn't always want that emotional farewell and so timed the email saying goodbye with their departure from the office. In respecting their feelings and wishes I left, what I feel is an inadequite facebook messages and email.
I am not sure that time will make farewells any easier, I think they should be hard, pull at our very souls that we have connected with another human being and now that relationship will change, for better or worse, only time will tell.
How do you find the words to express everything you feel for that person, I'm always left wanting when it comes to some eloquent speech that captures the depth of my feelings.
Yesterday, I said goodbye to a friend from work, someone that had made the time spent in the office, fun and left a smile on my face, the few times we worked together.
So many people have left lately, and I have not had the chance to say goodbye in person, but I realise that the people didn't always want that emotional farewell and so timed the email saying goodbye with their departure from the office. In respecting their feelings and wishes I left, what I feel is an inadequite facebook messages and email.
I am not sure that time will make farewells any easier, I think they should be hard, pull at our very souls that we have connected with another human being and now that relationship will change, for better or worse, only time will tell.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
36 hrs to go......
Leadership course retreat
Sounds like it would be a good time away, but I am really not wanting to go. I can't believe how much I am dreading the next 36hrs.
Talking about how I feel, dissecting others leadership styles. All in cramped youth oriented accommodation with the bathroom being oh, at the end of the whole complex like a camp ground. At least there is a swimming pool.
Did I mention I really don't want to go!
Only 36hrs to go :(
Sounds like it would be a good time away, but I am really not wanting to go. I can't believe how much I am dreading the next 36hrs.
Talking about how I feel, dissecting others leadership styles. All in cramped youth oriented accommodation with the bathroom being oh, at the end of the whole complex like a camp ground. At least there is a swimming pool.
Did I mention I really don't want to go!
Only 36hrs to go :(
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Feeling helpless
Tonight, Cyclone Yasi heads for the Queensland coast.
The biggest Cyclone to hit Australia in written history.
I have been watching this event take place feeling helpless. Having been through a Cyclone myself all I can do is pray for the people I have seen on the TV tonight, the fear I can see on their faces.
Three hours from now it crosses the coast, tomorrow Australia will wake to see the damage, both the property and lives. Will the Aussie spirit of 'she'll be right mate' be strong enough to get them back on their feet, I pray desperately that it is.
The biggest Cyclone to hit Australia in written history.
I have been watching this event take place feeling helpless. Having been through a Cyclone myself all I can do is pray for the people I have seen on the TV tonight, the fear I can see on their faces.
Three hours from now it crosses the coast, tomorrow Australia will wake to see the damage, both the property and lives. Will the Aussie spirit of 'she'll be right mate' be strong enough to get them back on their feet, I pray desperately that it is.
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