Monday, January 19, 2009
Where am I?
In case you weren't already aware, I will be posting at http://doreenisoverseas.blogspot.com/ for the next 5-6 months :)
Friday, January 2, 2009
So long...farewell
Hello 2009!
Anyway, quick post to say that I'll be flying off to NEW YORK at 4.15 pm today. Woohoo! However am still lying on the floor of my new apartment, waiting for the plumber to arrive (he said 9 am....gggrrr....made me wake up so early today, and I'm still waiting for him!)
Trying to get some bits and pieces of work done before I leave for the next 5-6 months. Hehe.
And I have a little more packing to do.....hmm.
Can't wait!
Anyway, quick post to say that I'll be flying off to NEW YORK at 4.15 pm today. Woohoo! However am still lying on the floor of my new apartment, waiting for the plumber to arrive (he said 9 am....gggrrr....made me wake up so early today, and I'm still waiting for him!)
Trying to get some bits and pieces of work done before I leave for the next 5-6 months. Hehe.
And I have a little more packing to do.....hmm.
Can't wait!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
On a day like today
Many moons ago...I received this poem as a birthday gift.
And many moons later...I have not forgotten.
Happy Birthday.
And many moons later...I have not forgotten.
Happy Birthday.
Ascension
And if i go, while you're still here...
Know that i still live on, vibrating to a different measure - behind a thin veil you cannot see through.
You will not see me, so you must have faith.
I wait for the time when we can soar together again, both aware of each other.
Until then, live your life to its fullest.
And when you need me, just whisper my name in your heart,
......I will be there
-Colleen Corah Hitchcock
[edit: why is my itunes playing all the emo tunes tonight! -_____-"]
Sunday, December 21, 2008
End of 2009
Yesterday marked the end of 2008 at work....on leave from today! woohoo....
Anyway the family is now is Brisbane, spending Christmas with my auntie, cousins and their respective families. Should be good fun.
The drive up wasn't too bad, I think the mode of transport is very important. Melvyn lent us his Holden HSV cos he's in Singapore so lucky us! V8 engine, 6 litres..real fun to drive!
Although did drive by the scene of a fatal car accident (yes, was definitely fatal. and maybe shouldn't have looked). So...for everyone travelling over the Christmas break, travel safe! Don't speed (excessively) and stop, revive survive!
Anyway the family is now is Brisbane, spending Christmas with my auntie, cousins and their respective families. Should be good fun.
The drive up wasn't too bad, I think the mode of transport is very important. Melvyn lent us his Holden HSV cos he's in Singapore so lucky us! V8 engine, 6 litres..real fun to drive!
Although did drive by the scene of a fatal car accident (yes, was definitely fatal. and maybe shouldn't have looked). So...for everyone travelling over the Christmas break, travel safe! Don't speed (excessively) and stop, revive survive!
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Because I have nothing better to do....
MEME TIME
WHO ARE U? Quarter-centurion, still quite aimless. Unable to make proper "grown-up" plans, unable to stick to a budget and unable to stay away from sales (aaaahhh...). Always the procrastinator. And messy. In short, not very pleasant.
WHO/WHAT INSPIRES U? People who have their life in order and still manage to have fun. People who actually achieve things in life.
WHAT ARE UR CURRENT OBSESSIONS? Erm. Shopping? Trying to sort out my music library before I go overseas.
WHAT IS UR DREAM OCCUPATION? Watching the world go by...maybe a cafe. Nothing too tedious, but sufficiently paid of course. How else would I pay the bills?
IF U COULD BUY ANYTHING WHAT WOULD IT BE? The ability to read minds. But I don't think you can buy this. So erm, my own private jet (where maintenance costs are covered...for life)
WHAT ATTRACTS U? Nice smells, charming smiles and witty humour
WHO IS UR IDEAL MAN? Sincerity, humour and hmm. don't know
WHO IS THE MOST HANDSOME PERSON ON EARTH? Most handsome? That's hard. But Ewan McGregor is hot (just saw him on TV the other night)
WHAT DO U THINK ABOUT FASHION? Tedious
WHAT IS UR BIGGEST DREAM? That life is peachy.
WHAT CLOTHES DO U PREFER? Jeans and tee....comfort first
WHAT DO U DO WHEN YOUR ALONE? Listen to music....surf blogs, youbtube, random things. Watch DVDs. Read. SLEEPzzzzzzzzzzz.
WHAT ARE UR PLANS FOR THE COMING YEAR? Haha. Doreen is travelling the world! Well...not quite the world....but good enough for now. New York, here I come! And then....Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, Los Angeles, London, Paris, some Europe tour (Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Prague, Germany, Amsterdam etc), Singapore. Then back home to Sydney....
And then it's back to reality and the mountain of debt. BOO :(
Maybe after that I will decide to settle down and stop spending every single cent I have.
WHO ARE U? Quarter-centurion, still quite aimless. Unable to make proper "grown-up" plans, unable to stick to a budget and unable to stay away from sales (aaaahhh...). Always the procrastinator. And messy. In short, not very pleasant.
WHO/WHAT INSPIRES U? People who have their life in order and still manage to have fun. People who actually achieve things in life.
WHAT ARE UR CURRENT OBSESSIONS? Erm. Shopping? Trying to sort out my music library before I go overseas.
WHAT IS UR DREAM OCCUPATION? Watching the world go by...maybe a cafe. Nothing too tedious, but sufficiently paid of course. How else would I pay the bills?
IF U COULD BUY ANYTHING WHAT WOULD IT BE? The ability to read minds. But I don't think you can buy this. So erm, my own private jet (where maintenance costs are covered...for life)
WHAT ATTRACTS U? Nice smells, charming smiles and witty humour
WHO IS UR IDEAL MAN? Sincerity, humour and hmm. don't know
WHO IS THE MOST HANDSOME PERSON ON EARTH? Most handsome? That's hard. But Ewan McGregor is hot (just saw him on TV the other night)
WHAT DO U THINK ABOUT FASHION? Tedious
WHAT IS UR BIGGEST DREAM? That life is peachy.
WHAT CLOTHES DO U PREFER? Jeans and tee....comfort first
WHAT DO U DO WHEN YOUR ALONE? Listen to music....surf blogs, youbtube, random things. Watch DVDs. Read. SLEEPzzzzzzzzzzz.
WHAT ARE UR PLANS FOR THE COMING YEAR? Haha. Doreen is travelling the world! Well...not quite the world....but good enough for now. New York, here I come! And then....Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, Los Angeles, London, Paris, some Europe tour (Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Prague, Germany, Amsterdam etc), Singapore. Then back home to Sydney....
And then it's back to reality and the mountain of debt. BOO :(
Maybe after that I will decide to settle down and stop spending every single cent I have.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Time for a little self reflection
Your view on yourself:
You are down-to-earth and people like you because you are so straightforward. You are an efficient problem solver because you will listen to both sides of an argument before making a decision that usually appeals to both parties.
The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:
You are a true romantic. When you are in love, you will do anything and everything to keep your love true.
Your readiness to commit to a relationship:
You are ready to commit as soon as you meet the right person. And you believe you will pretty much know as soon as you might that person.
The seriousness of your love:
Your have very sensible tactics when approaching the opposite sex. In many ways people find your straightforwardness attractive, so you will find yourself with plenty of dates.
Your views on education:
Education is very important in life. You want to study hard and learn as much as you can.
The right job for you:
You're a practical person and will choose a secure job with a steady income. Knowing what you like to do is important. Find a regular job doing just that and you'll be set for life.
How do you view success:
You are afraid of failure and scared to have a go at the career you would like to have in case you don't succeed. Don't give up when you haven't yet even started! Be courageous.
What are you most afraid of:
You are concerned about your image and the way others see you. This means that you try very hard to be accepted by other people. It's time for you to believe in who you are, not what you wear.
Who is your true self:
You are mature, reasonable, honest and give good advice. People ask for your comments on all sorts of different issues. Sometimes you might find yourself in a dilemma when trapped with a problem, which your heart rather than your head needs to solve.
_________________________________________________
Got this off him here....or try it for yourself here
Quite generic, but fairly accurate.
You are down-to-earth and people like you because you are so straightforward. You are an efficient problem solver because you will listen to both sides of an argument before making a decision that usually appeals to both parties.
The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:
You are a true romantic. When you are in love, you will do anything and everything to keep your love true.
Your readiness to commit to a relationship:
You are ready to commit as soon as you meet the right person. And you believe you will pretty much know as soon as you might that person.
The seriousness of your love:
Your have very sensible tactics when approaching the opposite sex. In many ways people find your straightforwardness attractive, so you will find yourself with plenty of dates.
Your views on education:
Education is very important in life. You want to study hard and learn as much as you can.
The right job for you:
You're a practical person and will choose a secure job with a steady income. Knowing what you like to do is important. Find a regular job doing just that and you'll be set for life.
How do you view success:
You are afraid of failure and scared to have a go at the career you would like to have in case you don't succeed. Don't give up when you haven't yet even started! Be courageous.
What are you most afraid of:
You are concerned about your image and the way others see you. This means that you try very hard to be accepted by other people. It's time for you to believe in who you are, not what you wear.
Who is your true self:
You are mature, reasonable, honest and give good advice. People ask for your comments on all sorts of different issues. Sometimes you might find yourself in a dilemma when trapped with a problem, which your heart rather than your head needs to solve.
_________________________________________________
Got this off him here....or try it for yourself here
Quite generic, but fairly accurate.
Friday, November 7, 2008
I still can't understand...
..how I managed to lose not one..but TWO wireless cards in 2 days is beyond me.
This is not good. I think this new laptop bag eats wireless cards. How did I misplace the cards if I put them in the bag????
Ugh. And the second card wasn't even mine...borrowed it from a colleague cos I was out at a client today. Frickin hell....each card is a few hundred bucks....I'm gonna be in BIG TROUBLE at work :(
Hope someone from my team managed to pick the card up and will hopefully return it to me tomorrow.
Which also means...no working from home tomorrow cos I'll be without the wireless. ARGH.
Should go to bed soon then.
This is not good. I think this new laptop bag eats wireless cards. How did I misplace the cards if I put them in the bag????
Ugh. And the second card wasn't even mine...borrowed it from a colleague cos I was out at a client today. Frickin hell....each card is a few hundred bucks....I'm gonna be in BIG TROUBLE at work :(
Hope someone from my team managed to pick the card up and will hopefully return it to me tomorrow.
Which also means...no working from home tomorrow cos I'll be without the wireless. ARGH.
Should go to bed soon then.
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