There’s really only so many responses to the line “…sodomy by rubber eggplant!”
Archive for the ‘Health’ Category
“Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind…”
2011 -
05.19
Clearly the fact that I’ve bought both a rowing machine & an iPad 2 today indicates my current state of mind…
Drip, Drop, Pitter, Patter (and NOT little feet)…
2011 -
02.18
I’m yet to fully discern what lies behind my adoration / obsession with rain, listening to the rain: basically doing anything in the rain. All I know is that I rarely feel so at peace with the Cosmos as when listening to rain or being in the rain. There are two earliest recollections of rain of which I’m aware at this stage.
I have one of lying in my bed at night when young listening to the rain in the dark for what seemed like hours, floating away on the sound, merging with the rain. Somehow I feel a sense of innocence and purity when I recall this experience.
The other is of sitting under a Willow Tree by the lake near my home on an afternoon, simply watching the rain fall onto the surface of the lake, listening to the symphony of tiny splashes, eventually building up to a fair crescendo as the rain got heavier. I remember the light breeze and fresh smell I’ve come to appreciate like few others. I was to have an early sexual experience in that same spot a few years later, in the rain, partially chosen because of the sense of safety I’d felt there on several occasions, and because we both liked the area. It was one of my few early experiences where I felt some emotional connection to the girl I was with, making it something more than just “getting it”…Not so innocent, but still something potent.
Inside the White Whale
2011 -
02.14
Amusing anecdote from work for a change.
I needed to take the work van out on some rounds today. There was not much in the rear compartment, and without a “cargo net” to hold things in place things seemed to be sliding about too much. So I pulled up out the front of work, got out and climbed into the back of the van to shuffle things about to not roll about. In those few seconds, the back door shut and I realised that I was shut in the back. NO problem you would think, I had the key. Unfortunately you can’t open the rear doors from the inside. The Side door to the van was apparently jammed, and I remember it being so some time before. I’d thought that had been repaired on it’s last trip to fleet. Apparently not!
So although I had the keys, and could unlock the van I still couldn’t exit because of said issue. No problem, I’ll just ring someone to come and let me out you would think. Well, I’d left the Blackberry in the front console of the van, and we have a cage across the back of the cargo bay to prevent whatever’s in the rear from making it’s way to the front uninvited!@! No joy there.
Fortunately I had the iPhone in my pocket. First 2 people I rang didn’t answer (argh!), third person did…luckily (phew, getting warm in the back by now).
Escape realized, but obviously at my expense 🙂
Echoes from a Not So Distant Past…
2011 -
02.14
It would seem that I’d not dealt with the dregs of a previous relationship as well as I’d thought: apparently there’s more to resolve within myself! Despite no contact for several years now, there’s apparently still some anger and pain. Work to be done for sure…
Clarity…
2010 -
12.20
Well I officially have Reading Glasses now, they arrived today 2 days earlier than expected. At this stage they’ve travelled further than I have, given they started out from British Columbia (Burnaby), through Vancouver, Memphis (US), Honolulu (US), Sydney, Melbourne and then to work.
It is impressive that we can receive things from the other side of the world before something from Sydney only 1000 kms away. 🙂
Tracking Through the Ether…
2010 -
12.19
Apparently my Glasses are coming from Canada, and are in Melbourne today (courtesy of internet tracking and FedEx). It seems ridiculous that I can buy 2 pairs of glasses cheaper from overseas on the internet than I can at a store here, AND receive them in about the same time!
A Gaze Through the Windows…
2010 -
12.14
Today I’ve entered a new phase of my life: that which requires me to wear reading glasses. As my Optometrist said, “I see many people who NEED glasses, but can’t SEE they NEED glasses”!
I guess I’ve finally seen the need, I NEED to READ…
Cruisin’ Year’s End…
2010 -
11.07
Not that far to go and another year will be over, and another to begin! Thing’s been quiet lately; work, exercise, sexercise, and slipping in a bit of non institutional study.
I’ve had a friend staying with me the last week, and possibly for another few weeks. He’s in a transitional period and needs a base to springboard from while seeking some change. Good to be of help to someone in such a situation, nothing worse than finding out someone needed help and didn’t ask. I’m sure the Cosmos and he will fall back into line soon.
Went for a trip to Apollo Bay with couple of friends yesterday, it was nice to get back down that way when not doing it for work. It’s always lovely down there, slipping through the Otway Ranges is always good for the soul.
The Netgear Stora got “forcibly retired”, it’s been replaced with a WD Sharespace, which at least provides more expandability and better management. I’ll add a picture to the blog soon. Other additions to the household lately: new dining table and chairs to match the bar stools (thanks Kingy), and finally a bed in the spare room for those guests not engaging in carnal celebrations while here!
20 is a Gross…
2010 -
10.09
I just realised it’s been exactly 20 years to the day for my first day “clean”. It’s pretty amazing that I’m here, sane, and physically intact. I’ve much to be grateful for today. The only negative for the day is that I feel sad Sammy and I can’t chat about it, she’d have been coming up for 15 soon.