Tuesday, February 27, 2007

The new!

...Okay, that's a bit of an exaggeration, as I haven't changed physically (ie. still fat) or mentally (ie. still...me. lol).

The title should actually really read something like 'Welcome to my NEW life', because I feel like I'm living one that is totally different from the one before I left for Japan. (Still no photos unfortunately...Sis if you're reading this, send them to me NOW! =P)

'The Upstairs' is half settled in. I say "half" because MY room is all done. The big (dad's) room, is not. He has until the end of March to completely move in, so he has plenty of time...I suppose. It also means though, that I still won't have net access until around that time. =( But hey! No net, is part of the reason my life is so different now.

Without the net, I don't chat (which I must admit, that I miss) and therefore I get to bed a lot earlier. This means I also wake up earlier (duh). So each day starts at around 7am. (Yes I know it's early. lol) I go downstairs to grab the paper and spend about an hour reading it cover to cover. The only downside is that it's the Herald Sun. lol. I also start my day with a glass of Milk and a bottle of Yakult (a habit I picked up in Japan). I also eat a bunch of fruit, which makes up my breakfast. This keeps me fairly energised for the rest of the day.

Then depending on what I have to do that day, I do it...(hmmm, I'm not sure what I was trying to say there...pretty obvious eh? lol.) I have committed myself to 'walk' everywhere, as much as I can. You're not going to catch me walking to Doncaster or Glenny, but the city and Carlton I can do. From my place it takes around 40~50minutes to the city, depending on how fast you walk. I walk slow, so I take 50~60mins. lol. But I so enjoy it. I never noticed how nice the Crown riverside is. Previously it's always been just a shortcut to Village cinemas, but now I enjoy the view as I walk. =)

Why the commitment to walk? Two reasons. The first is that I'm cheap and I can't (or rather don't want to) pay for public transport. Which by the way, seems to be increasing in price every time I look. The other is because I want to live healthier and do my part for the environment. Hmmm, I know that's not exactly true, but I want to think of it that way...So I guess that's three reasons. lol.

My room is bigger than expected which I'm very happy about. It could easily fit two people on the floor, so if you ever need to crash near the city, you know who to call. =P I also have a fridge (which is suprisingly just filled with fruits and yougurt) and a new LCD TV with digital. I also have a little corner with three bean bags, which I REALLY like. lol. Come check it out, there's nothing to do there, but we can all enjoy our company in the confinds of a stuffy upstairs room. lol.

The other major thing I've been doing is catching up on a lot of movies. Especially with the Oscars just been held last night, I had too. I have to say I was ecstatic when Martin Scorsese picked up best director and even more so when 'The Departed' won best picture! =D I was so awe-struck when Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg came out to present the award to Scorsese. It was like seeing four legends of the industry together! (Okay, so maybe George Lucas, isn't all that great, but meh, I'll include him this time.) Forest Whitaker's speech was great and the live performances were awesome. I loved Will Ferrell, Jack Black and John C. Reilly's comedic performance. lol.

Movies I have watched include: Volver, Flags of Our Fathers, The Guardian, Black Dahlia, Marie Antoinette, Flushed Away, Stranger Than Fiction, Babel, Dreamgirls, The Host, Letters From Iwo Jima and The Last Kind of Scotland. (The first few were on the plane. I'll write short reviews on them if I can be bothered and when i have more time, and not waiting for a class. =P)

So a lot has changed in my life, but not all that much if you really look at it. lol. Whatever the case, I'm really enjoying life at the moment. I'm missing 'that person' to share it with I suppose, but I can't worry about that. lol.

Oh and finally, my goatee is gone! Haha, it's on a long-term hiatus. It's return has yet to be scheduled. lol. =P

Much Luuuuuve,
I.

Monday, February 19, 2007

Ta-da!

Well...I'm back...at least physically...=P

I have some what settled into my new pad, 'The Upstairs'. But I have no net access and won't like to get it for about a month...but we'll see. Currently having to deal with using the net at uni.

I'll start fully blogging again once I get that back, for the moment, it's just back to life.

I took many photos but it's all on my sis' camera, so until she sends them to me I have none.

Look forward to catching up with all of you.

...hmmm, I think I'll walk home now...

much love,
I.