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31 May 2004

To the point of distraction...

Why do we all have an underlying need to know, and feel, that someone cares? Is it because we're looking for some validation?

I guess I've always been the type of person who likes letting people know how I feel about them and being told how someone feels about me in return. I like being honest and letting someone know that I care. It doesn't take much to let someone know how you feel; it isn't difficult to say you miss someone, or that you love them.

Even though you may assume that someone cares about you, you still feel upset that they don't communicate it enough and you feel as if you're missing that sort of reassurance. Sometimes it can make you feel taken for granted.

It's sad when some people don't feel like they should express what they're feeling because they think the other person knows. Actions don't always ncessarily speak louder than words and sometimes it's better to voice what you're feeling.

Ear Candy: "Sweet Surrender" -- Sarah McLachlan

26 May 2004

Inspire me

I saw The Company on Saturday night, and I feel a sudden urge of inspiration. I feel like I should go and be creative- write a song, paint a picture or go to dance class. I haven't felt this inspired in a long time and that makes me sad.

Lately I just feel like I'm going through the motions, doing things because I have to and because other people expect me to do this or that, rather than doing things because I want to or because I feel like it. I've always needed to be driven, sometimes I wish I could be one of those people who doesn't need to be pushed to get off her ass and do something.

I also saw Sarah McLachlan in a private concert, and she completely blew me away. So much so that I cried during her performance of 'Angel', listening to her sing accompanied only by a piano was one of the most beautiful things I've ever witnessed. Ally also agrees. Sarah's voice and her demeanour leave all those up and coming starlets for dead. Yes Michelle, Avril, Vanessa and co. I'm talking about you. They look and sound like amatuers compared to Sarah.

 

Ear Candy: "Adia" -- Sarah McLachlan

21 May 2004

In the arms of an angel

I just got a call from MusicMax and they said that I've won two tickets to go see the lovely Sarah McLachlan perform live at the State Theatre this Sunday for their Sessions segment.

Woohoo!!

I wanted to go to her public concerts but didn't want to fork over the $100 for tickets. But now I get to see her up close and personal, and what's even better is that it's FREE. Excellent.

She better play 'Ice Cream'.



Princess Diaries

I hate those loud and obnoxious passengers you get on the trains sometimes. You know the ones, usually they're female and in a pair, or if you're really unlucky in a large group. I sliently curse them the entire trip, hoping that they'll realise that other passengers don't want to listen to their conversation.

But my friends and I were those annoying women this morning. It's extremely rare that we manage to catch the same train, last time we all caught the train into work together we had a rather interesting conversation involving pap smears and brazillian waxes.

This morning's topic of conversation was the Royal wedding and how hard it is these days to find a decent guy. Why can't guys be more chilvarious? Why is everything about sex to them? Why can't guys be more romantic?Generalisations, yes, but I guess it's just us being picky.

So anyway, we all agreed how cool it would be to be a princess. Not a princess in the literal sense, but being swept off your feet by a guy who absolutely adored you and made you feel like you were living a fairytale.

As the train entered the tunnel I get tapped on the shoulder by the guy sitting behind me, he handed me a piece of paper and rested back in his seat. I turn back to my friends and unfolded the piece of paper.

"I'd treat you like a princess"

And it had a little bunch of flowers drawn on it.

Awww.

My friends saw the look on my face and grabbed the piece of paper off me; once they read what it said started whispering for me to talk to the guy.

Go, talk to him!
Why? I'm taken!
But the rest of us aren't!
At least get his name and number.
He seems sweet
I turn back around to the guy, I was expecting a smug smile and some cheesey line but instead he just sat there smiling shyly and fidgeting with the strap of his bag.

Turns out he works for one of the other companies in my building and has seen me around, so he ended up walking me to work.

Ear Candy: "Yellow" -- Coldplay

20 May 2004

Tokyo Plastic

Whoa! Awesome stuff. Be patient and watch the intro.

16 May 2004

Greeks bearing gifts

Perving on sexy, half nekkid and sweaty men is the perfect thing to do on a Saturday afternoon. Troy would always rate highly with me due to the fact that it stars gorgeous men in very little clothing, but the movie itself didn’t disappoint.

I really liked it, it had everything that made for good storytelling- romance, vengeance, greed, loyalty, pride and some kick ass fight scenes. And it’s good to see Orlando’s alter ego Legolas make a brief appearance (you’ll have to watch the movie to get what I mean).

Retail therapy

I caved, I couldn't keep to my previous pledge to not buy anything for a month. I am weak.

Ear Candy: "Accidentally in Love" -- Counting Crows
(Their new single for the movie Shrek 2)


Happily Ever After

I want to be a Princess.
*sighs*

I still secretly harbour my childhood fantasy about meeting a Prince Charming. I want to be bought to the church in a horse drawn carriage!

Ear Candy: "The Closest Thing" -- The Juliana Theory


12 May 2004

I'm...what?

What. The. Fuck?

Is this for real?

4 May 2004

Winter cleaning

I never thought I would be saying this, but after cleaning out my drawers and closet I have reached the horrifying conclusion that I have too many clothes. Yes, that's right, too many clothes.

I was completely and utterly disgusted with myself after I dumped all my clothing onto my bed and looked at how high it piled up. There were about 5 pieces I wouldn't ever wear again but the bazillion other items are still wearable and surprisingly nothing is hideously out of fashion.

Now I know where all my money has gone.

Damn those part-time jobs I had during school and university that were located in shopping malls. All the time I spent during breaks, before and after work walking through the mall and looking at all the pretty clothes in the stores are to blame. (I know I should have had greater will power to resist the urge to buy said pretty clothes but we'll just ignore that fact for now

I hate you Westfield. You suck.

I hereby pledge not to purchase any new items of clothing for 3 months 2 months 1 month.

Ear Candy: "Sweetest Goodbye" -- Maroon 5

3 May 2004

Pretty

My new baby!

Ear Candy: "Roll Over DJ" -- Jet