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Well it started it 4am, when Balky got up to fly to Sydney for work, it was raining - it hasn't rained for weeks, and now, it rains, three days before Summerset - how rude!
I had to park the car in the dingiest parking building in Wellington - what is with parking buildings anyways? Why do the stair wells always have to smell of piss - and seriously, whoever used this stair well for the toilet last night had some SERIOUS bladder issues!! And to rub it in, the doors weren't labelled, so I spent an extra few minutes in there trying to work out how to get out.... my only $20 note would not be accepted by the ticket machine - so after aobut 100 tries I readched for the credit card...I left feeling totally violated!!
Trying to juggle two jobs is pretty interesting, and takes a bit of preparation - so, getting to my first meeting this morning and waiting for quater of an hour before realising that the person was not going to show - nice ofthem to let me know!! Lesson learnt - always confirm on the day!! Sigh......a wasted hour of a busy day!
The way back to the office was equally as great - somehow, on rainy days, pedestrian rules no longer apply - no chance of anyone stopping to let me cross the road - green man or not!!
I purchase a drink to help me along the way - glass bottle - great - why is there NO WHERE in Wellinton city I can recycle my recyclables - how backwards is that. Never fear there is always someone worse off - an old island man emptys all the rubbish from his hands onto the foot path when he is standing a meter froma rubbish bin - I swiftly bent down in front of him, picked it up and disposed of it for him!!
Bring on tomorrow!!!
I love this clip about web 2.0 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gmP4nk0EOE
Well, it's been another crazy week!!
Brian arrived from Adelaide on Sunday night and stayed with us until Thursday. He and I went down to Christchurch for the RIM BlackBerry beyond email Road Show which was good - great to have him over in NZ and great to meet a lot of our future customers, we were also at the Wellington event. Stayed with Mum and Dad in Christchurch which was nice!
I have taken on another contract role involving a 'Data Roll Out' - all very unexciting but keeping me busy - and lots of late nights!! Jamie was around for dinner on Friday which ended up being midnight!! Jason, Anna and Dave called in on Saturday for a visit too.
This week ihive, the Wellington entreprenuers group meets on Thursday and then we are off to Masterton for Rachel Hughson and Patrick Grant's wedding at Tulloch lodge. I have a dress and shoes etc organised (thanks Mum!) so shall hopefully get some photo's posted.
On the 17th, Wellington will have it's largest concert to say goodbye to summer - Summerset
We are having a BBQ at our place beforehand so come along if you in town
. It should be an awesome concert - I can't wait!!
Thought I would share with you a couple of innovative products I have purchased recently. It is nice to see everyday products re-marketed, with designers quite literally thinking outside the square.
The first product is Moxie Tampons - here's what they say
"We girls deserve the best - all of the time. That's why we created Moxie: quality tampons, securely protected in unique and discreet purse-worth tins. Stylish and feminie with a hint of glam, we no longer have to keep our tampons under wraps. Every day should be special....spoil yourself with Moxie".
These tampons come in a cute little tin with a lid. Very cool - they have a easy open wrappers too. Hopefully they will make them in hemp or cotton one day soon, but other than that they seem to have thought of everything! Nice work!
cope with my extra thick hair.
Mackenzie uses the Animal shapes tangle free bands and they work really well, even on her fine hair. She can pull them out herself with out them getting snagged.
Great to finally have a decent, long lasting hair product.
It was soooo nice here yesterday and such a rarity that I have to write about it!! After weeks of cold, and wet, and wind – yes that’s right our coldest summer in recorded history, we had a nice warm day!!
It was celebrated by a meeting out in the sun at St Johns bar after work– with what felt like half of Wellington (instead of stuck inside like previously arranged) which finished off with a beautiful rainbow over the city (bring on the blackberry phone with a camera and keyboard I say) and then a walk with Jessie along Lyall bay to watch the sunset at 9:30pm. I can’t remember the last time it was warm enough to let my poor imprisoned feet out of their warm shoes and socks and let the waves lip over their toes – it feels like forever and was just bliss.
I have decided that life is now about stolen milli seconds of pleasure – to expect for a day or even an hour is just too much so to be happy with a perfect moment is enough for me.
Phat07 is not for the fainthearted, it was, on the outside, a shambles – long queue’s to get in, missing my fav acts from the delay, rain, mud, crap catering – no alcohol allowed and only one bar supplied – what the?… the list would go on if it weren’t for one thing…the music!! Which is what everyone was there for – awesome acts, awesome talent, and the best sound system I have ever heard in my life. The pterodactyl stage was supa cool, pumping out most awesome dnb soundz for 48 hours at a volume and tempo that lasted another 48 hours after departure, and right next to the tents – wicked!
I guess the main point is that we survived, and we can’t wait until next year. The organisers promise changes, but really, the only thing they need to do better is communicate!!
Well, it's 2007 already - Christmas was huge - my Mum and Dad were here for the morning and Mikes family for the afternoon. Lots of food, lots of presents!! Mackenzie ate way too much chocolate - and her finished dollshouse was a success!!
We found Santa's helpers in the garden on Christmas eve - a little unorthodox this year that's for sure...
Do hope everyone had a fabulous Christmas!! x x
Well, having only been able to find one person that had ever been there, and they didn't have much to say about it, I didn't have high hopes for Adelaide. So far though it has to be my choice on Australian cities...it has beautiful hills, loads of trees, nice beaches, the heat is much more bareable than elsewhere and it seems like a pretty nice place to be. We have been so well looked after and have learnt loads in our time here!! We spent yesturday on a Directors Tour around Monarto Zoo which is a really well set up safari park just out of the city - photo's posted...we even got chased by the lions which was pretty awesome :o).
Select your birthday and then your corresponding tree.....
Jan 01 to Jan 11 - Fir Tree
Jan 12 to Jan 24 - Elm Tree
Jan 25 to Feb 03 - Cypress Tree
Feb 04 to Feb 08 - Poplar Tree
Feb 09 to Feb 18 - Cedar Tree
Feb 19 to Feb 28 - Pine Tree
Mar 01 to Mar 10 - Weeping Willow Tree
Mar 11 to Mar 20 - Lime Tree
Mar 21 - Oak Tree
Mar 22 to Mar 31 - Hazelnut Tree
Apr 01 to Apr 10 - Rowan Tree
Apr 11 to Apr 20 - Maple Tree
Apr 21 to Apr 30 - Walnut Tree
May 01 to May 14 - Poplar Tree
May 15 to May 24 - Chestnut Tree
May 25 to Jun 03 - Ash Tree
Jun 04 to Jun 13 - Hornbeam Tree
Jun 14 to Jun 23 - Fig Tree
Jun 24 - Birch Tree
Jun 25 to Jul 04 - Apple Tree
Jul 05 to Jul 14 - Fir Tree
Jul 15 to Jul 25 - Elm Tree
Jul 26 to Aug 04 - Cypress Tree
Aug 05 to Aug 13 - Poplar Tree
Aug 14 to Aug 23 - Cedar Tree
Aug 24 to Sep 02 - Pine Tree
Sep 03 to Sep 12 - Weeping Willow Tree
Sep 13 to Sep 22 - Lime Tree
Sep 23 - Olive Tree
Sep 24 to Oct 03 - Hazelnut Tree
Oct 04 to Oct 13 - Rowan Tree
Oct 14 to Oct 23 - Maple Tree
Oct 24 to Nov 11 - Walnut Tree
Nov 12 to Nov 21 - Chestnut Tree
Nov 22 to Dec 01 - Ash Tree
Dec 02 to Dec 11 - Hornbeam Tree
Dec 12 to Dec 21 - Fig Tree
Dec 22 - Beech Tree
Dec 23 to Dec 31 - Apple Tree
Apple tree: (the Love) - of slight build, lots of charm, appeal, and attraction, pleasant aura, flirtatious, adventurous, sensitive, always in love, wants to love and be loved, faithful and tender partner, very generous, scientific talents, lives for today, a carefree philosopher with imagination.
Ash tree: (the Ambition) - uncommonly attractive, vivacious, impulsive, demanding, does not care for criticism, ambitious, intelligent, talented, likes to play with fate, can be egotistic, very reliable and trustworthy, faithful and prudent lover, sometimes brains rule over the heart, but takes partnership very seriously.
Beech tree: (the Creative) - has good taste, concerned about its looks, materialistic, good organisation of life and career, economical, good leader, takes no unnecessary risks, reasonable, splendid lifetime companion, keen on keeping fit (diets, sports, etc.).
Birch tree: (the Inspiration) - vivacious, attractive, elegant, friendly, unpretentious, modest, does not like anything in excess, abhors the vulgar, loves life in nature and in calm, not very passionate, full of imagination, little ambition, creates a calm and content atmosphere.
Cedar tree: (the Confidence) - of rare beauty, knows how to adapt, likes luxury, of good health, not the least shy, tends to look down on others, self-confident, determined, impatient, likes to impress others, many talents, industrious, healthy optimism, waiting for the one true love, able to make quick decisions.
Chestnut tree: (the Honesty) - of unusual beauty, does not want to impress, well-developed sense of justice, vivacious, interested, a born diplomat, but irritates easily and sensitive in company, often due to a lack of self confidence. Acts sometimes superior, feels not understood, loves only once, has difficulties in finding a partner.
Cypress tree: (the Faithfulness) - strong, muscular, adaptable, takes what life has to give, content, optimistic, craves money and acknowledgement, hates loneliness, passionate lover which cannot be satisfied, faithful, quick-tempered, unruly, pedantic, and careless.
Elm tree: (the Noble-mindedness) - pleasant shape, tasteful clothes, modest demands, tends not to forgive mistakes, cheerful, likes to lead but not obey, honest and faithful partner, likes making decisions for others, noble-minded, generous, good sense of humour, practical.
Fig tree: (the Sensibility) - very strong, a bit self-willed, independent, does not allow contradiction or arguments, loves life, its family, children and animals, a bit of a social butterfly, good sense of humour, likes idleness and laziness, of practical talent and intelligence.
Fir tree: (the Mysterious) - extraordinary taste, dignity, sophisticated, loves anything beautiful, moody, stubborn, tends to egoism but cares for those close to them, rather modest, very ambitious, talented, industrious, uncontented lover, many friends, many foes, very reliable.
Hazelnut tree: (the Extraordinary) - charming, undemanding, very understanding, knows how to make an impression, active fighter for social cause, popular, moody, and capricious lover, honest, and tolerant partner, precise sense of judgement.
Hornbeam tree: (the Good Taste) - of cool beauty, cares for its looks and condition, good taste, is not egotistic, makes life as comfortable as possible, leads a reasonable and disciplined life. Looks for kindness and acknowledgement in an emotional partner, dreams of unusual lovers, is seldom happy with its feelings, mistrusts most people, is never sure of its decisions, very conscientious.
Lime tree: (the Doubt) - accepts what life dishes out in a composed way, hates fighting, stress, and labour, dislikes laziness and idleness, soft and relenting, makes sacrifices for friends, many talents but not tenacious enough to make them blossom, often wailing and complaining, very jealous but loyal.
Maple tree: (Independence of Mind) - no ordinary person, full of imagination and originality, shy and reserved, ambitious, proud, self confident, hungers for new experiences, sometimes nervous, has many complexities, good memory, learns easily, complicated love life, wants to impress.
Oak tree: (the Brave) - robust nature, courageous, strong, unrelenting, independent, sensible, does not like change, keeps its feet on the ground, person of action.
Olive tree: (the Wisdom) - loves sun, warmth and kind feelings, reasonable, balanced, avoids aggression and violence, tolerant cheerful, calm, well-developed sense of justice, sensitive, empathetic. Free of jealousy, loves to read and the company of sophisticated people
Pine tree: (the Particular) - loves agreeable company, very robust, knows how to make life comfortable, very active, natural, good companion, but seldom friendly, falls easily in love but its passion burns out quickly, gives up easily, everything disappointment until it finds its ideal, trustworthy, practical.
Poplar tree: (the Uncertainty) - looks very decorative, not very self-confident, only courageous if necessary, needs goodwill and pleasant surroundings, very choosy, often lonely, great animosity, artistic nature, good organiser, tends to lean toward philosophy, reliable in any situation, takes partnership seriously.
Rowan tree: (the Sensitivity) - full of charm, cheerful, gifted without egoism, likes to draw attention, loves life, motion, unrest, and even complications, is both dependent and independent, good taste, artistic, passionate, emotional, good company, does not forgive.
Walnut tree: (the Passion) - unrelenting, strange and full of contrasts, often egotistic, aggressive, noble, broad horizon, unexpected reactions, spontaneous, unlimited ambition, no flexibility, difficult and uncommon partner, not always liked but often admired, ingenious strategist, very jealous and passionate, no compromise.
Weeping Willow tree: (the Melancholy) - beautiful but full of melancholy, attractive, very empathetic, loves anything beautiful and tasteful, loves to travel, dreamer, restless, capricious, honest, can be influenced but is not easy to live with, demanding, good intuition, suffers in love but finds sometimes an anchoring partner
