today in Australia a lot of Australian people (~100) - men, women and children - lost their lives to fire and whole communities were "eaten" by the wildfires.
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this is a quote for them
Prayer indeed is good, but while calling on the gods a man should himself lend a hand.
Hippocrates (460 BC - 377 BC), Regimen
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the only question is - NOW WHAT?
at this time i simply dont have an answer
Some days you just realise those "small" things in life really dont matter - no matter how much we want them to or make them out to. its only when you are smacked in the face by real tragedy that your sense of perspective is re- adjusted.
May whatever divine force is looking down - protect the volunteer firefighters, and the communities they seek to protect, from the ultimate sacrifice.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
because - 2 mins is better than 1 min
has anyone been watching golf lately - we do - if so you might have seen louis. no he is not the lead singer here, but he could be his relative (what's the link between South Africa and New Zealand i wonder)
i havent worn my business socks lately - need everyday to be Wednesday (maybe) or a different haircut, different attitude, new socks or jocks. I am still trying to work it out!!!
i havent worn my business socks lately - need everyday to be Wednesday (maybe) or a different haircut, different attitude, new socks or jocks. I am still trying to work it out!!!
Friday, January 30, 2009
vale John Martyn
Sometimes it pays to take the time to "show respect". I am not a musician but i can relate to the life and the lyrics
Couldnt love u more
oh what a difference 20-30 years of life (and a few drinks) can make - i can relate
sweet little mystery - everyone needs them
how deep can it go?
may you never lay your head down ...
Couldnt love u more
oh what a difference 20-30 years of life (and a few drinks) can make - i can relate
sweet little mystery - everyone needs them
how deep can it go?
may you never lay your head down ...
quote for today + horoscope
The trouble about trying to make yourself stupider than you really are is that you very often succeed.
C. S. Lewis (1898 - 1963)
"such is life"
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Daily Overview: January 30, 2009
AQUARIUS
January 20-February 18
Something clicks in your mind and you can see how things really are -- in some small part of your life, anyway. You're great at seeing patterns and today you can easily see the latest
C. S. Lewis (1898 - 1963)
"such is life"
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Daily Overview: January 30, 2009
AQUARIUS
January 20-February 18
Something clicks in your mind and you can see how things really are -- in some small part of your life, anyway. You're great at seeing patterns and today you can easily see the latest
interesting day all round
I had the day off today (but i worked tonight) so i took the opportunity to do some "work" on a small consulting job i picked up. I spent the morning completing some research and preparing a presentation (its 85% complete - needs a couple of hours tomorrow).
I went into town to meet an ex-colleague for lunch and i got into town a little early so i sat at a cafe bar in one of the main streets - had a coffee - and let some people bump into me. I met 4-5 people that i knew and chatted for a while and handed out some business cards. During lunch with my mate i bumped into another ex-colleague and handed out yet another card. We are going to catch up for a coffee and chat. On the way back to my car i met someone else and handed out yet another card. Who knows where all this might end up (possibly in the bin - but i suspect not).
it was nice to meet people who were clearly pleased to see me and who wanted to shoot the breeze. During the warmer months i think i could operate an "office" out of the multitude of cafes around town. I have the means (a laptop and a mobile)
After i got home from the city i pottered around a bit then went to work for 4pm. I have been working at a bottleshop since late November. It is funny, but i really enjoy going to work (and its not for the money). I like the physical activity (movement) that comes with the job and i actually enjoy the interaction with the people. It is not something i have ever done before(deal with lots of people for hours on end). today was a bit slow, but during any shift you can usually get a laugh, some of the women are not hard on the eyes and there are some real characters. we also get the odd "idiot" who wants to steal booze or who has had too much and wont take no for an answer, but in reality they are a small minority.
so overall today it was interesting and fun all round. Its doesnt really feel like work if you "enjoy" it. If everyday was like today - and i could balance out the financial returns - i could be quite happy doing this for quite a while.
I went into town to meet an ex-colleague for lunch and i got into town a little early so i sat at a cafe bar in one of the main streets - had a coffee - and let some people bump into me. I met 4-5 people that i knew and chatted for a while and handed out some business cards. During lunch with my mate i bumped into another ex-colleague and handed out yet another card. We are going to catch up for a coffee and chat. On the way back to my car i met someone else and handed out yet another card. Who knows where all this might end up (possibly in the bin - but i suspect not).
it was nice to meet people who were clearly pleased to see me and who wanted to shoot the breeze. During the warmer months i think i could operate an "office" out of the multitude of cafes around town. I have the means (a laptop and a mobile)
After i got home from the city i pottered around a bit then went to work for 4pm. I have been working at a bottleshop since late November. It is funny, but i really enjoy going to work (and its not for the money). I like the physical activity (movement) that comes with the job and i actually enjoy the interaction with the people. It is not something i have ever done before(deal with lots of people for hours on end). today was a bit slow, but during any shift you can usually get a laugh, some of the women are not hard on the eyes and there are some real characters. we also get the odd "idiot" who wants to steal booze or who has had too much and wont take no for an answer, but in reality they are a small minority.
so overall today it was interesting and fun all round. Its doesnt really feel like work if you "enjoy" it. If everyday was like today - and i could balance out the financial returns - i could be quite happy doing this for quite a while.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
soulful - l
i am not a KD Lang fan but i heard the song Hallelujah tonight and went looking for the song in a format to post - there are lots of versions.
this song is haunting and KD sings it with the best of them:
why do some songs get into your ears???
BTW - its better if you listen with both ears (not kidding)
this song is haunting and KD sings it with the best of them:
why do some songs get into your ears???
BTW - its better if you listen with both ears (not kidding)
Sunday, January 25, 2009
aquarius
just went to look to see what the stars said today (anyone seen gran torino - great film worth the entry price)
I resemble this "portrait" i think
Traditional
Aquarian Traits
Friendly and humanitarian
Honest and loyal
Original and inventive
Independent and intellectual
On the dark side....
Intractable and contrary
Perverse and unpredictable
Unemotional and detached
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and my stars for tomorrow as today is already gone:
Daily Extended: January 26, 2009
AQUARIUS
January 20-February 18
As happy as you are to be going where you are going right now, not everyone is right there on the same page with you. While you must be aware of it and make adjustments accordingly, you don't have to completely change your path -- that will only cause you to feel resentment. Just tone things down a bit. Spend and act more modestly, and don't be too outgoing with your energy. You could end up overwhelming those folks who still need some time to catch up with you
looks like a quiet day ahead before i go to work tomorrow night (Australia Day). Should be fun as everyone has a holiday and many will be looking for a drink while they watch the fireworks (even though drinking will be banned - yeh good luck).
I resemble this "portrait" i think
Traditional
Aquarian Traits
Friendly and humanitarian
Honest and loyal
Original and inventive
Independent and intellectual
On the dark side....
Intractable and contrary
Perverse and unpredictable
Unemotional and detached
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and my stars for tomorrow as today is already gone:
Daily Extended: January 26, 2009
AQUARIUS
January 20-February 18
As happy as you are to be going where you are going right now, not everyone is right there on the same page with you. While you must be aware of it and make adjustments accordingly, you don't have to completely change your path -- that will only cause you to feel resentment. Just tone things down a bit. Spend and act more modestly, and don't be too outgoing with your energy. You could end up overwhelming those folks who still need some time to catch up with you
looks like a quiet day ahead before i go to work tomorrow night (Australia Day). Should be fun as everyone has a holiday and many will be looking for a drink while they watch the fireworks (even though drinking will be banned - yeh good luck).
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