There’s no fireworks? WTF?
This is my official post number One Hundred. I actually wrote it a few weeks ago on the evening of my Mum’s 60th Birthday celebrations (We rocked out with an OAP party!!) However life (Known as Uni!) caught up with me and I’ve not had a chance to post it. Plus, if gave me a chance to edit it down a bit.
Life is pretty full on right now, with the workload increasing for Uni, and the time in the day just slipping away without any notice. Whilst its not ‘panic’ stations just yet it will be soon if things don’t come together a little better.
One note though. I experienced my first exposure to someone cheating this past week. They worked shopped some work which they stated was theirs – however it’s not! It fucked me off that they ‘took on board the feedback’ and said ‘oh yeah thanks I’ll work on that angle’ etc etc and all the time I’m thinking – you didn’t even fucking write this!
It got the better of me in the end and I e-mailed the lecturer with proof that this work wasn’t this persons, and that I wouldn’t be offering feedback on ‘this piece’ as I couldn’t! It’s in the lectures hands now. I hope they pursue it. Plagiarism is highlighted everywhere re our assignments. So when it’s handed to them with actual proof this work isn’t this persons then surly they can’t ignore it! Anyway as I said I’ve let the lecturer know it’s in their hands now.
Back to my mum’s birthday.
My mum turned 60 this year – a big milestone for her. She clearly stated to my brother and I she didn’t want a ‘big fuss’ however would like some close friends and family over for a small lunchtime party / gathering. She pre-warned us re the 60th celebrations, as when she turned 50 my brother and I lobbed on her doorstep from Brisbane the night before to her surprise, asking what we where doing home. When we told her we were here to set up her party she didn’t believe us that was until the Saturday morning when we started setting up tables etc and blowing up balloons, and then guests started to arrive! She enjoyed it though, and she enjoyed her ‘small’ gathering of close friends and family this time around for her 60th.
Thanks to my new followers – it’s lovely to have new people on board and giving feedback. I’ve got Scoman to primarily thank for that, so thanks Scoman!
That’s all I’ve got.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Just being Me
I first started this blog as part of an assessment for a Unit I was undertaking at Uni. However I enjoyed the ‘purge’ it allowed me so I continued it. No one other than the lecturer knew who I really was, and well I bloody doubt very much that she (The lecturer) actually comes by to read my waffle anymore.
So why is it that I suddenly feel as though my anonymity has been taken from me? That I need to watch what I say, be cautious of who I mention (Or at least make a partial mention to without actually naming names!) Is it because some people who know me IRL (You know the real life friends who have actually shared personal space with you! i.e a hug or a car trip!) Know my twitter address / follow me on twitter and thus have access to this blog. Maybe it’s them who are making me more self conscious – making me cautious about what I’m saying in case I may offend one / some of them.
Then the flip side of the coin comes down….. and I realise you know what! Fuck it this is my blog, I’ll say / write what ever the hell I want to (Within reason I don’t want to be sued by some huge corporate giant!) but I’ll say what I like, and how I feel regardless of who’s reading it – Because I run with the following notion.
If you don’t like what’s written here don’t read it
Or put another way.
If you’re going to be offended by what I might write here – then fuck off!
I will not at any point ‘name names’ i.e. give full names (First name Last Name) as I for one don’t believe that its fair that someone writes about someone else who may not want to be written about, and therefore I don’t think it’s ‘cool’ to give full names. I know I wouldn’t like it if someone was using my full name when writing about me in their blog.
Some may say – lock your blog, make it private, only allow those you want to see it in. I disagree, I’m running with my previous notion, if you don’t like what’s written here, stop reading, fuck off and don’t come back.
Kinda simple really when you take five minutes out of a hectic schedule to think about it.
I’m off to write plays about domestic violence, a briefing paper on human rights – Oh and in there somewhere I’ll find some time to ‘relax’ and play the new Wolfenstien I purchased yesterday.
That’s all I’ve got.
So why is it that I suddenly feel as though my anonymity has been taken from me? That I need to watch what I say, be cautious of who I mention (Or at least make a partial mention to without actually naming names!) Is it because some people who know me IRL (You know the real life friends who have actually shared personal space with you! i.e a hug or a car trip!) Know my twitter address / follow me on twitter and thus have access to this blog. Maybe it’s them who are making me more self conscious – making me cautious about what I’m saying in case I may offend one / some of them.
Then the flip side of the coin comes down….. and I realise you know what! Fuck it this is my blog, I’ll say / write what ever the hell I want to (Within reason I don’t want to be sued by some huge corporate giant!) but I’ll say what I like, and how I feel regardless of who’s reading it – Because I run with the following notion.
If you don’t like what’s written here don’t read it
Or put another way.
If you’re going to be offended by what I might write here – then fuck off!
I will not at any point ‘name names’ i.e. give full names (First name Last Name) as I for one don’t believe that its fair that someone writes about someone else who may not want to be written about, and therefore I don’t think it’s ‘cool’ to give full names. I know I wouldn’t like it if someone was using my full name when writing about me in their blog.
Some may say – lock your blog, make it private, only allow those you want to see it in. I disagree, I’m running with my previous notion, if you don’t like what’s written here, stop reading, fuck off and don’t come back.
Kinda simple really when you take five minutes out of a hectic schedule to think about it.
I’m off to write plays about domestic violence, a briefing paper on human rights – Oh and in there somewhere I’ll find some time to ‘relax’ and play the new Wolfenstien I purchased yesterday.
That’s all I’ve got.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Double Post - One more thing
Can I just say 'Hello' to my new followers :) Nice to have you on-board. I hope I'm keeping you entertained somewhat.
To those 'lurking' go on hit that 'Join this site' button down there on the right....
You know you want too! ;)
To those 'lurking' go on hit that 'Join this site' button down there on the right....
You know you want too! ;)
Raarrrrrr
That's the sound of my head saying fuck you - stop putting information into me.
I'm off to get my eyes tested on Friday. I've had four yup that's F-O-U-R back to back vision disturbance migraines in the past four days, and to be honest it's scared me.
The only things I can put it down to is:
a) Migraine meds I'm currently on have 'stopped' working
b) Eye strain from the abundance of reading I've tried to pour into my head in the last week.
Anyway this afternoon I called up to make an appointment with my Doctor. The office lady informs me that he's away for the next three weeks. I was 'and your point?' the lady was like, 'well you won't be able to get in for three weeks'. I restated my previous statement - 'and your point is what? I'm used to waiting three weeks!' Luckily she could see I was taking the piss and laughed, then she told me I was naughty! I laughed at that.. I think I was five the last time I got told I was naughty!! Anyway she suggested I get my eyes tested in the meantime so I got off the phone to her and made and appointment with the eye person in town - he's clearly not on holiday's nor rushed off his feet, as he said 'how's this Friday afternoon suit you?'
So the best outcome here is that I just need glasses to read with - the bad outcome is I have something more serious going on. I'll go with the former outcome thanks.
That's all I've got.
I'm off to get my eyes tested on Friday. I've had four yup that's F-O-U-R back to back vision disturbance migraines in the past four days, and to be honest it's scared me.
The only things I can put it down to is:
a) Migraine meds I'm currently on have 'stopped' working
b) Eye strain from the abundance of reading I've tried to pour into my head in the last week.
Anyway this afternoon I called up to make an appointment with my Doctor. The office lady informs me that he's away for the next three weeks. I was 'and your point?' the lady was like, 'well you won't be able to get in for three weeks'. I restated my previous statement - 'and your point is what? I'm used to waiting three weeks!' Luckily she could see I was taking the piss and laughed, then she told me I was naughty! I laughed at that.. I think I was five the last time I got told I was naughty!! Anyway she suggested I get my eyes tested in the meantime so I got off the phone to her and made and appointment with the eye person in town - he's clearly not on holiday's nor rushed off his feet, as he said 'how's this Friday afternoon suit you?'
So the best outcome here is that I just need glasses to read with - the bad outcome is I have something more serious going on. I'll go with the former outcome thanks.
That's all I've got.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
August 1st - Blog #96
Procrastination is a fine art to master - I'm still in the process of getting my Phd in it - however I'm well on the way right about now.
I've stumbled into that 'rut' the one where you look at your calendar - see the enormous about of shit due and then think - Meh I can't be arsed doing Uni work today. The problem with that is I had the day off yesterday and spent it with my mum. So today I was suppose to get into it and get as much as I could get done for this week before my brother arrives tomorrow night.
What have I done thus far today
I went and got a hair cut
Fixed a friends computer
Went grocery shopping even though I loath it
Did the washing
Pulled in the aformentioned washing and folded it, and put it away
Now I'm sitting here writing this entry when I should be writing the proposal for the play I'm planning to write as my major assignment for that subject or 'writing for performance' It's only 1,000 words that's due Friday and I've not really kept up with the reading for that class as it bores the shit out of me, so right now I'm searching for a paddle!
I'm armed with redbull - the dog (He's laying on his bed beside me) and well... I'll upload this - shut down twirl so as not to be distracted by twitter and put a solid two hours in until 6pm when I'll be hungry, have to consume food and then won't want to write essay plans or read about the 'empty space' of theatre nor give a rats about the inner messages the book 'the hours' is trying to communicate to the reader.
I'll stop moaning - and just suck it up and get on with it
That's all I've got
I've stumbled into that 'rut' the one where you look at your calendar - see the enormous about of shit due and then think - Meh I can't be arsed doing Uni work today. The problem with that is I had the day off yesterday and spent it with my mum. So today I was suppose to get into it and get as much as I could get done for this week before my brother arrives tomorrow night.
What have I done thus far today
I went and got a hair cut
Fixed a friends computer
Went grocery shopping even though I loath it
Did the washing
Pulled in the aformentioned washing and folded it, and put it away
Now I'm sitting here writing this entry when I should be writing the proposal for the play I'm planning to write as my major assignment for that subject or 'writing for performance' It's only 1,000 words that's due Friday and I've not really kept up with the reading for that class as it bores the shit out of me, so right now I'm searching for a paddle!
I'm armed with redbull - the dog (He's laying on his bed beside me) and well... I'll upload this - shut down twirl so as not to be distracted by twitter and put a solid two hours in until 6pm when I'll be hungry, have to consume food and then won't want to write essay plans or read about the 'empty space' of theatre nor give a rats about the inner messages the book 'the hours' is trying to communicate to the reader.
I'll stop moaning - and just suck it up and get on with it
That's all I've got
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Update Update Update
I've been busy! Seriously I have with the work for Uni piling up and life in general I've not had a chance to update my blog in a little while.
Current news in my life Uni is hard, but I'm enjoying it
My Dad's currently in hospital with a very nasty infection I hope he gets better soon
I find twitter the quickest way to update the world of all things Sal even if my spelling mistakes shine so brightly on there (Epic fail)
Actually just on Twitter - (I'll whore my site address out shortly.) Actually just click this link ---> JustSal Twitter
I got put onto Twitter through Lucy (Ahh my lovely Lucy) anyway through this social networking site. I've meet a few people with similar interests, and have managed to get my name out there as a futurist / dystopia style up and coming fantasy writer through a novelist called Brian Rathbone. He has set up a site (Link in the sidebar) that allows for fantasy writers to be noticed.
It's Saturday afternoon - I should go grocery shopping, but I can't be bothered. I'll head off and visit my Dad shortly then get something organised for dinner.
That's all I've got
Current news in my life Uni is hard, but I'm enjoying it
My Dad's currently in hospital with a very nasty infection I hope he gets better soon
I find twitter the quickest way to update the world of all things Sal even if my spelling mistakes shine so brightly on there (Epic fail)
Actually just on Twitter - (I'll whore my site address out shortly.) Actually just click this link ---> JustSal Twitter
I got put onto Twitter through Lucy (Ahh my lovely Lucy) anyway through this social networking site. I've meet a few people with similar interests, and have managed to get my name out there as a futurist / dystopia style up and coming fantasy writer through a novelist called Brian Rathbone. He has set up a site (Link in the sidebar) that allows for fantasy writers to be noticed.
It's Saturday afternoon - I should go grocery shopping, but I can't be bothered. I'll head off and visit my Dad shortly then get something organised for dinner.
That's all I've got
Friday, July 3, 2009
First Week Back
This week is / was the first week back into second semester for 2009. I've got a class starting in a few hours and I can think of about twenty other things I could be doing instead of attending it!
The weather is shit house today- there is a wind strong enough to blow a dog off a chain and well I just can't be bothered doing anything! I think it's a terrible place to be in right now only being the first week back. I'll get over it and goto class. I'm heading out tonight to a friends farewell dinner so that should make me somewhat more enthusiastic about life in general right now.
If I think about it, maybe it's the subjects I've got on this semester that just don't seem to 'grab' me with enthusiasm. Maybe it's just the shit house weather that prevents any time outside in the sun which is always a good cure for 'Meh - ness'
I'll stop moaning about it all, get some lunch into me and head off to Class.
That's all I've got
The weather is shit house today- there is a wind strong enough to blow a dog off a chain and well I just can't be bothered doing anything! I think it's a terrible place to be in right now only being the first week back. I'll get over it and goto class. I'm heading out tonight to a friends farewell dinner so that should make me somewhat more enthusiastic about life in general right now.
If I think about it, maybe it's the subjects I've got on this semester that just don't seem to 'grab' me with enthusiasm. Maybe it's just the shit house weather that prevents any time outside in the sun which is always a good cure for 'Meh - ness'
I'll stop moaning about it all, get some lunch into me and head off to Class.
That's all I've got
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