*Burp*

I am so full. I went to this restaurant for dinner tonight. And lets just say I won't be going to Tony Romas anymore. The food was really good and defintely good value. They have these 1KG steaks and this challenge. If you can eat 3 x 1KG steaks, you get the third steak for free and every time you go, you will get a free bottle of wine if u order a 1kg steak. (Women only need to eat 3 x 500g steaks). Lets just say I won't be going anywhere near that challenge! I was disappointed though. I was hoping to see someone order a 1kg steak, but I guess no one is crazy enough to do that.

Oh, I also went and watched Van Helsing (Finally). And Hugh Jackman is definetly one of the hottest werewolves to grace the silver screens. *DroolS*

He's the one!!

I've found him!! He's the one for me!! *^_^* I can't believe it!He's so gentle, he cares about what I think. My opinions actually matter to him! He remembers me from wayyyyyy back and actually used to only live behind our house. He moved awhile back and I never saw him again. But he's back now and I can't be happier!!! This guy is definetly the one for me. I have finally found someone I like! I have found my new hairdresser. Why? What did you think I was talking about?

Bump with fame

Literally. I went to the local cafe near my work and got myself a afternoon shot of caffiene. As I was walking around the corner, I almost spilt my coffee all over Richard Wilkins (I think that's his name) and narrowly missed getting hit with a boom pole. He was doing an interview of some sort. Not sure who the guy is. I've also bumped into that guy from "The extraordinary" who is now the host of Bright Ideas numerous times around my work. I even saw that James guy who hosted Australia Idol at the local chicken store standing in line next to me. Anyway, would've been interesting if I did spill coffee all over the guy. MAUahaUaha Thats my story for the afternoon.

Oh, I also realised that the cafe I always go to, THEY HAVE CUTE GUYS WORKING THERE AT LUNCH! Woohoo!! Screw my morning coffees! I'm going for afternoon coffees now! LoL

No backing out now.....

Yesterday I went to Flight Centre to pay for a part of my trip to Greece. 7 day tour of the Greek Islands (Mykonos and Santorini), few days in Athens and a few days in Istanbul plus a quick stop over at my favourite Singapore. Everything is paid for. Accomodation, tour, transfers etc. All except the most important Sydney -> Singapore -> Istanbul -> Singapore -> Sydney plane ticket. Moishii is leaving this Saturday and I have the responsibility for picking up all the vouchers and tour information. He reckons I'll screw him over by not showing up. Well, dear, unless I can get a full refund (Which I can't), that won't be happening. Although.....I can always show up and *accidently* not bring your half of the tour stuff.

I can't believe I actually got talked into this. I come back from my trip to Japan, first day at work, Moishii walks up to me and proposes that we go to Europe. FIRST DAY BACK AT WORK! He then proceeded to write out an actual proposal. He listed all the reasons as to why I should be going, the shit we can cause and even put together a range of packages for me to choose from. We talked and talked, with me constantly screaming "WHAT PART OF I DON'T HAVE LEAVE DON'T YOU GET!?". Somewhere along the line, I started getting hyped up. Maybe its the endless photos of Mykonos and Santorini, the wild tales of parties and the mass amounts of alcohol they serve that started to make me itch. I should have realised that it was a warning sign that I was about to get screwed over. I had my doubts about how plausible this all was. I just got back from a holiday. I had no leave. I had a whole big list of reasons as to why I shouldn't go. All of that was thrown out the window when I was told what the Grand Bazaar is.

Grand Bazaar is located in the heart of old Istanbul. It is the worlds biggest covered market with over 4000 shops under the one roof. The Grand Bazaar is so big, its a city within a city! People literally get lost in there! The place is so huge, they've built churches and a SCHOOL in the middle of the place! I did some research, incase I was getting screwed sideways and didn't realise it, and I was gobsmacked. I sat at my computer reading about the Grand Bazaar drooling on my keyboard. I was hooked.

We've calculated and I would accumulate just enough days from work to take time off. We spent days trying to coordinate the flights and time it so we won't have to pay the high season rates. I spent numerous hours trying to explain to my parents why in the world would I want to go to another country where I didn't have relatives for a holiday *Shock**Horror*. Took them about 2 months...but they've finally gotten used to the idea. Kinda. We had the flights booked and we were about to pay for it when this happened.

Moishii had a fit and claimed it was a big plot to screw him over. I actually think it was him trying to screw me over. He got my hopes up and then crushed it. The BASTARD! The trip has now been pushed back two weeks. We leave Istanbul for Athens the day his Visa expires. Lets see who gets screwed over sideways when he gets deported from Istanbul for overstaying his Visa when we *accidently* miss our flight. MAuahAUahAUahAUah

Now its a count down until I get to go Istanbul and shop at the Grand Bazaar, smoke apple/strawberry flavoured bong like things, go to a turkish bath and have myself scrubbed up and down by a topless 60 y.o woman whilst he gets scrubbed by a 70y.o guy. Until then, I'll have to get used to not having Moishii around to help me screw people over. No one will drive down my street beeping the car horn and screaming "HOW MUCH!?". I won't get random calls/emails/sms regarding kidneys/bombs/filming/getting arrested or just some insane person laughing on the other end and having an asthma attack then hanging up on me. No one will threaten to vomit on me, shit on me or pee on me for the next 4 months.

You know....in about 4 months time....I might actually be normal again. I might be respected by some people.....well..more than I am now.

Book-buying bug

Its been close to 3 weeks since i've bought a book...my hands are starting to itch again. Last time I saw this book at a store on special. Took alot of work NOT to buy it...actually, took cookies alot of strength to drag me out of the store without buying it...Maybe I should go back on friday and see if its still there. But then I also want to buy this, this and this. Dan Brown is probably my favourite author of the moment. His books are so full of detail and the amount of research he puts into a book is incredible. Apparently at one stage, all four of his books were on the New York Times best sellers list in the same week. I totally understand why.

When I first picked up Da Vincis Code, the first few pages were kinda average. It basically described the history and artworks behind certain things in his books. Once I got past that, I could not put the book down. I finished reading his entire novel in 2 days. I quickly picked up Angels and Demons and also finished that in 2 days. I know some people are calling me a nerd. But until you read one of his books, you won't understand my "strange" behaviour. All I need to do is go to the shops and buy his other two books this week and that should keep be preoccupied for a week or two :D

Until then, I'm going to start reading the 60 odd books I have at home which I haven't read. Starting with Patricia Cornwell. So far, I am loving every word of her books! Luckily for me, I have about 7 of her books at home which I havent read. Problem is.....I bought all her books at a bookfair, meaning they are kinda tacky. Based on my previous behviour...if I like her books as much as I suspect I will....I am going to go out and buy every single one of her books again. Just so I can have them in brand new, non stained, creasefree, greaseless condition. I'm very picky about my books. I read my books on the train every day and I ALWAYS wrap them in a plastic bag. That way they never get dirty, and because I wrap them quite tight, they never get bent or creased or ripped. I also read my new books without bending the spine! AHeAHeah Just me and my strange habits...

Right now, I am so tempted to call up the bookstore i frequent so much and ask them to hold all of the four books for me...But, I, Must, RESIST! ~>_<~

Oh crap.....I just realised.....it hasn't been 3 weeks since I bought a book...I bought 2 books on saturday....

*************** Update @ 6:50pm ***************
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This is what happens when I walk by Kmart and remember that paperbacks are 35% off and I get an additional 5% off... I just bought Dan Brown's "Deception Point" and Souad's "Burned alive". Now I only have to get Dan Brown's "Digital Fortress" and Simon Cox's "Cracking The Da Vinci Code". Maybe I should go shopping tomorrow.....

Moving on...

There's been so many people leaving our company in the past few weeks. Its sad to see my workmates leave because they've taught me so much and they were always there to back me up and dig me out of shit if i ever needed help. Despite that, I'm glad they've moved away from this hell hole. Don't get me wrong. I love my job and I like the company. But for them, this place has become a hell hole for them. They use to be like me. Optimistic about the company, eager to help the company grow. But they've gotten to a stage where they just don't give a shit anymore.

I've seen some of my workmate go through constant uphill battles with management. People who have been strung along for years. Telling them that they will be offered a permanent position but never happened. For them, I'm glad they've moved on to other positions where their efforts will be appreciated. I wish them all the best.