Jealousy

I’m a green eyes monster at times, I know it, most people who know me are aware of my jealous tendencies. So, when 2 of my friends from different social circles meet, get each others contact details through me, make arrangements to go out for a few drinks and don’t extend the invitation to me. I get upset. Jealous.

List

From Mia: just copy, bold the things you’ve done, and post :-)

01. Bought everyone in the bar a drink
02. Swam with wild dolphins
03. Climbed a mountain
04. Taken a Ferrari for a test drive
05. Been inside the Great Pyramid
06. Held a tarantula
07. Taken a candlelit bath with someone
08. Said “I love you” and meant it
09. Hugged a tree
10. Bungee jumped
11. Visited Paris
12. Watched a lightning storm at sea
13. Stayed up all night long and saw the sun rise
14. Seen the Northern Lights
15. Gone to a huge sports game
16. Walked the stairs to the top of the leaning Tower of Pisa - Closed when I was there
17. Grown and eaten your own vegetables - Do herbs count?
18. Touched an iceberg
19. Slept under the stars
20. Changed a baby’s diaper
21. Taken a trip in a hot air balloon
22. Watched a meteor shower
23. Gotten drunk on champagne
24. Given more than you can afford to charity
25. Looked up at the night sky through a telescope
26. Had an uncontrollable giggling fit at the worst possible moment
27. Had a food fight
28. Bet on a winning horse
29. Asked out a stranger
30. Had a snowball fight
31. Screamed as loudly as you possibly can
32. Held a lamb
33. Seen a total eclipse
34. Ridden a roller coaster
35. Hit a home run
36. Danced like a fool and not cared who was looking
37. Adopted an accent for an entire day
38. Actually felt happy about your life, even for just a moment
39. Had two hard drives for your computer
40. Visited all 50 states
41. Taken care of someone who was drunk
42. Had amazing friends
43. Danced with a stranger in a foreign country
44. Watched wild whales
45. Stolen a sign
46. Backpacked in Europe
47. Taken a road-trip
48. Gone rock climbing
49. Midnight walk on the beach
50. Gone sky diving
51. Visited Ireland
52. Been heartbroken longer than you were actually in love
53. In a restaurant, sat at a stranger’s table and had a meal with them
54. Visited Japan
55. Milked a cow
56. Alphabetized your CDs
57. Pretended to be a superhero - when I was about 6
58. Sung karaoke
59. Lounged around in bed all day
60. Played touch football
61. Gone scuba diving
62. Kissed in the rain
63. Played in the mud
64. Played in the rain
65. Gone to a drive-in theater
66. Visited the Great Wall of China
67. Started a business
68. Fallen in love and not had your heart broken
69. Toured ancient sites
70. Taken a martial arts class
71. Played D&D for more than 6 hours straight
72. Gotten married
73. Been in a movie - Does a TV show count?
74. Crashed a party
75. Gotten divorced
76. Gone without food for 5 days - Ha! That will never happen
77. Made cookies from scratch
78. Won first prize in a costume contest - when I was in primary school
79. Ridden a gondola in Venice - I was in Venice solo, I didn't go on the gondola as I regard the experiance as romantic
80. Gotten a tattoo
81. Rafted the Snake River
82. Been on television news programs as an “expert”
83. Got flowers for no reason
84. Performed on stage
85. Been to Las Vegas
86. Recorded music
87. Eaten shark
88. Kissed on the first date
89. Gone to Thailand
90. Bought a house - for other people, many times
91. Been in a combat zone
92. Buried one/both of your parents
93. Been on a cruise ship
94. Spoken more than one language fluently
95. Performed in Rocky Horror
96. Raised children
97. Followed your favorite band/singer on tour
99. Taken an exotic bicycle tour in a foreign country
100. Picked up and moved to another city to just start over - considering doing it now
101. Walked the Golden Gate Bridge
102. Sang loudly in the car, and didn’t stop when you knew someone was looking
103. Had plastic surgery
104. Survived an accident that you shouldn’t have survived
105. Wrote articles for a large publication
106. Lost over 100 pounds
107. Held someone while they were having a flashback
108. Piloted an airplane
109. Touched a stingray
110. Broken someone’s heart
111. Helped an animal give birth
112. Won money on a T.V. game show
113. Broken a bone
114. Gone on an African photo safari
115. Had a facial part pierced other than your ears - not even my ears pierced
116. Fired a rifle, shotgun, or pistol
117. Eaten mushrooms that were gathered in the wild
118. Ridden a horse
119. Had major surgery
120. Had a snake as a pet
121. Hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon
122. Slept for more than 30 hours over the course of 48 hours
123. Visited more foreign countries than U.S. states
124. Visited all 7 continents
125. Taken a canoe trip that lasted more than 2 days
126. Eaten kangaroo meat
127. Eaten sushi
128. Had your picture in the newspaper
129. Changed someone’s mind about something you care deeply about
130. Gone back to school - for a reunion
131. Parasailed
132. Touched a cockroach
133. Eaten fried green tomatoes
134. Read The Iliad - and the Odyssey
135. Selected one “important” author who you missed in school, and read
136. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
137. Skipped all your school reunions
138. Communicated with someone without sharing a common spoken language
139. Been elected to public office
140. Written your own computer language
141. Thought to yourself that you’re living your dream - a couple years ago, yes
142. Had to put someone you love into hospice care
143. Built your own PC from parts
144. Sold your own artwork to someone who didn’t know you
145. Had a booth at a street fair
146. Dyed your hair
147. Been a DJ
148. Shaved your head
149. Caused a car accident
150. Saved someone’s life

Nostalgic Observation

When I went out partying 10 years ago, as a fresh 18 years old, getting all dressed up in those hot little dresses, ultra mini-skirts that no longer fit over my thigh, I wouldn’t eat the entire day so I would have a ‘flat tummy’. Nowadays when I go out, I make sure I have a hearty meal before consuming a drop of alcohol.

How times have changed. I’m getting older…

Cat Fighting – Hollywood Style

I can’t help but find this hilarious! No matter how pissed off I could possibly be, I just couldn't fathom playing K-fed's CD loud - LOL

Lohan was apparently miffed when Hilton, 25, and new best buddy Britney Spears drove past her on a midweek shopping spree.

When the photographers, who had been following the Mean Girls star's every move, spotted Paris and Britney they ran — leaving Lohan out of the spotlight.

The actress supposedly tried to seek revenge by driving around LA with Kevin Federline's CD blaring out of her car stereo.

If you can be bothered reading more

Inappropriate Humour

But I love it!

The Party!

What an awesome night! I’m over the moon. All the best people came, everyone got along, everyone drank copious amounts of faux champers and everyone commented on the trendy little venue, all our friends looked super sexy.

Julia and I had a smile on our faces from the moment we arrived; both dressed in black, Julia in her Karl Lagerfeld satin number, me in a black corset, I couldn’t move, slouch or sit for any length of time complemented by a black pencil skirt with my new shoes (a mix of zebra fur, patent leather and lolly pop fabric heel).

I met some of Julia’s friends that I’ve only heard about over the last 5-7 years, greeted by a super warm hug, gushing about how much we love Jules.

Little San made a 30 second “I’m double parked, but had to slap your arse and say happy birthday” drop in. Rosie arrived at 1.45am to dance the night away…

The best night out I’ve had in the longest time.

No hangover thankfully and I was sober enough to smoother lotion all over my feet when I got home – thanks Cibster for the ride.

I received a phone call, 2 texts yesterday from my friends saying they had a blast, an email and call today. Another hit.

I’m an advocate for traditional photo’s/cameras so pictures will follow soon. I must say, it's amusing watching people trying to see the viewfinder and the shock when I say it's a traditional camera... hehehe

The only pitfall of the entire evening is the cocksucking scum that stole money out of my handbag that was next to our guests all night.

Until next year…

Since the sex party is over, say goodbye to my vixen avatar.

Relaxing Night In

I generally don’t read magazines, I never purchase gossip rag's, I get my daily dose from nova news in the morning and every few months a major catch up over 3-4 hours while at the hairdressers.

Fortunately for me I’ve been lucky enough to get a free 6 month subscription to Harpers Bazaar, so last night before going to bed I curled up with the 2 latest issues.

Posh Beckham, love her or hate her, I really don’t give a damn, she’s deemed herself a fashion icon and married well. This issue goes into her daily life, I don’t care, not going to pretend to for a moment, I flicked pages, flick, flick, flick, not a decent thing to read, I was even disappointed with the lack of pretty pictures… If I paid $7.90 for that I would be disappointed.

The latest issue, with Kirsten Dunst, I can’t work out if she’s attractive or not? I’ve seen a few of her movies, I find her ‘non-offensive’ as an actress. I’m looking forward to her new movie (does that surprise anyone). I must say I really enjoyed looking at the fashion, I read a few articles and before I knew it I had in my mind 20 or so new outfits I could put together from my own wardrobe and all importantly go shopping for more.


Not a bad night if I do say so myself…

Bits and Pieces Issue 11

+ Any woman that claims she has never strutted down the hallway while listening to George Michael’s ‘Too Funky’ is lying – Lying I tell you!

+ I love what Mez and Sarah have done listing their TV boyfriends, such a fun great idea – I’m too lazy to do it myself…

+ I wish I could sing without the fear of class shattering around me

+ Notes on seduction

+ I have my car keys and house keys separate. I just hate the jingling sound

+ Every time I offer coffee or tea it's on the tip of my tongue to say 'coffee, tea, me' with compliments 'Working Girl'

+ I was asked ‘Who’s MacGyver?’ the horror!

+ Dancing around the office to:

Ø Bitter Tear – INXS
Ø I just wanna make love to you – Etta James
Ø September – Earth Wind and Fire
Ø Got to be Real – Cheryl Lyn

+ Left field conversations:

Ø Can you contort your tongue into shapes?
Ø Who has the longest tongue?
Ø Would you use foot cream on your face?
Ø When a referee goes on the field how many yellow and red cards does he take on the field?

Make. It. Stop.

I went to my nephew’s end of year school performance last night. Kids everywhere! I mean EVERYWHERE! Screaming, running, laughing, running into me, screaming.

How do teachers do it?

There were 6 performances, one for each grade, it was pure punishment. The best thing about the night, I was sitting next to my sister and *we* were giggling like 2 school girls. Mother wasn’t impressed. Ha! She should be happy we’re getting along.

My gorgeous little nephew played a tree in Hansel and Gretel, he’s such a little performer, the ‘bully’ of his grade played the ‘angel’ and was dancing around the stage, so evil, so appropriate.

I was singing along to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, my sister teasing me… Between acts my sister noticed I was wearing flat shoes with a huge ‘what! You wear flat shoes? I’ve never seen you in flats before!’ of course this was a little too loud and we had the 2 rows in front of us trying to look.

I never fathomed I would see someone I know at a primary school end of year concert but I did. It was a stare off, the real estate agent that I’ve plotted a scheme to ruin his life. My mum and sister were shocked to witness this mutual hatred for one another… He’ll get his.

After the performance the principal of the school gave a little speech with subsequent instructions to parents for collecting their child. I felt like an infant, my sister and I giggling again. We then received a glare from my nephews teacher, that be quite glare which made us laugh even more. Mum was so embarrassed.

Do’s and Don’ts

Do go out for birthday coffee and cake with a girlfriend and just order a glass of wine

Don’t walk around the back streets of Brighton-Le-Sands alone after a glass of wine, actually ever.

Patriotism

The new 7 wonders of the world competition has commenced.

Vote now!

Celebrate!

Ever had a meal and said “I’m never eating again!”? I echoed those words on 3 occasions over the last 4 days, inevitable to say I always went back for more good food.

Friday night I enjoyed the company of some of my greatest friends in Prague, the restaurant, not the city ;-) what a delectable feast it was Kombinace smaženého sýru, květáku a žampionů servírované s domácí tatarskou omáčkou - crumbed Edam Cheese, Cauliflower and Mushrooms, Main Svíčková na smetaně s houskovým knedlíkem zdobená citronem, šlehačkou a brusinkami – just like my Babushka makes, a mix of desserts Jablečný závin s oříšky a šlehačkou and Plněné ovocné knedlíky s tvarohem

For a moment on Friday night I looked around at my guests and thought, this is it. I don’t need anything else when I surround myself with such wonderful people.

Saturday, my birthday was well received, lovely text messages and phone calls from friends and family, lots of pressies and a long 3 and a half hour lunch at Swell, Bronte (thanks Julia for the recommendation!), after lunch, when my sister arrived and my aunt promptly left we all went for a leisurely walk to see Sculpture by the Sea… A big meal and a walk along the cliffs, does life get much better?

Sunday I figured I had eaten way too much and went to the gym, 9.30am on a Sunday, there were so many people there? My mind boggles. I met a girlfriend for coffee after lunch and went to the soccer in the afternoon.

One of the best weekends ever, only downfall, it’s my first birthday since I can remember that I didn’t get any action….

Din –Ahhhhhh!!!

WOW! WOW! WOW!

I had dinner at Blue Angel Restaurant last night.

What a delectable experience.

If anyone ever wants a lobster dinner in Sydney, this is the place to come. 10/10

• Complementary Antipasto della casa
• Complementary Bruschetta
• 2 bottles of white wine
• Entrée size spaghetti Marinara for all to share, it was the size of a main course
• 2.4kg lobster, boiled with garlic butter, side of bok choy and rice
• Complementary fruit platter
• A bottle of port, a bottle of grappa and a bottle of cognac placed on our table
• We ordered 1 spumoni to share, 3 small portions served
• Marcello, the owner joined us at the table laughing about the good old times.

The most prefect night…

Blue Angel has this wonderful feeling of stepping back in time, while sitting there I can imagine the eastern European mafia types sitting at one of the tables, the police commissioner with his mates on the other side of the restaurant, my dad having dinner with Muhammad Ali, me crawling around the floor at 2 years old wanting to play with the lobsters.

Birthday Wish List - only 2 days to go!!!

- Digital camera - Got one!!! Waiting delivery :-)
- Loccitane body lotion - Requested Aunty to buy :-)
- Mecca Cosmetica, Philosophy Amazing Grace Hot Salt Scrub
- Sony notebook
- GHD Hair straightener
- A personal trainer 3 times a week for many many years…
- This little green summer dress
- Mundial - Classic 10 Piece Knife Block Set Black
- There is only one Opera on next year I'd like to see, La traviata - 2 tickets please
- A new clutch for my car, brass button of course...
- Membership to The AJC
- A new ABS control unit for my car
- A trip around the caribbean on this ship
- My sister to actually turn up to my B'day lunch on Saturday!
- And these Gucci shoes...

Setting myself up for a larger win

I won a bit of money with lotto, it’s my best win so far at $35.50, my previous best win was $25.35. In at the local Surry Hills newsagency collecting my winnings when mister homeless guy say’s through the door “Excuse me ma’am, do you have a few cents you could spare for a cool drink and a bus fare?” My immediate reaction was a short, cold “No” then quickly I said “Actually, wait” I handed over $5.50.

On a Night Like This…

There is not much better than a 3:00pm phone from a friend with a spare ticket to a concert. Last night I saw Kylie! What a great night out.

The Crazy, the fun and the Ridiculous

No matter how many times I say I’ll never TUI, I do it, this time I took a friend down this treacherous path. We must learn to be stronger; nothing is a good idea after 2 bottles of faux champers between 2 girls.

There are too many people at the gym at 8:00am on a Saturday morning; didn’t they have a boozy night like me? Only when I attend the gym does the instructor give out lolly bags.

I spent most of Saturday at the office, it was too a nice day for it. I met the Cibster for an early movie, A Prairie Home Companion its worth seeing for the impressive cast, the wonderful singing and of course the ‘bad joke song’ drinks at a local bar afterwards then another, addiment I was not going to get trashy drunk like or previous nights out. I invited a couple of friends that didn’t have plans for the night. Worlds colliding…Ever been asked “how do you two know each other?” by somebody who doesn’t know your blog exists and you don’t want them to know?

I really wanted to get down to the beach on Sunday but the clouds were rolling in and my friend was attending a bris (don't get me started on the ceremony for this occasion) , there was just not enough time in the day! We went shopping for hours and hours, I was given an invitation to her wedding, I love hand delivery! First invitation to be given, I was totally chuffed. Then given a lesson on the Jewish Wedding Traditions, I’m so excited for her!

Sunday night I was overly tempted to right my wrongs from Friday night texting, instead I left my phone in the other room watched Spanglish and cried more than was required.

Monumental Events of the Past Week

I went to The Clock Hotel with a girlfriend and didn’t consume a drop of alcohol.

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I was supposed to go away with M last weekend, to Mudgee for a dirty romantic get away. I cancelled; I’m not going to fake enthusiasm for the occasion.

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I had a house warming to attend last Tuesday night and totally out of my nature I wrote the address incorrectly, so there I was calling my former work colleagues for the address (no answer) so I was driving around Bellevue Hill trying to identify one their cars, I gave up and half hour later I find it was right next door to a building I used to manage.

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I received an email from a mother fucking cock sucking cunt, AKA the on-site sales person, personal attack on my experience in real estate, I’ve met briefly twice and had half a dozen conversations; he doesn’t know a thing about my history or qualifications. People who throw stones shouldn’t live in glass houses, he is a commission only agent and EVERY sales lead comes through me… HA! I hold a licence more then him and I’m approximately 25 years younger - Go fuck yourself you wanker!

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I had dinner with one of my girlfriends, one of my girlfriends I regard as my strongest. She told me over dinner she has been on anti-depressants for over 5 months; she felt absolutely everything in her life was falling around her. We cried together over our corn chips and salsa.

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I had a Chimichanga for the first time, only so I can say Chimichanga and of course so I can write on my blog “I had a Chimichanga”

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Julia and I have planned our joint Birthday Party, our theme this year… It will be sexy, that’s all.

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I saw Little Miss Sunshine, really enjoyed it. I was giggling most of the way through it. I’m surprised the last 4 movies I’ve seen I’ve really enjoyed.

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I have a huge secret, I told one of my girlfriends last week over a glass of wine, I’m keeping it very quite so this way if it fails no-one will really know it’s a failure.

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I received sad news, my cousin’s little baby (little, as I remember him) died in Czech Republic last Tuesday, he was 21 months old.

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On my way out of the office last Wednesday I feel down the stairs, people would usually point out that’s what I get for wearing 4” stilettos, but I stepped on a Pepsi bottle top and lost balance, knee and ankle buckled. Who drinks Pepsi?

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I was at Couples World last week during my lunch break; I couldn’t bare to go there on the weekends! While I was sitting eating my lunch I burst into tears when this song came on!

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Being at the races on Melbourne Cup day took me back to my old life, the people, the lifestyle…

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For the first time since I commenced this job I woke up and didn’t want to come in. Not related to above comments from the cock sucking real estate agent

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Every time I go on-site I go through Milton to stop by the best pie shop, this week they didn’t have 3 of my favourite pies.

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I flicked on Girls of the Playboy Mansion for a couple of minutes last night – no comments. Mother said to me “if you ever decide to be a playboy bunny you’re moving out” wrong on so many levels

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I went for a bike ride on Sunday afternoon, it was the first time on a motorbike, what a beautiful piece of machinery it is, an exquisite BMW R1200. It’s huge news for me, I’ve had 3 men tell me they would take me for a ride and it never eventuated. Now I can cross “Go on a motorbike” off my list, it wasn’t exactly the sun on my skin, cool breeze through the hair experience I envisaged. It was raining.

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I’ve been invited to a party in early December, Sabre boy will also be there, this will be the first time I’ll see him since our last night together. So, this I have only a few weeks to look damn hot!

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To lighten up the week, I laughed at this, I mean I really laughed.



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Because I found it:



create your own visited country map
or write about it on the open travel guide

Random Quote from Mother #5

“You’ve hit a wall. You need to reinvent yourself or you’re destined to be a failure”

Why Presume Negativity?

Thanks for all your kind words from the last post.

I’m taking a look in my mirror and seeing what others see of me from my actions, words and expressions…

One word: I yelled out ‘CUNT!’ and slammed down the phone while we had a new guy in the office on a trial period, he said ‘I didn’t think I’d ever hear that word come from you’

One smile: There was talk about a smaller Christmas Party for just ‘the boys’ of the office. Men’s Gallery, they didn’t think it appropriate for me to attend nor be interested. I smiled and said ‘What! Sign me up for that one!’

One smirk: I was running a scenario by a colleague and the smirk appeared, she said ‘I didn’t know you had it in you, you are the wrong woman to cross’

One action: I was searching the streets for parking when my parking spot was taken. A rude bastard had witches hats blocking an area, I asked how long it would be blocked off, he told me ‘as long as it takes’. Rude prick! I put my foot down in a road rage-ish manner, my MD saw my driving and thinks that’s how I drove his Merc… Never.

One non-action: I spoke to our solicitor, she was advised of a little altercation I had with a colleague (not any of the above), she asked if I was okay and if I cried. I said ‘No, I’m not going to waste any energy on someone like that’ she expressed her surprise and admiration.

They judge me. Is that how they see me, the real me and I’m blind? I’ve come across as introverted and a walkover. This is how people see me just because I’m calm, rational and accommodating. People are so quick to categorise my persona on a brief meeting. I didn’t think I portrayed myself in such a manner. I’m happy with my relationships with people generally; I’m *fairly* content with myself. I’ve often been told I come across as aloof so I’ve been consciously more attentive and considerate. I guess I’ve gone too far and didn't see it.

Judgement

One word

One smile

One smirk

One action

One non-action

They judge me.

Is that how they see me, the real me and I’m blind?

A Day at the Races…

Wore:

Black silk Marc Jacobs Dress, low heels (3”), pink medium brim hat, matching pink Marc Jacobs handbag.

I was armed with my members pass and clicked my confidence into high-gear; I was meeting a group of girls I’d only meet 2-3 times and I’m fully aware I have nothing in common with a any of the group of 15 or so attending… other than attending the races on Melbourne Cup day.

I arrived just in time to see the streaker run the track; I was wandering the members section blankly looking for the girls when I see a woman wearing a too-too, a Too-too to the races? Her male companion waved, I smiled at the sight of head to toe Versace, I made my way over, kissed on the cheek, introductions to the rest of the group… Champaign? Moët & Chandon thank you.

I called the girls, they were in Peasants Paddock, I had an invitation to stay with this wonderful successful Canberra property developer that I think all men should take example, his fiancée, with the best quote “why does everybody think I’m a French maid? It’s a too-too, I wore this in 2001 when I interviewed *insert mega rich English tycoon name*” Sydney based property developer AKA one of the most delectable men I’ve ever met and his model girlfriend, here on holiday from Spain.

The afternoon flew by with a flutter of betting, sips of Champaign, meeting many beautiful people, hearing the loss of $1500 on one horse 'to win' The Cup, I compared in my mind the $40 I lost on 2 horses, win & place. I got separated from the couple I knew and stayed with Mr & Ms Gorgeous, the afternoon concluded with a ride home in a Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet and an invitation to Hugo’s for dinner…

GIDDY Ohhhh….

I called my girlfriend with the news, I squealed, she squealed, joint squeal!

FREE members quest pass to The AJC Randwick on Melbourne Cup day!

A members pass, one pass… I don’t know ANYONE attending the races on Tuesday.

I’ve emailed as many people I can think of trying to track down another member’s ticket, trying to find someone, anyone going on Tuesday. Nada. No-one...

*tears*

Musings over Brekkie

Why are there so few women in my industry? And why do the women that attend these industry seminars all play ‘dress-up as a man?’

Intelligence and confidence is really sexy, even when it comes in an older, short balding package

Doltone House is one spectacular venue and the food, breakfast was sensational, I ate so much, yummy yum yum!

It’s really disappointing, not one good looking man in a group of 100+

Why was I seated next to a random guy with a breathing problem? (I don’t know what’s worse noisy breathing or slurping food)

I decided to walk a little through the area instead of just waiting for a cab. I adore the area and I long to reside there

I had 2 coffees with breakfast; I’m now talking a million times faster then usual and bouncing around the office.

Sometimes…

I wish I had pleasant dreams at night
I wish I enjoyed beer
I wish I could have more than one coffee a day
I wish I smoked
I wish I could pause before I speak
… Maybe one day