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Wednesday, February 9, 2005
I'm leaving tomorrow!
For about 5 days. We set off on our road trip for Power's 21st tomorrow. Well, at least some of us do. Strangely enough, I'm one of those some.
Yay! Will be fun. I love camping.
Went to the con today to pray on the first years. According to Greg, they haven't developed personlities yet. Ah well. Saw those two Cello blokes, Stephen (my 3rd cousin) and Andy. Not too much female talent yet. Ah. We can hope.
Shocking news! Symphony Orchestra and Gospel Choir is GONE!!! Wow. Amazement.
I'm going away tomorrow!
Warner's Bay music store is very good. They actually had professional trumpets there!
Um...didn't beach today, too cloudy.
Bout all. Later
Current mood:  excited Current music: Nothing. except annoying buzzes from comp.
Tuesday, February 8, 2005
I had a good day today!
Woke up at 12..ish. Went to the beach (again) for about 2 hrs. Met lots o people down there. Friends with almost all of them. Some VERY attractive young ladies down there. Got somewhat burnt.
Went to my old High School to collect Dad's car to get the tyres changed. While there, met John Gill, my old music teacher, who is also a trumpeter. He's selling his $3000 Flugel for $1800ish. I have that much! Yay! And cause he's a trumpeter, he knows what a good flugel is! And it's Rosegold. So I could have a Flug by next week! Yay!
Anyway. Took the car to tyre shop. Got new tyres. Went back, saw Barry Eade, my old Maths teacher. Brief and amusing chat there.
Went to Red Rooster. Mmm...chips.
Met Power. Went to Camping Country Superstore, 401 Pacific Hwy, Belmont Nth. Your first stop on any adventure :)
Convinced Power to buy a tent and airbed. Yay!
Came home eventually, hot, tired and HAPPY!!
I love having good days.
Tomorrow, going to the con to irritate the Bridging course people, maybe practice (unlikely) and buy my Silent Brass mute at that shop in Warners Bay. Of course, after an hour or two at the beach. Been doing that a lot lately. Hmm. Oh well.
Then this weekend, going to Power's 21st in Bathurst with a bunch o mates.
Know something? I really love my life :D
Later.
Current mood:  ecstatic Current music: Perry Mason Theme - Blues Brothers 2000 soundtrack.
Sunday, February 6, 2005
9:35PM
Nothing exciting today. Got up at midday (too late) and went to 'Jazz under the Pines' with Bob Henderson at Caves Beach Surf club. They are apparently doing this semi-regularly. Kewl.
Went to church tonight. twas good.
Stayed up late last night for 'Whose line is it anyway'. Saw some Gangsta movie before it called 'Hot City'. Disgusted by gang mentality and callousness for human life. Unfortunately it's fairly real in the US. SOOOOOO glad I'm Aussie. Then saw Whose line. FUNNIEST SHOW EVER!!!!!!!!
Richard Simmons was a guest star. Made all the more funny by the fact that the first two games involved imitating him...but the cast didn't know he was on later. I was literally crying from laughter in that show.
Ahhh.
Anyways.
Bored now.
Ding something else. Later
Current mood:  happy Current music: Power of Love - Huey Lewis and the News (Go the 80s)
Saturday, February 5, 2005
I have decided to try and update this everyday. It really is only sorta so I can see whats happened when, so I might as well do it semi-regularly.
Um. I worked today. Rather dull, but Ben offered to let me drive his new car. Not a bad effort considering I've known him all of a month.
Nothing new to report. Except I've decided to transcribe 'Explosive' by Bond for Symphony Orchestra. It'll sound awesome. Shotgun playing the kit.
Anyways. Bored now. Going now. Later
Current mood:  apathetic Current music: Explosive - Bond
Friday, February 4, 2005
It has been a long time, but as I'm going back to uni soon, thought I'd better update. Don't ask me why.
T'as been a long and good and warm summer. Sun is good. I am now browner. But not brown enough.
I got asked into the Ultra-Swing lounge Big band. Without audition. I am rather happy over that. Lots of money coming my way now. Huzzah!
Power's 21st in a couple of days time. We're going to road-trip it down, then camp down there. In Bathurst. Fun times abound. But it means I have to plan a trip. Oh well.
I went to Sydney yesterday. Just for the sake of it. Bought a Bond cd (the female string quartet...who are hot) and a Back to the Future CD, featuring the Power of Love! and the Halo books. Finished them last night. Good, if somewhat difficult, read. Not all the Spartans died! yay!
Got asked to do some Starstruck gigs. None paying though. Will have to think about that one.
Went to the beach today. Water was FREEZING!!!!! Stupid low-pressure systems.
Anyways. Here is an exceedingly long quiz that Rowan had done. So naturally I was independent of all trends...and did it.
Your gender: Male
Straight/gay/bi? Straight as a very straight arrow
Your birthdate: 15/12/84
Your age: 20
Age you act: 20...ish
Age you wish you were: 20. I'm happy here
Your height: Dunno. Average. 5'10" I think...
The colour of your eyes: blue
Happy with it? Well, pure white would be kewl...
The colour of your hair: Blonde
Happy with it? Wish it was a bit more sun-bleached
Left/right/ambidextrous? Right. Very much Right
Your living arrangement? at home...still
Your family: are still alive
Have any pets? nope.
What's your job: I work at Camping Country Superstore, 401 Pacific Highway, Belmont North, your first stop on any adventure.
Piercings? no.
Tattoos? no. Although my Australia Day temporary's took a long time...
Obsessions? ...
Addictions? Caffeine. Really. Coke and Sprite Recharge are very bad....yet so good...
Do you speak another language? I speak passable French and bad German. And I know three words in Russian
Have a favourite quote? Yes
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DEEP THOUGHTS about life and you in it
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Do you live in the moment? No, I live 7 yrs ago. What the hell is this sposed to mean?
Do you consider yourself tolerant of others? yep
Do you have any secrets? ..maybe...
Do you hate yourself? Nah, I'm okay...
Do you like your handwriting? When I can read it, sure
Do you have any bad habits? Yes.
What is the compliment you get most from people? Well done. Or Good Stuff. Oh, and "That was Brilliant".
If a movie was made about your life, what would it be called? "Hollywood runs out of Ideas. Part 7"
What's your biggest fear? I really don't know. I need a Dementor to show me.
Can you sing? Um...sorta
Do you ever pretend to be someone else just to look cool? No. I am cool :)
Are you a loner? No. Loneliness is too lonely
What are your no. 1 priorities in life? Honestly? To be a good Christian. And a muso. And eventually have a family. And have fun. Hmm...thats a lot of priorites...
If you were another person, would you be friends with you? Yes...but I don't know if I'd be his BEST mate...
Are you a daredevil? A little bit. Not an insane amount, but I do enjoy the edge.
Is there anything you fear or hate about yourself? My temper. It can flare. I don't fear it, generally I control it, but I don't particularly like it.
Are you passive or aggressive? A little from column A, a little from column B
Have you got a journal? No
What is your greatest strength and weakness? I really don't know. Ask my friends that. When they are in a serious mood. So never.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? My small build
How do you vent? Deep Breaths. Or by breaking something that smashes or deforms satisfyingly
Is there anything you regret doing/not doing in life? Yes. Not divulging though.
Do you think life has been good so far? Indeed it has. Except Yr 9.
What is the most important lesson you've learned from life? The leading note rises, the 7th falls.
What do you like the most about your body? um...My ability to tan easily
And least? My ability to loose said tan easily
Do you think you are good looking? No idea.
Are you confident? Usually
What is the fictional character you're most like? Corran Horn. Smallish, yet able to pack a punch, overly analytical, good pilot and Jedi.
Are you perceived wrongly? Definately. But thats deliberate.
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DO YOU...
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Smoke? No
Do drugs? No
Read the newspaper? yes
Pray? yep
Go to church? indeed
Talk to strangers who IM you? yeah. If I'm bored
Sleep with stuffed animals? I haven't for three nights at least
Take walks in the rain? If its warm enough. And I can bothered
Talk to people even though you hate them? I hate no-one. Really. I get annoyed by some people, and really dislike some (George Bush) but hate No-one.
Drive? OOOOOHHHHH yeah.
Like to drive fast? Yes. Stupid laws.
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WOULD OR HAVE YOU EVER...
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Liked your voice? I spose. It speaks for me.
Hurt yourself? Have I ever hurt myself? Like saying Have you ever breathed air.
Been out of the country? Yes. USA and New Zealand. NZ was better. But Australia is still the best.
Eaten something that made other people sick? Yes. Vegemite. Mmmmm
Been in love? i think so
Done drugs? Nope
Gone skinny dipping? No
Had a medical emergency? Not an emergency...
Had a surgery? Yes. Toe.
Ran away from home? No. Free room and food here.
Played strip poker? No
Gotten beaten up? nope
Beaten someone up? They deserved every fist
Been picked on? yes. A long time ago. Stupid Yr 9
Been on stage? Constantly
Ever read such an incredibly, unforgivably stupid question in a Livejournal quiz you just want to smack the quiz-writer with a large, blunt object? No. I think its very well thought out
Slept outdoors? yes. I work at a Camping store...
Thought about suicide? the idea had occurred to me, but just as an idea. I had no intention of carrying it out. And certainley not in the last 5 yrs.
Pulled an all-nighter? yep. Goldeneye nights back in yr 8
If yes, what is your record? No idea
Gone one day without food? Um...No.
Talked on the phone all night? No...you'd get head cancer, surely
Slept together with the opposite sex without actually having sex first(mums and daddys don't count)? Yep
Killed someone? Do ants count?
Made out with a stranger? No. Me=Morals. I have to know them
Had sex with a stranger? As above
Thought you're going crazy? Every day
Kissed the same sex? *shudder*
Done anything sexual with the same sex? Hell no.
Been betrayed? Not really, no.
Had a dream that came true? Deja Vu stuff
Broken the law? well...yes.
Met a famous person? Yup! I met Allen Vizzutti! He's now my mate! Great bloke. And Jim Pugh, and Enjioro Nagawaka and other people and Roger Webster and all the local news team...the list goes on
On purpose? what?
Told a secret you swore you wouldn't tell? No. If I give my word, it remains.
Stolen anything? Only Cds as in copying them.
Been on radio/tv? yes. Numerous times
Been in a mosh-pit? Yes. Rather uncomfortable.
Had a nervous breakdown? My car's broken down once...
Considered religious vocation? A what?
Bungee jumped? nope. unfortunately. That'd be sweet
Had a dream that kept coming back? nup
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CLOTHES
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Shoe brand? Scarpa
Brand of clothing? They have brands? Normally Surf stuff
Cologne/perfume? Lynx. And it's called deoderant. Or B.O Basher
What are you normally wearing to school/work? Work uniform or whatever
How about parties? Whatever. I'm not really a fashion guru
Wear hats? Not really a fan.
Judge other people by their clothing? goths only. But even they can surprise...
Wear make-up? Hell no.
Favourite place to shop? ...
Favourite article of clothing? My trench coat :P
Are you trendy? ...I'm cool...
Would you rather wear a uniform to school? yes.
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BELIEFS
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Believe in life on other planets? Definately. One planet with life out of several billion? And they've found evidence of former life on Mars? What are the odds that two planets in one solar system would have life, but the rest of the universe wouldn't?
Miracles? Yup.
Astrology? Nope
Magic? ...the black arts, sure. Not Fairy magic
God? Yup
Satan? Sorta goes along with the black arts...
Santa? nope
Ghosts? Yup
Luck? Undecided
Love at first sight? Love? No. Lust? Yes
Yin and Yang (that good can't exist without the bad)? Argh! Too much thought
Witches? Again...black artists
Easter bunny? nope
Believe it's possible to remain faithful forever? Yes.
Believe there's a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? ...
Do you wish on stars? I've never been to one.
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DEEP THEOLOGICAL QUESTIONS
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Do you believe in the traditional view of Heaven and Hell? Not really, no
Do you think God has a gender? I don't think its important
Do you think that science counteracts religion? No. Goes hand in hand
Do you believe in organized religion? Hmm...a necassary evil I think
Where do you think we go when we die? Thats a long story. email for details :)
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AMIGOS
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Do you have any gay/lesbian friends? yes.
Who is your best friend? Don't have best friends. Thats unfair to everyone else :)
Who's the one person that knows most about you? No idea
What's the best advice that anyone has ever given to you? Don't breathe Vacuum. It's bad for your lungs
Your favourite inside joke? Brothers in Arms
Thing you're picked on most about? Don't really get picked on.
Who's your longest known friend? Phil Cunninghame
Newest? I really don't know. Probly Bronwyn. Or maybe Ben at work
Shyest? Chris Cameron. Unless he's changed dramatically.
Funniest? Dunno. Mitch, power or Rowan probly.
Sweetest? ...
Closest? again ...
Weirdest? Rowan.
Smartest? Ben Dean
Ditziest? Natalee
Friends you miss being close to the most? Dunno. I don't really miss people, I either see them or I don't. (NB. Does not apply to GFs)
Last person you talked to online? Hard Core Pete
Who do you talk to most online? Gallimore, Brig, HCP
Who are you on the phone with most? Um...
Who do you trust most? I'm a very trusting person
Who listens to your problems? Good thing about being Aussie: Everyone is mates...everyone listens
Who do you fight most with? My brother. No doubt.
Who's the nicest? Probly Sarah
Who's the most outgoing? Mitch.
Who's the best singer? Mathew. No, wait. Mat's Mum.
Who's on your faecal-matter-list? No-one atm.
Have you ever thought of having sex with a friend? Wanted to, yes. Actually thought about doing it, no. And that was a long time ago
Who's your second family? The Church and Con are tied
Do you always feel understood? Usually. I'm usually pretty clear.
Who's the loudest friend? Rowan. Or Jordan.
Do you trust others easily? Yes.
Name one person who's arms you feel safe in: The Governator. Cause no-one will touch him.
Do your friends know you? Pretty well. I deliberately change at least one thing about myself with everyone. Just to be a dark horse. But generally yes. Specially Con people
Friend that lives farthest away: Hmm. Probly RS mates in America. Otherwise, Robbie is stationed in townsville. He takes the cake.
Later
Thursday, October 28, 2004
I have Hayfever. Also it is very hot (or I have a shocking fever) and I am tired. AND I have a concert in the stupid hot concert hall today.
Where is a corner. I wanna crawl into it and die. Stupid Westerly winds, bringing pollen and stuff from across the whole flamin COUNTRY!!!!!!!!!
*sniff* Stupid Hayfever.
*sniff*
I other news...there is no other news. I'm feeling too dodgy. AND I missed Merrick and Rosso Unplanned last night. Not happy. Hell, I'm just whinging now. But still. *sulks*
I have two assesments today, both taking the form of a concert. And a big concert on Saturday night. Then next friday is the Starstruck ball, which is a paying gig, but goes for four or so hours of non-stop Show stuff. So it'll be a long blow. I'm gonna die before than, methinks. (Don't worry/get your hopes up, I'm not suicidal, Just crook)
Anyway. I'm done whining. Laters
Current mood:  Blaaaahhhhh Current music: Someone randomly hitting notes in the background
Tuesday, October 26, 2004
I put in my Sinfonia audition form too. Should get stuff soon. Good luck me.
Current mood:  I need a drink... Current music: Hasn't changed in five minutes...
Which means its nearly Wednesday, which means its nearly the weekend!!!!*frowns*
I ahd Concert Practice today. Very exciting. Played through with my accompanist for the first time today. Then played it in the afternoon. Very silly...but hey!
My Principal Study (Trumpet) teacher today said I would get 9 or 10 out of 10 for my Teacher's report! Yay! That is good. Thats 90 or 100% which is pretty good here. I don't know what its like overseas...but in Australia its good.
Weather is absolutely GORGEOUS! Sun, nice warm wind, no cloud, humidity about 80%, temp about 25*C. I'd prefer a little warmer, but genarlly, thats pretty good. Considering two days ago it was an enormous storm.
Me and Andreas (pronounced On-dray) found a heap of MIDIs for Skared, so it makes making up the horn parts MUCH easier. Hoorah for us!
Thats about it methinks. Good day. Oh, saw Red vs Blue Ep 40 last night. AHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Brilliant stuff! There's a new character, I'm not sure whether he's Australian or British, but he was amusing. But Caboose was the best. He went semi-evil again. And O'Malley wasn't there to help. *sigh* Amsuement is good.
Spelling correctly is bettr...
I go now.
Current mood:  RvB Current music: Take on Me - Reel Big Fish
Friday, October 22, 2004
Because our stupid transcription of Peter and the Wolf will be OVER!
To fill those not in the know in, in one of my classes, we have been re-writing the original Peter and the Wolf, written for Symphony Orchestra (with strings and stuff) to become Bruce and the Dingo, an Australian version, played by a Wind Orchestra (without strings and such). The Text was easy. And rather amusing. The music...less so. And Not amusing. Poor Talbot has been doing most of the work and nearly died on three seperate occasions.
But finally, its nearly done. So it should be as it gets performed in three days. And two of those days are a weekend.
Less bad news. Its raining again! It hailed at home this morning. I got wet.
I just checked my score on the RS ITOD. I'm back to 7th place. Of 13. Not happy. Damned BGN Himm El-Syna, 1LT Anton Nels, 2LT Vason Senmic, RA Tyrell "Spokes" Borran, BGN Mystic Warrior and MAJ Alexander. May they all get lower scores next time. Ha. What an evil curse that was.
Stargate was on last night. Very trippy episode.
Me and some friends wanna start a Ska band, we just need a drummer. And maybe someone on keys. I put together a CD last night of stuff which will sound good for starters. I'm listening to it now. I think its very good. But I'm a little biased...
Sinfonia audition forms have to be in soon. I'd better do that. Oh, and I need to find an accompanist for Concert Practice on Tuesday. Its Friday. I'm REALLY running out of time...
Hmm. Reading back over this, I feel pretty geeky. Oh well. C'est la vie. I'll go to the beach tomorrow and cancel it all out. I think that works...
Anyway. I digress. I'm hungry. Time for Dinner I think. Hungry Jacks, here I come.
Current mood:  tired Current music: Skared Cd
Thursday, October 21, 2004
Wll. I got my car checked for rego this morning. All good. Huzzah!
I am now listening to Bob sitting next to me playing games on the Wiggles Website. Yes, I too find this odd...yet strangely amusing. I am also in the process of downloading Red vs Blue ep 39! Yay! RvB rocks.
It is rather hot. Belligen flooded last night. (for those not in the know of Aus towns and whatnot, Belligen is a town about 4 hrs north of me). We had huge amounts of rain...but now it is okay. Rain has stopped in my area. Still going up north. And it is suprisingly hot for a day covered in cloud.
Hmm. What else...Bob just found a MIDI of a wiggles song. He he.
RvB just downloaded. So I'm gonna watch it.
Current mood:  lethargic Current music: Some Wiggles song
Wednesday, October 20, 2004
Well. I did it. Because everyone else is, I made a journal. I feel like a sheep.
No really. A leg of lamb would be nice....mmmm...
No. Not really. I just ate.
So now I am sitting in the Music tech labs at the con, typing this and wondering whether or not to practice, while listening to the incredibly awesome Cat Empire. Track 5, Hello is playing. Damn it is GNARLEY!!!!!!!
I have an idea for a series of books. But I'm not sure if it would take off. More on that later. If you're good.
Thats of course assuming that anyone reads this. I don't know who to tell about this. Maybe I'm just shy...nah. Definately not.
Well, for a first entry, this wasn't as inane as it could've been. Oh, track 5 just finished. Track 6, 'One Four Five' has just begun. Yes, I'm doing four things at once, so typing very sporadically. The other things are listenng to the music and checking the Rebel Squadrons website to see if my last mission score got me anywhere on the ladder. It didn't. Damn. I know thats only three things, but still...lets pretend otherwise.
Well. Thats all the excitement I have for you at the moment. If you actually read this, chances are you're either RS or Con people, but we'll see.
Later
Current mood:  satisfied Current music: Cat Empire. Hello and One Four Five
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