30 Days Has September

Final few days of 30 Days Has September. Really enjoyed doing it. Although I wish that I had managed to knock more off my list. I have decided to continue it into October. Think I really overestimated how much time there actually was in September.

   

 Errr... skating - 29/09

James tried to teach me how to Olley in the work carpark. Did not think it would be that hard. I can be seen here asking James to explain again while I remember my lack of balance and spatial awareness. Apparently, I did alright. Did get a week bit of air and landed once or twice. I was being held up though so that may be something...

Final days of September. Filled in for the netball team. So my final Sept achievement was 'Trying New Food'.

Turkish Delight - 30/09

Had my first 'real' Felafel and real Turkish Delight. Felafel was good. Delight was a little too sticky for me.

I like the 30 Days challenge. It is pretty much like this blog, except I was raising money for charity. It also gave me a bit more enthusiasm that I may of lost after doing this Photo a Day thing for so many months. I'm my '30 Days' I took a Hip-Hop dance class, tried new food, had my cards read, did two A-Towns, ran the Bridge Run,  saw tow live bands that I otherwise may not of bothered seeing, saw my first AFL game, went to Trivia and tried to learn to skate. Fairly successful month and... I did it all while being incredibly ill! Yay me.

- A

Trivia Newton John!

TRIVIA!!! I was sponsored by Tony to play some trivia as part of my 30 Days Has September.

 Smartz - 28/09

Had a great time and met some new and awesome people. I hope to make it a regular thing. We placed at the lower end of the scale but won some chocolates in the Pop Quiz bits.

- A

Sew Fresh and Sew Clean

As part of my 30 Days Has September I decided to finish off all of my 'To Mend' clothing. That is the clothing that I wish to change into other things, or needs to be fixed.

 Stacks o fabric - 26/09

In descending order we have a large blue kaftan thing with 'gold' embroidery. A hot pink, raw silk, box-pleat, knee length size 6 skirt. An XXL green and yellow pinstripe short sleeve business shirt. Size 14 Broideree white dress. Already altered polyester blue long sleeve dress (with shoulder pads!). Nursing home uniform style shade of blue cotton dress, possible size 18. Halter neck dress.

I have plans for each of these. It has just been finding the time (and desk space) to finish them off. 

Woke up in the morning to find a birthday gift left for me from E! Super cute wrapping paper. I do have a thing for animals acting like people.

gifts! - 27/09

Inside was a sewing book I have wanted for awhile. It was an import so I must have put the contents out of my mind because I was pleasantly surprised by the projects. Thanks E, Chris and Will. 

And inside...

 

Apartment Therapy image

- A

Throw Your Set In The Air

Went to another dance class with Irish M. We kind of felt like we were only there to watch the teacher dance with her mates. I did not come away with any dance moves to impress the lovely gents of Sydney.

I did however purchase and overpriced breaded item of the sugary persuasion. I tried out my fancy pants new phone (not an iPhone) photo skills.

 Old skool donuts - 23/09

Managed to score a spare ticket to see Cypress Hill at the Enmore theatre! I don't know much of their old stuff apart from the usual popular stuff that made the crowd loose their collective shit. I honestly prefer their newer rockier (a word???) album. Rise Up. I didn't try out my newly acquired Hip-Hop dance moves on the crowd. A bit to crowded to impress.

 Insane - 24/09

My first ever AFL game! Never really been into the game. Also don't really know the rules that great either. Turns out it was a pretty good game to be watching. Slightly disappointing in that it was a draw and they will be playing again next week.

But a few moments left - 25/09

- A

Happy Birthday to Me!

Its my birthday....

Went for brunch at Thelma and Louise. Food and service was fantastic. We got there at about 1030 so it was easy to get a table out on the deck overlooking the water.

We decided to share breakfasts. First on order was the 'Rustic Brreakfast'. Overall it was great. I really liked all of it. I never like fat sausages but gave this one a go.

We also had the 'Famous Berry and Ricotta Crepes'. I think there was also rhubarb in there which was quite tasty. Huge serving. P and I shared both these meals and could only just finish off the breakfast. There was still part of the crepes left over.

 

Such a great start to the day. Weather was a little overcast, picked up a fair bit during the day. 

P decided we should go on the Hermitage Harbour Walk.

Starting off at Rose Bay

 

Strickland House in Vaucluse. Built in the 1850's and became a women's convalescent hospital in 1915. You can take tours during the week.  

I was then surprised with a birthday carrot cake!  

- A

Make My Way Back Home When I Learn To Fly

I could not find my Sept 11th photo! So much delays were had until I figured obviously I didn't take a great photo cause I can't remember it now... So here is a photo taken from my new camera that I got on the 23rd Sept. It's like time travel!

Bus stop - 11/09

As part of my 30 Days Has September thing I decided to try to complete some of my 'To Do' sewing projects. This was a size 6 hot pink raw silk box pleat knee length skirt. The skirt style is kind of at odds with the colour and material. I made a head band from the waist band and am making a skirt from the skirt... a shorter one though. 

 

 Wee bit to small - 12/09

Finally had a blood test for my incredibly sick state. Takes a week to get back apparently. He thinks I have the flu. Still no drugs for me though. 

  

Kinda of like giving blood... - 13/09

Part of my 30 Days thing was to do a Hip-Hop dance class. Went along with M and learnt a whole routine to Boom Shake Tha Room - Will Smith. It was at Sydney Dance Company. Had a great time!

Word! - 14/09

Tired from 'shakin tha ass'. This is a petrol station in Newtown. Nothing fantastic. Just two conflicting signs advertising the same thing at different prices, depends on what direction you come from I guess. 

Its a car wash - 15/09

Had my cards read at Marly Bar in Newtown with BB. I haven't had my cards read before so didn't really know what to expect. I had some good news and it was a great chance to catch up with BB.

My future - 16/09

Still really tired. Sleeping lots. My bruise is lookin kinda funky, kinda gross. Doing a lot of resting in prep for the run!

It looks worse in real life - 17/09

Cooks River near the airport. High UV. Much pollution in them there waters. Not my fav place in Sydney.

Mmmmm - 18/09

Race Day! I had stop training a few weeks ago. I think I did my last bit of training on the first of Set (judging on photos). Doctor told me to chill out, relax, take a load off etc. Woke up on race morn with a crackin headache. I did pretty well. My time was 1:01:38, I did the 9km Bridge Run. Paced myself by running and when I got tired I walked, when I got bored I ran. Until about the 6km mark where I cracked the shits and wanted something to eat and go home. Think I would do it again next year.

My super special medal - 19/09

Some days are just boring. I do washing. Originally I took colour photos until I realised I had a lot of black on the line and many many socks.

Hangin - 20/09

Fare welling Pinko at the airport. Met him to hang out whilst he lined up to check in and wait for his flight. Felt weird after I left that I won't be seeing him for at least a year. May of gotten a little teary after he left, or not. Whatever. A few beers were had while soaking in the serenity of the bar.

The slightly disappointing observation deck - 21/09

Quite a quick goodbye at the departure gate thing where he goes and stands on the other side for another hour. Many people crying and upset. I wanted a pic of just me but forgot to ask Pinko and didn't want to ask a stranger and then walk away from the gate.

Good Luck!

- A

MEGA MEGA post.

Borrowing a computer just to get things. Don't realise how handy and necessary a computer is until you don't have one all the time. Well me anyway. Am really quite worried that I won't be able to get all (or any) or my stuff off the comp. That is years worth of shit and highly important info stored on there. Most photos have been saved to disk. But, I may lose all my travel notes, uni stuff and iTunes library... NOOOO!

Have had to wing a few of these photos just from the sequence in the camera and my funtastic memory. 

Utter nonsense (possible slow day) - 25/08

Went and saw 'Scott Pilgrim vs The World'. Fantastic. One of my fav movies of the year. Massive claim considering it has been the year of 3D. Am yet to see Pirahana 3D which is apparently quite a good flick so maybe Scott will be knocked off... highly doubtful though.  

Ben & Jerry's at the movies 26/08

I had Coffee Coffee Buzz Buzz (??) and Choc Fudge Brownie. mmmmmm

Spring is getting closer and things are getting saucy at Uni - 27/08

Mel celebrates another year of walking about on the planet with a dinner at Al Mustafa complete with awkward drunken dancing from some other diners. Top food and if I were a little more drunk and not high heeled up I would of given the belly dancer a run for her money.

Glasses - 28/08

Some days I have nothing - 29/08

I think the front one is a sculpture and the back is just junk. There is some construction going on.

'sculpture' at Uni - 30/08

Pinko makes a flying visit into town. Pinko, Scace P and I all go to The Rose for trivia and steal a trivia table. Apparently you should book. I suspect there was some cheating going on the other tables... Team 'Moving Forward' put in a good effort and came 5th... I think. 

The winning answers - 31/08

I ran. New running singlet in preparation for the Bridge Run. Running not going that great still a bit sick from a few weeks ago. Walking and a brisk jog is fine. Maybe my new racing stripes will get me over the line!

New gear - 01/09

I have signed up for 30 Days Has September where all the money that gets sponsored to me goes to the Ted Noffs Foundation. It is suppose to be something new or interesting everyday of September. I tried chili on the 2nd of September. I don't eat spicy (or flavourful food).

Hawt - 02/09

Another 30DHS thing. I went and saw Dead Letter Circus at The Metro. I had, somewhat, avoided heavier concerts in the past because I seem to always be near the group of dickheads that like to push others around. Type of people that use a rock concert to let out any aggression. 

I really like their work. The Evening Son warmed the room. A Newcastle group that I will keep an eye out for when they tour again. Best gig I have been to in a while. 

Dead Letter Circus - 03/09

Painted my nails. Never really do it, don't see the point. Usually have shoes on *and* I am not exactly the best at it (shaky hands)

Little piggies - 04/09

Mel and I take on some A-Towns. Avalon and Akuna Bay. First stop on the way... Pirate Mini Golf!

Practicing for my other 30DHS task... surfing - 05/09

P bought me a chocolate from her trip over the mountains. From a chocolate shop in Leura. Must visit myself. Despite the lingering flu I could still taste the chocolate-y coffee-y goodness.

A boat - 06/09

She also gave me some Avo's. Nailed near a full one for breakie!

Teeny tiny Avo - 07/09

Its a kettle from a film noir film.You would expect to see a looming figure at the backdoor. I was home alone so that couldn't be arranged.

Shiny - 08/09

Birthday Dinner at Billy Kwongs! Have walked past and read about this place for a bit but had to await a special occasion to go. P's birthday fiesta continued so off to the awkward three legged stools we went. 

Fantastic. Get some. We had pancakes and cinnamon and orange duck some chicken and a little bit of wine. Hope you had a wonderful birthday festival P! Lovely staff, awesome food. Worth the wait. 

The debate continues as to what to order - 09/09

Hopefully my comp will be fixed soon...

Again.... seriously

Well my repelling of technology continues.

I have fully broken my computer. It is currently at the doctors where hopefully all highly important documents will be saved.

Most of my photos are on it. I took them off the camera and saved them on my comp and not on disk... stoopid.

Update will happen when I get it back. Hopefully tomo.

Can't believe it has been over two weeks since I wrote on here.

- A