Woo Hoo, Metria has just left KLIA and is on here way home. I can not wait for the arrival later tonight.
The 2 weeks she has been away has made me appreciate her and what we have a lot more. It was our first time apart since we got married and I figured out that our joining was the best decision I ever made.
I know she says she misses Jordan more, but she likes to hide these feelings, just to make me suffer more.
Still tonight it will fantastic to hold my baby in my arms.
Plus she has a few items which she has bought for me so that is an added bonus. HA HA
But I can not wait, my baby is BACK!
Sunday, July 31, 2005
Thursday, July 28, 2005
Where is the colour?
What annoys me about Australia is the BS about multiculturalism but when you switch on the TV, where is the colour?
The biggest Australian made shows on the TV are Blue Heelers, Home and Away, Neighbours, McLeods Daughters to name a few. All cast and main characters happen to carry the same skin tone. WHITE. On occasion, you see someone with a bit of brown but that's after they return from a summer holiday.
The only time that people of ethnic origin are included in these programs is when they need a bad guy, a terrorist, a drug dealer or someone stupid.
Where are the roles for Chinese, Indian, Lebanese, African and other nationalities. When will a main character of non Anglo Saxon origin be able to take a prominent role on an Australian serial?
Look at the US and ER has a Punjabi doctor, plus characters who are non-white. In the UK, shows such as The Bill have characters of Asian and Jamaican origin.
Why can't Australian television producers start including characters from the wide spectrum of nationalities in this wonderful character. These shows do not represent real life.
When you go to the office, to the shops, to work you encounter people who have originated from all over the globe, except in Ramsay Street and Summer Bay I guess!
The last thing I need to say is the best grossing movie from Australia in 2003 was Fat Pizza. A show with characters from every facet of Australia and mainly Lebanese. Al other movies have not been able to garner this success and it is evident that Australian cinema is not able to develop the shows that Australians want to see.
Its time the movie makers look at the various groups in the fair land and start developing this wasted talent as it appears that people do not want to see movies about "me and be dumb mate".
The biggest Australian made shows on the TV are Blue Heelers, Home and Away, Neighbours, McLeods Daughters to name a few. All cast and main characters happen to carry the same skin tone. WHITE. On occasion, you see someone with a bit of brown but that's after they return from a summer holiday.
The only time that people of ethnic origin are included in these programs is when they need a bad guy, a terrorist, a drug dealer or someone stupid.
Where are the roles for Chinese, Indian, Lebanese, African and other nationalities. When will a main character of non Anglo Saxon origin be able to take a prominent role on an Australian serial?
Look at the US and ER has a Punjabi doctor, plus characters who are non-white. In the UK, shows such as The Bill have characters of Asian and Jamaican origin.
Why can't Australian television producers start including characters from the wide spectrum of nationalities in this wonderful character. These shows do not represent real life.
When you go to the office, to the shops, to work you encounter people who have originated from all over the globe, except in Ramsay Street and Summer Bay I guess!
The last thing I need to say is the best grossing movie from Australia in 2003 was Fat Pizza. A show with characters from every facet of Australia and mainly Lebanese. Al other movies have not been able to garner this success and it is evident that Australian cinema is not able to develop the shows that Australians want to see.
Its time the movie makers look at the various groups in the fair land and start developing this wasted talent as it appears that people do not want to see movies about "me and be dumb mate".
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
JORDAN - super doggie stylez
I would like to introduce you to my main dawg......JORDAN
This wonderfull and fluffy little tike entered our lives in late May 2005. Metria and I used to head down to the RSPCA as she was fond of dogs. To keep her company at home I 'thought' getting a dog would be a good idea.
He is a gorgeous and very friendly dog. Our time together has seen him do a lot of silly things with him. We like to hid and make him find us, Metria is not so easy but me, well whenhe walks in a room he can usually see me straight away.
But I was never a dog person, my family never had a pet but now I have one I can not think of a reason why I would not have one.
Have a look at the dog, he adds another dimension ot the lives of Metria and myself.
Friday, July 22, 2005
TGIF
I am quite bored today, it hard being in the office when the sun is shinning, previously the days have been overcast and cold. While the cool air is still present, the clouds have disappeared and it has inspired a lot of people to try to be out and enjoy the weather. The big problem people face is that by 6pm, the sun is down and it starts getting cold. But hopefully tomorrow the day will be like this and people can enjoy it.
I can not wait for the weekend to come and at 4pm today I will be out of the office and on my way home to relax and chill. This weekend could be busy. Tomorrow afternoon I will be off playing football and then a friend comes over Saturday night.
Sunday, for some outlandish reason, I decided to enter a golf tournament with some of the local community. Don’t know why, I kind of regretting it now as it means for 5 to 6 hours I will be walking around a course, hitting and losing balls. Getting frustrated and my feet will be sore by 1pm.
Oh well, it is something I want to do but just can not get the drive to play 18 holes of golf. Still I shall undertake and let you know how I perform.
But then Monday comes, the weekend is over too quickly. Should we re-organise the week so we work 4 days and have 3 days off. Or make Wednesdays a day off!
Let's start a revolution!
I can not wait for the weekend to come and at 4pm today I will be out of the office and on my way home to relax and chill. This weekend could be busy. Tomorrow afternoon I will be off playing football and then a friend comes over Saturday night.
Sunday, for some outlandish reason, I decided to enter a golf tournament with some of the local community. Don’t know why, I kind of regretting it now as it means for 5 to 6 hours I will be walking around a course, hitting and losing balls. Getting frustrated and my feet will be sore by 1pm.
Oh well, it is something I want to do but just can not get the drive to play 18 holes of golf. Still I shall undertake and let you know how I perform.
But then Monday comes, the weekend is over too quickly. Should we re-organise the week so we work 4 days and have 3 days off. Or make Wednesdays a day off!
Let's start a revolution!
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
Connections with fairy tale creatures
Now that Metria has finally read HP6, I can discuss the book, so if you do not want to know what happens do NOT read on......
Well the big thing to come from this book was the death of Dumbledore. I was shocked about it and most fans were. Some people may think its crazy to feel so sad about a fictional character, but sometimes in life and in books, we adopt certain characters because they represent something that is important.
In Dumbledore's case, he represented the wise, fatherly and protective figure in life. His death was sad as he was the one poweful and good constant in the book. Now the onus is on Harry to deal with the adventures in the next and final book.
This plot twists ensures that the next one will require Harry to make his own decisions and see them through. Kind of life, when we are made to go out on our own and make decisions whether we are ready or not. I do admit in most peoples cases, its not about saving the world from great evil.
I wonder what readers would think of this plot twist. People will feel sad but most can not wait for the next one and we can expect that in maybe 2 years time.
The other issue is whether Ron and Hermoine are going to get it on? They have feelings but maybe in the end they will get it on, you never know!
Still, I am looking forward to the next book, Metria wonders if Snape is a double agent and was told by Dumbledore to kill him if he was ever in this situation? I do not think so, as that would be way too much. No one would ever forgive him. But the battle between Snape and Harry is another plot line to develop.
A lot of questions and a few answers for number 7.
In the end, well done to JK, she came up with a concept and now the boy wizard rules the world!
Well the big thing to come from this book was the death of Dumbledore. I was shocked about it and most fans were. Some people may think its crazy to feel so sad about a fictional character, but sometimes in life and in books, we adopt certain characters because they represent something that is important.
In Dumbledore's case, he represented the wise, fatherly and protective figure in life. His death was sad as he was the one poweful and good constant in the book. Now the onus is on Harry to deal with the adventures in the next and final book.
This plot twists ensures that the next one will require Harry to make his own decisions and see them through. Kind of life, when we are made to go out on our own and make decisions whether we are ready or not. I do admit in most peoples cases, its not about saving the world from great evil.
I wonder what readers would think of this plot twist. People will feel sad but most can not wait for the next one and we can expect that in maybe 2 years time.
The other issue is whether Ron and Hermoine are going to get it on? They have feelings but maybe in the end they will get it on, you never know!
Still, I am looking forward to the next book, Metria wonders if Snape is a double agent and was told by Dumbledore to kill him if he was ever in this situation? I do not think so, as that would be way too much. No one would ever forgive him. But the battle between Snape and Harry is another plot line to develop.
A lot of questions and a few answers for number 7.
In the end, well done to JK, she came up with a concept and now the boy wizard rules the world!
My LFC wish list for 2005/06
Lets talk football, no not Aussie Rules but the world game. The season will be kicking off in a few weeks and my boys at Liverpool are already in action.
Realistically, I do not think they can win the premiership but I hope they can surpass Arsenal or Manchester United a finish in the top 3. Then the following year I hope we challenge.
Now that the Scousers have won the Champions League, they will be focussing on the EPL. This is a must not for the English fans, but their fans throughout the world. I think in places like Malaysia and Singapore, they have a huge fan base. But in most parts of the world its “Man U” and there are sprinklings of support for Arsenal and Chelsea around the place.
But that last match of the previous season, the 3-3 come back, the penalty kicks, what a way for the team to win a major trophy and come back to the foray.
I am pretty excited about the signings, we got back Stevvie G and he has been on fire lately. If he keeps this up, he has to be player of the year or some major award consideration. I like some of the new players and pray we can get Figo (and lets hope they do not call him Fogi), he is one of my favourite players and although he is on the downward, the experience he will bring and the influence on players like Gonzales, Sissoko, Zenden, Stevvie, Xabi, Cisse etc will be priceless in the long run.
I also like the arrival of Crouch, a big bloke who will do wonder domestically. I reckon if he plays with Baros they will form a pretty decent combination. Baros dominates intenationally because he has the 2m giant Jan Koller along with him. Crouch could help him out the same. There has been talk about selling Baros, but I dunno. Then again, we have Cisse and Morientes as a strike force, so how strong the attack!
The new keeper Reina should stop those silly goals that Dudek let in and this way, we should grab a few more points.
This season I am not asking for much, but a significant improvement in the premiership. Time to build for a decade of championships!
Viva the Rafalution!
Realistically, I do not think they can win the premiership but I hope they can surpass Arsenal or Manchester United a finish in the top 3. Then the following year I hope we challenge.
Now that the Scousers have won the Champions League, they will be focussing on the EPL. This is a must not for the English fans, but their fans throughout the world. I think in places like Malaysia and Singapore, they have a huge fan base. But in most parts of the world its “Man U” and there are sprinklings of support for Arsenal and Chelsea around the place.
But that last match of the previous season, the 3-3 come back, the penalty kicks, what a way for the team to win a major trophy and come back to the foray.
I am pretty excited about the signings, we got back Stevvie G and he has been on fire lately. If he keeps this up, he has to be player of the year or some major award consideration. I like some of the new players and pray we can get Figo (and lets hope they do not call him Fogi), he is one of my favourite players and although he is on the downward, the experience he will bring and the influence on players like Gonzales, Sissoko, Zenden, Stevvie, Xabi, Cisse etc will be priceless in the long run.
I also like the arrival of Crouch, a big bloke who will do wonder domestically. I reckon if he plays with Baros they will form a pretty decent combination. Baros dominates intenationally because he has the 2m giant Jan Koller along with him. Crouch could help him out the same. There has been talk about selling Baros, but I dunno. Then again, we have Cisse and Morientes as a strike force, so how strong the attack!
The new keeper Reina should stop those silly goals that Dudek let in and this way, we should grab a few more points.
This season I am not asking for much, but a significant improvement in the premiership. Time to build for a decade of championships!
Viva the Rafalution!
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
Some Muggle Statistics
Just read some information about the Harry Potter Book.
According to Aussie stats there have been 1.5 million copies sold.
That breaks down to 1 copy per 13.92 people and 1 copy per 4.62 households.
Pretty good.
Finally finished the book and it was a good read. There is a big ending and it sets itself up nicely for the 7th and probable finale.
It was a typical HP book, the start sets up with a review of what happened in number 5 (Order of the Phoenix) and then it ambles along to update you to what happened since. Then they finally get to school and enjoy their lessons, Quidditch and start talking a bit more about Voldermort or he who must not be named for the scared cats.
But the final 5 chapters is when it just goes at light speed.
So a warning, if you are reading the book and you want to sleep make sure you stop before the final chapters.
Now I have to potter around and do something else.
PS: Still missing you Metria
According to Aussie stats there have been 1.5 million copies sold.
That breaks down to 1 copy per 13.92 people and 1 copy per 4.62 households.
Pretty good.
Finally finished the book and it was a good read. There is a big ending and it sets itself up nicely for the 7th and probable finale.
It was a typical HP book, the start sets up with a review of what happened in number 5 (Order of the Phoenix) and then it ambles along to update you to what happened since. Then they finally get to school and enjoy their lessons, Quidditch and start talking a bit more about Voldermort or he who must not be named for the scared cats.
But the final 5 chapters is when it just goes at light speed.
So a warning, if you are reading the book and you want to sleep make sure you stop before the final chapters.
Now I have to potter around and do something else.
PS: Still missing you Metria
Monday, July 18, 2005
Its Monday and there is not much to do
As the title suggest I am here on a Monday evening and bored outta my brain. Metria is still 8000 kms away and i have nearly finished HP#6 and I shall talk about that another day.
Mondays are generally boring, nothing is on TV until later when 'Desperate Housewives' and '24' start. I like 24, its got a good storyline and I like the hype. DH is good and all that but its more a girl story isn't it. Still can't complain about Teri Hatcher (although Metria is much more appealing!)
Thinking about the weekend, we had a football/soccer match on Saturday. Due to various reasons we were short and I had to play. Normally I manage the side but today I had to play.
It was a new ground so the grass was good, not a good surface of me because the play is quicker and me...Well lets say its damm hard to keep up! We basically got whopped 5-1 and the first 2 goals went right over my head, and two passes later - GOAL!
Damm....Not our best game and if we had a few more of our regulars, the it would have been different.
Was pretty hard on myself, the guys were saying I could not be expected to do and run much, but still, a couple of fundamental errors by me cost us the game.
And yesterday - Sunday, well I had to fight a flu. I was sneezing all day with such ferocity that I nearly ruptured my brain. Poor Jordan was just looking at me freaking out. Anyway, it gave me the chance to read HP6 so can't complain.
Still....I am missing my Metria
Mondays are generally boring, nothing is on TV until later when 'Desperate Housewives' and '24' start. I like 24, its got a good storyline and I like the hype. DH is good and all that but its more a girl story isn't it. Still can't complain about Teri Hatcher (although Metria is much more appealing!)
Thinking about the weekend, we had a football/soccer match on Saturday. Due to various reasons we were short and I had to play. Normally I manage the side but today I had to play.
It was a new ground so the grass was good, not a good surface of me because the play is quicker and me...Well lets say its damm hard to keep up! We basically got whopped 5-1 and the first 2 goals went right over my head, and two passes later - GOAL!
Damm....Not our best game and if we had a few more of our regulars, the it would have been different.
Was pretty hard on myself, the guys were saying I could not be expected to do and run much, but still, a couple of fundamental errors by me cost us the game.
And yesterday - Sunday, well I had to fight a flu. I was sneezing all day with such ferocity that I nearly ruptured my brain. Poor Jordan was just looking at me freaking out. Anyway, it gave me the chance to read HP6 so can't complain.
Still....I am missing my Metria
Sunday, July 17, 2005
Knowing part 2
Well its day 3 of bachelorhood as Metria is still away overseas. The day started out well with the sun shining and you do feel happy. Now the clouds have come and its a bit dull.
Added to this was not sleeping well last night, not because I was upset but I feel a flu overcoming me. My nose is runny and I have been sneezing. Man it would suck to get sick now. Better take those vitamin C and Garlic tablets as they do help prevent the cold.
Anyway, am missing Metria still as its is just way too quiet in the house. I have resorted to having the TV on loud so the house has some vibe to it. Hope she is enjoying her nasi lemak or kway teow that she will be whacking.
When you leave your home town and move interstate or overseas there is a adjustment period. Its harder when you are out of university because there are less barriers to make friends. Everyone is young and want to meet people and there are lots of people to meet. When you come later in life, people work so social opportunities in a relaxed manner are few. Took me nearly a year to make a good group of friends but know I really like Melbourne!
Hopefully this trip will allow Metria to retouch contact with friends and family and allow her to believe that moving to Melbourne was a good choice for her, and marrying me of course!
By the way, Jordan is sitting in the lounge watching the world go by.
Added to this was not sleeping well last night, not because I was upset but I feel a flu overcoming me. My nose is runny and I have been sneezing. Man it would suck to get sick now. Better take those vitamin C and Garlic tablets as they do help prevent the cold.
Anyway, am missing Metria still as its is just way too quiet in the house. I have resorted to having the TV on loud so the house has some vibe to it. Hope she is enjoying her nasi lemak or kway teow that she will be whacking.
When you leave your home town and move interstate or overseas there is a adjustment period. Its harder when you are out of university because there are less barriers to make friends. Everyone is young and want to meet people and there are lots of people to meet. When you come later in life, people work so social opportunities in a relaxed manner are few. Took me nearly a year to make a good group of friends but know I really like Melbourne!
Hopefully this trip will allow Metria to retouch contact with friends and family and allow her to believe that moving to Melbourne was a good choice for her, and marrying me of course!
By the way, Jordan is sitting in the lounge watching the world go by.
Saturday, July 16, 2005
Attention all Muggles # 6 is out
The 6th and second last book in the Harry Potter series has just been released. Good timing so it will allow me to make use of all this spare time I have now that Metria is o/s.
I pre-ordered the book and it was released at 9.01am today,my time.
It was a big deal as book stores had to secure the books and could not even open the boxes until this morning. Talk about a big deal. I am sure most would have heard of the stories of people trying to steal copies, and people given a copy had to sign non-disclosure pacts. This book business is a big deal and HP series is by far the biggest hoo-hah in my lifetime.
Still I can not wait to read it, I have read the first few paragraphs and it is worth the wait.
I went down to the big book store about 8.45am and the queue stunned me, it was over 100m long. Instead of waiting I decided to go to the front and observe what was happening. A few girls had dressed up in Gryffendor scarfs and cloaks and a little cute girl was dressed as a little Hermoine. She had won a competition to get the first copy.
There was also a security guard in front of the first box and the staff at the box store were counting down, 5 minutes, 4 minutes, 3, 2, 1 and then it was a count down, 40 seconds, 30, 20 and then it started, 10, 9, 8...Until it was official, the release of the book was underway!
People were cheering and cameras were flashing. I soaked the atmosphere in, the crowd was mainly teenage girls and little kids with parents. As the queue went along the ages varied with a cross section of society. You could see the happiness from some of the children as they finally grasped a copy of the book they had waited 2 years to come!
Its good to see this enthusiasm for books and I hope it was worth the wait. Personally I have enjoyed the series ever since I saw the first movie and thought "hey there is something good here".
I can not wait to start reading it, its quite exciting!
I pre-ordered the book and it was released at 9.01am today,my time.
It was a big deal as book stores had to secure the books and could not even open the boxes until this morning. Talk about a big deal. I am sure most would have heard of the stories of people trying to steal copies, and people given a copy had to sign non-disclosure pacts. This book business is a big deal and HP series is by far the biggest hoo-hah in my lifetime.
Still I can not wait to read it, I have read the first few paragraphs and it is worth the wait.
I went down to the big book store about 8.45am and the queue stunned me, it was over 100m long. Instead of waiting I decided to go to the front and observe what was happening. A few girls had dressed up in Gryffendor scarfs and cloaks and a little cute girl was dressed as a little Hermoine. She had won a competition to get the first copy.
There was also a security guard in front of the first box and the staff at the box store were counting down, 5 minutes, 4 minutes, 3, 2, 1 and then it was a count down, 40 seconds, 30, 20 and then it started, 10, 9, 8...Until it was official, the release of the book was underway!
People were cheering and cameras were flashing. I soaked the atmosphere in, the crowd was mainly teenage girls and little kids with parents. As the queue went along the ages varied with a cross section of society. You could see the happiness from some of the children as they finally grasped a copy of the book they had waited 2 years to come!
Its good to see this enthusiasm for books and I hope it was worth the wait. Personally I have enjoyed the series ever since I saw the first movie and thought "hey there is something good here".
I can not wait to start reading it, its quite exciting!
Friday, July 15, 2005
Knowing what she means to you - Part 1
Metria took off back to her home in Malaysia about 2 and a half hours ago and the place is just too quiet. Sure I have Jordan, our dog, to keep me busy but I truly am finding the quiet unsettling.
What exemplifies the situation is the weather today has been grey and dull. Talk about really coming to the play!! Way to go weather. And that song by Akon thats called "Lonely" keeps playing in my head!!
Still at least this shows me how much I care and love the Metria. She has been gone a few hours and I feel the gap in life.
Finding that one to spend the rest of your life with is a crazy experience, but when that person leaves you, even temporarily, it does show you how much you really care for the person.
Yet I know that in a few days, the depressive thoughts shall lift and I will feel better. But the day Metria arrives will be a great day.
Her family and friends back home will be glad she came to visit them and will be sad when she leaves but I guess they know this here, is where her heart waits!
Anyway its good to come back to the blog!
What exemplifies the situation is the weather today has been grey and dull. Talk about really coming to the play!! Way to go weather. And that song by Akon thats called "Lonely" keeps playing in my head!!
Still at least this shows me how much I care and love the Metria. She has been gone a few hours and I feel the gap in life.
Finding that one to spend the rest of your life with is a crazy experience, but when that person leaves you, even temporarily, it does show you how much you really care for the person.
Yet I know that in a few days, the depressive thoughts shall lift and I will feel better. But the day Metria arrives will be a great day.
Her family and friends back home will be glad she came to visit them and will be sad when she leaves but I guess they know this here, is where her heart waits!
Anyway its good to come back to the blog!
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