Monday, February 16, 2015

12 february


thursday

graduation day:
award given, fireworks,
tudor cap and gown

11 february

wednesday

left parents to work

10 february


tuesday

mom and dad arrived
beat me out of terminal
sign didn't get used

Harrison Island
walked to find the kangaroos
then steak night at pub

09 february


monday

uni work; body
pump; sliced finger cutting veg;
kim helped with new fan

08 february


sunday

morning market first
shopped at target, kmart, and
wooleys; in hot sun

07 february


saturday


gravity centre
way more than we bargained on
solar system walk

revised travel plan 
not much in Jurian Bay
found lunch at cafe

nice Lake Thetis walk
stromatolites are nifty
Pinnacles next time

06 february

friday

indian meal first
fringe show: naked magicians
with awesome card trick

Friday, February 6, 2015

05 February

Thursday

Morning meeting with 
Kim and Dave to plan research
And some more lyrics

Fear of rain cancel
But went ahead with circus
Lots of rope training 

04 February

Wednesday

Day started out good
Random op shop kitchen things
The afternoon turned

Had to move office
Bike chain derailed on way home
Heavy pack in heat

Trip to Reject Shop
Forty dollars to clean things
Saved by pottery

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

03 February

Keys from Jones Ballard
No elevator to move
Air in bike tires

Hard bike ride to school
A fantastic phone meeting
Syntax creation

Threatening weather
Trip to the grocery store
Walk home in drizzle

First night in new place
So much space, where to put things?
A nice sunset view

02 February

Monday

Meeting, my office
No show by Bob, body pump
Last day at Petra's

Monday, February 2, 2015

01 February

Sunday

Morning gym session
Followed by a family lunch
Green mash with dinner

Sunday, February 1, 2015

31 January

Saturday 

Watched Petra's grading
Injured but earned an orange belt
Pub hang out after

30 January

Friday

Unfocused work day
Delicious Cambodian
Low key Friday night

29 January

Thursday

Aerials, trained hard
Sticky trapeze bar, sore hands
Spinning Spanish web

Thursday, January 29, 2015

28 January

Wednesday

Still hot, no AC
Scorchers win big bash final
Popsicle can't help

27 January

Tuesday

A.C. out, so hot
First body pump in long time
Jelly knees and quads

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

26 January

Monday / Australia Day

Swan river boating
Great view for the fireworks
A long 'Straya day

25 January

Sunday 

Petra's family lunch
City shops, art museum
Walked back to Leedie

24 January

Shipwreck museum
So much history to learn
Tour guide Marie

Lovely Freo day
A pint at Little Creatures
Dinner back at home

23 January

Friday

Como adventure
Signed my lease; but no keys yet
Afternoon at hub

22 January

Thursday

Training was cancelled
Went to Wild Fig for dinner
Had a lovely meal

21 january

Wednesday 

Nice walk to and from
Vic Park, it will be longer
Hope to bicycle

20 January

Tuesday

No more house sitting
Moved my desk and belongings
Still have a window

19 January

Monday

Our first meeting of
The new year, much to discuss
Even more to do

Monday, January 19, 2015

18 January

Took advantage that
Margaret's out in Coolbellup
Had a nice visit

17 january

A hot lazy day
Spent organizing files
And watching movies

Saturday, January 17, 2015

16 january

Second choice approved
Mean lady won't give me time
Rolled dice and said no

First choice approved;
Accepted; So much relief
Still two weeks to wait

15 January

Saw a decent place
References being checked
Two apps, will one work?

Trapeze and Lyra
A harder day than last time
Hands hurt but feel great

Room to rent, real life
Differs from the description
Affirms one bed. want

14 January

Saw a place I want
Rage and anxiety from
Applying quickly

13 January

3 places today
One terrible, two not great
More viewings to do

12 January

Work day but also
Devoting time to hunt for
A new place to live

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

aussie musicians


got an email about a potential media enquiry. only it was about the top aussie musicians all aussies should know to be relevant for australia day.
we decided that this probably would seem strange coming from an american. and one who probably only really knows about the people who made it internationally.

but here's a short list of some big name musicians from AUS:

- John Farnham
- Jimmy Barnes
- Men at Work
- INXS
- AC/DC
- the Wiggles
- Nick Cave
- Kylie Minogue
- Savage Garden
- Keith Urban
- Goyte
- Sia
- 5 Seconds of Summer
- Iggy Azalea
- the Bee Gees
- Olivia Newton John
- John Butler Trio
- Xavier Rudd

Monday, January 12, 2015

11 January

Face the logistics
Need to find a place to live
Alone or rent room?

10 January

Movie watching day
Kelly's Bali collection
So many rom-coms

09 January

Joel and Ju's wedding
Beautiful ceremony
But awkward invites

08 January

Badminton in yard
A walk around Coobellup
Bus ride to Curtin

Return to circus
Lyra and trapeze on beach
Nice to train again

07 January

Landed in Perth with
No immigration issues
Or security

06 January

Does this day exist?
Long flight to Dubai, with a
Long layover too

05 January

Coach bus to O'Hare
Beer, chips and guacamole 
Journey back started

04 January

Some more birdhouse work
Afternoon brunch attempted
Last full day at home

03 January


Awake to see snow
Staining the roof, gym, and a
Movie night with Liz 

Sunday, January 4, 2015

02 January

Brewery tour,
Cheese curds, and bags; Friday night
Fish fry and Gilles 

Without any doubt
A truly Wisconsin outing
Good to see Mandi


01 January

First day of new year
Sleep in and then a workout
More birdhouse shingles

Friday, January 2, 2015

2015 goals

-10+ publications
-travel to new places
-inline marathon
-present at conferences

2014

Achievements
-able to climb a rope
-traveled to three new counties, and new places in AUS
-finished writing my thesis
-thesis passed/degree conferred
-university job acquired

31 December

Can I hear again?
Liz and Brian's for New Years
2015 starts

30 December

Tuesday

Lunch with Alison 
Then a workout at the WAC
Birdhouse shingling 

29 December

Monday

Matinee movie
Goodwill jeans for five dollars
Carnitas tacos