STRAIGHT FORWARD COMIC

New Painting - Two Cars 2011

2011-11-17T15:36:00.007+11:00

New painting - Two Cars 2011 (detail)

I'm bored, I'm the chairman of the board...

I am at work, I am sitting at my desk and I am plotting how I can get out of here and head home in order to snatch some quality rest time before I have to 'hit the gym' tonight.

OK so maybe that sentence was just a way for me to sound all fit and healthy and stuff (which I am not) or maybe it was a chance for me to sound like other, normal people. Like I am doing things that normal people do....is there a point? Well, yes, yes there is but it is hidden so deeply in the subtext and my subconscious that I dare not let it see the light of day let alone the Internet...but I digress, what was I saying?

I am bored yes, but also excited to be able to post. I sent the IT department an email saying that there was something wrong with my computer, that I could not access web sites and that some of the links were blocked etc etc. I even went so far as to say that I could not access facebook (one of our departments has a facebook page so it was a legitimate request).

I received a nice email a few days later telling me that they had fixed the problem and could I please check to see that it was all fixed. My cunning plan had succeeded! My thinking was that if they allowed me to access facebook then everything else would become accessible too. So here I am.

Previously, when I went to my blog site I could not see any of the side bar info and could not sign-in to create a new post. Basically, I'm a genius.

On that note I will bid you adieu.

xox eve xox

I had a dream

2011-08-21T19:57:00.001+10:00

In February 2010 I awoke and immediately began looking for my sketch book and a pencil. I drew the image I had seen in my dream, I made notes on the materials used and included every detail I had seen. I then proceeded to talk about it for days, weeks afterwards.

I sought out the materials needed. That beautiful origami paper received as part of a Christmas gift, an A3 piece of thick black card, a white chalk pencil, glue and other bits and bobs.

All these things I placed in a plastic bag, stored them in a dresser draw and promtly proceeded to procrastinate about getting around to actually creating the dream picture.

That is of course until today. Today I fished out the plastic bag and my sketches and did it. It's a strange image. It reminds me of slave ship pictures you see in history books and on documentaries except with a comic book/Japanese/zombie twist....if you know what I mean.

I forgot to take a photo of it prior to framing it so the image above is not that great - although you do get quite a good view of my self portrait reflected in the glass - I'll take a better picture soon and add it here another day, just for the record.

Well that's my news. Oh, except to say that I found an app that let's me blog and add images all from my eye-phone, how's that for sweet?

xox eve xox

I'm baaaaaaaa-ack!

2011-08-19T01:47:00.003+10:00

Hey there people of the interwebnetsphere, how have you all been? Yes, it has been a whole year since I have posted anything new and for that I appologise. I have been busy. Since last October I have been working in local government, doing a job that I really love with some of the finest people I have ever met. I am learning everyday, about my community and about myself too. I have missed this blog terribly and all the friends I made along the way. I still keep in touch with at least one of you over at bookface - you know who you are - but I have often wondered what became of you all. With no Internet at home and a workplace Internet policy that either won't allow me to see your sites or sign into my own, I have finally resorted to typing this post up on my iPhone. Even then I am having to type it in the 'edit HTML' section and it seems I am unable to upload images, but hey, at least I'm here now and I'll try in future to add something at least once a month....at least.

Well, that just sucks. I tried once again to add an image and it won't let me - boo blogger! Boo I say.

Well, now that the inconvenient store across the road has nice shiney 'puters, I will wait till another day and attempt to add some more "visual content" for your viewing pleasure. See how I used the inverted commas just then? That was highlight how...how um - I'm trying to think of a word that is universally understood, but the best word I can think of is 'wanky' which has a similar meaning to tosser when used in its non-literal sense - look it up if you are not sure but trust me it was 'wanky'.

Till next time whence we meet again I must bid you all farewell. But know this, I love you all incredibly deeply so deeply that if I could visit each one of you even for a moment, or better still a cup of coffee then I would. I really really would. So, until that day stay safe and have fun (cause it's all fun and games until somebody looses an eye and we wouldn't want that now would we).

Lots of love

xox eve xox

Copyright © E Jennings 2011

Houses, Bowls and Eggs

2010-08-02T17:18:00.005+10:00

Love and hugs

xox eve xox

Copyright © E Jennings 2010.

Pat Tudor

2010-07-27T00:05:00.005+10:00

Pat died. She was friends with my mum and dad and she knew me from the day I was born. She was born in Australia but lived in London for most of her life. Every summer from as early as I can remember Pat stayed with us in Sydney. Escaping the London winter she would arrive and fill our house with her beautiful spirit.

When I was in fourth class she helped me to colour in some pictures I had drawn for a social studies project. I watched as she carefully sharpened the pencil and then licked it before she started colouring. She explained that licking the pencil made the colour more vivid, I thought that she was the best colour-in-er-ra I had ever seen.

We would swim in the pool and drive to the beach, afterwards we would shower and we would stand in front of the bathroom mirror and apply moisturiser to our skin and she would comb my hair. She showed me all the exciting bottles and jars that dwelled within her toiletries bag, she sprayed me with perfume and put my hair in french plaits.

She was beautiful, glamorous and exotic and almost six feet tall with long blonde hair and a fantastic smile. I was a lonely child. When she was around, Pat was my friend, she listened to me and talked with me. She would reach out as I walked by and pull me in for a squeeze.

Last month Pat was in Australia and we had dinner together and talked about her friend, my mother, who had recently died. She comforted me and we laughed and shared stories and memories.

Pat died. She fell down the stairs of her home in London. She hit her head and there was nothing they could do to save her. I will miss her. Even though she lived so very far away, I will miss her. Pat brought happiness into my life, into every summer of my childhood.

xox eve xox

Copyright © E Jennings 2010.

Now that I have changed it, I don't know how to change it back.

2010-07-15T23:37:00.003+10:00

The blog layout that is, the foxes on the other hand are fine and dandy and I am busting to put them on something....T-shirt, bag, canvas...T-bag, canvas shirt.

ANYTHING.

Mwah! Love you long time.

xox eve xox

P.s I now have a Diploma....with distinction. WOOOOOOHOOOOOO

Copyright © E Jennings 2010.

2010-06-04T03:40:00.010+10:00

Here are a few pictures that I did. I was planning on thrilling you all by cutting and pasting large chunks of the 'Training Needs Analysis' section of my HUGE assessment task involving introducing a new document management system including designing and creating,from scratch, all the new business document templates...ALL OF THEM and they all have to include some sort of Macro and then I have to produce a user manual for all these templates and create a new style guide too and train the staff and create a visual time line of the whole damn thing using Microsoft Projects and implement the whole thing and document every tiny little detail and develop a contingency plan...Oh...look, it appears that you have all either gone to look at something else (far far away) or you have fallen asleep on your keyboard.

Soothed by its warm exhaust and gentle hummmmmmm you dribble onto the keyboard just between the 'G' and the 'H' keys...it's a beautiful thing.

Loving you all and missing you too (really, I am)

xox eve xox

Puppy!

2010-03-19T20:02:00.007+11:00

Hey everyone, sorry that I have not been here much lately but lots has been happening. College is hectic as it is the last semester...almost there, almost there BREATH.

My mother passed away on 7 March and we will be having the service on Monday, it is a very strange feeling and I am not to sure what to do with myself...I find myself thinking about her and remembering silly things and conversations etc.

My beautiful daughter is expecting her second child, a boy, in June (I think) which is exciting. My new home is just lovely and I am enjoying it but still find it hard to grasp that it is my own and that I will not be asked to leave.

On Tuesday my bookcases arrived and all my books are now out loud and proud. I am surprised at how a simple piece of furniture can make my life seem so much more together all of a sudden...does this mean that I am shallow? WHO CARES.

Soooooo that is what has been happening and much much more. I drew this picture for my Grand daughter, Bonnie in honour of her learning how to say the word "Puppy" I will make her a T-shirt too.

That is all from me but never forget that I love you all and think of you often, can you feel the vibes? Have your ears been burning? Cause if they have then that is me thinking of you. REALLY THINKING LOTS about you and sending you lovey vibes and big squishy hugs through the computer, into the miasma then up your nose and into your brain, yes, right into your brain... That's how much i love you...never forget that.

Be happy always

xox eve xox

P.s I miss the weasel :(

Photos - it makes me smile

2010-01-24T06:11:00.007+11:00

chris, bonnie and kinta (daddy and mummy)

james and bonnie

my legs in a kebab shop on oxford street

bonnie and the cake

ben and bonnie

Just a couple of photos from Bonnie's first birthday.

CAKE!

xox eve xox

Paper Pictures - Window and Dog

2010-01-12T08:08:00.003+11:00

This was fun. There is something very liberating about tearing paper in order to create an image, there is no expectation of perfection and the results are very satisfying and even unexpected.

I hope that you are well and feeling fine and dandy.

I am sending out my strongest lovey vibes...can you feel it?...I know if you concentrate really hard you will....yeah that's it, bask in it's lovey goodness.

MWAH

xox eve xox

Christmas T-shirt Drawing.

2010-01-04T10:41:00.000+11:00

I scoured the internet looking for ideas.

I created an owl folder on my computer.

I drew at least 10 different owl designs.

I am happy with this one.

I made several t-shirts.

I am now sick to death of owls.

I now see owls everywhere.

Is it just me?

xox eve xox

Questions?

Copyright © E Jennings 2010.

Stripy Girl

2009-12-09T21:58:00.005+11:00

Just a drawing...

xox eve xox

Copyright © E Jennings 2009.

Have a Groooovy Christmas Everyone

2009-12-08T03:00:00.008+11:00

This is the christmas card idea for 2009.

Do you like it?

Wishing you all happy holidays

xox eve xox

For Jess xox

2009-11-29T09:20:00.005+11:00

This ones for Jessica O'Connor the person who has made me laugh and kept me sane this semester (and boy oh boy what a semester it was/still is) She is an amazing person and she can only get better.

Thanks Jess, HIGH FIVE and GO TEAM [heh heh heh, Meg]

xox eve xox

Copyright © E Jennings 2009.

This is What Becomes of Us...

2009-10-24T13:56:00.007+11:00

this ones for weasel

I took this photo whilst on holiday in Terrigal NSW...I actually went on a holiday!
I swam every morning in the sea and love love loved it.
I would dive down under that first wave and the feeling of that cold water on my 'just out of bed' skin would have me squealing with absolute ecstasy as I broke the waters surface on the other side. Fan - flipping - tastic.

Blogger is pooping itself with all the BIG images I have just tried to upload so I will add them later.

I must go now as I have to:

Reformat a specification document and insert a table of contents (easy)
do spreadsheet templates
create a visual organisational structure thingy
investigate vaccinations required and find the cheapest flight to London for 29 November
create a skills audit for people that I feel really just need counselling
think of ways that a truck manufacturing company could reduce their carbon footprint

So as you see it is all just so exciting....pffft....This is my life at the moment.

I love you all so so much and I am sending you all a big squishy hug...can you feel it? I hope that you can.

xox eve xox

Follow Me Don't Follow Me.

2009-08-04T14:26:00.005+10:00

Monday 27 July 2009
8.50 am

· It is interesting watching different people deal with someone that wants to argue, I was the one walking out of the room into another part of the house...within 5 minutes everyone was hiding with me and we laughed.

· My daughter is leaving to visit her father’s family in Western Australia. I am afraid that she will never come back.

· During my holidays all I did was look at real estate and now I am dreaming about floor plans.

· I have been tempted to return to the dark side.

· I am typing this list when I should be doing homework, laundry, drying my hair and making myself a coffee.

· My graphics tablet is not working and I cannot re install the software that would fix it, as it is buried and locked away with all my other junk at a storage unit in Camperdown.I hate storage.

Tuesday 4 August 2009
2.29 pm

· I am bored and need something, anything to happen.

· I am sick of looking at 1 bedroom flats and wish I could look at 2 bedroom houses (with a little garden would be perfect).

· My list is all complaints so far BUT my neck hurts, sorry.

· I am thankful for the friends and family that I have around me they make me laugh, give advice and they tell you that you are looking good and doing well and these are things I REALLY need to hear right now.

· I had a nice weekend with Ben, Amanda and Lili... We walked, talked and had lunch together which was lovely.

· I think I should stop writing this list as all I can think of now is more negative crap and my brain has stopped working.

I need to find my nest.

I have become numb with it all and it is all nothing.
xox eve xox

Copyright © E Jennings 2009.

Another Semester Finished.

2009-06-24T21:24:00.008+10:00

Well, here I sit having finished all the exams and work required...what will I do with my time for the next three weeks?
I will promise myself that I will draw.
I will vow to carry my sketch book and camera around with me everywhere looking for and seizing upon those moments of inspiration...I will, I will.
I will also over indulge on facebook and blogger, I will stalk Bulldog like I used to and send messages to my favorite Weasel.
I will visit my daughter and play with my granddaughter...Oh joy.
I will read newspapers and drink coffee.
I will wish I had more money but be glad that I don't.
I will think about old friends and wonder what people are up too these days.
I will love and be loved.
I will eat the forbidden donut (10 points to anyone that knows where that line comes from)

I will be uplifted by the everyday.
You are most welcome to join me.

xox eve xox

Copyright©EJennings2009

Steer Clear of Water Fowl

2009-06-11T07:53:00.007+10:00

Beware...they are on their way to a pond near you!

I have a friend who, when hearing about swine flu from a taxi driver with a thick accent, believed that it was called Swan Flu he even went so far as to talk to the driver of how people must be very worried in Western Australia and that Centennial Park must be in lock down (due to the large number of swans) In the end the driver could take no more and explained in a very slow voice that he believed that my friend was not understanding him, he then said ‘SWAN, SWAN, SWAN you know PIG!’ My friend ( who is quite smart but was suffering from jet lag) reached his destination. As the taxi departed he stood on the side of the road for a minute...it was then he realised what had just happened...and I have been telling his story and rubbing it in and laughing ever since...SWAN FLU ha ha ha ha ha what an idiot

xox eve xox

Copyright © E Jennings 2009.

Thinking About What To Draw...

2009-06-06T10:39:00.006+10:00

I had to black out the address as I am sure my brother does not want you all to write or visit.
I, on the other hand, would love it.

xox eve xox

Copyright © E Jennings 2009.

With Birds I Share This Lonely View.

2009-05-30T14:42:00.008+10:00

I have been very quiet haven't I? I have been busy with three days at college and all that goes along with that. Today I am studying for my bookkeeping assessment...I'm trying to make bookkeeping fun...TRYING! 'Leave loading' and 'tax withholding' are such fun things and lets not even start on the hilarity of tax tables or I may just pee myself a little.

Let's see what has been going on...my grand daughter is now almost 5 months old and she thinks that I am hilarious, she is just super dooper what more can I say.

I have been trying to avoid the 'ines' ie: nicotine, caffeine, morphine etc....just thought I'd share that with you all.

It has been raining for days and days and as I type this it is bucketing down outside....If this keeps up our fashions by the end of the week will be just FAB...I'm already running out of socks and jocks...that's me sharing again.

I have a nice big desk set up in my room and a groovy pin board that I am, I fear, a little toooo excited about.

One of my teachers said that she thought that I was a perfectionist, It was like she was informing me of some terminal illness, she even did the 'tisk' sound...I think that I can rise above these sorts of comments but this one has me wondering and reviewing my life and my shortfalls...It has made me think toooo much and this is not always a good thing for me.

It has stopped me from drawing as now I feel that the reason I could not draw for so long was because I was a perfectionist and why draw if it is not going to be perfect...ahhhhh

This is where my head has been for a while now.

Pfffffft Oh well thats about all for now except that I did want to say that one day I will have a groovy warehouse conversion and you can all come and stay with me when you are in Sydney on holidays or when fleeing from justice which ever comes first.

You are all just such beautiful people and I'm sending each and everyone of you a big squeezy hug....can you feel it?

byeeeee
xox eve xox

Copyright © E Jennings 2008.

I Spelt Caffeine the Wrong Way....

2009-03-31T23:09:00.004+11:00

Weasel was right.

This WAS fun.

xox eve xox

Copyright © E Jennings 2008.

The Brilliant and the Dark.

2009-03-29T08:21:00.007+11:00

We were sitting outside on the steps, in our street, talking, when a homeless guy walked by pushing a pram all loaded up with plastic bags full of little bits of rubbish, food wrappers, crushed cans and stuff.

As we watched him walk by I told Ben of how I had seen him before and that he cleaned up the garden beds in the little park nearby and how I wondered why he collected these things and Ben said-

"He's building a nest."

My mind raced. What a beautiful thing to imagine.

Where is the nest?

How big must it be?

How amazing it must look.

In my mind it is big and colourful from all the wrappers and bags he has woven into it, it is at least the size of Big Birds nest and it is so warm and cosy....I want one.

xox eve xox

Copyright © E Jennings 2008.

Feeling like a Zombie and Unable to Post.

2009-03-22T19:43:00.005+11:00

Do not get excited, I know you are, I still have no internet but next week I will be looking after a cat and the cat's internet connected home so I will have internet FOR 40 days. Mua-ah-ahhhhh.

But really it's all about the cat...honestly..it is.

Hey There Everybody.

2009-02-09T12:04:00.003+11:00

I have no Internet and it looks like things will not change for a while.

that is all.
xox eve xox

The Start of Something.

2009-01-20T11:43:00.004+11:00

This is the card I made for my friend Joss's birthday, she asked for everyone to make their cards.
I then started thinking about doing a painting, a painting about not being able to decide what to paint.
I just needed to buy a canvas and I'd be set...this usually leads to months of procrastination.
But... I went for a walk yesterday to get my morning coffee and there it was, a canvas, leaning against the wall in a lane way absolutely perfect condition and size.
So there you go!
As my daughter said- It was meant to be.
I'll keep you abreast (oh yeah!) of my progress.

xox eve xox

What Have I Been Up To?

2009-01-15T09:10:00.004+11:00

Look what my Daughter did! Isn't she clever?

Well we were all waiting for this little girl to arrive.

My phone was ALWAYS in my hand or under my pillow waiting for the call to say she was on her way, so if I have not developed so sort of tumor I will be surprised.

I have discovered what has been going on with my neck an shoulder (another reason I have not been blogging much) I have Degenerative changes caused by an injury 10 years ago...

Another name for this, besides painful, is ARTHRITIS.

It will NEVER go away...Never!

I am having trouble accepting the "never" part.

I have started swimming again which is nice and will help with the neck.

I stopped smoking on Tuesday night...yes,yes. I know,I know..This time it's for real.

Just gotta get over that 3 day hump and I'll be right...I WILL be.

I have not been drawing much lately....the neck again.

I will be re-enrolling and continuing my business course.

My Dad will be 88 (two fat ladies!) soon...

I am fighting with a router...it will NOT work! I have to climb up to the attic room and plug into my brothers connection if I want to do ANYTHING that needs the internet

I have been playing too much computer solitaire

Well.... that is really all I can think of to say...I could say more but it would involve lots of computer sitting and that hurts.

Ouch!

love to you all

xox eve xox

Happy New Year Everyone

2009-01-03T10:50:00.004+11:00

"Political correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusinonal, illogical civil rights minority rabidly promoted by a unscrupulous mainstream media which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

The Bridge Climb - The view is awesome dude!

2008-12-15T07:46:00.011+11:00

What can I say...I can say that it was O.K... I would have preferred a little bit more of that 'oh shit oh shit I'm gunna die' feeling but they have gone so totally over the top with safety that I found myself looking for danger, and that is not a healthy thought process to have, especially for me.
Would I do it again? Yes, but at night next time..It would be more thrilling at night.

Before you even get to the bridge proper you have to do a few things.

Sit in a little waiting area until your group is called.
When called you are moved into another even smaller room to fill out forms, confess to any major operations in the last 6 months and...be breathalysed (where's the fun in that?)
You are then told to walk through another door and to stand on little circles painted onto the floor, I assumed this was to prevent us from getting tangled up with each other.
The nice woman then looks us all up and down in order to size us for our sexy one piece jump suit (not the right name me thinks)
You are told to remove watches, large earrings, bracelets and any hair accessories..elastic bands are o.k but scrunchies are out. At this point my mind wanders thinking of what sort of weapon a scrunchy could be fashioned into!!!
You are told to remove everything from your pockets and to only wear a light layer of clothing under the suit.
Then, with jump suit in hand, it is into another smaller room with lockers.
Choose a locker, walk behind one of the little curtain change areas and strip.
Spend 1 min putting on your jump suit and 10 minutes helping others put theirs on the right way
Place all your contraband into the locker and the locker key around your neck.
Is this starting to sound like prison yet???
You are then made to walk through a metal detector once through the detector you are double checked by someone with a hand held wand thingy
Oh and you are told that when walking through the detector just to clasp your hand around your locker key (that is around your neck) so as not to set it off- At this point my companion turns to say that this is a tip that we can now use at international airports
My mind wanders, thinking of what you could conceal in your closed hand that could possibly cause chaos- a tiny explosive device, a tiny gun, a really nasty tiny dog.
Blahh blahh you get kitted up
You climb/walk the bridge.
You do all the above points in reverse (ouch)
You collect your free group photo and refuse to pay $24 plus for any of the other photos they took whilst you were up there.
You go to the pub with the nice Scottish couple you met whilst climbing and have a stiff drink.

THE END
Copyright © E Jennings 2008.

But seriously it was fun and easy enough for anyone to do

(please see terms and conditions available on the bridge climb web site)

THIS is also very cool

One thousand small steps.

2008-12-03T09:07:00.007+11:00

The Bridge in Curve. 1926 Grace Cossington Smith

I am very excited and a little terrified, but in that good way... do you understand?
Next Wednesday I will be climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge...EEeeeeeep.
And it wont just be the usual over the arch climb it will be the new and exciting through the girders climb...don't ask me now what this means, ask me next week.
I am not sure about the rules for cameras and such but I will borrow one and I will take photos if possible.
I am a little stuck for words at the moment as I keep looking at this beautiful painting (above)
It is just amazing and even better in real life...[BIG SIGH]
I fear that this little adventure of mine could start me on a harbour bridge theme and I have only just started getting into the birdy thing...Just go with it I guess.
How exciting.
Are you excited?
I think you are.

xox eve xox

P.s- I just found this image on the web sight...Ahhhhhh

Copyright © E Jennings 2008.

More Birds

2008-11-25T21:20:00.003+11:00

Just a picture this time.

xox eve xox

Life Is Good

2008-11-10T09:38:00.007+11:00

I am happy.

Life is amazing really.
Just when you think you have things worked out you realize something new, something else, another way of looking at things. It is a constant journey, a never ending learning experience. I would not want it any other way.

I have had a lovely morning filled with little things that make me happy

Before he goes to work, Ben tells me how loved I am. I stretch and smile and tell him the same.
I dress and think of coffee. When I open the door I am greeted by Billy and Lola the little girls’ next door they have drawn me a picture in coloured chalk on the footpath to say thank you for the one I drew for them last night while they slept.

I walk to the bakery and George, on the coffee machine, smiles and says my name. We chat and laugh as he makes my, and ten other peoples coffees.

On the way home I stop in at the local corner store to pick up a few things. The shop keeper and I have a silly conversation ending every statement with the word – Please.

How are you please?

Have a nice day please

I walk towards home. Turning into our little street I see the chalk shadows that Ben and I drew last night in the middle of the road.

I smile a big smile

I put the key in the door and Lilly greets me with her ‘Pigeon Cat’ purr, she rubs her soft fur against my bare legs.

We sit together, the cat and I, in the sunny spots in the little back yard.

As the sun comes and goes, she cleans. I write.

It is good to be here, it is good to be alive.

It is good to be in this moment.

I am happy

xox eve xox

Copyright © E Jennings 2008.

Just a Bird.

2008-10-19T21:48:00.004+11:00

Become a follower. Click on the link in my side bar...Please...I need some encouragement to continue.

xox eve xox

Lili's Giraffe.

2008-10-05T16:24:00.006+11:00

Ben's sister Lili, who is 4 drew this AMAZING giraffe...and not just any old giraffe it is a gift wrapped giraffe.

I could have drawn pictures with you all day Lili.

xox eve xox

Raindrops Keep Falling Overneath My Head.

2008-10-04T13:51:00.007+10:00

Well it seems like ages since i have been here actually writing something and I am not really sure what to write. I did the assessments at college and was pleased with how I went. I did make the silliest mistake in the spreadsheet exam and I was kicking myself for a few days because of it but I am alright now and the lesson that I learnt was to ALWAYS check your work no matter how confident you are.

I am currently connected to my brothers Internet connection which, compared to mine, is super fast. SWeeeeeeeeeT

I found a wireless router so I am considering setting that up so that I can use HIS Internet on MY laptop anywhere in the house.

(some technical assistance may be required, any volunteers?)

I am becoming a non smoker...again. This has had some unexpected psychological side effects basically I am just slightly madder than I usually am (and I am usually quite mad).

On a brighter note, all my old school chums (that i am now "friends" with on facebook) are turning 40 so I am now not the only one.

This brings me great comfort although all their beautiful photographs have brought me sleepless nights, had me contemplating a new wardrobe and some form of plastic surgery, none of which I can afford.

What to do? What to do?

GET OVER IT that is what I will do.

I wanted to visit Dad next week but I am low on funds and have to be back for 2 days of holiday classes by Thursday.I'm sure I'll work something out.

Sorry this is so boring.

I think that the rain clouds in the sky overneath me are having a negative effect.

xox eve xox

Just for Bulldog.

2008-09-26T22:47:00.002+10:00

Found on the streets of Sydney and photographed just for you.

xox eve xox

NOTE:

2008-09-24T17:32:00.004+10:00

Sorry no wit sprinkled post, just exams at college...blahh. Oh okay, just for you... Here is a picture of my brother

This is for You.

2008-09-23T02:41:00.010+10:00

This is for you, yes you!

For all of you that visit these pages.

Please forgive the brevity of this post... I had just written a lovely long tale telling you of my weekend at Dad's, visiting my friend Rhonda and her delightful family when, as I was doing some editing (selecting ALL so as to Justify the text) I deleted the whole thing... only to then discover that the 'Auto Save as Draft' function had not kicked in AT ALL...

Blahh Blahh Blahh...AHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

I will write again later today, when I have composed not only myself but another wit sprinkled tale for your reading pleasure.

Thank you and with love,

xox eve xox

The Fat Cat Is Back.

2008-09-13T04:22:00.014+10:00

This is what I do when I am on my way to college... Draw pictures.

The train is a bit boring sometimes, so I draw on the way there and then colour in on the way home.

I know, I know... The high paced lifestyle of "The Student" can be exhausting.

I hope Lilly doesn't read this.
She will never speak to me again if she does.

xox eve xox

B says that I should also add- I am NOT fat it is just my THICK luxurious fur

What's It All About? (Just a Note)

2008-09-05T18:00:00.004+10:00

Can someone please tell me why this...is the most looked at picture on my blog?
I mean, come on!
If you have your doubts look at the Feedjit thingy in my side bar, go to the bottom of it and click on "Watch In Real Time" or just look at all the people that have arrived via Google Images and MY picture of an "Emo Kid"

copyright © Secret Squirrel 2008.

WHY????????????
As this is troubling me soooo much I may just go and look at myself in a mirror and cry... LOTS... whilst applying thick black eyeliner all around my eyes and possibly even my lips and eyelids... All the while listening to really depressing music.
You know I'll do it...I will.
Don't try to stop me.

xox eve xox

The Concentrating Cowboy.

2008-09-01T07:52:00.003+10:00

Things have been a bit, well, sad and happy, hectic yet settled. It is hard to talk about so explaining it is impossible.

My course has been going well and i am enjoying it.

Dad is getting better and is down to visit the Dentist, so I will be dropping by today to give him a hand with some shopping, bed making and taxi getting.

I made a t-shirt of the "Ben has had too much coffee" picture and to my surprise people have asked about it, read it and related and asked me where I got it...

Soooo I have decided to make another of this little fella'

he will end up looking like this-

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that's all from me for now...

xox eve xox

The Great Photo Conspiracy. EXPOSED.(and a drawing of a monkey)

2008-08-16T14:59:00.006+10:00

Never in my life have I liked having my photo taken, NEVER...well perhaps there was a time when I was six or seven and once a few years ago but come to think of it both of these occasions involved professional photographers so I guess these occasions do not count.
But I digress.
For the last ten years I have activity avoided having my photo taken (sometimes to the extreme) BUT this morning I worked out just what has been going on. It was in the early hours, just after your alarm goes off for the 4th time and you are half awake but still half asleep, that it came to me, the answer to the question of-
“Why do some people ALWAYS look terrible in photos?”
AND HERE IS THE ANSWER....WAIT FOR IT....This will BLOW your mind
Scenario-
You are out with friends or family and a camera is brought out (wiped out more likely) you are actively trying to avoid the group photo but there is no escape so you surrender.
The instant that person depresses the button to take the photo TIME STOPS it is then that this group of people (sick sick people) from another dimension rush in and give you a middle part, puff powder all over your face just so you look extra pale and smudge black stuff under your eyes. Cousin Jack (or whoever) gets the “closed eyes and all teeth” look and other people are just plain out SWITCHED.
Then, the photo taken, all people are returned to their normal appearance as if these other dimensional pranksters had never been there.
Perhaps that’s where all the deleted photos go. Perhaps this is why they do it. All the photos ever deleted travel to another dimension and these PRANKSTERS they sit around and have a good laugh.
Perhaps this is the same dimension that all the odd socks go to... Who knows? Thats a story for another day.
Another one of lifes mysteries
SOLVE-ED
Thank you. Thank you very much

xox eve xox
P.s. If anyone wishes to add some actual science type stuff to explain this I would be interested in what you have to say.

BREAKING NEWS>>>>>>>>>

2008-08-15T13:25:00.000+10:00

Stay tuned the GREAT PHOTO CONSPIRACY is about to be busted wide open.

A Beautiful Walk.

2008-08-11T07:02:00.006+10:00

I went up to Dad's for a quick visit on the weekend. He seems to be getting along well on his own although I do think that he is a bit lonely sometimes without Mum.
Ben drove me up there and we met up with Rhonda and the dogs Bluey (pictured) and Bella and went for a beautiful walk along the creek near Dad's old place.
We saw lots of frolicking young steers (cattle) some fabulous wombat holes and just marveled at nature, it was great.
I did not want to leave.
In this picture, that Rhonda took, you can see Mt. Tinnagroo in the background.
This is all for now I have been a bit busy with my college course and also a bit down about the lack of comments (I know it is silly of me)
I know that lots of people visit but only a loyal few leave me a message...I almost deleted this blog last night but was talked out of it...It is only human to want feed back... Perhaps I need it more than most due to some kind of childhood trauma... WHO KNOWS?
thanks everyone,
xox eve xox

My New Friend Rhonda.

2008-08-07T05:58:00.006+10:00

I have an amazing, new friend.

Her name is Rhonda and she is very talented. More importantly though she is kind.

Rhonda and her beautiful son became my friends whilst I was staying with my father after he had had a nasty fall.

We had been introduced by a mutual friend, Dorothy.

Rhonda then became my friend too...She cheered me up, took me to Youth Club to draw with the kids, we went on a lovely walk along the creek and saw BIG wombat burrows.

She was patient, caring and compassionate.

Rhonda, with her positive words and sense of fun, helped me more than she knows, she helped me back to ME, to wanting to be a better kind of me, the me that was buried under piles of self doubt.

The me that had been lost for quite a while.

We have had very different journeys through life but had so much in common that it was simply quite amazing.

So this is to say thank you.

Thank you for being my new friend.

Someone that I am sure will become a very dear friend.

xox eve xox

Furthering Your Education Is Fun...and somewhat confusing

2008-07-30T21:25:00.005+10:00

For those of you that do not know, TAFE is an acronym for Technical and Further Education.
So far, things have been going well and I am really enjoying the course.
Today I was promoted to Administrative Supervisor in our model office... HOORAY!
Watch out world, here I come...A little bit late I know but as my brother says, I am evolving.
Sorta like a butterfly.

xox eve xox

A New Place To Call Home.

2008-07-28T23:47:00.005+10:00

Tonight I had dinner with my brother and Ben.

My brother said I could come and live at his place with him.

This is more than I could have hoped for and I now feel that my life has an anchor again.

A little place for me to be me.

A home.

xox eve xox

P.S. I had a beautiful day.

Can it get any better than this?

Did Ya Miss Me? ( With Every Shot So Far )

2008-07-27T20:46:00.009+10:00

I am back...I am feeling clearer than I have in a long time.
Having time away has helped me more than I can express.
I missed my daughter sooooo much and went straight to her place before I even went home.
She now has a little baby bump tummy and looks so beautiful.

We hugged, I handed over gifts and all was right with the world.

I am happy to announce that I am the proud owner of the now famous 'Guinea Pig" painting.

Word had spread like wild fire. I arrived at the youth club a little late only to be greeted by a cry of-

"This is the lady that wants to buy your picture"

I then entered into intense negotiations with a lovely 10 year old girl, who was soooo excited I thought she may burst, the handsome sum of $5 was agreed upon.

Her mother, who had brought her to youth club especially, took photos of the artist handing me the "Guinea Pig" and there was talk of the $5 being framed and kept as a memento of the occasion.

What can I say...It was all just MAGIC.

I felt like I had entered the pages of a Famous Five story-

"Bags of lettuce and lashings of ginger beer for everyone" I felt like saying.

I will write more soon and will have some photos to share with you.

xox eve xox

Missing Family and Friends or Having Limited Access To The Internet or Where is Amanda?

2008-07-11T15:24:00.008+10:00

Ben and Lilly

Chris and Kinta

I am still in the country and I miss all these SpEciAL people....sigh.

I also miss Dorothy who, by the way, introduced me to Rhonda...I miss you too Dorothy (who introduced me to Rhonda)

xox eve xox

P.s. Dorothy introduced me to Rhonda..he he he ha ha ha

Welcome To Horse Country.

2008-07-05T16:54:00.006+10:00

Well here I am back at Dad's place.I arrived by train on friday and was met at the station by my new friend The Talented Rhonda,her Super Speller son Ali and Bella the Beautiful Boarder Collie. It was so nice to have friendly faces to greet me even if they were all suffering from the flu that I'm sure they caught from me last week (Don't say that I never give you anything Rhonda!) The first port of call was to the cafe as i had NOT had a coffee ALL day and was, I think, suffering from caffeine withdrawal. We then went on to Dad's so that I could dump my bags and go to the loo (you really needed to know that! Didn't you?) As Dad was having his afternoon nap I knew he would be fine till at least 6 pm so off we went to the Youth Club to Paint pictures with all the kids.I love watching the kids paint they are just so amazing and last week one of them painted the best guinea pig EVER- I have made an offer of $5 for said "Guinea Pig" and I am prepared to go as high as $10 but that is my limit.The prices in the art world are crazy enough as it is without me contributing. I have Max Watters acting as my agent in these high stakes negotiations so I feel confident that the 'Guinea Pig' will be mine.Lets all just hope that the 9 year old is willing to sell. I am quietly confident.

I mentioned my hair (on my head) in the last post. Well... I decided that I would treat myself to a proper haircut-by proper I mean one that has not been done by me with the kitchen scissors in the front yard. I have not had a "proper" hair cut for 15 years so you can imagine,quite easily, that I know nothing about the 'ways' of the salon...NOTHING.

So I decided that I would simply have my eyebrow waxed (Yes, that does say EYEBROW) and then have my hair (on my head) shampooed and then trimmed...easy. Everything was going smoothly, I had braved the hot wax on the eyebrow torture (I had never had this done either) and it was not as bad as one would imagine. If anyone is going to fall in a heap wailing because of self inflicted and unnecessary pain it is me. I then had the best shampoo and conditioning head massage in the universe followed by a trim that went from about an inch to about 4 inches as my confidence grew (I was starting to get into this secret women's stuff ) It was at this exact moment, with my confidence growing and my guard down that the salon girl,somehow sensing my vulnerability, pounced...

"Would you like to put a semi permanent colour through your hair today?"

I,not wanting to appear ignorant of such things,requested more information and if possible the use of props. The nice girl explained that it would not be a permanent colour and would wash out after 30 washes. She showed me a big board with samples of coloured hair, she pointed to my blondie colour and then to another deeper colour that she thought would suit me. I remember saying that i thought that the intended colour sample looked a bit dark and she assured me that it would not be as dark as that. I asked why they would make the sample darker than it actually turned out and wouldn't they be better off making the samples match the end result... Obviously no one had ever questioned her like this before and it was right then that I should of high tailed it out of there...But I didn't. Instead I said- "O.K"

Well after this procedure was completed I was left with dark brown hair...DARK BROWN...not that there is anything wrong with that but it is just not me.

Before I had even left the salon I was enquiring as to weather me going home and washing my hair 30 times would remove this colour from my hair... Now This was the first time I had done anything like this to my hair and it will be the last.

When I was at the college signing up for my business admin course the other day I got talking to a young girl that was studying hairdressing (where was she last week?) she told me that I should know that my hair,after this stuff has washed out in 5 weeks, will not go back to its original colour completely..EVER..NOOOoooooooooooo.

Kinta's boyfriend Chris says that I now have artificial intelligence as I went from blonde to brunette.

I feel silly and just not like me anymore.

I avoid mirrors as I just end up sighing heavily and wishing it all would just GO AWAY.

Alan did not say anything for quite some time and then all he said was-

"Your eyebrows look good"

I think that about sums it up.

Boooooooooooo.
xox eve xox

Don't look at me

Come And Experience The Horse Capital...

2008-07-03T07:21:00.004+10:00

I have been staying with Dad in the country side for the last 2 weeks.He escaped from the hospital in Sydney and my sister drove us back up to his place.

I was there to catch him if he fell and generally do things that he can not.

I have become quite skilled at preparing scotch and will be adding this skill to my resume forth with.

(Dad says I am to mean with the scotch Booooo)

Today I am in Sydney to enroll in an office admin course and then I will be returning to Scone tomorrow...Phew

I have also had the flu and feel exhausted but it is nice to be home (Alan's place) amongst familiar things.

Oh I also had half my hair cut off (from my head) and the hairdresser talked me into putting a semi permanent rinse through it...BIG MISTAKE, but that's another story..

xox eve xox

p.s- hey Amanda do you want to come and have a luxury weekend in the countryside????

Just give me a call...I'm serious

Secret Men's Business.

2008-06-21T19:57:00.002+10:00

xox eve xox

Almost My Whole Family Minus Three.

2008-06-13T22:58:00.005+10:00

Ahhhhh the 70's. Were they not FAB ?
xox eve xox

What I Did On My Holiday.

2008-06-12T02:19:00.009+10:00

Dad's place in scone. Sorry about the picture quality, I only have a phone camera..shudder!

Well... I am back from Scone safe and sound. My friend Dorothy and I went up on the train, from Sydney, last Thursday.It is about a four hour trip.
My big brother Simon was already there and was busy building a beautiful, wooden staircase on the side of the veranda, as the original stairs had become quite unsafe.

Simon with one of the new 'stringers'

I really love watching or helping my brother when he is building things.

I just cannot get past how clever he is to be able to build steps,attics,pergolas,houses...ANYTHING.
I am very proud of him. He makes me Laugh and I love him LOTS.

On Friday night we all went to bed except Dad who stayed up to watch the tennis.

Simon was due to leave at about 5AM so we said our goodbyes before bed.

Next morning Simon had left as planned and I was not surprised to find Dad not up and about as the tennis had finished at about 2AM.

I pottered about while Dorothy and Dad slept.

At around 9:30AM the phone rang so I answered it prepared to take a message for my father but to my surprise it was Dad on the other end of the line.

He asked me to come to his room,told me he had had a fall in the early hours and now, after making it to his bed, had woken to find that he could not move.

He called the ambulance and has spent the last 6 days on his back in hospital with a fractured vertebrae...he is being transported to a hospital in Sydney tomorrow..I started writing this post last night and have tried to finish it today. I did have some humorous additions regarding the bag i packed for my father and his request that the first thing i packed was 2 hip flasks filled with scotch...but I have spoken to him tonight and when I asked him how he was feeling he said that he was "No good" If you knew my father you would understand my concern for him.
I just hope that the trip to Sydney is swift and upon arrival at the hospital here he begins to improve.
So I guess, for want of a better way of putting it, I will keep you posted.
xox eve xox

Visiting Rhonda In The Country

2008-06-10T14:37:00.004+10:00

This is one of Rhonda's beautiful drawings. It is of her dog Bluey.
You can see more of Rhonda's beautiful photographs and drawings by visiting her web site.Just click on the link below

Hi Rhonda... Now you are even more famous cause you are on my amazingly popular web site/blog.

(This is just a little post that I did at a Rhonda's place in order to convert her to blogging)

xox eve xox

A Little Holiday In The Country.

2008-06-03T17:32:00.006+10:00

Hey everyone,
I will be heading off into the wild blue yonder for a week and I am pretty sure that there will be no Internet reception at my dad's place so I will not be able to post or read all your wondrous works.
(By "pretty sure" I mean 100% certain as I have checked...damn it!)

I will still be taking 'My Precious-es' (a.k.a-laptop) with me just in case.I am also taking a sketch book and a few pens...
I will be departing on Thursday at 10am by train and my friend Dorothy will be coming with me for some much needed rest and recreation.I will be back next week.
Until then- So long and thanks for all the fish.
xox eve xox

My Chuck Norris Shoes.

2008-05-31T14:40:00.004+10:00

I have wanted a pair of these silly shoes for a very long time and the other day whilst getting the $185 parking ticket, in fact at the exact same time, I decided that I would get some. I have rather large feet so this is basically the level of style I am reduced to and that suits me fine.
So, they are mine now and for some reason just looking at them makes me happy.
Small things? Small mind?
I think not. Just another example of being uplifted by the everyday.
That is all.
xox eve xox
P.s. Thanks to Bulldog for this one-
Go to Google and enter- Find Chuck Norris. Then instead of 'search' press 'I'm Feeling Lucky' and see what Google gives you!

Too Much Coffee AND A Ladybird.

2008-05-30T19:17:00.004+10:00

The other day Ben,Kinta and I met up for brunch-It's not quite breakfast.Its not quite lunch but it comes with a slice of cantaloupe-ANYWAY..We met,we ate and then Ben and I dropped Kinta off at her doctors appointment. At brunch Ben had 2 double ristretto coffees, after we left Kinta he had another single ristretto...WELL by the time we all met up again,lets just say, Ben was a bit WIRED and very very funny with it.
This picture was inspired by his younger brother Chris. Chris was trying out my newest batch of Copic pens and I watched, from the other side of the table, as he drew a little face and then added a speech bubble. I asked Chris what he had drawn. He said-
"It is a picture of Ben."
"What is he saying?" I asked.
Well,the answer is as above.
We all discuss Family Guy quite a bit. We have all seen every episode and sometimes get strange looks from curious onlookers as we quote classic Family Guy lines to each other. Unfortunately Ben seems to be unable to stop and eventually drives us all slightly crazy-er.
This day was no exception.
But it was such a nice day and I would not want to change a thing.
Well maybe the $185 dollar parking tickets 2 of us received. I'd change THAT!

This is the cute little ladybird that I copied from Kintas new winter pyjamas.It was sooooo cute I could not resist sharing it with you.
Go and check THIS out. I Love this guys stuff...ooooooh baby.
xox eve xox

Test For New Drawing Programme..Bare With Me

2008-05-29T11:24:00.013+10:00

That's what I'm talking about. See how much bigger the image is? See how clear it is?
I have just been dancing around the lounge room,finally I have worked it out. I still don't understand it all but for now I am happy with just being able to achieve the desired result.YAY!

Oh and Charlie I was wrong about Corel 3, for now anyway, I'm sure to change my mind again once I've had a go at Illustrator.

xox eve xox

Hooray For Me and An Update.

2008-05-22T17:59:00.005+10:00

Hey everyone! I just thought I'd let you know that I have been asked to return to the cafe/restaurant/bakery/delicatessen/alcohol supplier/grocery store (Phew!) tonight for a second trial.
It will be very busy so I guess they want to see if I can handle the PRESSURE.
Once more I am a bit nervous, fear of failure and all that stuff, but I am sure I will be alright because-
I have confidence in sunshine.
I have confidence in rain.
I have confidence that spring will come again.
Besides which you see I have confidence in MEeeeeeeeee
(O.k. O.k. I have this song out of my system now and will not subject you to it again...Maybe)
xox eve xox

I Have Confidence In Sunshine...I'm Being Sarcastic Again.

2008-05-20T08:56:00.013+10:00

Does anyone actually like my drawings?..sigh

When I was younger my sarcasm was funny and accepted, mostly because I come from a line of sarcastic and cheeky people,BUT... as I have grown older It has sometimes been a bit of a problem...I'm sorry to say that people just do not get 'it' and I am left to explain myself time and time again....or not....

Yesterday my friend Ben called. He had just scored himself a new job,close to home,and said that I should come on down as they were looking for more people to work the floor and someone to work in the kitchen as a kitchen hand... SO... I went down there at the requested time and the Owner ,a rather Impressive Italian gentleman, asked me one question-
" 'Ave you ever worked in a kitchen before? "
It was then that the aforementioned affliction of sarcasm raised it's silly head and I said-
" Why yes! I have been in the kitchen since I was 18 "
WELL....It was then in that awful moment that I realised what I had done.The rather impressive Italian gentleman called his beautiful wife over and he announced to her that I had YEARS of experience working in kitchens (literally I do but not the type that he , and now his wife, thinks)
They were all excited, shifts were being discussed at warp speed and although I did try to explain that I would prefer to work the tables, it was no good and I was asked to return TODAY to be shown the kitchen by a little guy with a 'Kill me now' expression.
It all just happened soooooo fast. I am uncomfortable at the best of times with,let just say untruths, but this was OUT OF CONTROL and I don't like out of control.
I will let you know how it all goes. Part of me says that it can not be rocket science and I will be fine...The other part is imagining myself being coaxed out of a small cupboard by an emergency services guy with a soothing voice.

Later, at home,I told Alan and he said- "I have confidence in you"
It was then sarcasm returned and I launched into a few lines of that song from The Sound Of Music-
Come on all together now you know the words

I have confidence in sunshine
I have confidence in rain
I have confidence that Spring will come again
Besides which you see I have confidence in MEEEEEEEEEEE

No really, I did.

xox eve xox

Sad Emo Kid.(Don't Ask Me Why) AND A Picture Of My Friend Stuart.

2008-05-13T15:17:00.014+10:00

And this Is my wonderful,clever friend Stuart who helped me with my new Laptop (did i mention the lap top?)
His 7 year old daughter drew the most fabulous picture using my Wacom-I will post it soon.
xox eve xox

A Test AND Happy Birthday To Me

2008-05-10T14:40:00.008+10:00

This is a test to see if the new computer can produce better pictures than the old one.. I think the answer is a resounding YES...Maybe.What do you think?

Perhaps things just look better on this lap top,but then again my last picture of Ben looks pretty blurry...BUT then again i did draw that on the OLD computer...I don't know???

xox eve xox

Drumroll Please.

2008-05-09T19:41:00.004+10:00

It has arrived (oh ye of little faith)

It sort of looks like this but better and it has a little web cam thingy that is a bit frightening,i must say.

It's a bit frightening...there I said it.

I am going to visit my friend Stuart on Sunday and he will guide me,he will answer my queries in a soothing yet knowledgeable voice and apparently provide tea and cucumber sandwiches.

It has sound,it is fast and did i mention it has SOUND.

I am slightly over excited.

My Graphics tablet was the first thing that i loaded up and IT WORKS

IT ALL WORKS....Mwa-ah-ah...IT'S ALIVE,ALIVE

xox eve xox

And,of course,tomorrow i will be purchasing a little bag for it to live in so that it is safe and sound,OF COURSE.

Ben Found A Camouflage Jacket. [Back from EEE-rack]

2008-05-07T09:07:00.009+10:00

Ben says that it looks like his pants are falling down in the above picture.

It is meant to be the bottom of his jacket,and now every time I look at it all I can see,as he said,is his boxer shorts.

I said "Isn't that the way you kids are wearing your pants these days?"

I did the big picture (below) quickly as a sort of test to see if it would work ..I think i need a bit of help... HELP

Ben in his "Back From EEE-rack" jacket

PLEASE. CAN YOU HELP?

I want to get my comics bigger but they keep going blurry when I do.

Is there anyone out there that is willing and able to help?

Please send me an email through the link on my profile page.

Thanks

xox eve xox

Coming To A Safe Construction Sight Near You

2008-05-06T15:57:00.010+10:00

I did a health and safety course today, which as you can imagine was riveting (yawn multiplied by 10,000)

Anyway I just thought that I would share this little gem with you.

The sign above is a SAFETY SIGN which warns of a poisonous hazard*,right,o.k. Got that? Easy.

We were given a sheet of various symbols and had to write next to them what they meant. Then the "instructor" went around and randomly chose a person in the room to give their answer to one or other of the symbols. Some people got it right some almost right but when he asked a guy to give his answer, for the above symbol, the guy said in all seriousness "Warning Pirates About"

All I can say is PRICELESS.

xöx eve xöx

*I do know that in some countries this symbol can mean that there are landmines...But pirates on Australian/New Zealand building sites? Now I am scared and somewhat intrigued

Note-Just between you and me this 'Safety Course' was my 40th birthday present from Alan, I mean,COME ON.

Lame or what?

My birthday is not till Saturday...you know, just in case anyone wanted to know

Just A Little Note To Amanda H.

2008-05-04T09:03:00.006+10:00

Amanda, Amanda,wherefore art thou Amanda?

Start a NEW Blog.
Do It.
Do It NOW.
I can help you out with a really cool 'password.'
xox eve xox

A Holiday (I Use The Term Loosely) and Deprivation of Nicotine.

2008-04-28T01:00:00.007+10:00

Kinta and I went down to Narooma,on the south coast of New South Wales.

We went on a really brilliant 8 km walk and saw some beautiful coastline and countryside.

We had, what i would consider, the worst coffee in the known universe.

Now I have had bad coffee before and I usually end up drinking it,albeit reluctantly, but this coffee was soooooooo bad and hot that it did not survive after the first sip.

Oh god! I am becoming one of THOSE people...A coffee snob

Just Chillin' in the country Side.

(I think i might add a lighthouse to this picture...stay tuned)

Not Smoking is proving to be quite stressful

Check out the spelling mistakes!

This is me sprawled out on the floor having a mild conniption due to lack of nicotine.

xox eve xox

P.s. I found this fun little site (Below) over at Joy.T's place. Thanks Joy.

Also i would like to apologies for my lack of commenting. My computer is again moving slowly and attempting to comment seems to send it into a downward spiral that i think is best avoided...sooooo Fingers crossed i will be able to top up the old broadband thingy soon

Your Slogan Should Be

Between Love and Madness Lies Eve

The Slogan Generator

I Saw Two Sydney Penguins Swimming in Sydney Harbour.

2008-04-21T10:37:00.006+10:00

are they not sweet?

Yes i did...and when i said "Alan look behind you" They vanished under the water,this is because Alan is not as pure of heart as i and he does not posses awesome Svengali like powers when it comes to animals
(or people or laundry or dishes or commitment or communication etc etc)
That is all...Thank you
xox eve xox

Claytons Post.The Post You Post When You Really Have Nothing To Post (Try saying that fast)

2008-04-15T07:57:00.016+10:00

Things are starting to look up

It is quite cold here this morning.I say 'quite' because i just know that some of you on the other side of the world will be saying..
"How could she possibly be cold in Australia?" OR "Cold? She does not know the meaning of cold"
Well in my defence it IS cold and even though i have been to other parts of the planet and experienced being REALLY cold i guess it is just what you are used to and,well,there is always going to be somewhere colder isn't there?

Unless of course if you live in Antarctica then there is nowhere colder , YOU WIN and i am just a whinger.

But i digress. It is cold and this has made me happy,it means that i can wear all my winter clothes and best of all my favorite scarf...i love that scarf

Oh and the winter coat i bought late last winter and did not really get to wear that much.

I am also happy as when i returned home yesterday there was a little card in the letter box that says i have an item of registered mail at the post office...now this is a complete mystery to me and could possibly turn out to be something totally lame BUT I'm excited anyway.

Oh and Ben is coming over to drive me to said post office,and spending time with Ben is lots of fun and always makes me happy.

I am uplifted by the everyday.

xox eve xox

P.s. I also learnt a new word. It is,Drum roll please... Crapooping. Find out more over at monkee makers place

And i must thank Weasel for the picture
Thanks Weasel,your sooooo Fine.

Oh and Natile Dee for drawing the said picture

click here for cold jokes

Just to let you know the registered post thingy was NOT for me but for my daughter Kinta...so that was EXTREMELY LAME...lame for me ...but now i am excited for kinta and can not wait for her to get home and open it...perhaps there is chocolate in there...maybe
AND the trip to the post office with Ben and the coffee afterwards was lots of fun..Thanks Ben xox

The Resemblance is Uncanny...(Without Cans)

2008-04-08T18:46:00.011+10:00

My Friend Bulldog drew this fabby-do comic and I LOVE IT
(it went a little blurry when i enlarged it sorry)

The Bulldog is convinced that i am some sort of spy/peeping tom
That i am peering in at windows and gleaning information of a highly sensitive and personal nature... whilst apparently leaving tell tale lipstick marks on the windows (see comic)
Information that i spring on him whilst chatting on line
Information such as-

he has a cat (there is a photo of said cat with pet dog at the top left of his blog)
he likes the movie 'Withnail and I' (He has listed this movie in the 'Favorite Movies' section on his Profile page)
he has a pretty groovy looking bike (He told me about said bike in a comment he left on one of my posts,it also appeared in a photo he linked to when talking about cleaning up his 'office')
And other stuff too!!

The bulldog has become quite concerned as to HOW i know all these personal details

I shall never reveal my source.

All that i can say in my own defence is this-

I AM ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PLANET

I DO NOT WEAR LIPSTICK

I'm innocent,innocent i tells ya!

I've been FRAMED...and I'm loving every single minute of it.

Thanks Bulldog for...you know...just everything.

xox eve xox

P.s. Oh and you really should clean your windows.

P.p.s. click here ,if you haven't already,to see the follow up comic

I Just Wanted To Post This Picture...For Some Strange Unknown Reason

2008-03-29T16:13:00.004+11:00

This post is for Weasel,Flatmate and Bulldog just because i can..

xox eve xox
P.s. and because i think that Mark is reading my blog...This is for you too xox

Thanks for all the Kind Words AND An update.

2008-03-29T10:51:00.012+11:00

Well... I think i am now somewhere between depression and testing.

Although,with possibly still a pinch of anger thrown in....

Shock stage: Initial paralysis at hearing the bad news.
Denial stage: Trying to avoid the inevitable.
Anger stage: Frustrated outpouring of bottled-up emotion.
Bargaining stage: Seeking in vain for a way out.
Depression stage: Final realization of the inevitable.
Testing stage: Seeking realistic solutions.
Acceptance stage: Finally finding the way forward.

My Dad called today,he lives in the country,to ask me- how i was going.
I said ..Fine (this was a lie but what can you say?)
He asked me- where was i staying.
I said that i was still at alans place, as i had nowhere else to go, and that it was a bit...uncomfortable having to be here.

He agreed and said that he would be in Sydney on tuesday and that he would talk to me then.
My father has always been short and to the point when on the phone but somehow always manages to convey the message.

After i got off the phone i felt a lot better

SORT OF LIKE THIS-

where as before i had felt like this-

Anyway that is all for now but i just wanted to say thankyou to those of you that left comments and words of support..it really was touching and i had tears in my eyes...really i did..but then again getting me to tear up these days is not that hard...Really your words made my day and continue to do so,soTHANKS and MWAH

xox eve xox

The Squirrel is Sad...The Squirrel is Also Tough and Will Get Over It

2008-03-24T13:55:00.009+11:00

Hey there...i think that there is something going around because i,myself,must now join the growing number of bloggers that say these words....
I will be taking a break for a while...who knows..all i know is that Alan has asked me to leave his house and our relationship...he has had enough of me...i do not know where i will go or how i will get there but i will survive...
I am too sad to write anymore but rest assured anytime i get the chance to use a computer(I'm using my brothers 'pudah right now) i will be catching up with what you are all up to and will try to post whenever i can.

xox eve xox

Outdoor Sporting Goods AND A Giant Licorice All-Sorts Woman

2008-03-22T01:47:00.022+11:00

I was just over at Local Girls place,reading about the stuff she has just purchased,and it made me think of my own experiences with-

CAMPING EQUIPMENT... [Dramatic re-verb]

OH yes! Camping gear.

We have a HUGE sporting goods store down the road.It is so big that they have all the display tents set up inside so you can 'check em out' Plus indoor climbing and EVERYTHING else that you have ever dreamed of all in ONE HUGE ROOM!!

BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE...

You go there and somehow become quite passionate (sucked in) about something you have never even done,or even thought about doing.
And you begin to feel that you simply must have that Portable, Solar, Camping Shower with camouflage accessories, complimentary toiletries and SIX precision steak knives at "No extra cost"

IT'S GREAT...

Last winter i ended up with a pair of purple,black and white striped thermal underwear with matching top- As supplied to the something-or-other Olympic team and made out of some sort of super dooper, recycled, guilt free fibre that apparently, and i quote, "breathes"

I love wearing them,as when i do i look like a very tall licorice all sort!

I must say though that they actually are incredibly toastie in a breathe-e sort of way

And don't even get me started on just how fabby-do the bicycle section is.
I have never seen so many gadgets!

OH JOY OF JOYS...

So near, yet financially soooooooo far...sigh..Oh well. I still have my licorice all-sorts/Where's Wally outfit...YAY!

xox eve xox

Post Script- My,so far,all time,favorite bike gadget is my little,super dooper head light (not it's real name!)
It is my favorite because when i was looking at it in a fancy schmancy bikes only shop... The salesman approached me and started telling me all about it and the other lights that they had on display.
I asked a few questions.
He sensed that he was loosing me...AND THEN, pointing at the little head light and showing me something printed into it's sleek,black casing
He said -"It's WATERPROOF to 50 meters"

SOLD

This will so come in handy when i am riding my push bike*

20.000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA!!!!!!!

*also known as-"The Deadly Treadly"

I Have 2 Pie-orit-ize

2008-03-17T14:14:00.013+11:00

xox eve xox
I know it is not cool to explain a joke but ....

I just need to add that Chris said prioritise like this.....
Pie-orit-ize.

N.B.6th of May 2008- i have since googled the words Pirate Eyes and that in turn sent me to The Urban Dictionary where upon i discovered a rather ,shall we say,different meaning for the expression-Pirate eyes...Go and have a look for yourself,you know you want to.
Just don't blame me xöx eve xöx

C.S.I Sydney and Frida Kahlo.

2008-03-14T07:02:00.008+11:00

I am in the big smoke/city this fine morning and it seems to me that everywhere i look is some sort of crime scene.

For example the steps across from Sydney Town Hall look like people have been performing minor surgery and exuding other bodily fluids ,lets say, during the night and then it has been sort of cleaned up in a half hearted manner leaving only the tell tale stench and stains.
All you need is some police tape,creepy mood music and that glasses chewing guy from C.S.I and the picture would be complete.
[Cue theme music]

As i was waiting for the bus on Oxford street a woman walked past me. She was not tall but it was the way that she carried herself that drew my attention,sort of like if need be she could defend herself.It is hard to describe this woman without making her sound, somehow, less than she is.
I got on the bus and was trying to work out who she had reminded me of when two stops up the road she boarded my bus.It was then that i worked it out.I noticed just how much this woman looked like Frida Kahlo
Although in all fairness this woman did not have Frida's eyebrows(or should i say eyebrow?)
She was really quite tiny,although she radiated such strength.

I love people watching.
xox eve xox

SEND HELP

2008-03-11T10:14:00.008+11:00

For the last half hour i have been trapped at the computer table. Why? Well i think the picture is pretty much self explanatory...Ohhhh i thought, when i saw her moving at speeds that i am unaccustomed to, She has a cockroach.So i glanced casually to my left to watch her at play and there it was in all its tiny horror...A MOUSE.

Now let me just say at this juncture that as a child i kept mice and i loved them but there is something not so cute about a mouse running wildly around your lounge room/kitchen floor.

For a brief nano second ...O.K. longer....my heart went out to this ,shall we say,RODENT. It was just sooo tiny and she would chase it then stop and wait for it to recover and catch its breath and as soon as it so much as twitched a whisker they were off again whizzing around the lounge/kitchen/rodent race track. And all the while i am trapped,frozen in that t.v sitcom position,you know the one,perched on top of a chair squealing like,well like a BIG GIRL.
Then i thought that i would just not watch because no matter how many times i yelled-
"Lilly! Please just take your little friend outside to play" She just wasn't listening
(a cat not listening!!! Who would of thunk it?)
And it was then that the panic set in, not medically diagnosed panic just everyday panic along the lines of..... I will not look. But if i don't look what if it tucks itself behind the sofa and dies and then starts to smell and...and..oh the horror.
So i HAD to watch,well at least keep track of where the mouse was..you know...
JUST IN CASE
So here i am still trapped and that is why, dear friends, you have the pleasure of reading this diatribe/fulmination...
What will happen to me?
Will i be trapped here FOREVER? (forever being till Alan gets home at 5PM)

Oh just die already mouse...for crying out loud..stop bunging it on.
Run away .Run far far A-W-A-Y

HELP.
xox eve xox

TESTING...ONE,TWO...ONE,TWO

2008-03-08T16:04:00.008+11:00

Well? I wanted my blog to be a bit bigger.And this is allot BIGGER. Isn't it?
What do you think,too big?

I really just wanted to be able to post wider pictures and so far this is how i have managed to solve it...with LOTS of help from Kinta and this site.
Just a few more adjustments here and there and hopefully,soon, i will have this place just the way i want it...
HOO-RAY!

Anyway....(warning positive thinking approaching...fast)
When i have my NEW Laptop (i have never had a lap top, let alone anything near new as far as computers go) and i am finally able to use my drawing thingy on my computer and not have to save and swap and copy and upload and download and jump and turn 3 times whilst standing on one leg holding an umbrella....you get the picture...THEN i will be extremely satisfied.
As my birthday is coming up soon i am putting my wish out into the collective unconscious,the ether,the miasma,the universe-
I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE A NEW LAPTOP
I usually do not ask for much *cough* but this time, i am.
Like a kid at Christmas time ,wishing on a star.
I believe that magic will happen.

Enough no more.
xox eve xox

P.s.- i am NOT asking for any of you to buy me one.....I'm just putting it out there...that's all...this is not directed at anyone *cough* in particular...promise

Introducing Lilly

2008-02-26T14:50:00.011+11:00

This is Lilly-pilly.What can i say she is a very funny cat.
She is a little bit plump and despite constant rationing of food remains so.

She can shake hands and spends most of her time curled up somewhere or lying flat on her back and i mean on her back.

She has taken to doing this more and more lately which has been quite fun and whilst in this position she will follow you around the room with her eyes.Perhaps we all look better upside down...who knows?

She enjoys short walks to and from her food bowl and will only drink running water- this is why she is often found sitting in the bath just waiting for someone to come in to turn the tap on for her.

Lilly is also some sort of karate expert/boxing kangaroo, she will sit upon her back legs and box with her front paws..this is her great party trick and has helped her to win over even the most hardened 'cat haters'

I am unsure of Lilly's provenance except to say that one day, 3 years ago, she just wandered under the gate and made herself a place both in my home and my heart.

Local rumor has it that she was seen outside the children's day care centre for quite a while and other tales have her walking the foot path outside the fruit and veggie shop....who knows? Actually speaking of tails hers is rather short (you can see it in the photos) Does anyone know why this would be? There is no obvious sign of injury and it is a splendid tail otherwise...
I just imagine that perhaps as a small kitten she did not get all the stuff she needed to grow so therefore ended up quite small in tail and stature...NOT in tummy though

Well that's all from me for now. My computer is very slow again so posting is now not so easy.....Although i just realised i am doing a days work for my brother tomorrow so i will top up my broadband then..HOORAY for brothers.

xox eve xox

Just A Picture For Now....

2008-02-25T18:28:00.014+11:00

Kinta and the Duck

xox eve xox

I Have My Very Own Penguin

2008-02-22T16:22:00.000+11:00

adopt your own virtual pet!

I got this little penguin today after seeing the link on another site. I looked at a few different animals and i must say it was a bit distressing.Why? I hear you ask...well I'll tell you. I looked at the hamster,i have always secretly wanted a hamster but they just don't have them in Australia.ANYWAY a nice jucy strawberry pops up for him/her BUT the poor little thing never gets to eat it it just follows the strawberry around with its little fury face ,hoping,praying for you to give it the damn freakin strawberry....Yes i know it is not a real animal but SHEESH it was just a little harsh i thought.So that is why we adopted/copy+pasted code for a PENGUIN at least he/she gets to eat ...in fact it positively stuffs it's little face.
Maybe we should all get one and start a penguin army and join forces to free (and feed) the hamsters...who's with me?

xox eve xox

P.s.Can you feed my penguin for me?

I Swear it Happened Again! OR- How My Brain Works on a WHOLE Other Level

2008-02-21T12:27:00.010+11:00

click on the image to see it....

I swear this is what i heard him say....."KOALA HOMES"

So...it happened again and i could not get back to sleep.I called my friend and she and i discussed what the koalas would be doing with Alan's old hair elastics and what a kind soul/philanthropist Alan was to donate his stuff to the 'Koala Homes'

I must add at this point that we were imagining koalas in their little homes or some sort of care facility run by koalas for koalas.....

xox eve xox

My Brain Explained....

2008-02-20T21:26:00.007+11:00

MsCellania would be proud...

I was so sure Kinta said Monkey Ballet...i secretly wish she had said Monkey Ballet

As you can see i have cheered up considerably since this afternoon sometimes you just need to get it all off your chest.

I hope you like this little comic,
xox eve xox

PITY PARTY..just for me

2008-02-20T13:17:00.005+11:00

I have no job(i am putting off taking in my police report-see previous post),i have no savings,i have no little pieces of paper showing any skills,i wasted my life thus far,my mum has dementia and has gone into a nursing home,my beautiful father is 87 but i want him to live forever,i am finding it very hard to get off my arse and get on with things,fear of rejection is a big issue for me....i dont think i should have used all those commas but who cares(i do thats who!)

AHHHHH now i feel better now the other side of me is saying ahhh shut up and just get on with it things are not that bad and you have people around you that love you and are offering to help in all sorts of ways....
.
BOY OH BOY- this blogging is great therapy..how much do i owe you?

My Beautiful Daughter has come to stay...YAY

2008-02-15T00:24:00.004+11:00

My beautiful daughter has come to live with me and this has made me very very happy...it is a long story but she has been in Perth Western Australia for a while and i missed her terribly (i can not begin to tell you how much i missed her...sigh ) Anyway she is here now and it is just so nice, we seem to laugh most of the time and you just can't beat that.

She just makes my day. I really shouldn't write this but in the mornings i find myself getting impatient for her to wake up as i just want to see her and talk to her.She makes me happy, is what i am trying to say and i love her with all my heart.

Just so i can totally embarass her...she used to look like this -

NAWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

There are no words to describe how complete i feel with her around

Knowing that she is not far away and that i will see her today,tomorrow,soon and not maybe,next time or next year

That's all. I just wanted to share my joy with everyone,and tell my child just how proud i am of her and how MUCH i love her...yay

xox eve xox(A.K.A xox mum xox)

Finally some recognition...

2008-02-14T23:20:00.003+11:00

So i guess it is official...well according to this web site it is and who am i to argue,huh huh? I must add that i entered my Dead Mouse Comic and it would not even register which is pretty funny really,i wish they had a little picture that said that too..something like -This blog was toooooo LAME to even get a rating sorry!

ANYWAY i had fun doing this so i thought you guys might like to give it a go too.

Also i found this blog Post Secret CHECK IT OUT

Happy valentines day everyone...is there anyone out there?

Don't you love all the different fonts in this post?...SARCASIM

Life.A pie chart (i love pie charts)

2008-02-13T23:41:00.004+11:00

Actually i should of added blogging to this too oh well ...next time

The Job Interview

2008-02-03T11:05:00.002+11:00

i woke up WAY to early,like 6AM, and my interview is not till 2PM then i discovered i had my "ladies things" as alan puts it, so this day was NOT starting out as planned...

THE PLAN-Wake up at 8am refreshed and looking fantastic.
Choose clothing.Shower,dress.Train to interview.Interview.GET JOB

REALITY -Woke up at 6am.LADIES THINGS...My watch stopped.I have a zit(right before the big dance) and i am overly concerned with my eyebrows( i think i look like burt from burt and ernie)

i thought of ways i could make it ALL better i.e-all go away. I thought of calling the nice ,understanding and compassionate woman that was to do my interview and saying
"Hi could i change my interview to,like,next week cause as Alan says i have my ladies things?"
BLAHHHHH-stay tuned...
post script-i got the job pending all the relevent police checks(for those who know me...DONT LAUGH) gulp...i will let you know how it all goes
xox eve xox

australia day(better late than never)

2008-02-02T09:27:00.003+11:00

NO DRAWING TODAY...(SOB...my computer is moving at the speed of a tectonic plate and my wacom tablet has decided to work on everybodys computer except mine AHHHHH)
I went to Bronte beach with a friend of mine Ben

we had the now traditional sandwiches with ham, mayo, cream cheese,avocado and baby spinnach leaves.We also had lammingtons that we bought early on the day then we proceded to people watch pointing out the bad speedo and bikini wedgies,we exercised our democratic right to give dead arm (we did this quite alot) and we swam in the beautiful Bronte sea pool...we especially enjoyed watching 3 girls(a-la paris hilton) trying to assemble a B.B.Q with gas bottle.I think it took them 2 hours to have it 'looking' o.k but they never actually used it...ANYWAY i wish i had done the stick on tattoo thing like my friendAmanda they look like fun..i will make this part of next years festivities

Believe it or not this post was PART of an enormous comment that i left on Amanda's blog...sorry about that Amanda. xox

The good ship nausea.

2008-01-16T14:14:00.002+11:00

My 21 year old daughter went on a cruise-not the island hopping type with on board romance and drinks with little umbrellas,no,this was a cruise down the south coast of Western Australia with her grandmother and various other matriarchs from her fathers side of the family(hell on water)...ANYWAY she boarded the ship in Fremantle and the first thing she noticed(besides instant sea sickness)was the amount of very drunk "old" people.She says that she feels like perhaps she is letting her generation down by not drinking these oldies under the table-i say BRING IT ON.

As she was feeling under the weather, and as her cabin was so far below decks it was almost underwater,she decided to take her first trip to the deck and fresh air-she was standing there ,minding her own business when a guy,some dude,approached her and said"hey, Pssst. Want some weed?" GREAT!

My only advice to her before she left was to know where the life boats were and not to accept drugs from anybody (I'm such a good mother) needless to say she arrived back safely after a week of sea sickness and having to verbally knee the dude in the nuts so he would stop asking her if she wanted weed...sheesh

Now she is no longer sea-sick she is land-sick or as we have dubbed it suffering from Boat Lag-you know that feeling when the earth,your bed,the footpath and everything continues to sway even after you have left the good ship nausea?

Just for starters (and because the page looked so pathetic with nothing on it)

2008-01-11T14:18:00.001+11:00

i'm not sure how to work this blogger thingy but i'm sure i'll work it out.

I really just wanted to see if the above picture worked out and as it has i am a very happy fish....yay

I am waiting to get my computer drawing pad (how exciting) and then there will be no stopping me so ...STAY TUNED