Facebook and more

As you might have gathered, i have been using an alternative method for keeping in contact with people, it is facebook. For those of you who aren't familiar with it, log onto http://www.facebook.com/. You can generate a profile, search for friends / family and keep in contact. I have found a friend from primary school in Brunei, lots of Annesley girls, as well as family. If you sign up, look me up!

Other than that i have joined another gym, and attempting to go 3 times a week. I keep ending up with sore muscles, but hopefully that will pass. Those cycle classes are nasty though, i ended up with quite a large bruise on my leg when my foot slipped out the pedal!

Randall and I are going really well, we are trying to get out and about, and yesterday went walking at Morialta. Big steep hill / mountain we walked up, but the view was worth it at the top (or so i keep telling myself!). I was lucky to catch up with Chris and Donna at Debs 30th and Chris, Donna, Milly, Sean, Leanne, Jasmine and Tamika at the zoo last weekend. Randall has the photos, and once i get my hands on them i'll put some on here or facebook.

I'm still doing my masters, have finished Marketing and now i'm doing a HR subject called Leading and managing people. The lecturer certainly has a direct style of teaching, but only 8 weeks to go. I hope to finish early 2009. It seems like a lifetime away now, but i'm sure it will pass quickly.

That's about it for me for now, i'm off to play netball, which will be a challenge as my muscles are already sore! Oh well, now if only i could stop eating chocolate i'd be quite healthy..... hehe

Pure Profile....

I've been using Pure Profile for a while now, and thought you might like to share the fun. Basically its online surveys about anything and everything. Your time isn't wasted though, the more you do, the more you earn. You then convert it to cash, petrol vouchers, cds or give to charity. New link on the side for you (will link directly to my refer a friend page, and if you sign up will earn me cash).

Confused??

That comment re Randall might have confused some people. We are back together. Yes things are different and no we're not moving back in together at this stage (2 most commonly asked questions). We will at least see out our current leases (till March next year) before taking the plunge, again.

What NOT to do home alone on a Saturday Evening...

Well you see, Randall was out seeing friends, so I had a saturday night to myself. After failing miserably at Singstar Rock, I thought i'd watch a movie. Saw III to be precise. Quite good if you're into that horror/thriller/scaring the pants off you kinda thing. I was about 45 minutes in when I hear and almighty BANG and SMASH from my dining room, only metres from where i'm sitting. After jumping a mile, and attempting to stop the dvd (all i managed to do was turn the telly off but anyway), then finding a light switch as you have to watch scary movies loud and in the dark, i saw what had happened. I have a buffet under the aircon, and for some reason the front of it had decided to fall off, knocking candles and such off. I had an oil burner (thankfully not lit!) on there too, and miracously the glass bit jumped off the buffet and landed by the fridge unscaved. So aside from the water everywhere and an apparently broken aircon/heater, I sat and watched the rest of the movie with the light on!

What have i been up to?

Ok ok I know some time has passed since i last blogged. In that time mum has come and visited rainy ole Adelaide, i put my back out and couldn't walk (until Archaedy my wonderful chiro fixed me up), i'm studying my Marketing subject, Ten and Tom had their engagement party and i'm back to netball! The photos are my fat cat oscar (yes i know he needs to go a bigger diet than he alredy is!), the sofa bed for those of you who would like to come and stay, and a photo of a photo from the engagement party.

Yes i know it's sad being home on a Friday night well supposedly studying, but these things must be done!

Darius, this photo is for you. This is the Boston Banoffee pie I made, well what's left of it anyway. Mmmm caramel, cream and banana and chocolate, what more could you want? 4 girls could only manage that small bit of pie, i'll have to send some over for you ;)

The Bachelorette Pad

Well as promised here are a few photos of my new Bachelorette pad. We have the hallway, bathroom, outside (which includes a pergola, line, and shed), the front of the unit, the lounge, the lounge, the dining room, kitchen and my room. I also have a second bedroom which is my study. I have ordered a sofa bed so any visitors that want to come stay are welcome! Easter was a bit lonely, but now i'm back at uni I don't have too much spare time on my hands. I'm going to try the theory of if i'm bored i go to the gym. So i'll either end up really fit, or getting lots done!

I'd also like to say a big welcome to Mikayla Olivia, Alex and Sheree's second daughter born on Thursday. Mum and Bub are doing well, as are Jacinta and Alex.

Now i'm back in the land of blog and the world wide web, feel free to chat online on messenger. I'd love to hear from you! (plus it will save me going to the gym =p)

Back Online!

Well i didn't last long, i'm back online. I'm really enjoying my new place. I signed up for a home phone yesterday and dialup today. So sorry i can't really skype, but can chat via messenger. I'll try and take some photos over the weekend so you can see where i live now!

As to other things in my life, i'm back at uni tomorrow night, keeping myself busy with catching up with friends, and doing lots of relaxing too.

I hope everyone had a happy and safe easter!

Life moves on....

Well this week brings a new chapter to Laura's Life. Randall and I have decided to go our separate ways. He moved to his new place last weekend, and I'm moving to mine this Friday/Saturday (if anyone wants to help feel free to give me a call!). I have an exam tonight for uni, then i have to pack everything and move in the next couple of days. Luckily the owner of my current place wants to increase the rent so we haven't had to pay break lease fees. I am looking forward to spending time by myself, i've never really done that before. I have a cute 2 bedroom place, with floating floors in the dining, kitchen and hallway, and carpet for the lounge and bedrooms. It's close to shops, not too far from town, and closer to work and most of my friends (unfortunately further away from Sean and Leanne though :( ). I won't be getting a phone or the internet straight away, so please bear with me if I don't post for a while. Please still leave comments, i can check them at work, just not really upload photos. As soon i get the internet again I promise i'll post some photos of my new bachelorette pad.

TUG O WAR

For those of you who don't know, the World Police and Fire Games is currently being held in Adelaide. I signed up to be a volunteer. After numerous hours lining up to have my photo taken for my accreditation the other week, and confusion as to what time i had to be there, my event was tug o war last saturday. So aside from getting to Glenelg at 7am on a saturday, and helping set up, score and time, i got to watch lots of guys (and some girls) play tug o war. In the photos i have the SA MFS, CFS boys, UK Revenue and Customs, then the Malaysian Police. Unfortunately no aussie teams won any medals. UK Revenue and customs won most of their categories, the Pommy bobbys did well too. The Malaysian police were so strong, they would have done really well but kept getting disqualified for sitting on the ground! I learnt a lot on my day doing Tug O War, i didn't realise there were special boots (they look like ski boots), hand stuff (petrol and resin i believe to keep your grip on the rope), and so many teams that competed! I even got some badges given to me from the Taiwanese group.

AbsintheSyringe: Top mobile games (free download)

I was looking for games for my phone (SE w810i) and came across this site. I'm still working out how to get them onto my phone, but if you want worms, sims2, tony hawk, need for speed and others check it out!

AbsintheSyringe: Top mobile games (free download)

Just a random picture i thought i'd share with you.....

The Building of the Cubby House

Sean and Leanne bought a cubby house from the Trading Post, so the boys went and dismantled it, and then put it up in the backyard. Tom, Sean, Randall, Dave and John did a great job, and us girls helped where we could, but mainly just supervised ;) The photos are in order from beginning to end of putting it up. Now all it needs is a good clean (a few spiders and geckos made there home in it), and a paint, and it's all set to go. Cubby on!

Jasmine and Tamika

Just a few photos of the girls from today. We have Jaz in my shoes, Tamika, both on a toy they were not meant to sit in, Tamika, Jaz deciding I needed her hat, both in the shell before the water, Tamika in grandmas sunnies, then Jaz in Grandmas sunnies. We were at Sean and Leannes for cubby building adventures.....

Rens Bday

Just a couple of photos from Renees bday dinner last night. We went to Silk for dinner which was really nice, then onto fumo blu for some drinks. Although i went out with some work people on Friday night and wasn't really up for drinking too much more!

Netball!

Here are just a couple of photos from my Netball team when they played last week. I'm out with a shoulder injury, but hope to be back in a week or so. The Funky Monkeys are doing ok this season, we changed grades which is helping, but still not sure if we'll make the finals. Goooo Monkeys! Top left we have Wendy in GA, top right is Tracy going for goal, bottom left is the team at half time (it was a 40C day, they needed the breaks!), then spud throwing the ball. My camera doesn't have a fast shutter speed so most of the piccies were a bit blurry, but thought you'd like to see what i do in my spare time.

Does this sound like me people? Just been doing some funny quizzes online and thought i'd share.

Your Power Color Is Indigo

At Your Highest: You are on a fast track to success - and others believe in you. At Your Lowest: You require a lot of attention and praise. In Love: You see people as how you want them to be, not as how they are. How You're Attractive: You're dramatic flair makes others see you as mysterious and romantic. Your Eternal Question: "Does This Work Into My Future Plans?"

What's Your Power Color?

You Are Rum

You're the life of the party, and a total flirt You are also pretty picky about what you drink Only the finest labels and best mixed cocktails will do Except if you're dieting - then it's Diet Coke and Bicardi all the way

What Alcoholic Drink Are You?

Happy 26 Fish!


Here are some random photos from Fish's 26th last night. He was given the star glasses for his birthday by Jarrod, hence they made numerous appearances during the night. As much as i'm really tired today, it was a fun party, and great to catch up with all my friends, which i really need right now. We started at Fish's, then some of us brave people headed into the Marble Bar in town. Not bad, but I obviously haven't been out for a while or didn't have enough to drink, as I could really notice all the glass sticking into the bottom of my shoes! 

Schutz!


Well seeing as Randall and I got together at Schutzenfest last year, i thought i should include some photos from this year's outing. For those non Adelaidians, Schutz is a German festival held yearly in Bonython Park. There is lots of beer, cider, and german food. Pictured here are Andrew and Corey, me drinking cider, Randall looking cool, Fish and Natlie, Fish and I trying to stay shady (i got way too sunburt that day), Jarrod and Fish drinking beer, us girls having a strong arm contest (yes i lost, i have a bad shoulder alright! But well done Spud!), Tracy and Steve, then Randall and I.

I think i've blogged enough for the next month! Should stop procrastinating and go work out if $115 000 is better now, or $150 000 in 3 years time at 10% interest. Managerial Finance was interesting until i started looking at Bonds today.... 

James and Chels' visit


Between Christmas and New year James and Chels came to visit us from Melbourne. James is one of Randalls friends from the time he worked in Melbourne at Fosters. So here are some photos, also pictured are friends of James's, Nick and Patria who we've got the pleasure of getting to know. 

DnK's Farewell

Before the Adelaide/Sydneysiders left they had a farewell at the Archer. I had a chat to them today (or last night where they are?!?!) and they seem to be doing well, and dealing with those cold days. Check out their blog for more info. 

Christmas Day at the Whitemans

Ok i know i'm a bit behind, but hey better late than never? Here's some photos from Chrissy day at the Whitemans. We have Randall dressed as father christmas, Jamie (Randalls brother), me on the swing, Eric and Bugsy (the rabbit), Zac (the big dog), Helen, Bugsy and Rose (the galah), us playing texas hold 'em, Eric and his new bbq tools, and Helen as an angel. 

Jewellery

I haven't been able to work on too much jewellery lately, but here's a snap shot of some of the things i've been working on. I have business cards and all now. It's just so hard to compete with Diva and all those kinda stores, which have great jewellery at a cheap price, cheaper than i can buy things for. But if anyone needs anything i'm more than happy to help out. 

I have added a new link on the side... yes Miss Bev is now Blogging, so keep an eye on the Sydneysider!

Christmas and New Years 2006


Well another Christmas and New Years has come and gone. Here are a few of my favourite photos. We have Jacinta and a bottle of Kahlua, Sean and Jaz, D S JnT, Darius and I trying to open a present for Jaz, Randall D and I at Darius' farewell in Adelaide, then some photos of Sean, Leanne, Jasmine, Tamika and I feeding the ducks at the park.

I hope everyone had a great time catching up with family, either in person or on the phone.