Category: Migrations

and I’m still here *LOL*

my birthday was awesome. not on the same scale as last year, when we took over the hotel-town of Matjiesfontein. this year, I celebrated the day with only one person ;0) and it was fantastic!

after sleeping in with me, Peter went out and got me brunch. we escaped the heat at home (viva A/C) – and slipped out for dinner at a cool restaurant. I don’t think I’ve quite enjoyed a chicken & mushroom penne gratin like that in ages! (and yes, we had cutlery)

the major treat of the night, however, was ICE CREAM!! (dad would be proud) Peter got us (me, really, as he doesn’t like sweets) two tubs of H D ;0)
I’m proud to report that there is still a lot left of both tubs *LOL*

have a happy Monday y’all!
and thanks for all the birthday wishes all over web2.0

well good morning everyone! I trust you all had a pleasant weekend? I sure wish mine could’ve stretched for another day or so ;0)

Peter came home from his first week of training on Friday evening. BOY was it good to have him home! we spent the remainder of the evening nesting and catching up. Saturday saw us going to the Lotus Pond (more like a lake) for my IDAHO Challenge submission. I’d seen the Tiger Dragon Towers on so many postcards and thought it would work perfectly. turns out I was right *LOL* only problem was the sound capture on my camera (stills) – which turned out to be horrible… here’s hoping the people at gays.com have a wizard on staff who takes pity on my submission!

on the way home we stopped for some roasted duck to take home for dinner. it was awesome! next time you’re on Liouhe St in Kaohsiung, check my Twitter for the intersection’s name. you won’t be sorry!

Sunday we settled in for some quality WoW time before he headed back for week 2.

it’s my stop.
Later!

this week’s taken it all out of me *LOL* I’ve got time to tap out a blog post on the MRT this morning – but try as I might, the words escape me! (so I’m just rattling on to see what happens, okay?)

I really need to finish my video for the IDAHO Challenge. had to settle for the video clip function on my camera, because the deadline is tomorrow! I did get some disturbing news though… apparently NO submissions from Taiwan yet!

for a people still “waiting” for equal rights and gay marriage – they seem awfully placid and reluctant to make themselves count. could it be that Taiwan LGBT Pride is just a masquerade?

Note: If we stay in our closets, there is nobody to be taken seriously.

you want to be accepted and free to live your own life? then open your mouth and live your truth!!

last night I dreamt of my birthday – and for the first time ever, I remember a hint if dread… I’m edging away from 30 – which is not a frightening thought, really. 40 isn’t so scary either. I dated a 40 year old in my 20s, no biggie. (besides the fact that he turned out to be a schizophrenic sociopath… but enough of that.)

so why the sense of dread?
perhaps it has more to do with the fact that my contract at TFC is comming to an end – and I haven’t found a new job yet. or perhaps I’m worried about financing my trip to SA in August? possibly. most likely, though, I’m scared I won’t be able to provide for my loved ones.

sheesh!! when did I grow up?

I’ll be 3¹in three weeks.
I’ll be unemployed in three months.

*breathe*
that’s plenty of time for someone to respond to my applications.
I’m trying to control things again and putting the cart before the horse in the process.

hey! It’s Wednesday – half way to the weekend ;0) let’s all relax and have a good one, okay?

hugs,
W

it is finally friday – and I’m doing quite a bit better than earlier this week. taking Rod’s advice was, once again, a very good idea.

have you noticed how we tend to mess up our breathing when we’re rushed, stressed or just plain out of it? it’s almost as if we forget to breathe all together sometimes! and that’s just plain unhealthy (if not deadly).

so yeah, I slowed myself down and remembered to breathe. the few things that were actually affected(as opposed to what the Fear tells you beforehand), didn’t cause any major catastrophies. not even as much as a raised eyebrow, to tell the truth.

so why the rush?
buggered if I know.

NB: the whip wielding bastard edging you over – is probably just you.

have an easy Friday.
(facebook can wait.)

following up on yesterday’s post:
• no pause button yet
• phone tests added to the mix
• printing client in SA needs re-educating (insists on providing duotone bitmaps in blue – but expecting CMYK-quality grays)
• same client (“designer”) expects artwork with no color and no outline to print
• new teacher is still a prima donna
• Saturday is an early work day
• 10 day warhammer trial expired without me (grumble)

but I’m not panicking anymore. popped a Risperdal and decided to take it one step at a time. if I end up late – so be it. at least I’m showing up!

would somebody please take their foot off the accelerator – I’m getting dizzy! somehow the world is speeding up and it feels like I’m losing traction… is there a rest stop next to this freeway?

ugh… I know and appreciate that I’m not in control of everything. it’s just that I’ve secretly been dreaming up a schedule leading up to august’s trip to SA. and that entire pie in the sky is threatening to flop.

Peter might not be able to go to SA anymore. and although I am thankful for his new job – the thought of having to face 3 weeks (training) without him during may (on top of august) is unsettling. to put it mildly.

time’s up! at my station now, running for the bus.

press pause!