Being In Heaven

So, I went to see this movie on the weekend. It was interesting, and had some very thought provoking ideas within it. Its more of a self help movie.. .but its all the things that self helpers who read and study the topic already know, but its put into terms you can understand. It also uses the medium of the movie to help present its story in such a way that you really feel like its sinking in.

Its like a conversation with the author and you. And you can put yourself at the table and utilize these skills & lessons in a real life fashion.

Interesting.. and thought provoking. If your into self help and changing your world, its your type of movie.. otherwise, I would stay clear of it, it will be lost on you.

Here is a synopsis of the movie from my local art house cinema:


A 90 minute feature film by Michael Domeyko Rowland

A captivating journey of revelation and awakening that provides answers to our search for meaning, freedom and personal happiness.

In a single moment, your life can change forever. Young and successful, Jason Masterman (Daniel Whyte) loses everything, before an encounter with a mysterious man (Michael Domeyko Rowland) who reveals ancient truths about the path to complete fulfilment. He discovers how to gain real power over his life.

Jason is an Australian, working in New York, who loses all his money in the stock market crash during the global financial crisis. He is thrown out of his apartment, loses his job and returns to Sydney, where he gains part-time employment writing articles for a friend's magazine.

He is sent to an unusual restaurant, where he interviews a writer who specialises in uplifting people’s lives. As if awakened from a dream, Jason undergoes a transformation that will surprise and inspire you, and show you that moving forward, and even radically changing one's life, is possible for anyone who learns the way.

'Being in Heaven' is a story that unlocks many secrets about how you can access the higher potentials you have within you, as well as the actual methods of experiencing real and true success in all areas of your life. All this is wrapped in a film drama which you will think about many times once you have left the cinema.

http://www.nambourciviccentre.com.au/cinema/cinema.php

Had any beans lately?

So we know that I am doing this vegetarian thing for awhile. Im enjoying watching and feeling my body react to different foods, and all that jazz.

In saying that, I DIDNT enjoy my body reacting to the burger I had last friday (I made it almost a whole week on ONLY vegetarian foods) but went out to eat, and couldnt help myself.   Interestingly enough, it wasnt that great of a taste eating my burger, the best thing about it was the pineapple slice they added on the burger. And I felt like a brick house for the rest of the night. FULL AS ANYTHING. and not that comfy full either.

But, to turn the whole experience into somewhat of a ‘oh well, lets make a lesson out of this’ I guess my body was reacting fine to the vegetarian way, and I might have shocked it when putting meat into it. I also took it to mean that my body was getting enough nutrients in what I was eating for the week without all the meats & by-products etc.

So… I tried a new recipe last night. Kidney bean ‘burgers’. They were nummy! Loved them! Although it was a bit difficult getting them to stick together really well in the form of a pattie, but it worked.

I added some pineapple slices, lettuce, capsicum.. you name it.. tasted great! Oh, and before you condemn me, its soya butter so back off!

Anyway, I loved my kidney bean ‘burgers’. Let me know if you want the details of ingredients… super simple and I reckon super tasty on the grill!

What?

Okay, wrong currency.. but deal with it

So there was nasty flooding in another state south of where I live. People were isolated, and just this weekend, they declared it a disaster area.

Today, the Community Services Minister announces that anyone who is affected by this flooding can apply for a one-off payment to help them.

Sounds great? In theory it is. But lets look at this: if there is a flood, your car might need repair, your house might need some touching up due to water leaks, your personal items might be destroyed, theres a shortage of food due to accessibility. The stories are endless, and we could go on and on and on.

So… the government is offering to hand over $1000 bucks for adults and $400 bucks for EACH kid. Yep, you heard right.

So, as person living alone I would only receive $1000 to help me get back on my feet. BUT, if I had kids, and a partner (which no doubt would increase my normal living funds anyway) I would be eligible for more money.

Please note: I DO NOT LIVE IN THIS AFFECTED AREA.

I do find it interesting that if my house and my neighbors house are affected, me as a single person would only get $1000 towards the possible fixing of my house due to flooding, while my neighbor with a live-in partner and a kid (which is smaller than the ‘average’ family remember) would receive $2400.  What?

I think, personally, this should go on per residence rather than per person or child. For example, each residential place of living would receive $1000.  This way, everyone gets the same.  Tell me how its more justified that a larger family gets more emergency money than a single mother or a single person, or an elderly person? Everyone is in the same amount of water…. so why different payments?

I just can not justify in my head why the government is handling the situation as such. But then, do we understand most things that occur as an aftermath of tragedy? No.

Poolish or Foolish?

So I spent some time yesterday in our pool in the complex. I spent enough time to have a lovely shade of sunburn which needs to be tended to today. Its not that bad, but certainly wont be wearing any red clothing for the next few days!

The girlz and I were hanging by the pool, chatting, laughing...etc. We were not alone in our community pool, and we saw a few things that were interesting to observe. Mind you, its a community pool...

-lady with her baby in nappies/diapers yet and she decides to throw the dirty nappy in the rubbish bin which is located under the BBQ grilling area. Lets just say, the regular bins for all rubbish is about a 20 second walk, but apparently thats not on her task list.

So, we wander over there to empty the bins, because who wants to smell smelly poo... and while making a yummy lunch, the last thing you want to see is a dirty nappy...

- the man playing with his kids and splashing everywhere and anyone near the pool. Yet, when he decides to go read his book, he makes a scene when a kid comes near and splashes a bit of water near him

-the person doing laps who straps the creepy crawly under a lounge chair so as to not disturb her lap session. She then leaves the pool, without replacing the creepy crawly and states, "the pool really needs to be cleaned"

hello einstein! Your the one who took out the tool which cleans the pool and didnt replace it.. guessing you were the same idiot who did it yesterday too..?

So, not really a big deal you might say, but its interesting to note the behavior of others in a community pool. I found it interesting how they wanted to do their own thing, have little respect for others in the pool, and then just walk away from it when they were done.

Now, I dont know about you, but my mom taught me that if you move something or whatever, you put it back in its place before you leave, as a courtesy for the next person who might want to use it. Obviously, these people dont live by that rule. And, they are not going to teach their children to do that either.

If its your OWN EXCLUSIVE pool, leave it how you wish.. but if its a COMMUNITY pool, leave it nice for the next people coming along wanting to spend time with thier kids, families, and friends who want to enjoy the same rights as you.

Oh, and Im not even going to get started on the family that doesnt think their kids need to be in swimwear or little swimmers... .thats a whole other bitch session waiting to happen.

Common courtesy of others is apparently not so common.

Tuesday Tidbits

So, Tuesday seems to be my favorite night of the week. Why? TRUE BLOOD is on .. and that means a few of us get together and watch… its so quiet in the house you could hear a pin drop! That is, until something massive happens and then you might hear words like: “WHAT?”  “Oh no he didnt” “Who is that” “Oh my.. did you see that”

Of course last week, my line was, “So, is Jason coming back?” Im dying to see tonight to see if my gorgeous man body of meat is returning.

Speaking of meat.. I have been doing a vegan free thing the last few days. Loving it!  I have had some great help from a fantastic source of knowledge.. go check out her blog… its too delish to not check in on!

The Gluttonous Vegan Loves You

Anyway, shes been most helpful in things, ideas, recipes, and offering her email if needed. So far, I have made the key lime pie, sweet potato soup, the beans.. and I have loved every bit of them! Im trying out different veggie burgers too.. finding out which ones I prefer over a different brand. I am finding tho that I am less hungry throughout the day.  Mind you, Im not doing this to lose weight, I am doing this as going vegan is something I have thought of for a long time. But its all so confusing, and so, Im giving it a go, and seeing how I feel. I can tell you Im sleeping better at night, my “insides” are working better, my body is less achy, and overall my body feels better nourished! Hooray!

But, I do have a sinus thing at the moment, so thats a bit of a bummer… damn pollen. I know, the bees and the birds and yadda yadda all need it, but damnit, I dont. want. it. anymore. Enough.

Citrus? No.. Citrus. NO …CITRUS

Oh my goodness!

I can not get enough of pineapple lately. And,where I live, is THE place for pineapples! I keep buying these gorgeous smelling, delish looking, and cheap pineapples! Im eating a whole pineapple a day.

Citrus? That shit is burning in my mouth. I had some more pineapple today, and I really should give a few days break, but its just too good. But, I think Im getting a citrus sore (is there such a thing.. must be.. but whats it real name.. aside from Damn THAT hurts!). Anyway, I digress, the ‘citrus sore’ on my right side of my mouth, now seems to have one on the left side..and just for good sympathy measure, i think this mornings breakfast of pineapple has somehow managed to create a possible sore on my tongue.

Damn citrus…. but its just so good! And, what do you think it means when your CRAVING pineapple? And no, NO NO NO, Im not pregnant.. Jesus has not come to save you all today… cuz that my lovelies would be the only way this shit is pregnant! So, go settle, and eat some pineapple!

I will be watching

Will you? I have tickets… Im not really a MJ fan, but I will admit, he is one talented artist.

So, what does a music lover do? They get tickets and watch the magic. Apparently in the 12 minute preview they showed to the media, its amazing… so if nothing else I know that 12 minutes of my day will be good. Oh, and theres the popcorn too. Nah, just kidding. I am looking forward to seeing this masterpiece of music media!

Anybody else going to see it?

Who wins the title: Scariest?

If it were up to me, Octomom certainly wins the scariest looking thing in this photo below..

Oh wait, they tell me shes not dressed in costume. Huh… and here I was thinking she was early for Halloween all this time with that head that looks like a Frieghtliner just went spasctic on the road, straight towards that head, and tried to do some magick! 

Really? Shes not in costume? Cuz shes is one scary mo’fo!

Just over $800 bucks raised!

 

Notice the dog with the rat… she tells me that he watches over the rats (her pets as well). At the moment she has over 20 rats, and the dog looks after them as they were his own. The rat actually sat on the back of the dog and the two looked happy as anything!

There was a Pet Expo this weekend, and the non-profit organization I volunteer with was having a stall there.  We were to raise donations for much needed causes! We raised just over $800 dollars thru raffles, sales of dog biscuits & cookbooks, Polo shirts, pencil sharpeners, pens.. it all kept us busy! I was on the morning crew, along with my trusty mother, who was busy as running the show when needed. She can do a great upsell on things! It was wonderful being able to spend time with mom and yet being able to raise money for de-sexing, re-homing, and providing care for dogs & cats!

Hooray to everyone involved! and the Bondi Vet… never made it his way, but I hear he was gorgeous and tall! Very tall!  And to the beautiful people who helped us on the day with purchases and donations, or dropping off their names & numbers so they could help in all sorts of ways: YOU PEOPLE ARE SUPERSTARS! Kudos to you :)

And to my fellow volunteers, thank you thank you thank you for the wonderful job you did! I was proud to be a volunteer for 4 Paws Animal Rescue along side of the others.

Ack… the torture

They sell this in Texas, apparently. And, probably everywhere else in the states. So.. why did I have to move from a country where this is available? Oh my goodness the torture! I love LOVE LOVE Dr.Pepper. AND I  love LOVE LOVE beef jerky. 

And finally, the two have finally mated! My mouth is watering just imagining what it must taste like!

Old Buddy

We had a fantastic day yesterday at the Pet Expo! I will write more about it tonight, and include  some photos as well.

We went for lunch afterwards, and stopped in at our normal lunch place. However, today we ate outside in the back area (when I rush here during the week, its usually take-away).  Sometimes, the back area can be very busy on the weekends and our little friend doesnt show his face. BUT what a fantastic surprise to see him out in full view for us to admire today! He is getting quite big!  

And isnt he just gorgeous!

Celebrity Sighting

I will be meeting this man on sunday, at an event I am volunteering at…. I know he has a tv show called Bondi Vet ( Bondi is a famous beach in Sydney)… and all the girls think he is a hottie.

Me? I dont even know his name… which I will have to google before Sunday, because all those I dont think this photo seems to be ooh la la material, and its not really my type.. I still dont want to offend him by not knowing his name when he comes up to me and offers me a gigantic hug and tells me how gorgeous I am… right?

Dont change your channel~

I am still here….

Dont give up on me… Its just been emotionally exhausting as of lately.. lots going on, and I will return.. just after I take a few naps to make my head feel better and recover.

Ya know the saying about saggy boobs to the knee caps? Well, I dont have the saggy boobs, but I think the bags under my eyes probably drag pretty damn close to my knee caps. I  AM  SO EXHAUSTED AND TIRED. So, looking forward to the weekend to catch up on my zzzzzz’s and feel alive again.

Hope your well!

Tsk Tsk Tsk Karl Lagerfeld

 

Scum!

Apparently the old bag of bones above who has lived the good life so far from reality has stated that ‘no one wants to see curvy women on the catwalk’.

Really? I would rather see curves than bones and half dead children parading around in gowns which the model had to starve herself for xxx amount of time to fit in. Give me curves on the catwalk. Any day. Curves are sexy.. curves are womanly… curves show off a body.

Stick rake? nothing. Boned shoulder blades? nothing. Legs the size of celery stalks? nothing.

But hey, what do I know.. I just BUY clothes.. unlike the man above who MAKES/DESIGNS the clothes.  Somehow, I think BUYER outbids Designer. Cuz if Designer produces shit clothes, BUYER buys elsewhere.

Well, guess what old bag Karl.. when DESIGNER spittles SHIT FROM HIS MOUTH… BUYER supports ANYONE BUT YOU in the future!

Tsk Tsk Tsk. Guess it just goes to prove you can have money, clothes, chefs, mansions.. but you still need class to NOT SOUND LIKE AN ASS!

Broken…broken…broken

I have tried, unsuccessfully, to change the damn channel. Not for long, but just for a little bit. So my head can switch off from my life for a little while. Problem? The damn remote to life seems to be broken. No matter what channel I switch to, there is always this fuzziness of the channels in the background.

I just want to switch modes for a bit. I have tried to conquer the fuzziness with alcohol (I know, not the best option.. leave it) I have tried distractions, but at the end of it, these issues are always clinging in the background.  I just want my head to stop thinking. It hurts so bad. I feel like I have a piece of granite the size of a mountain on my shoulders.

Can someone please tell me where the channel change button is that will work? I just want to slip away… for a few more days… until all this passes over. Then we can go back to regular scheduled broadcasting. OK?

Im in dire need of strength

My gut hurts. My head hurts. My stomach feels as if there is a hole on the side of it.

Actually, Physically, I am okay. But, my body is reacting to news that I have been given in the last few days  in a not so well way. And, to top it off, that which I thought would never happen, seems to be already in the works.

I am on a timeline: I needed everything to be okay until Jan/Feb 2010 and then hooray, things would have been fine. I just needed the next few months to breeze by.

It seems there is a bump in my road. GO AWAY Bump!

A date of October 15th has been said to me. Which is way WAY before my timeline that I needed… ack. ugh. F**K. F**K.

I know this probably wont make sense to most of you, but whatever strengths, connections to the upper management of life, the universe, whatever/whoever it is.. please please PLEASE make this ALLL go away until a much later date. Please do not let the events which could alter my life happen with this 15 October deadline.

I Just Do Not Know If I Can Take It.

dreams

So.. last night I dreamt of New Mexico & a black dog.... cant remember shit about it but those two things. New Mexico? Never been there.. and who dreams of New Mexico anyway?

Sometimes life just hands you a bed

So I went to an open house today. No particular reason, just wanted to see what it looked like. It was empty, seemed to have no furniture in the place at all. When we were walking around, I got this feeling of a weird energy in the place. Something seemed very chaotic, and hazy feeling to me. We went upstairs and you could feel the heavy energy surrounding the place. I mentioned it to mom, and she was walking around the house in differnt rooms than I was, and she agreed that she could feel a bizarre energy feeling as well.

We walk into one of the bedrooms, and there was a lonely mattress, with a few things laying about. What once used to be the man of the house, had now been reverted to the "extra" bedroom with only a mattress to sleep on. It was a bit sad, granted, I have no clue what happened in the relationship, but you know it didnt end great when the guy has got nothing but an EMPTY house. Not even a coffee cup to enjoy a coffee in the morning. No dish to make soup, or eat takeaway on. Nothing. There were a few oddities in the house, as far as decorating goes, and apparently, according to local gossip anyway, she had a few moments of bad judgement and kinda snapped. So, I guess I was relieved that it ended for the two of them, hopefully they can find happiness somewhere else.

But, what kind of person are you to leave the person who you once shared a bit of your life with with ONLY a mattress?

Im sorry, but thats just cruel.

Invisible but not invincible

So I know that I can not make people react in a particular way. I know this. I just wish it didnt shit me so much in how some people act. So, I was wondering... if I wore this stockings and ugly ass shoes (oh, dont worry, I think the stockings are ugly too), do you think I would still be invisible?

Im just not sure if its a phase in the moon or what, but I still seem to be invisible. On the other hand, I had a great conversation with an old friend tonight on the internet... and he is just yummy to me, so thats always a nice plus as well! It was great chatting away and just having someone understand things in life with you.

But, what was even more greater than a great conversation, was when he said:
I will always be here when you need a friend.

Sometimes its nice to have that reassurance. Thank you my friend.

More Dust Storm photos!

 

 

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The Dust Storm.. from my office!

 

Usually I can see further in the distance, but today.. not so good!

Blustery Bits

Oh my.. it seems as if we are all in a dust storm! From this massive wind we have had for the  last few days, to the dust that is spreading.. you cant see a thing! And, I have concluded that I do not like to eat dust, its not very appetizing. 

Also.. as if my hair needs ANY help getting bigger?  This wind / dust storm makes my hair rise up like its own little tunnel cloud! Attractive? Im thinking so!

No title necessary

Sometimes it can be so frustrating how people can irritate you. I know, Im not supposed to let THEIR actions frustrate me, but some times I just would like SOME recognition from them. I dont understand why its so hard to just say something other than YEAH. and its said so monotone. lack of excitement.

I am not asking for the world, I am just asking to be noticed, and heard. Wasnt it always good manners to listen when someone is speaking? Wasnt it always good manners to speak back to someone (commonly known as a reply) when a person either states something or asks another something.

Its not too much to ask. And I know deep down it will never change. But today, today it pissed me off how you acted. Or, how you didnt act.

Maybe if I put on a bunny suit and played the piano at the next dinner party.. would you notice me then?

Some days are harder than others

Some days are harder than others  to keep that “positive upbeat thinking” happening. Some days when I am at work, I become so frustrated & upset at how people can be so unwilling to do their job, and still expect to get paid for it.

Newsflash: I only get paid to do MY job. Not yours.

So, until you start handing me over some of that damn good money your making for WORKING.. er ah.. smoking, playing solitare, flirting, running personal errands, eating lunch AGAIN… (get my drift yet?) well, until you hand over some of that cash for ‘work’ efforts, I AINT DOING YOUR JOB.

Thats right. Read it again Bitch. I AINT DOING YOUR JOB. And, just to help you understand a bit better of how I am trying to speak to you… I ALSO AINT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU AT YOUR JOB. Your Problem.

Thank you for visiting (insert work name here). Have a nice day.

Oh my…

So, let me start off by saying, sometimes I get rather bored, and end up strolling the web pages of the magnificent WWW and become amazed at all the things people put out there for the world to see. Ironic, I know, as I have a blog, for all the world to see.  But, let me say, today the adventure proved most humorous!  Here are a few photos of some men who are on the internet looking for woman to date, ‘enrich their lives’, or ‘cuddle with’. No shit. Their words, not mine. Anyway, all done with a bit of humour… but I can definitely state that there shouldn't be MUCH SUPRISE to why I’m single……

Case Point 1:
Oh yeah baby! How sexy it is.. you kicking back in the back of the 4x4… tells me your camping or like to be an outdoorsy man.. probably have a drink in the other hand, and by the look of the beard, you probably wouldn’t mind if I didn’t shave my legs all the time. Apparently you like hair, which also could mean that under that cap, you may have little or no hair, which could be a means of the beard compensating! Oh, and I probably don't have to keep really tidy in my private bits, cuz that damn hair beast you have growing ISNT going anywhere near any private of nothing of mine! 

Case Point 2:

 Please honey, I find nothing more attractive than a man that fishes. Actually, I don't care if you fish or not, but if this is the best damn photo you can think of to put out there to “FIND THE ONE” or at least get you laid… oh I don't want to be that sucker fish! I'm sure there are more photos of you where you could probably show a bit more personality or brag about your “best catch of the day”… and really, you probably didn't catch the fish, rather your best mate caught it and he's already married. Oh, and Jesus fished… look where it got him. Single Til the day….

Case Point 3:
Sorry, this looks like your typical mug shot… and so I added a few numbers to the bottom in case the local police were a bit too busy today. In all reality, as much as I LOVE bad boys… I have dated my quota of men who are all too familiar with how the jail/prison system works. And really, I get tired of taking collect phone calls for your dumbass to tell me how much you miss me. To be fair, the photo isn't all that bad, but change your background boy… people are going to think you never leave the photography stall at KMart.

Case point 4:

Ah, the classic photo. An open invitation to your bedroom. Oh, and lucky me, your already laying on the bed waiting.

Seriously? That's the best place for a photo? And it gets better, your BEST shirt for the PHOTO of you that you use for TRYING to find SOMEONE is a $4 bonds chesty singlet? I’m sorry honey, but I want a man whose idea of a “good photo” includes a shirt with sleeves…. especially since your not out in the 100 degree sun.

I just cant look at it anymore, I think I need to puke.

Its a banner

A banner? Really? Well, its more practical than a neon sign, but … oh well, at least it breaks up that bright blue building in the sun!

Wonder whats going up?

 

The building across from where I work has been home to a removalist company for the last month or so. To begin with, I feel oh so very American whenever I look at the sign that reads: “We Need You” and somehow I always suspect that Uncle Sam’s head will be the next poster added to the fence.

Yet, today brings us the installation of what I assume will be a sign with the company name. Apparently, the sign on the fence is not enough. Cool. But, Im wondering if this new sign will be neon? As we work in an industrial estate, and they are removalists, I cant see the need for neon signage. But then again, I have been incorrect before (ssshhh dont tell too many).

Any thoughts? Keep ya posted!

Eh…

 

So, after yesterdays issues of the day.. I woke up wishing for things to just cruise along today… in the event that maybe I would not be so melancholy on life and have the desire to crawl back in bed and let the day go by.

So, I took my watch out which gives me a pulse reading.. and guess what? Today I register NO PULSE, it keeps telling me to try again. I am most certainly NOT going to analyze this one… eh.

Goodness!