Success!

Here I am alone in my new home. I am sitting in one of the spare bedrooms. I have designated this room to be my dressing room! That's right a room dedicated purely to my clothes, shoes and jewellery!! This room is just one big walk in wardrobe!

It also happens that in this room there is a half decent Internet connection which I am stealing from one of my neighbours!! haha

So the move went well, and I have unpacked what I can. However due to a lack of furniture (in this case shelves) I am left with a tonne of boxes filled with books, Cd's and DVDs. I am hoping that I can go furniture shopping for most of this weekend.

Here is the list:
-book shelves
-couch
-vacuum cleaner
-washing machine
-iron
-chest of draws

and then a whole bunch of little bits and pieces that you take for granted like a shower caddy and a lint brush.

Oh and I would also like to mention the joys of having an ENTIRE bathroom to myself! I can use all the draws, fill all the cupboards and here is the best bit.....NO PEE ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE LOO!!!!!!

I feel like I want a week of cocooning myself here, not speaking to a soul and just basking in the lack of anybody elses stuff or filth.

A premonition

About 2 months ago I had this strong premonition that big change was in the air for me. I kinda wrote it off as 'itchy feet' and perhaps wanting to travel more. I told my self that I must be good and stay in Perth so I can finish my studies.

The feeling (although largely ignored by me) persisted, and now here I am on the verge of huge change. It feels like my life could go almost anywhere from here. Like there are hundreds of doors full of possibilities just waiting to be opened and explored.

The first door to step through is the one where I move to my new place, but there are a million and one choices to make after that. Life can be an exciting place when things change.

The day is warm, the sky is blue, I'm happy and life is good.

courting 101

If anyone needs any tips on how to jam 3 months worth of a relationship into 2 weeks, just let me know :)

I'm moving

Finally! I've found a place!!! So I'm moving to Coollbellup! Where the hell is Coolbellup I hear you say! It's south of Fremantle between stock road and North Lake road. as you can see in the map.

It's all very exciting to think I'll be living on my own, not having to wade through anyone elses filth but my own. Here are some pics of the place from the web site:



This is the huge communal garden. It has 2 bbq's and a pool. It's full of lovely big gum trees.

This is the main living area and kitchen. It's all fairly freshly painted, the carpets look near new. The kichen is all modern and new with stainless steel appliances, and the bathroom is new as well. It has 2 bedrooms and a study which opens onto the main living room.

So lots of packing to be done!

Honeymoon

I've always had an opinion about people who basically dissapear when they find a new love. But here we are and I am finding myself being one of 'those people'. So all I ask is that my friends put up with me, and give me some lee way for about a month.

good stuff

I've just been thinking, wow what a positive start to my new year. So far I have:
- Been given a management position at work (just temporarily) which means lots more money for the time being.
-I am actively looking at a new place to live. I've found one I really like in Hamilton Hill, I just have to get them to choose me as the best tenant.
-I've made a commitment to doing half the Perth marathon in July
-I am going to look into making massage a legit business, and explore the possibility of that making my study a tax write off
-I've got some exciting possibilities happening with a new person I've met
-I some how have lost more weight
-I'm just generally feeling really good about this year!

Fresh start

I couldn't ask for a better start to the year than the last 2 days

Matt's Pool Party

I figure pictures speak louder than words...


Miss Mini and Miss Milly

Man on man pool time fun




The ever dashing Aaron and Adam



Kowabunga dudes!


The old married couple



Ben and his smoking groupie Brooke

2006

So I guess now is the time to think back and reflect on the year that was. Well last year was a massive year for me full of more ups and downs that I would have thought possible in one year. But I am pleased to say I have come out of it all a better, stronger, healthier, happier, and more confident person. I think the old saying of 'what doesn't kill you makes you stronger' is very apt for the year that has past for me.

Probably the highlight of my year has been the wonderful friendships I've made and subsequently many fond and often hilarious memories. The down point was probably the numerous heart breaks. But despite that I'm ready for the next one..BRING IT!! :)

I think what I have learnt over the last year is just how strong I can be, and that if you go through life with belief in yourself and confidence that you can do it, it's not really as scary as you might think. I think I've also learnt the importance of having great people in your life as well. The people I have met in the year gone have stregthened me enormously.

So now the next question is what will 2007 bring? I am hoping more happiness, more good times and more great friends. It's only really been in the last few months that I've really been living my life just for me. So I think 2007 will be a year where I find myself even more so and really work out what makes me happy. Moving house is going to be a step in the right direction there I hope. I feel there are many new adventures to come.