Monday, August 20, 2007
Had brunch with DR today (making use of my Monday off), and he extolled the virtues of Facebook. I'd been initiated into it a couple of weeks ago by BT, but not done much with it. So I went home today, and logged into my account and tweaked it. Now I think I may be hooked.
More Home Improvements
On Saturday, some blinds went up. And this time I succeeded in drilling and installing the brackets myself.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Home Improvements
Well, this month, the apartment has had a few adjustments, with the help of Mum and Dad providing some much-needed motivation and ideas. Uncle C came over and helped me put up a curtain rail and I replaced the vertical blinds in the bedroom with some nice blockout curtains, finally! A nice Ikea cabinet hides the shoes (Dad's suggestion, thanks Dad!)in the entrance and a few funky white wall shelves above the cabinet provide some extra places for photos to be displayed. The place is slowly coming together, with the help of Bunnings and Ikea - a homeowners' best friends.
Bridgeclimb!
Monday 13th August
I have often thought that the Sydney Harbour Bridgeclimb was a very touristy thing to do. But as J's parents are visiting, and his mother, H, really wanted to climb our city's iconic metal structure, I decided I'd come along. The three of us were booked in for the 10.55am tour on Monday morning, and were there bright and early in anticipation. While H was more worried about the climbing aspect, I was apprehensive about not being able to go to the bathroom for 3 and a half hours, and took precautions - I didn't drink for a couple of hours before. J was relaxed and looking forward to it.
An hour long safety briefing (including getting us kitted in our grey jumpsuits with everything (fleece, glasses etc attached to us). Then we were out and onto the bridge. Our climb leader, Matt was friendly and helpful. No one was rushed along, which was good as after a while, our legs felt the toll of all the climbing. Lots of photo ops. But they don't let you bring your own camera. Matt took pictures of us in at various points, designed to allow for a variety of backdrops. All in all, we enjoyed fantastic views, and the experience of being on top of the city, made it an entirely worthwhile expedition, even for resident Sydneysiders!
I have often thought that the Sydney Harbour Bridgeclimb was a very touristy thing to do. But as J's parents are visiting, and his mother, H, really wanted to climb our city's iconic metal structure, I decided I'd come along. The three of us were booked in for the 10.55am tour on Monday morning, and were there bright and early in anticipation. While H was more worried about the climbing aspect, I was apprehensive about not being able to go to the bathroom for 3 and a half hours, and took precautions - I didn't drink for a couple of hours before. J was relaxed and looking forward to it.
An hour long safety briefing (including getting us kitted in our grey jumpsuits with everything (fleece, glasses etc attached to us). Then we were out and onto the bridge. Our climb leader, Matt was friendly and helpful. No one was rushed along, which was good as after a while, our legs felt the toll of all the climbing. Lots of photo ops. But they don't let you bring your own camera. Matt took pictures of us in at various points, designed to allow for a variety of backdrops. All in all, we enjoyed fantastic views, and the experience of being on top of the city, made it an entirely worthwhile expedition, even for resident Sydneysiders!
The Meeting
Tuesday 7th May
Well, so tonight the two sets of parents met, over tender steaks (wagyu beef, and Angus rump steaks) in Kingsleys Steakhouse in Lime St. Great food, and attentive service. A decent drop of wine too. The views of Darling Harbour were a bonus. The two mothers talked at length about travel experiences, while the two dads were quieter and tucked into their meals. The evening passed without awkward silences, no one brought up taboo subjects and neither mother disclosed embarrassing childhood stories of their respective offspring. So all in all, a pleasant and successful evening. Whew!
Well, so tonight the two sets of parents met, over tender steaks (wagyu beef, and Angus rump steaks) in Kingsleys Steakhouse in Lime St. Great food, and attentive service. A decent drop of wine too. The views of Darling Harbour were a bonus. The two mothers talked at length about travel experiences, while the two dads were quieter and tucked into their meals. The evening passed without awkward silences, no one brought up taboo subjects and neither mother disclosed embarrassing childhood stories of their respective offspring. So all in all, a pleasant and successful evening. Whew!
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Parents visiting
Only a couple of hours before Mum and Dad arrive. The place has never been subjected to so much cleaning in such a short space of time! And in a few days, Mum and Dad will meet J, and then J's parents. Nervewrecking stuff!! Stay posted.
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