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<-- my life, by webgoddesscathy --> :: Saturday, August 02, 2003 :: Totally amazing day. Went with Steven and Jan Plain to Ku-Ring-Gai National Park, to West Head's awesome lookout point. Saw Aboriginal paintings and engravings, did the Basin Track walk, took the ferry over to Palm Beach (where they film Home and Away), up Barrenjoey Head to the Lighthouse and then watched the sunset, drinking cappucino and eating chocolate. Then I had dinner at the Plain's house - apricot chicken, no less - and then they'd made a cake and sang me happy birthday and I blew out the candle. Beautiful weather, good company, yummy food, outstanding views. Contented sigh. I love Australia. :: Cathy 7:04 AM [+] :: 0 comments :: Friday, August 01, 2003 :: Today was my last day of work at The Coffee Roaster. It was a nice day. A little sad. Then I went to the travel agent and started planning the rest of my trip up the east coast. Really nice travel agent at Backpackers World. Wow, is this going to cost me some bucks. But it's going to be so good! I'm so excited! Then Andrea and I met and went to Fox Studios. And, you know, we casually walked into a FREE Dandy Warhols concert at [V]HQ! I watched part of the concert from about 10 steps away from the stage. The other half was spent in the wine bar across the pathway from , where it was warmer and we could drink a nice glass of wine. Great concert. I feel very cool that we just walked right into it, not knowing that it was going to be there at all. Then we watched Charlie's Angels Full Throttle, which was shockingly, horribly fantastic. What a great night! :: Cathy 5:58 AM [+] :: 0 comments :: Thursday, July 31, 2003 :: A couple of good things; a couple of bad things. Good: - had a massage at the massage school - finished the Ugo Rondinone exhibit at the MCA - did Pilates and Body Pump at my last night at the gym, as my membership expires Bad: - my cat is sick - a misunderstanding at my flat has led to me having to pay more money than was explained to me - I'm tired :: Cathy 4:35 AM [+] :: 0 comments :: Wednesday, July 30, 2003 :: Added more culture to my life tonight with yet another trip to the Art Gallery's Art After Hours series. Andrea and I saw the film "Vincent", about Van Gogh's life. It was based on letters Vincent sent to his brother, Theo. His words inspired me. They sparked such emotion. His passion for art reminded me of how I feel about writing. And he has an interesting way of looking at the world... :: Cathy 5:15 AM [+] :: 0 comments :: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 :: Discovered last night at my Body Pump class that my Asics are falling apart. So, today I bought new running shoes. $70 for a pair of New Balance (half off)! Also checked out a tattoo studio and decided NOT to get my tattoo that I've been thinking about for years. Also went to a couple of travellers posting boards, looking for people going up the east coast. Have only one person to call tomorrow, but I have my doubts about it. Looks like I'll be taking a bus. If I can get myself organized at all, that is. Professionally, I'm very organized. Personally, I have problems making decisions. I mean, really, who needs a couple of hours to decide on a pair of running shoes for goddessakes? :: Cathy 5:41 AM [+] :: 0 comments :: Sunday, July 27, 2003 :: I had such a great birthday! Got up early (actually, it was only early for a weekend, but late for me these days); 8:30am. Went to the gym. Came home and had a leisurely breakfast with a pot of Red Rose tea and red the Arts section of the newspaper. Walked to the bus stop and found a bus going to Watson's Bay. I climbed on and did the awe-inspiring walk to the South Head Lighthouse. My sister, Jen, called me then. We had such a lovely talk. I was so happy to hear from her; I'd been hoping she would call. Then I boarded the bus back to the CBD (specifically, the bus depot at Taylor Square) and discovered that there ARE friendly Sydney bus drivers! He was so friendly that he pissed off a sour old man who had no interest in being entertained. It's too bad that one man in a bad mood can ruin a perfectly lovely bus ride. Once home, I got ready for my party. Andrea brought me cake and presents (more on that later in my journal, I think). Then my Cdn friend Edgar came over and we started into the coffee martinis. A bunch of friends came by, nothing crazy. Dave called from Japan. My family called. I also got to talk to Kendra, who was there with my brothers to celebrate my Dad's birthday belatedly. It was the first time that I've talked to Kendra and Will since I've been here. I got off the phone and immediately wanted to call back. Tears welled up. Andrea hugged me and I went back to the party. My roommates Jim and Nowell took me to The CourtHouse/Judgement Bar at Taylor Square around 1:30am. Several horrible men tried to chat me up. One was downright insulting! Can't figure out why Aussie men are so bad at chatting me up. But it was all made better by the interesting conversation that I had with Jim about appearances and confidence and many other things. Nowell announced to us that we are engaged. We celebrated that with a drink. And today I celebrated my hangover with a 3-hour sunlit lounge in my backyard with a travel magazine and coffee. And then some really greasy take-away fish and chips. Mm, grease. And I had a quick-but-deep talk with Tony. THANKS FOR MAKING MY DAY SPECIAL! :: Cathy 4:17 AM [+] :: 0 comments
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