Achieved

So, last week at Uni, during my Intermediate Microeconomics lecture - I realised...I know shit all! So began the freak out that I was going to fail Uni. However, now that I have officially completed the groundwork for my economics assignment, all that is left to do is to actually write it up - I don't feel like I'm going to fail...so much. Bearing in mind, I do part take in units other than Micro, I've still got quite a bit of work for those before I can rest easy. Despite the fact I feel those other 3 units have no value, whatsoever! Due to the fact that I am well on the way to knocking out the intense amount of assignments in the coming weeks, this blog does not have to be a melodramatic rant about how crap I am at life and how I'll achieve nothing and go nowhere! That was certainly the direction this blog was originally intended to take.

Instead of a rant, I shall detail the events - or highlights of the past few weeks. Two weeks ago, I went to see Holding the Man at the Malthouse in Melbourne. I was accompanied by Colin, Lee, Jono, Ian and Alana (the only one who I hadn't met before). Given that I had read, and adored, and read again - the delight that is Timothy Conigrave, I was fully aware I may be a blubbering mess by the end of it. That certainly proved true, however - there were some doubts along the way. I personally felt that the play failed to develop the relationship between Tim and John significantly, given they only kiss twice in the 3 hours and 25 minutes. While I'm not saying a kiss would suffice to establish the relationship better, it would have helped. There seemed to be a lack of desire from John, and yes he was hesitant - but it seemed one of the more detached relationships, which was certainly not the picture painted by Timothy in his memoirs. However, some of the techniques they used on stage to portray events - were amazing, even to me. Without special effects, it's amazing what they come up with and I was very much impressed. And I was certainly pleased to be able to place faces to the infamous Tim and John. It was overall a good adaptation, just needed work on the actual relationship - oh and the fact the actor playing Tim took almost the whole play to sound any older than the teenage Tim!

Lately, I've been working quite a bit. My last post neglected to mention anything about my employment, so I'll catch you up here. I work for Village Cinemas, in Gold Class. For the most part, I enjoy the job and the people are fantastic. The one thing I don't like about the job is the constant loss of weekends and thus, my ability to go out and socialise. By socialise, I mean binge drink. My job isn't actually bad at all, the pay is good and the working conditions are great compared to other Village sites. By that I mean, our site is bigger, newer and cleaner! I recently offered myself for consideration for a promotion, which I doubt I'll get for a few reasons - which I'll discuss momentarily. The promotion promises more money (which is helpful for someone wishing to go on exchange later this year), and more weekend work - most likely closes on Saturday nights - which promises less of a social life. Why do it to myself? I know. The main reasons I don't believe I'll get it, first and foremost is because I'll be disappearing in about 4 months to Canada, and won't return for another 5 months. That will certainly weigh heavily in their decision making. Aside from that, there are numerous candidates - just as capable, qualified and as willing as I am - if not exceeding my capabilities, that are just as good to fill the role. And, bonus for them is, they probably won't be disappearing on them for 5 months! So, my reasoning for applying was to indicate that I'm interested in going up, and at some point in my career with them - it might be relevant for them consider later on.

So, I'll move on now - to a more interesting topic, that is not work. Last Thursday night I ventured to IQ, for the first time in quite a while - I was not designated driver, and thus was able to binge drink until my heart was content. And content, was my heart - ladies and gentlemen. Thanks to Aaron driving me to IQ, and seeing some great people I haven't seen in some time. I'll take this time to mention those people. I got to see Tom, who is a filthy Kiwi for all purposes of this discussion, but he was great fun despite his clear inferiority to us Australians. IF you do not recognise this as light banter, I might encourage you to discontinue reading my blogs. I also got to see Luke, who is the author of the infamous AshtonX which you can access on my right sidebar (do it!). I also saw Danny, which is always good - despite the kidney punches. I saw Lee, although I think I sensed disappointment in how drunk I was :P. It was a great night - from what I remember. I remember drinking 3 vodka, cranberry and limes, a shot of Kruskovac, and shared two jugs of beer with Tom. Which I remember now, that I owe someone money...who was that? That was due to the ATM not working.

Friday was uneventful, I was looking forward to Saturday night where I was to celebrate the births of Laura and Darren. Saturday night was great - I got to see Cazi and Nander who I hadn't seen in some time, and got to spend some more drunken experiences with. It gave me the opportunity to catch up with Jenny from school, who I haven't spent much time talking to or seeing lately. I also got to see Kristy, which is always quality - she's a good laugh. I spent some time catching up with Cazi's parents and generally just being a whore with the crowd. Some highlights include beating Laura on singstar singing Alicia Keys Fallin' - I know, who woulda thunk it?! I also busted out some tunes with Cazi, and a few other people! It was great fun. And when we finally organised ourselves, we headed out to Frankston - Glacier, in fact - to continue the night of partying. Which was almost thwarted by ANZ's decision to not work! At 9 ATM's, I got the message 'Bank Unavailable'. Thus, the cost of our party continuing was born by others - as both me and Jenny were left fundless. Glacier was disappointing, small crowd and generally small venue with nothing fantastic to offer. It was however, a great night overall!

And I swear - you may have noticed the trend, I do have money! And I do not usually take advantage of friends paying for me! It's not my fault ATM's decided to be unreliable last week!
I must also make mention of Andrew before I finish this blog, I'm not sure what will satisfy him - but he has made it clear that my last blog didn't have enough of him (or any of him really) so I shall endeavour to make him more noticeable among my blogs. So, I'll inform you that today I didn't keep mine and Andrews long standing phone call appointment which lasts 12noon to about 12.45pm every Monday. It coincides with a break I don't usually share with other people, but today I did - so I neglected the phone call. I actually missed our phone call date - and will endeavour to replace it.

That is all - I don't think I need to write a thesis every post.