Last week, Ken told me about how he had been at a funeral where, in the middle of the eulogy, someone’s mobile phone started ringing. Was there the possibility that this guy had forgotten to switch his phone off, or onto silent, before the service had commenced? Apparently not, as he answered his phone and started talking right there in the church. I thought that this had to be some sort of joke, because Ken and Co. are well versed in sarcasm and facetiousness. However, Ken assured me this was no joke. He was completely serious. I can’t imagine anyone thinking that it would be appropriate to have your phone on and answer any call that might come through while you are at a *funeral*. Tim told me that the last time he had been to a funeral, the priest had requested that everyone turn off their mobile phones out of respect for the deceased and bereaved. The fact that people actually have to be TOLD to turn off their mobile phones at a funeral is astounding.

*** Enough of fangry things, I have not been able to write in a while, so I should have other things to say too. Maybe. …

1. I’ve been playing Guitar Hero II all evening (except for when I was watching Grey’s Anatomy) and the tips of my fingers are half numb and half tingling with painful pins & needles. Plus my wrist doesn’t like being held at the angle needed for holding the guitar for so long (my robotic wrist, that is – not the real one). I can tell I’m getting better, but sometimes I lose concentration after looking at the screen for too long. My favourite song that I seem to do well on is “Crazy for you” by Heart. I liked their Barracuda song too.

2. I have the new Harry Potter book. I’ve already read about 210 pages out of the 600-odd total, which is pretty good considering I haven’t really spent that much time on it this weekend.

3. This probably should have been number 1, but I’m too tired to go back through and edit these points, so let’s just all agree they are not in order of importance. Good. Today is Tim’s birthday. We went out for dinner last night to Dos Amigos restaurant, which is just down from Tim’s place. The meal was really delicious, even though I had the same thing I always get (If God really dwells within us like they say, I sure hope he likes enchiladas, cause that’s what he’s gettin’!). Then we came back to Tim’s place and had an ice cream dessert log as a cake. We put candles in and sang happy birthday. It was a nice night.

4. Tim has gone to New Zealand until Friday, which means that I will be a little bit forlorn. But not too much. It may not sound like a long time, but it feels like ages to me. Probably just because hes’ in another country and another time zone, though it’s not nearly as bad as when he was in the UK & Ireland.

5. I ordered an MP3 player and a ninjapass for my DS last week. I’m hoping they arrive very soon – especially the mp3 player because I just got the new Interpol album, and I’ve been hanging out for something to listen to at work. Ninjapass should be awesome too though.

Anyway, I am very tired so I think i shall go to bed. Gute Nacht!

When you see someone come out of a job interview wearing a really nice suit, and they’re carrying a little backpack on their back. It’s like that movie “Big”, with Tom Hanks.

I’m not paying out on the guy, it just looked strange.

I was StumbleUpon-ing this morning, and Stumbled upon this gem of a website – Angel Eyes, Devil Smile (the name alone should set off little alarm bells – “Warning! Pretentious Idiot Alert! Warning!”). For some reason the idiocy of this post got to me. I think I’ve had it with guys trying to understand how to manipulate women into hooking up with them. You shouldn’t need to do anything other than be yourself, and be confident that this is okay! There’s no “secret”, either there’s an attraction or there isn’t. Either something starts, or it doesn’t. The sheer number of guys who don’t get this is amazing. Most guys seem to make an effort not to let you see their true personality. They hide behind dodgy pick-up lines and cliches, and advice from other guys that is apparently “tried and true”. FFS. But maybe I’m being too hard on him? Maybe my own personal prejudices have created a bias in my perception… Anyway, I’ll let you be the judge.

My response (I didn’t expect this comment to be approved for posting on the website. Hehe.) Firstly, it’s “sleight of hand”. This is one of many mistakes that you’ve made in spelling / grammar in this post. If you want people to take you seriously, to listen to this “advice”, then at least make an effort not to sound like a complete idiot!

Secondly, what makes you think that belittling a woman is going to increase her respect for you? (”Wow, I expected a little better from you”) If it does, don’t you wonder about the type of person she is? Also, why do you already have expectations of someone you’ve just met?

This is one of the most superficial, immature posts I’ve ever read in the field of relationships. “I thought you would do better than that… maybe I was wrong (with a sly smile)” Wow… you’re so suave and debonair. I’m here wondering who could be bothered continuing a conversation with you after you’ve drooled out one incoherent mis-pronounced sentence.

A few pointers:

A “pimp” is not known for lies and trickery to land a woman, a “pimp” is an agent for a street-walking prostitute. I think the term you’re looking for here is “asshole”.

“And guess what,” = actually, that’s a question, and the comma here should be replaced with a question mark.

“subconsciencely” = subconsciously, maybe?

“I advice you” = You “advice” me? I ADVISE you to use proper grammar and punctuation!

“Why, you may ask…” Again, a comma in place of a question mark. And actually, this would be better as: “Why?” You may ask…

“Seems strange right.” What? is this a question or a statement? what’s your beef with question marks? What did they ever do to you to deserve you ignoring them?

“If you have a reputation for brutal honesty… you gain instant respect.” = How about just regular honesty? It does the same job, and is less likely to offend people. I don’t believe that respect is gained through acting as though your “truth” just has to be heard. Respect gains respect. Why don’t you try having respect for women, instead of brutally honesty-ing them into submission?

“Brutal honesty DOES NOT mean that you have to be an asshole, though!” = But every one of the examples you’ve given make you look like a pretentious, self-important wanker! I’m confused.

“repoire” = Did you mean rapport?

“when I feel like people are trying to “game” me” = What, like how you’re trying to “game” women?

The ignorance, self-indulgent, sexist crap in this article is simply breathtaking.

Tim and I got Guitar Hero II today – we originally looked in Harvey Norman, because Tim had $200.00 of gift vouchers he could redeem there. The Guitar Hero II Game and Red Octane Guitar bundle cost $149.00. Rather than buying then and there, we decided to check out JB Hi-Fi, just to see if there was much of a difference in price.

Not only did JB Hi-Fi have a larger range of accessories, it also had the Guitar Hero bundle for $99.00. Tim and I bought Guitar Hero II (including the red guitar), and we also bought a second guitar – this one wireless, for an extra $64.00.

Moral to this … not-even-a-story is that you should always do the legwork before making a financial commitment. Harvey Norman will price match (as far as my experience with them goes), but you need to actually find the cheaper item first for Harvey Norman to call and confirm its validity.

Eat some real Italin pizza and gelati, because it’s really delicious.

There is a man who sells strawberries who comes to our work every now and again with a big tray of strawberry punnets on it. I will usually get some, because they are nice. This week they were especially nice. Did you know that the part of the strawberry that we call the fruit isn’t actually the fruit? It’s classed as an “accessory fruit”. I looked it up on Wikipedia to be sure my mind hadn’t made that up, but it’s true! The actual fruit of the strawberry plant are the little seeds which are on the fleshy receptacle (the red part of the strawberry).

I finally got my other group certificate in the mail today. I’ll do my tax return sometime over the weekend hopefully. Tim and I are going to his friends’ place for dinner on Saturday night, and we’re bringing dessert so I will cook that on Friday night (tomorrow night).

Tax breaks came into effect 1st July, so this months’ pay is going to be more money than I would usually get. That means that I should be able to get my ninjapass for my DS. I’m really looking forward to that.

I’m on mum’s computer at the moment, because I left my laptop at Tim’s place, and the TV is on in the background so I’m having trouble concentrating on this.

I give up!