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Aug. 13th, 2006 @ 06:27 am Moving Away...
Current Mood: busy
Current Music: Nick Cave
Hey I realise I haven't posted on this thing in years and in recognition of that i'm finally moving all my shit over to myspace in attempt to gain some control over this blogging gig...

So yeah, from now on i'm here... http://www.myspace.com/appetitusrationi and I promise to try and update and be a really good little emo..well look i'll try anyway...

xxx
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Jul. 17th, 2006 @ 12:58 am Home..
Current Mood: thoughtful
Current Music: Ben Harper
I'm going home on Thursday.

I now officially know the meaning of bittersweet...and I hate it.

xx
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Jun. 28th, 2006 @ 05:20 am Moving on...
Current Mood: curious
Current Music: Aimee Mann
Why is it that interesting people must always pop up at the most inopportune times?

Maybe its because they are just so damn hard to pin down, after all thats what makes them interesting in the first place, isn't it?

Ughh, I need some sleep, I need uni to end and I need to stop meeting intriguing people when I have to go home in 20 odd days.

Likelihood of any of this happening: zero to fuck all, but hope is a marvellous thing...
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Jun. 25th, 2006 @ 08:13 pm Burning Out...
Current Mood: exhausted
Current Music: Silverchair
So I'm coming home in 25 days or so, which will be awesome (can't wait to see everyone!), but in the meantime life is just fucking busy...

Spent most of last week frantically organising and preparing "un-birthday" gifts (in my dorm, everyone whose birthday we didn't celebrate during the year we celebrated last night) and of course my new favourite late night pastime: watching the soccer. Which hasn't been helped by the fact we actually arn't losing as we were expected to..GO AUSSIE (Guus is God)!

My uni work is way behind and i've fallen into a habit of not going for various reasons which basically means I need to attend ALL my classes from now till the end of semester, a feat I don't think i've actually ever tried let alone completed.

My dorm mates and I are off to the beach this week (yes people apparently Japan does have a beach) for our "Mata-Ne" (See ya later) party which is hopefully going to be insane, providing the Japanese rain holds out long enough for us to actually have some beach time. Who the hell has a fucking "rainy season?". Bring on Australian weather.

In the meantime I suppose its time to start organising some home things, tidying, packing (god forbid) and generally getting my affairs in order. In reality there is no time for sadness, even though I know its going to be very, very hard to leave. And my lack of ability to deal with crying people has not gotten any better as i've got older...

As much as I can't wait to come home i'm going to miss meeting new people everyday, trains that work AND run on time, the general weirdness that is Tokyo, Japanese TV and most of all my mates here. Not very insightful I know but I think sometimes its the simplest things that you miss and that hurt the most.

x
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Jun. 13th, 2006 @ 03:21 am WE WON!!!!!!!!
Current Mood: ecstatic
Well, we did. And its late and i'm bored, so YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Jun. 6th, 2006 @ 05:07 pm Marriage
Current Mood: busy
Current Music: The Clash
Why is it the only time the Government appears to have any haste in acting to resolve an issue, it inevitably has to do with things that don't need "fixing"! With the Conservatives in the US pushing for a re-write of the Constitution so that it more closely resembles ours (oops, apparently someone forgot the little "marriage is between a man and a woman" stipulation in thier version, shame on them :P), why don't we all join together and sing along to the tunes of the Christian right!

Phillip Ruddock is an asshole.

http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/ruddock-to-overturn-act-gay-law/2006/06/06/1149359734884.html
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Jun. 5th, 2006 @ 11:15 pm Sleep is not desired....
Current Mood: bouncy
Current Music: Evanescence
So, as I promised certain people I would, I'm starting that sleep thing tonight, dammit. So it will be off to bed at midnight for me and seeing what 6, or well, at least 5 hours sleep does for the system. Promise to keep you all updated on the results.

I so haven't done the required work in order ot start this today but oh well, as Nori is telling me, I need learn how to manage my time better. Which is a skill that surely can't hurt.

x
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May. 31st, 2006 @ 10:35 pm Regular Sleep??
Current Mood: contemplative
Current Music: RHCP
Hmm, so I've been in a really funky mood all week and I guess now I'm finally sitting down long enough to blog about it. I have a sneaking suspicion it may also be to do with the mountains of work i'm looking at very intently right now...

Been thinking about the past, the present, the future and everything in between (yes, so emo, I know) and more importantly what i'm actually going to get around to doing next year (when god forbid I will actually be a GRADUATE)!

Basically have decided I really, really, don't want a job, have little to fuck all interest in "furthering my education" and really, really, really want to travel. None of which are practically feasible options but hey, its nice to dream occasionally. And as the increasingly depressing world news constantly reminds me, that the planet needs dreamers as much as it needs to round up and shoot all the 'practical' lawyers and so-called "mediators". Fuck pragmatism and fuck rationality.

So what do I actually want to do? Ideally just travel around South America and/ or Africa, do some aid work and forget for just a little while that people's expectations can and will sink you if you let them. Sounds awesome if you ask me.

As Kate tells me, i'm sure i'll be over this phase by tomorrow but in the meantime I really feel I would like to be able to exercise some control over my own life and actually choose what I want to do next year. Although i'm aware I need money, I need a career and I need to start to build my life right now I feel like just getting out there, being who I am and having some fun.

Cheers
x

P.S. On top of all this emo introspection have decided to undertake a bold, potentially deadly experiment next week. Am going to set an actual bedtime for myself, actually sleep in a regulated pattern and shock gasp, try and get the recommended 6-8 hours every night. It better do wonders for my soul, because atm its sounding like a harder task than Everest.
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May. 29th, 2006 @ 02:09 pm Running the State?
Current Mood: amused
Current Music: The Mars Volta
Was sadly living in the hope that Mr Iemma had something better to do with his time.

Apparently not....

http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/gay-books-at-daycare-inappropriate/2006/05/29/1148754909758.html
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May. 28th, 2006 @ 06:47 pm Blackouts...
Current Mood: happy
Current Music: Artic Monkeys
I love those nights when you basically remember everything that went on (well all the important things anyway), but you still have cute little memory blanks.

Filling in the gaps is good Sunday fun...
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May. 18th, 2006 @ 12:32 am Sickness...
Current Mood: sick
Current Music: NIN
I hate feeling ill.

I hate unpredictable weather change.

I hate not being able to sleep when I know I need to.

I hate having more work than one human can possibly fit into a 24 hour day.

I hate the fact that in less than 70 days I have to say goodbye to my "family" here and to a year of fantastic experiences.

x
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May. 9th, 2006 @ 03:25 pm Addictions...
Current Mood: aggravated
Current Music: Foo Fighters
My head feels like a pin cushion, however instead of pins, invisible martian men are driving 6 inch screws through my head...slowly.

I want to believe this is not a withdrawal symptom.

Bastard addictions...

I need more pills.
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May. 8th, 2006 @ 03:19 pm Golden Week
Current Mood: bouncy
Current Music: The Postal Service
Have discovered two good new things this week. Well, actually, two great things but I best not get too excited lest they disappear into the ether...

Firstly, the weird sleeping nap thing is working :D! So, the result being about forty minutes of sleep every couple of days is keeping me ultra hyped. Excellent.

Secondly, have been doing an insane amount of unnecessary research for the one English based course I am doing over here. As a result, have rediscovered a love of research. No, really. Am actually greatly enjoying it atm. Although i'm not sure if thats because I actually am enjoying the process itself or just the act of researching why John Howard is a fuckwit. Either way, this reeks of a two week fad and i'm sure i'll be over it well before I get back and actually have to use my research skills...

In other news, Japan had three consecutive public holidays last week (otherwise known as Golden Week), which, combined with my regular days off meant a week off for me! Lots of rooftop relaxing, lots of Karaoke and one very interesting indoor picnic were among the highlights. Oh, and LOTS of alcohol. So much so that i've sworn off alcohol for a week. Well till Friday anyway. Will keep you updated on that one...

x
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May. 2nd, 2006 @ 12:25 am Theories...
Current Mood: calm
Current Music: Augie March
So, i'm planning on testing a theory (old wives tale whatever) that I remember reading at some point. It had something to do with NASA research but I have no idea as to the validity of that....Anyway, said theory says that the perfect nap is one that goes for 22.5 minutes and, if taken properly, can account for as much as 3-4 hours real sleep. So, I figure two or three power naps a day and i'm good to go right? Or maybe i'm just crazy. I'll let you know anyway...

x
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Apr. 23rd, 2006 @ 08:48 pm Little Things
Current Mood: cheerful
Current Music: Alanis Morissette
Sometimes its just the little things that count.

Or leave you with a ridiculously stupid smile on your face anyway.

x
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Apr. 22nd, 2006 @ 03:37 pm Photos...
Current Mood: bouncy
Current Music: Serena Ryder
Mmmm, well, I put some photos up on my MSN space a little while ago, however only now when procrastination has become me am I actually remembering to blog about it. Just some pics of the heat, (Thailand and Singapore were absolutely fucking insane), also some other piccies of The Great Escape and all its fabulousness from when I went back home.

Just got in from Uni, not only class but a test today, ick! And i'm so far behind its not even funny, what kind of fucked up country makes you learn things in the FIRST week???

In other useless information, saw a girl at uni today who was the spitting image of Alex from The OC today, 'cept with shorter hair (yes, I was a obsessive fan for a good season and a half). Crazy likeness. Good way to start the morning ;). Must introduce myself someday...

Also, not that its funny (which is isn't), but does anyone else think its ironic the first Aussie soldier to die in Iraq dies because of an ACCIDENT?? Not to say that accidentally shooting yourself in the head isn't an impressive feat in itself...Christ, just reinforces the whole fucked up nature of the situation I suppose.

xo

P.S. How many more fucking members of the AWB are left anymore? Cole inquiry has got to get SOMEONE for this, surely, maybe, pretty please..
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Apr. 16th, 2006 @ 10:46 pm Still alive....
Current Mood: tired
Current Music: Decoder Ring
So yeah, I realise I haven't blogged on this thing in years (in all actuality i'm sure its only been a couple of weeks; but thats emo years anyway isn't it? ;)). So, really, this should be a blog filled with actual updates and goodness, pictorial and otherwise but i'm way too tired for that to be the case. Maybe tomorrow. Tonight i'm just feeling like a rant and i'm sure this will be filled with ranting goodness.

Flew into Tokyo this morning at about 6:30, complete with a crisp five degrees and some wonderful rain to accompany it. Australian weather is really like nowhere else in the world. And i'm becoming so much more damn appreciative of it.

So, other than the gorgeous weather loved every bit of my trip back home, it was so amazing to see everybody, hear the stories and the gossip and just generally catch up. And for everybody I missed out on seeing there will now twice the obligation when I return in July/August!

Went to see Hawksley Workman at the Vanguard with Kate and it twas insane, as was Great Escape. I'm in love with Hawksley, was before but even more so now. Its strange how certain situations and places in time feel oddly right. To be back gigging with Kate feels like home.

As for Great Escape, SILVERCHAIR ROCK! No elaboration required. Sigur Ros were equally awesome and certainly more visually stunning, everything i'd expected and more. Very wanky, artistic, decorative lighting photos coming soon :).

Anyway, I think thats enough for my sleep deprived little brain right now, photos and elaboration will be up as soon as I find time and energy.

Ky xoxo
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Mar. 31st, 2006 @ 06:14 am Musing...
Current Mood: hyper
Current Music: The Whitlams
P.S. The Whitlams latest album is white hot and its been way too long since i've seen Tim in concert. Strike that; its been way too long since i've seen anybody in concert. "12 Hours" is just so dark and visceral; pure, utter bliss.
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Mar. 31st, 2006 @ 06:14 am Musing...
Current Mood: hyper
Current Music: The Whitlams
P.S. The Whitlams latest album is white hot and its been way too long since i've seen Tim in concert. Strike that; its been way too long since i've seen anybody in concert. "12 Hours" is just so dark and visceral; pure, utter bliss.
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Mar. 31st, 2006 @ 05:30 am All Nighters...
Current Mood: hyper
Current Music: The Gossip
So, I realise I haven't blogged on this thing in ages, what can I say, better things to do?? I promise an update full of yummy goodness and photos just as soon as soon as i've sat this fucking test for Japanese this morning. And after i've cleaned my room. And maybe slept just a little. I've forgotten how good it feels to see the daylight poking through in the morning and breaking the aura of the night. Oh and the feeling of being super high on caffeine and sugar *dangerous addictive patterns creeping back...*, thats good too.

xo
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