Posted in health & wellbeing, the single files, simple living, family & friends, god, faith & spirit, work & study on May 12th, 2008 No Comments »
It’s been a funny week. Not much has been happening, but a lot is going on, if that makes any sense at all. Still in holiday mode, so the pace has been slow and probably why I haven’t felt like blogging or twittering very much - there isn’t anything to report! (As this post will […]
Posted in the single files, social sciences on Jun 19th, 2007 No Comments »
Well, I’m facing the prospect living alone again. Brother Peter has met someone and has pretty much moved out. Hasn’t been here much except to do the occasional load of laundry. To be honest I’m not sure I want to live by myself. But the thought of a shared house is daunting. Yes, I mean […]
Posted in the single files on Nov 28th, 2006 5 Comments »
This is a piece entitled “Dining alone - an act of subversion.” Also known as “Why are some guys jerks?”
All I was doing was having dinner, or rather waiting for it to be served, at an outdoor restaurant in Sawtell. Sometimes I think a woman having dinner alone is one of the most subversive acts […]
Posted in the single files on Nov 3rd, 2006 13 Comments »
OK, here’s the question. Should I give online dating another whirl? Sure, I wasn’t that keen on it first time around - felt too weird - but hey, it’s not like I’m meeting anyone in normal life …
Posted in the single files on Sep 18th, 2006 No Comments »
Amusingly, after the recent entry about letting-go-and-letting-God in the relationships arena, Chippie Moonpie alludes to the possibility of me and him pairing off because I am, afterall, “semi-attractive.” Way to woo Chippie! Interestingly, it is always him revisiting this topic. The other night had the added spin of how I’m “nearly 40″, and would want […]
Posted in the single files, food on Sep 15th, 2006 No Comments »
I went to Parramatta this morning for another work meeting. Arriving 11 minutes early I decided to amuse myself, “tempt the God”, and visit Gloria Jeans again to see if another prophetic word would be forthcoming. Just before reaching GJ’s I bumped into Chris which was nice - it’s always nice to see friendly faces […]
Posted in the single files, work & study on Aug 30th, 2006 2 Comments »
OK, so what is it about Parramatta?
Went there yesterday morning for another work meeting. Arrived early so strolled into Gloria Jeans for a Chai Latte. While frothing milk and whatnot, the lad behind the counter asks point blank, “So, are you married?” Far out brussell sprout! Is this really happening? At the same place where […]