WEEKLY DIARY
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September October (to be updated up to December soon!)
Where I went: Monday – Teesside + Heathrow + the air! Tues pm – land Singapore, stay with Janis Sat pm – land Melbourne Sun – into city centre
What I did: Won a free CD Was on live national tv! Got a hug + kiss from Millsy (Singapore – swum (is that a word?), Holland Village, Tanglin Club for food)
People I met: ROB MILLS! Mel, Chloe, Chloe’s Mum, Loz… oh, + TRISI! (+ scary deaf guy who might have been trying to buy our hand in marriage?!)
High point: TV/Millsy! (well, durr…)
What I learnt about myself: It doesn’t even take me 24hrs to get another couple of claim to fames. Oh, and I can be independent! Woo! (woohoo woohoohoo)
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WEEK 2 – 13-19 Sept 2004 Where I went: Upside Down Cow in Tree The Bubble!! Spencer St Station!! Box Hill (teeheehee) Mercury Lounge Ferntree Gully Peninsula Lounge
What I did: Photos of duck at Cow in Tree + Bubble Birthday cakes for Jabba! Wore party hats in public Watched Rove Slept in a car park SAW ROB MILLS + THE NIGHT VISION GOGGLES!! (yay for Neil’s enthusiasm on it) (+ confused Rob with signs! lol)
People I met: Jabba! Friendly but scary security guard dude who hung around chatting to us for an hour after his shift! (“I like my nipples” – lol!) Brooke Neil! Bo! (can I write your name, btw? LOL) Reece. Lots of forum girls. Mel’s mum
High point: ROB!!!!!!!!! Neil being up for Night Vision Goggles Amusing boys by dancing to All Right Now Talklikeapirate.com Jabba recognising me and being happy Jabba whacking Magoo with blow-up hammer for us Jabba’s birthday! Rob’s hotness Confusing Rob with Goggles sign Rob’s ‘Inviting’ dancing – awww! Rob singing straight at me/holding my hand The tiny stools Rob walking by at Merc (‘do you remember me from Friday?’ – ‘yeh!!’ aww!) ROB
What I learnt about myself: I was right – all I need is a little encouragement/backup and I’ll be happy to wear a party hat in public (inc. on tram) I have a “cute accent” I can fall asleep in freezing cold carparks
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WEEK 3 – 20-26 Sept 04 No more Rob + Goggles :’( Where I went: Trisi’s work Fed Square (woo…(!)) Box Hill! Outside Footy Breakfast MCG Where Bec’s staying
What I did: Painted ($130!) Regurgitator gig (+free food!) Took lots of pics of Andrew G Hung out at Merch Booth Missed Rob Saw Megamen! Saw the PM and remembered to tell him to go on Rove
People I met: ANDREW G!! +James Bec! + Mum + Kath + Rhiannon Trisi’s fellow work folk Ryan, Casey + Simon of Megamen ("If you don't like this next song, just blame Casey..." *they play one note* ... "CASEY SUCKS!") Johnny Howard (met/saw.. same diff!)
High point: Meeting ANDREW G!! “Go on Rove!” Sunday @ Bec’s (the orange pants, Bec’s rants etc)
What I learnt about myself: I met Andrew G! (teehee, sorry…) Unashamed to wear orange pants I miss Rob
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I miss Robbie :-( Where I went: Box Hill x2 Past Peninsula! (aww!) Upside Down Cow in Tree! Ally’s house (Frankston – not Portsea) Mel’s house To see Tripod Prince of Wales
What I did: Watched Rob on GMA (aww!) Made someone’s dreams come true (“meet us by the cow in tree”) Saw Tripod Ate icecream + sweets watching Willy Wonka Got overexcited when Rove mentioned our escapades! Put up a BIG Rove sign in window Stayed @ Ally’s
High point: Rob on GMA Rove mention! The night at Ally’s – me, Trisi, Mel, Ally, early morning, Internet, parties in our mouths, Bread with no E or O, Rik, Mighty Man Father, Laz, Paulie Sector 7G (happy Trisi)
What I learnt about myself: My obsessions can be easily surpassed by those of a 13yr old girl.
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WEEK 5 – 4-10 Oct Where I went: Cow in Tree! Uncomfy pink stools Box Hill Highpoint Mel’s house Prince of Wales On City Circle Tram Fairy Tree
What I did: Met Woody + spent a nice few hours wandering round town Planned Steve’s Magical Mystery City Loop Tour of Fun Got a job interview Bought yellow boots Wore odd boots! Watched F1!
People I met: Woody! Brook! (Officially)
Highpoint: On the train with Trisi – Bonzo, pineapples, "Steve", deporting etc Sunday – The Happy Day
What I learnt about myself: I can almost keep a straight face I’m way too comfortable meeting guys off the internet! I’m missable :-)
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Where I went: Boost Juice @ Crown Fitzroy Gardens Box Hill (of course!) Trisi’s work for internet/printer fun Highpoint Prince of Wales (of course)
What I did: Had a job interview!! – two, actually Relaxed in the sun in the park Phoned Joinee Cazz Jumped around yelling ‘YAY!’ at my one month anniversary Found out the Bachelor of the Year posters get RIPPED UP!!! (underline that a few more times for real authenticity!) Confused Brook (teeheehee) Showed Anth polite clapping Made the S7G boys laugh :-)
People I met: Brook’s sister Paige (again, but properly) Brook’s wife! (Alyssa) Matty (of Krunch – (with Kit))
High point: Highpoint! Lol (I just wanted to write that… was fun though) “Brook! Brook! Look what I bought! … hi btw!” – “did you buy it?” – “so you’ve not got the poster on your wall?” LOL! Mmm cookie dough Finding out about next weekend! “I have traces of Neil on my top!” LMAO!
What I leant about myself: I have more self confidence! – 1) I phoned Cazz, 2) I asked TWICE about the Bachelor posters, 3) my un-shy “Brook! Brook! Brook!”-ing. Yay! Go me! Oh, 4) Job interviews! Woo!
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Where I went: Cow in tree – x2 Backpackers place @ Spencer Street Comedy club interview Box Hill! Epping (didn’t get off train though) Knox! Prince of W(h)ales – of course
What I did: Handed out CVs Cheered up Woody with randomness City Loop x1.5! Got on stage @ the Ben Hurr thing Joined a job agency Stayed up all Saturday night SAW ROB! Told Rob and Brook that Merc’s my last gig Had photo with Brook Got v. silly due to lack of sleep
People I met: Lizzie @ BWC Alexia + Con @ Comedy Club DAYNE! Officially Elise (+ ppl @ Knox) Hallsy + Morph
High point: Emails from friends at home Ben Hurr sillyness Escalator fun – perpetual motion, yay! ROB!! SUNDAY – GOOOOOD HAPPY DAY! S7G Brook’s jazz hands! Rob :-)
What I learnt about myself: I can cope with lack of sleep :-) I just go a bit “silly”. As long as I’m happy too anyhoos. (lol @ Brook seeing the connection as to how Trisi’s wallet getting stolen was his fault) _______________________________________________________________ WEEK 8 – 25–31 Oct (Halloween!) Where I went: To work Elsternwick (woo(!!)) The Red Eagle (exactly one year after Rob et al did!) Mel’s house Prince of Wales T’s work
What I did: Worked Quit work Bought “Rob”, the pen Posted Mum’s prezzie Took S7G pics Got Knox pics developed Had 2nd Melby Meet- LOL! SMALLEST JOIN MEET EVER!
People I met: A Big Issue seller. I forget his name. Trisi’s dad Rocky
High point: Adam’s grin when we arrived at PoWales (<<< P. O. Wales NOT Poluales coz that’s not a word.) *** Sector 7G!! *** The photos of Knox – yay!
What I learnt about myself: Sometimes I just can’t be confident enough :-( Especially when I’m that tired. But at least I had the sense to quit! So oh well.
_______________________________________________________________ WEEK 9 – 1–7 Nov 2004 Where I went: Fountain Gate Nunne Warren BWC Regent
What I did: Went to a ROB GIG!! Heard all the soundcheck! Slept ALL of TuesDAY (7am – 5pm) Hung out with a street performer Made a new friend
People I met: Elise’s friend Bec (“Mel”) Tim (aww, what a sweetie!) Max +Sammy +Simon +Marco the barman Glenn (“hi Glenn!!” *waves* - when Adam introduces him, lol)
High point: ROB!!!! Mine and Trisi’s early morning convos Rob laughing @ our All Right Now dance The weekend
What I learnt about myself: I can cope with staying up all night
Interesting fact – Glenn’s played one gig and I’ve spoken to him/he’s spoken to me more than I have with Adam, bah! C’MON ADAM!!!
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WEEK 10 – 6 – 14 Nov Where I went: Bloody Dandenong The hospital Prince of Wales Box Hill! BWC To work! Halo 2 launch Southbank Regent station
What I did: SAW ROB!! Won a boy an Xbox!!! Yelled ‘Bubble Guy!!’ @ Bubble Guy Worked Gave away my Halo 2 lanyard Spent time with the Streeties
People I met: Maggie, Lregina, Lachern, Anna, Katrina, Lisa etc @ work Cazz! :-)
High point: Box Hill (magic on train, throwing cards, Robbie, scaring lady waitress etc) Seeing Cazz Max’s lack of reaction to the pineapple in the audience Chatty emails :-) Magic shop guys bagging out Max Adam’s grin and ‘hey’ (aww, so cute!)
What I learnt about myself: I’m becoming more confident (eg. randomly talking to strangers)
“We made a guy say ‘bitchin’!’ !!” “IT VALIDATED!!” – “MINE TOO!” (a stranger and me celebrating validating our train tickets...)
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WEEK 11 – 15 – 21 Nov Where I went: To work @ Dandenong Box Hill Eastland Reservoir to buy ice cream Xavier college – YAFFA festival thing
What I did: Had time off work (phew!) Enjoyed the sun off work Saw the exciting interest points of Reservoir – 1. Fish Hut, 2. Phone Booth, 3. Pizza Hut Made Red Shirt Guys happy on train with the smiley faces Posted lots of stuff! Met Tripod SAW ROB! +Neily! YAY! *full gig*
People I met: Tripod Tim Sam Luke and Stacy Rick (legend!)
People I saw: Trixie Tucker from Neighbours (and she just kept smiling @ me – ARGH!) Steven Curry – so funny when he was telling me where to go for the Rob comp! lol
High point: The weekend ROB! – FULL gig! Neily! Adam’s smile @ S7G Anth’s “focus!” coz we were going “Aaadddaaaaammmmmm…!” Box Hill train home :-)
What I learnt about myself: I burn if I’m in the sun for 10hrs unprotected. Oops!
“Max, just so you know, an inch is like this…” “It’s just like a METRE!!” – “yeah!!.... shut uuuupp!” “I could have his job like that” *clicks fingers* x3000 (pft, yeah right..) Best. Tram driver. Ever. On way to Xavier. *MASSIVE POT SALE* LOL (I laughed so much I cried!)
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WEEK 12 – 22–28 Nov Where I went: St Kilda (Neily lives there! The McD’s used to live there! I saw Blair and Ryan’s old flat! Woo) Fitzroy Gardens Waterside pub Prince of Wales Southbank (ooo, the surprise!)
What I did: Relaxed in the sun and heat (35C+ !!) Went to NICA’s “Inferno” acrobatic show (saw Juzzy in audience) Started a novel (teeheehee) (“A Fish Called Brenda”) Ran through sprinklers at midnight Got in some silly midnight moods
People I met: Oldie Tim, Officially (the musical one this time)
High point: Max and Sam’s double act – us with the party blowers! Sam winding Max up on Saturday night while he was practising Tim’s show The sprinklers The balcony Adam’s smile and hello The tram home on Sunday with random merrily-drunk guys
“Ahh, children, you can’t beat them… coz that’s illegal!” – Sammy “I like children – they taste like chicken!” – Tim THE CITY WHERE EVERYONE LOVES TO DIE! Lol “PEOPLE!! CAMOUFLAGE DOES NOT WORK IN THE CITY!!!”
_______________________________________________________________ WEEK 13 – 29 Nov-5 Dec 2004 Where I went: Southbank Inferno@ St Kilda Round the City Loop The FAMOUS Spiegeltent Prince of Wales Regent
What I did: Got NYC flights! Saw Inferno a couple more times Oldie’s show (starring Juzzy) Got offered Rice Milk lots! Steve’s City Loop Tour of DOOM Saw Nick Nicholas Got into Spiegeltent for FREE SPOKE TO ADAM Went to last S7G gig :-(
People I met: RICE MILK GUY! Steve Paul and Chris
High point: Noises from driver cabin on train (OMG A FINGER! Etc) Trams home from Inferno Being spotted @ Inferno Original Rice Milk-ing Oldie’s show (“liquorice melting in the sun!”) Pitch fun “D’you guys want Rice Milk?” @ Spiegeltent Bagging out Max with Paul and later with Sammy and Tim Rice Milk heckles on Sunday Invite to Inferno’s last night Anth’s chat mid-set TALKING TO ADAM!!! The boys loving my DAUGHTER sign (Anth’s laughter, Adam’s confusion then almost breaking) Our interpretive Help (which Adsy loved) Anth covering his eyes Oh! 3am Sun morn – reading notice on kitchen door when a lady opened the door and the 3 of us screamed. LOL.
“But… you’re not leaving until next week!” *sad face* Awwwww!! Yay Adam! “I only wanted “it’s” but I’ve got ‘cpqykloh….’…” – Max failing pathetically to text on my phone
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WEEK 14 – 6-12 Dec Where I went: St Kilda Beach Luna Park! Box Hill :-) Hard Rock Café – twice Merc – ROB GIG!
What I did: Got rained on rather a lot during storms Ran on beach – touched Aussie sea – SAW A POSSUM! Grabbed people with my shadow Had a farewell meal @ Hard Rock Stalked people for 3 hours CHATTED WITH ROB!!! Spoke to Neil!
People I met: Chris again (he’s cool) Anne from Millsy forum Rick again (still a legend) Andy Zapp, officially “Hi” to 5.2 Second Guy
High point: The shriek and the run and the listen and the dance and the beach run and the singing and the all over joy. The Happy Dance Smiles and dancing eyebrows during the 'frozen' bit and the almost laughing and the looks on the tram. ROB!!! Best. Chat. Ever. + Neilie! Yay! “Hiya! What are you doing here?!” Rob paying me lots of attention during gig Scaring Teddy Bear Guy Rice Milk Guy and his 1 in a million-ness and obsession with our show The “awww!” when I said I was going Chatting with Chris Tim loving the spaghetti! Seeing Santa and making people happy and being “good fun” on Christmas Tram! Inferno! Hard Rock, both times The 3hr wait 5.2 Second Guy’s “hi! You remind me of Xmas” and “I might join you” Being "subtle"
Bad points: No Tim in Rob's gig Not actually chatting on Sunday Falling out with Max on my last day coz he was being a dim witted, insensitive idiot and ruined all our plans. The middle part of Sunday (not Tim and RM Guy!) No S7G (no ADAM!) End of Oz ’04!
BUT! The good outweighs the bad.. so YAY!.
_______________________________________________________________ Monday 13th December 2004 I board a plane that takes me to Singapore, I stay there for 2 nights, arrive home on Weds 15th Dec. _______________________________________________________________ Wednesday 19th January 2005 I fly to New York!!! Thursday 27th January 2005 I LAND IN MELBOURNE!!!! Saturday 29th January 2005 ROB GIG!!!!!! ..TO BE UPDATED... umm... one day... maybe... |
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