You may have noticed (or maybe not!) the name of my blog has changed. Why? because I'm sure I have sent you all to sleep by now! Its been a while so I guess I should start where I left off....The Inauguration...what can I say....FABULOUS. He really feels to me like a Global President, how I would LOVE to work for him in the area of disability *sigh* Watching him walk down the steps before being announced I was thinking "Please don't do a John Key!" The aforementioned NZ Prime Minister did a speech for Chinese New Year and then proceeded to fall down the steps of the stage returning to his seat and breaking his arm in two places! (although this wasn't discovered till the next day!) Thankfully Obama got through smoothly, although what was with the supreme jude getting the oath wrong?
Its been a busy couple of weeks, including my first 2 2 day weeks but in true CCS form I'm already a half day ahead of myself LOL Never fear though coz I will take that time off when I go for a swimming assesment next week.
We have had more hot weather which has been fantastic for the World Buskers Festival which finished today. Went 3 times in total and saw some brilliant acts although one thing is for sure - none of them have CP *that* is for sure!
My car is on the way that is if the funding agency can pay the right caryard this week. I thought it was taking an age and rang them to hear this explanation "Oh we sent the cheque to the wrong PO Box number." OK so they say that paitence is a virtue so fingers crossed for this week
Now for my other vice - you know I like music well now its time to hear about TV. I love my MYSKY HD recorder!! Tonight for instance is the Austrailian Open Final (GO Fed Ex!) and a NZ/Aust ODI and the start of another season of 24 - all on at the same time! 24 is a must record and think I will just flick between the other 2. and then I have work in the morning EEK!
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
A Moment In Time
I felt I needed to make a post tonight for a number of reasons starting with
The Inaugaration!
There are a few moments in time that go down in time for the impact they have. Where were you when:
The Inaugaration!
There are a few moments in time that go down in time for the impact they have. Where were you when:
- JFK was asassanated
- Elvis died
- Diana died
- 2 planes hit the World Trade Centre
- and there are many more both good and bad. Tomorrow another one gets added to the list. WHERE WERE YOU WHEN
- America swore in its first African American President?
I can tell you where I will be - glued to my TV set that's where! I am transfixed by this guy. He instills confidence everytime he speaks. His acceptance speech was simply enthralling for me. I believe that America will move forward under his leadership and most importantly for me he seems to understands being in a minority, diversity and difference. Can't wait can't wait CAN'T WAIT!
In other news I made it through my first week of work - all 2 days of it! and tomorrow sees the arrival of my 2nd trial manual wheelchair (since the first one was such an abject failure: read: I sat in it for 5mins and said "No way!")
The world Buskers festival starts here on Thursday, should be good so expect a post or 2 on that
Friday, January 16, 2009
WOW Music!
And it was relatively easy and free! but don't worry if you don't like it you can pause/stop easily, now I've just got to figure how to add to it. I got this idea thanks to Jenny May so now I'm hoping she can give me some easy instructions...
So I guess some explanations are in order..
David Archuleta I think is amazing and I was hooked once I heard him on American Idol (7). He realeased a self titled CD in November 08 which actually had different versions with extra tracks depending where you bought it! Of course it wasn't released at all here so I had it imported (at a scary price) but of course it didn't have all the tracks and most of what you hear from him here are those (now how do I get them to my iPhone?) You're The Voice is the exception its not on the CD's but he sang this in one of the rounds of the show. It was by far his weakest performance on the show but I had to admire his guts to take a song that was not known by 99.9% of the audience and try something different. (He also did this with Robbie Williams Angels with an incredible almost unplugged version. Once again this song was virtually unknown to the audience.) So this was the much better studio version he did while still on the show and while clearly he isn't John Farnham I still think its pretty good. I technically am nowhere near the demographic for his CD! but one of the things I like about the CD is it shows he was capable of more then the ballads he seemed boxed in by on the show. I hope that in the future he will have even more control of the kind and sound of his music.
Jordin Sparks is another idol winner and I just love this song
Miley Cyrus. I'm almost embarrased to admit I like this song - but there you go! I just love the beat
Boyzone. Yet another closet fan LOL and this is their first single after reforming.
I promise I'll add some more mainstream stuff. Its too cool though coz I can add stuff that is almost impossible to get in NZ.
Only one more day and then its back to work for me :0( I went out to Sumner today (a beachside suburb) with an ex flatmate who chucked me in her partner's "Bro Mobile" AKA Ford Station Wagon complete with fluffy dice and bench seat!At Sumner they have these cool "Mobimat" things that get put out over the soft sand which means that I can get onto the beach in my powerchair and go for a walk along the beach. Although I was in my manual chair today so we didn't do that. It is one of the coolest things to experience, just have to remember to not go backwards or stop in soft/wet sand - that's how one gets stuck!
All in all a pretty good day
So I guess some explanations are in order..
David Archuleta I think is amazing and I was hooked once I heard him on American Idol (7). He realeased a self titled CD in November 08 which actually had different versions with extra tracks depending where you bought it! Of course it wasn't released at all here so I had it imported (at a scary price) but of course it didn't have all the tracks and most of what you hear from him here are those (now how do I get them to my iPhone?) You're The Voice is the exception its not on the CD's but he sang this in one of the rounds of the show. It was by far his weakest performance on the show but I had to admire his guts to take a song that was not known by 99.9% of the audience and try something different. (He also did this with Robbie Williams Angels with an incredible almost unplugged version. Once again this song was virtually unknown to the audience.) So this was the much better studio version he did while still on the show and while clearly he isn't John Farnham I still think its pretty good. I technically am nowhere near the demographic for his CD! but one of the things I like about the CD is it shows he was capable of more then the ballads he seemed boxed in by on the show. I hope that in the future he will have even more control of the kind and sound of his music.
Jordin Sparks is another idol winner and I just love this song
Miley Cyrus. I'm almost embarrased to admit I like this song - but there you go! I just love the beat
Boyzone. Yet another closet fan LOL and this is their first single after reforming.
I promise I'll add some more mainstream stuff. Its too cool though coz I can add stuff that is almost impossible to get in NZ.
Only one more day and then its back to work for me :0( I went out to Sumner today (a beachside suburb) with an ex flatmate who chucked me in her partner's "Bro Mobile" AKA Ford Station Wagon complete with fluffy dice and bench seat!At Sumner they have these cool "Mobimat" things that get put out over the soft sand which means that I can get onto the beach in my powerchair and go for a walk along the beach. Although I was in my manual chair today so we didn't do that. It is one of the coolest things to experience, just have to remember to not go backwards or stop in soft/wet sand - that's how one gets stuck!
All in all a pretty good day
Saturday, January 10, 2009
If I thought it was HOT before....
you guessed it....It just got HOTTER Last Thursday (or was it Wed?) got to 40deg C. Now as you may have guessed we are simply not used to that kinda weather here! When I got home my disk drive on the computer sounded like it was about to blow up! I guess I'm a bit naughty and usually don't turn the computer off - but this night I decided I should and give the poor thing a rest. Don't think it was made for the heat either and if it was to crash on me, well I think I'd go a little nuts...no TradeMe (NZ ebay for those overseas readers) Facebook, email or seeing what Archie has been up to...perish the thought! But here I am, computer alive and kicking so a rest must have been what it needed.
So its been a few days of heat rest and relaxation for me. Not too much to report but I have managed to see a couple of movies:
So its been a few days of heat rest and relaxation for me. Not too much to report but I have managed to see a couple of movies:
- The Curious Case Of Benjamen Button. I did enjoy this, its a nice little, different romantic tale but man was it LONG! I do think they could have shortened it some. On the plus side, as he got younger it never fails to amaze me just how good looking Brad Pitt is. This AND he has a social concience! *swoon* *** 3/5 stars on my scale.
- Yes Man This I LOVED I have to admit to being a little 50/50 on Jim Carrey movies but I wanted to see it as it has fellow kiwi RHYS DARBY - (AKA Murray from Flight Of The Conchords) in it. Jim was great and Rhys playing Murray esque Norman was a real scene stealer If you want a good laugh this is it *****5/5 stars
Talking of Flight of the Conchords reminds me that I have added a couple more sites that I like flight of the conchords.com. If you haven't checked these guys out before you should now! Quirky funny and bizzare that is them! Also David Archuletta BIG fan here! This young guy is amazing. His voice is absolutely incredible! He is soooo humble I can't help but like him even more. If I make it to the States one day (2010?) I'm gonna try and see a concert of his
Well thats about my lot for now...Thanks so much for your comments keep em comin!
Friday, January 2, 2009
Is It Hot Or What?
The last few days here have been stifiling! Now I know its summer and I do like heat (or thought I did!) but since boxing day it has been consistantly over 25C. It seems to have cooled down tonight and we are supposed to be getting rain tomorrow - in time for the One Day International Criket Game
I can't wait to get my assesment done so I can go swimming 2x per week with help. The assesment process is not fast and 2 months ago I was told it would take a month! I love being in water as I can walk! My nieces and nephews used to love it when they were younger "Its magic" they'd cry
I now have my own art on my wall. Some friends got it framed for me for Christmas and its very cool. (Its also my avatar on here) It is done using a technique called A R T and I'm going to add a link to the official american website. A friend of mine travelled to New York to learn how to be a "tracker" with a view to bringing it back to New Zealand. I got very enthused when I read Tim's book FLYING COLORS as I could see in the book that he really *got* disability and the lack of expectation that people often place on disabled people. Suffice to say he never made that mistake and the rest is history! Charitee got me one of Tim's copies! and now I just have to figure out who I lent it to. It is a FANTASTIC read.
Got the iPhone up and running with 64 songs on it already, I won't wax lyrical about it anymore but in closing the subject will just say I LOVE IT
I can't wait to get my assesment done so I can go swimming 2x per week with help. The assesment process is not fast and 2 months ago I was told it would take a month! I love being in water as I can walk! My nieces and nephews used to love it when they were younger "Its magic" they'd cry
I now have my own art on my wall. Some friends got it framed for me for Christmas and its very cool. (Its also my avatar on here) It is done using a technique called A R T and I'm going to add a link to the official american website. A friend of mine travelled to New York to learn how to be a "tracker" with a view to bringing it back to New Zealand. I got very enthused when I read Tim's book FLYING COLORS as I could see in the book that he really *got* disability and the lack of expectation that people often place on disabled people. Suffice to say he never made that mistake and the rest is history! Charitee got me one of Tim's copies! and now I just have to figure out who I lent it to. It is a FANTASTIC read.
Got the iPhone up and running with 64 songs on it already, I won't wax lyrical about it anymore but in closing the subject will just say I LOVE IT
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Don't faint!
Its obviously not good me being up in the middle of the night as I discovered ways to enhance my blog and maybe get more readers - well I guess that remains to be seen!
So I've added some of my favourite sites - ok yep I am a TV Junkie and proud of it, but take a look I think they're kinda fun. Feel free to add me on Facebook if you are there
I'm keen to hear your thoughts so feel free to ask questions or just leave a comment. If you do this, chances are I will update more as the blog takes on a life of its own!
Wow 2 Jan and 2 posts already! Thats a record LOL Will it last?
I'm off back to bed
So I've added some of my favourite sites - ok yep I am a TV Junkie and proud of it, but take a look I think they're kinda fun. Feel free to add me on Facebook if you are there
I'm keen to hear your thoughts so feel free to ask questions or just leave a comment. If you do this, chances are I will update more as the blog takes on a life of its own!
Wow 2 Jan and 2 posts already! Thats a record LOL Will it last?
I'm off back to bed
What to do when one can't sleep!
And its now 2009 and the start of day 2 already
Feeling a little frustrated as I finally bought an iPhone on New Year's Eve - what a mission that turned out to be but yep *Finally* got the phone and yesterday (Jan 1) I decided to delete my songs on my iRiver so I can sell it on TradeMe well that turned out easier then I thought BUT I also decided to delete Skype while I was at it and the webcam thing as I never use them, and somewhere in the middle of all that I lost all sound to my computer! I didn't think I went anywhere near a sound card but there you go!
So that puts all my plans for updated iTunes on hold, listening to music on iPhone/iPod and downloading cool songs and ringtones GRRR. Not only that but now that I have deleted everything off the iRiver I have no music to listen too when out walking *GASP*
On the good side of things though the iPhone is awesome. I already have appointments in the calendar and made notes/lists, lets hope I can get it running to its full potential soon - I haven't used my computer guy for a while so fingers crossed that he is still in that line of work...
Oh and I loved PRETTY WOMAN last night too.
Happy New Year
Feeling a little frustrated as I finally bought an iPhone on New Year's Eve - what a mission that turned out to be but yep *Finally* got the phone and yesterday (Jan 1) I decided to delete my songs on my iRiver so I can sell it on TradeMe well that turned out easier then I thought BUT I also decided to delete Skype while I was at it and the webcam thing as I never use them, and somewhere in the middle of all that I lost all sound to my computer! I didn't think I went anywhere near a sound card but there you go!
So that puts all my plans for updated iTunes on hold, listening to music on iPhone/iPod and downloading cool songs and ringtones GRRR. Not only that but now that I have deleted everything off the iRiver I have no music to listen too when out walking *GASP*
On the good side of things though the iPhone is awesome. I already have appointments in the calendar and made notes/lists, lets hope I can get it running to its full potential soon - I haven't used my computer guy for a while so fingers crossed that he is still in that line of work...
Oh and I loved PRETTY WOMAN last night too.
Happy New Year
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