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April 30, 2006

BRAINS!!!!

Rob and I headed into the city today to watch the Sydney Zombie Lurch.

It was pretty much what I expected. Mostly goth kids wanting to shock, but there were a few people who really put a lot of effort in. One guy had a full sized spear 'through' him, a a Thriller Michael Jackson and a bride or two

My favourite part was when everyone started chanting, 'What to we want? Brains! When do we want them? Brains!'

There are some amazing shots over on Flickr. Here are mine, Rob's, Wiredjazz's, trythis' and Robbie Gates' photos.

I'm sure there will be more photos out popping up over the next few days. There seemed to be as many photographers as zombies.
It was a good ole time.

-gg

Posted by gadgetgirl at 08:35 PM

April 29, 2006

gone Bush

Anti Bush stickers. Some of them are pretty darn funny. I particularly like this one, this one, this one and this one.

I'm not sure what to make of all of the 'against Bush' stickers. They get, um, well, a little specialized. Beekeepers against Bush? Furries against Bush? Storm Chasers against Bush?

Lets hope we wont need them for much longer.

-gg

Posted by gadgetgirl at 05:46 PM

April 26, 2006

crafty goodness

Hmmm, I wonder if I can afford one more magazine from the US. Maybe I'll wait until it comes out and see how good it is. But considering Jess Hutch's work is on the first cover, things look promising.

-gg

Posted by gadgetgirl at 06:58 PM

April 24, 2006

more cat shit

ohmigawd.
Billy has been posting links some of the funniest cat videos EVER!

Here
Here
and Here

have fun, and don't blame me if you nasal your milk.
Blame Billy.
-gg

Posted by gadgetgirl at 07:55 PM

April 23, 2006

kitty advice

Kris, seriously, give this a go.
It worked like a charm with our boy. And I think your kitty might need a little love after the invasion of the little person.

-gg

Posted by gadgetgirl at 06:33 PM

shake shake shake

So, what did you get up to this weekend?
Me? Oh, I did the laundry, caught up with Kris and her visiting family, made some cupcakes, finished some homework and did some pole dancing.

No really, Saturday night I we went out to celebrate a friend's upcoming nuptials by learning how to spin, twist and shake our money makers.
Don't worry, there is no video and no, I don't think any of us are planning a big career shift anytime soon, but is was good fun.

And educational.

Did you know that those stripper poles actually spin? Neither did I!
And did you know there is a right way and a wrong way to take off a g-string? Who knew?
But if you are brave enough to check out the photos, here are Kate's and here are mine.
Good fun was had by all. There was lots of laughing, silly faces and more than a few bruises. Yeah, my abs are pretty damn sore today.

But if you are interested in slightly cleaner entertainment and have a spare 12 minutes and 54 seconds, check out these truly amazing machines. Be sure you have the sound on.

-gg

(ok, I thought I should mention Pole Play, the organization that puts on the pole dancing nights. Emmanuelle, the woman who taught us was just lovely, very professional and positive. It was a really fun night, not the least bit trashy. And it was a surpisingly tough work out. go fig.)

Posted by gadgetgirl at 04:47 PM

April 22, 2006

I've been watching this kitty drinking fountain on eBay. (yeah, he's spoiled, I know) But then when I opened up the MAKE blog today I saw a DIY version. If I do get a chance to make it I'm going to have to, um, pretty it up a little bit. I wonder if I still have an old aquarium pump in our garage somewhere...

Hey Kris, you KNOW you want to make this turducken with your left over chocolate....tee-hee!

-gg

Hair update: I coloured my hair this morning and it looks a million times better. Once it grows about a inch or two I think I'll like it more.

Posted by gadgetgirl at 12:15 PM

April 20, 2006

something new every day

This week we had a performer from Ghana at the Library.
He did this whole drumming/dancing show and yes the kids loved it.

But the part that I found really interesting was when he told us about how kids are named in Ghana. Apparently kids are named after the day of the week that they are born on. If a girl is born on Monday her name is Adjoa and a Monday boy is Kojo. Here is a list of the names for each day. (you'll have to scroll down a bit)

But what is really interesting is that a boy born on friday is named Kofi, like Kofi Annan.
Call me dorky but if I ever get to meet Kofi Annan I'm going to say, 'Hey, you were born on a Friday!'

Yes, I'm a geek.

-gg
(I'll have to remember to ask my Mom what day of the week I was born on)

Posted by gadgetgirl at 06:43 PM

April 17, 2006

I've been wasting time this morning over at Whip Up. I am so in love with it at the moment. They are having a competition at the moment called Whiplash. Basically you post something that you have created that was inspired by something from their site. This might be just the thing to get my stagnant creative juices flowing. Here's a few things that I am inspired by: one cute skirt, kick-ass pinchshions (and this one) and how can I go past the knitted yoda?!?!

-gg

Posted by gadgetgirl at 06:09 AM

April 15, 2006

teeth achingly cute

Just in time for Easter:
I love eggs.
There are some great egg decorating ideas.

And I am SO crushing on Tracey's new mini Rollei, how cute is it?

-gg

Posted by gadgetgirl at 04:13 PM

April 13, 2006

crunch

Should I mention to the cat sitter that Sparky bites?

-gg

Posted by gadgetgirl at 08:00 AM

April 12, 2006

a bit of perspective

Shit day.
Bad haircut.
Rob's phone is broken.
School is suckin'.
Ate too much chocolate.

But you know what? It does not matter.
Even a little bit.

One of Rob's colleague's found out today that her father passed away. And because of the holiday weekend she can't get a flight back to the Philippines. Not that they are too expensive, there just aren't ANY seats to buy, at all.
I so feel for her. It is very hard to be far away from your family at times like these. It makes those miles feel SO much further.
I hope she gets through this OK and can get home to her family soon.

Spare a thought and put her in your prayers.

-gg

Posted by gadgetgirl at 09:01 PM

April 11, 2006

Ok

I've made a decision.
Gweneth Paltrow is not allowed to do two things anymore.
sing or name children.
ever.
mk?
thanks.

-gg

Posted by gadgetgirl at 09:05 PM

April 09, 2006

to do

So we are going to the US in like 7 weeks or something and we have already started a 'to do' list.
Don't get me wrong, first things first, we want to spend lots of time with our friends and family. More than I can say.
But we also have some stuff we want to do. And ya know what...most of it involves food.
Sad but true.
I'm pretty stoked about having some proper Chicago pizza, lots of Ben and Jerry's ice cream, maybe a little Taco Bell (I know, I know), some Florida orange juice and maybe a Leinenkugel beer...or three.
Jeez, I'm going to put on like 5 kilos while we are there.

Now, to start the DVD/CD list...Then onto the clothes/shoes...

-gg

Posted by gadgetgirl at 09:17 PM

April 06, 2006

screen

Guess who's got another pic on the National Library web site?


-gg

Posted by gadgetgirl at 06:38 PM

April 04, 2006

hey ya'll

If been flat out like a lizard drink' for the last couple of weeks. I feel like I've been ignoring my poor little blog.
So until I have some time to write an actual post, here are some fun things I've come across recently:

Cheap silk screen tutorial. I really want to give this one a go.
Groovie pinhole camera. Just in case anyone is doing a little *cough* birthday shopping *cough*
State charm necklace. Kris is gonna love this one! It is too cool.
Free wrap skirt pattern! Yes FREE! (here's another one)
Optical illusions. I love the coffee one. it freaks me right out!
Monthy photo scavenger hunt. My latest obsession.

For a while now I have been jokingly calling Sparky 'fat boy'. Not in a mean way, just because he's a big cat. Well, when we took him to the vet I got confirmation that his name actually, well, sort of fits him. He is up to 6.5 kilos (that's over 14 pounds in the old currency). But to put this into a little bit of perspective, he's only gained .4 of a kilo in the last year.
Yes, he's a big ole cat!

-gg

Posted by gadgetgirl at 07:51 AM