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May 31, 2006
yet another PSA
I picked up these cute-as-a-button silicone cupcake moulds at Wheel & Barrow today.
And they were on sale! ya gotta love that!
I got a pack of the pink and a pack of the purple.
I might not get to try them out until we get back from our trip, but I just couldn't resist them.
-gg
Posted by gadgetgirl at 03:44 PM
May 30, 2006
question.
Does anyone know if cats can purr in their sleep?
I've been trying to find out for days with no luck.
thanks for your help.
-gg
Posted by gadgetgirl at 08:01 AM
May 29, 2006
A few years ago I started setting myself 'birthday goals'. I'd write down a few things I wanted to achieve and then keep an eye on them throughout the year.
I don't usually post these, but I've decided to share with the class.
I usually start thinking about 'the list' when May rolls around and I can't just set any ol' goals, they have to be hard but achievable, measurable and reasonably positive (so I can't have 'take up heroin' as a goal). In the past I've I've tried to pick goals that move me in positive directions or make me do something I've been putting off.
So, today being my birthday, I've compiled my list.
Let's see how I go this year:
1. Finish school- this should be #1,#2 and #3
2. Clean out my closet- it is WAY out of hand
3. Go to the theater (or 'theatre' for the Aussies) at least 4 times this year- That's once a quarter, very reasonable I think. And I have one planned already.
4 Bake an apple pie from scratch
5. Eat dinner at the table more often- like 2 times a week at least
6. Do everything I can to get fewer cold this year- I'll probably turn into one of those people who washed their hands like 50 times a day!
7. Get a top 10 'interesting' photo on Flickr- I'm pretty convinced getting into the top 10 is just a mathematical equation...
that should keep me busy this year.
-gg
Posted by gadgetgirl at 07:00 AM
May 27, 2006
smashing!
Billy Corgan has pulled a Michael Jordan and returned to flock.
Yes boys and girls, it looks like there will be a new Smashing Pumpkins album out later this year. Please let it be better than Zwan...oh wait...it couldn't be worse...
But hey, maybe BDO 2007 could see the Pumpkins, The Lips and maybe even Sonic Youth come down under.(considering the latter two are touring together)
It could be 1995 all over again!
-gg
Posted by gadgetgirl at 12:41 PM
icky...
Is it me or are those Bratz Babyz dolls just downright creepy?
I mean they are meant to be BABIES and they have painted nails, make up, highlighted hair and lots of bling. Maybe I'm a prude but this 'Babyz Night Out' fashion pack (complete with fishnets!) just screams pedophilia to me.
How did this make it on to the market?
-gg
Posted by gadgetgirl at 10:56 AM
May 26, 2006
another PSA
Hey crafty guys and gals.
Nest Studio in Adelaide is looking for your handmade soft toys.
You can get your stuff exhibited in an actual gallery space.
How groovie is that?
So if you make interesting stuffed creatures (not that kind of stuffed!) it looks pretty good.
oi oi oi
-gg
Posted by gadgetgirl at 07:58 PM
May 22, 2006
Hallelujah!
Rock on the Eurovision Song Contest!
We went over to Kate's to watch it and were so happy to see Finnish hard rockers Lordi take the grand prize. (I'm sure they point to GWAR as one of their inspirations)
But how can you NOT love a song with lyrics like this:
The walls come down like thunderThe rocks about to roll
It’s the Arockalypse
Now bare your soul
'Arockalypse'? That's golden! I really really wish I could download a 'Hard Rock Hallelujah' ring tone.
But we also liked the guys from Lithuania, LT United, with their song, 'We are the Winners (of the Eurovision Song Contest)'. Ya gotta love the confidence.
-gg
(and then this happened on the way home...I hope he's ok....)
Posted by gadgetgirl at 07:15 AM
May 21, 2006
Sydney Writer's Festival
I was just looking at the Sydney Writer's Festival web site (I'm kinda interested in seeing Alain de Botton's talk on philosophy and architecture)
Then I noticed that Karen Finley is coming.
Finley is a feminist/performance artist/writer/black sheep who's art was famously deemed 'incident' by Senator Jesse Helms in the 90's. Basically, she is one very cool woman.
Anyone feel like getting all arty farty with me? (Kris, I already know how you feel about performance art) But I'm going either way.
-gg
Posted by gadgetgirl at 08:29 AM
May 19, 2006
Dammit.
Kris really knows how to play into my germ-phobic tendencies.
Damn that Metafilter.
I'm going to end up wearing gloves and a face mask when I work on the circulation desk. And when I'm shelving. And at storytime. And whenever I leave the house....
-gg
Posted by gadgetgirl at 06:18 PM
May 17, 2006
A funny thing happened....
Last night when Rob and I were walking home from the train we noticed that one of your neighbourhood thrown out not one but TWO Christmas trees.
Christmas trees? In May? WTF?
And two of them?
We live in a strange suburb.
-gg
Posted by gadgetgirl at 07:27 AM
May 14, 2006
tick tick tick
I wish that bloody Da Vinci Code movie would open already so everyone can just get over it and move on.
I'm going to add this film to the list of films that I will actively avoid till the day I die. (the other two currently on my list are Jerry Maguire and Titanic)
-gg
Posted by gadgetgirl at 07:55 PM
May 12, 2006
public service
Just in case anyone is looking for last minute ideas for any upcoming birthdays....
This book would be awesome, this cupcake keeper would make really groovie gift, this unicorn play set might make some girl very happy, this bag hook is ever so clever, who wouldn't love it and a boxed set of MAKE magazine is not only good value, but full of lots of recycling ideas so it's good for the world!
I'm just sayin'
-gg
Posted by gadgetgirl at 07:56 PM
May 11, 2006
for all the other star wars geeks out there
Can I get a hallelujah!?!?!?
-gg
Posted by gadgetgirl at 07:56 PM
May 10, 2006
memories....
You know how after a big night out, for the next few days you have those, 'oh yeah, I forgot about that' moments? (mostly memories of things you would rather forget...)
Well, I've been having those moments, not remembering a big night out but my trip to the hospital.
As I was lying in bed last night I was thinking about the CT Scan that I had. I remember that while they were wheeling me to the room where they do the scans about all I could do was stare up at the ceiling as it whizzed by.
And, well, how do I say this?
The ceiling was down right disgusting!
There were huge wet stains, missing and cracked tiles and some very dodgy wires hanging down all over the place. It looked very Cook County, not Royal North Shore.
I guess, from my point of view, anywhere where people are commonly on their backs people should take a bit care with the ceilings. Places like hospitals, dentists and maybe brothels.
But maybe its just me...
And then while I was having the CT scan I suddenly remembered that scene from the Exorcist where they take the little possessed girl to the hospital for a similar scan. And if I remember correctly, she freaked out, all moaning and thrashing about.
Maybe the scans have improved a bit since 1973, but it was nothing to get all stressed out about. I remember thinking that the devil was a bit of a pussy to be all freaking out like that.
But from the scan I learned that my 'cerebellar tonsils' are a wee bit on the abnormal side, within an acceptable range, but still friggn' abnormal! (Rob seems to think that this part of your brain is the part that makes you worry, bah!)
Did I mention that was my first ever CT Scan? I kinda wish I could have gotten a pic of my brain, that would have been so cool!
Next time.
-gg
Posted by gadgetgirl at 07:09 PM
May 09, 2006
three things
1. I'd love to buy these and put them on all the bloody SUVs around my library but I'm pretty sure council would frown on it. And I kinda like my job....
2. I wonder if I could make this kick ass space saving desk-bed-thing out of stuff from IKEA?
3. A joke for ya:
George W. Bush went into a library and announced in a loud voice "I'd like a cheeseburger and fries please!"
The librarian replied "But sir, this is a library!"
"Gee, I'm sorry" said the President, then whispered "I'd like a cheeseburger and fries please". (a big shout out to Snarky for that one)
-gg
Posted by gadgetgirl at 01:37 PM
May 07, 2006
aanndd were back.....
So I've been a little MIA this week.
***I thought I should mention that there will be some talk of blood and ickyness in this post, so if you are squeamish stop reading here***
Last Saturday I woke up with a stiff neck and to make a long story short I ended up getting a lumbar puncture on Monday night to see if I had meningitis. (the procedure used to be called a 'spinal tap' but we are pretty sure they changed the name after the movie came out...)
I don't have meningitis. btw.
But then I started having some complications from the lumbar puncture. The small hole didn't heal and I started leaking spinal fluid. Not a good situation. If you are ever asked if you would rather have bamboo shoots under your fingernails or leaking spinal fluid, take the bamboo. You'll be in less pain.
So Friday I was back in hospital, talking to a neurologist rating my pain on a scale from 1 to 10. (10 btw) and getting what they call a 'blood patch' Which is as medieval as it sounds. Basically they take some of your own blood and squirt it into the area where they did the initial puncture and the blood some how acts as some sort of spackle and fills the hole.
At one point the pain got so bad I was given morphine. The first time I've ever had morphine and yeah, it helped but can I just say I could never be a morphine addict, it just does not sit well on my stomach. yuck.
But the patch seems to be working and I'm on the mend.
Fingers crossed I should be fighting fit by next week.
It was a big week and I'm quite looking forward to a little normalcy.
At the moment I look a bit like an iv drug user, they put needles in places where I didn't know you could put them. ouch!
I want to add one more thing. After spending a few nights in hospital, I really appreciate a good nurse. Boy, they make all the difference. And they do not get paid enough. I don't know how much money would be enough, but doubling their current wage might be a good start. And maybe bonuses for the really really good ones. Like tiaras and overseas trips and chocolate and a puppy...
But I'm ok and catching up on news and emails.
-gg
Posted by gadgetgirl at 09:51 AM