I'm 19, longing to be 20, get mistaken for 11

Photo curtesy of Jenn

I should have stayed home, do my assignment.

I was craving for Cheesecake (and now that my oven is still in the mends, I cant bake my own) so I went out with my lil sister to buy a slice. Also decided that I would try my luck with a Scratchie...

Me: Can I buy a $2 scratchie?

Young Newsagent: * looks at my sister then me* You need to be over 18 to buy Scratchies

Me: ...I am over 18

Young Newsagent: oh *its obvious, she doesnt believe me*

Me: do you want to see my ID?

Young Newsagents: Yes.

*I hand over my driver's liscence*

*newsagent has a stupid "oops my mistake" look on her face"

As I left I realise, Wow my sister is actually the same height as me, and she's only 11 years old.. how embarrassing for me... I want to be grown up *huff*

In the end, the cheesecake was yuck and I didnt win any money. boo.

I wasnt a bumbling fool *cheesy grin*

Feels like sometime, though it hasnt really...

Hung with Jenn last Saturday at the city I hadnt seen her quite some time. It was good to see her again, we're still the same idiots when we're together. We watched "Year One" which was pointless and funny, so all good. Roamed around the city and ate some Thai, pretty basic night.

The day before that, my college friends dragged me in to eat Pho at a restaurant that my mum works at. Got in trouble when the boss's husband didnt recognise me and ran from the top of the restaurant to the kitchen (where I was heading to see my mum) shouting in his Vietnamese old man accent "excuse me! excuse me!" (until the I had to tell him that my mum was working there *eye rolling*) Though wasnt his fault I dont visit the restaurant that much or when I do, I go in from the back of the kitchen. So we ate, paid and left. Went to White Apple where we were going to eat some Organic Yoghurt... it was nice but I bought a chocolate drink instead..heheh, I ate off everyone else's when they'd let me.

I did my first presentation for the term on Tuesday and I wasnt a bumbling incoherent fool this time, I'm pretty damn proud. oh but I had the worse headache that day, listening to soooo many uninteresting presentations (including mine) for 4 flipping hours.

in other news: My mum found out about the car accident; in major trouble now.

In more news: My lil siblings are going Supernova this weekend and I might get some new toys to add to my collection. yay.

Ok more to come later. Peace.

"Happy Death Brigade"

My Tado stickers arrived today in the post. *squeal*. I cant afford to buy any toys at the moment with me losing working hours every week (damn recession) but I managed to come up with enough to buy some cute stickers (a few are pictured above - My fave, the pink round sticker with the blue character in glasses^^). if you dont remember, I bought some blind boxes from the Tado collection quite a few months ago and posted a short blog about it.

The Hunt fails

My bag broke last Wednesday, while I was out in the city. I'm lucky no one just snatched my wallet and camera that was just hanging out of my bag.

I've been bag hunting for two days now, and fail. I've got a headache. I cant seem to find a decent bag that will accommodate my needs (carry my books, my kitchen shoes, my kitchen uniform, my change of clothes after work and look nice). The search continues tomorrow.

Freezing today...Bleh and it finally rained. I'm not a fan of the rain, but better now than early spring.

In other news: I bought Wicked the other day to read. So far its been intriguing. I cant wait to finish it. More details on this later. Seeing the musical would be great too. But doubtful.

How do I get rid of pertol smell on my hands?

I just used a really dodgy slow fuel pump :S What the? and now my hands smell yucky. I've washed them but still smells like petrol.

Yesterday, College and Work. Of Course. I decided to go to my morning class early yesterday and ended up being locked out in a tiny hallway with my class mates and 2 other morning classes because the lecturers hadnt arrive yet to unlock them.

My friends from college have unofficially decided that we would go explore the food culture of the city each Friday after class. On our first Friday (being yesterday) we went to this little Patisserie- La Renaissance in The Rocks. Where we enjoyed some rather expensive slices of cake (ranging between $5-$7) and coffee while sharing stories about ghosts and possessed others. Sadly I didnt have any to share :(.

We then walked to Circular Quay- Went into the Museum of Contemporary Art, then ended up at the steps of the Opera house before I had to go to work. Not before I made them experience the pizza from my workplace though.

I will never tire of the view

My fave lil spot to be: Circular Quay.

When I have time in between work and college I stroll down to Circular Quay and sit in front of the MCA building and just breathe. Stare out into the waters and the passer bys. Its a peaceful place. Its amazing how different it is when the CBD is just around the corner. Everything is slower here, people smile more.

The Tourists: I love watching tourists taking photos of the Harbour Bridge and Opera house. Every time it's a different couple or group but they all take the same cheesy photo in the same pose and in the same spot but every time you can see they're excited and happy. It's rare to see these expressions during these hard times - the look of pure bliss and it's always uplifting to see.

The Street performers: These wonderful people are here everyday. Sharing their gift to bring joy to others. They do the same routine (and the same jokes) to a different crowd everyday but they bring the same energy every time as they "woo" and "wow" these strangers which is very inspiring...

The Harbour and The Harbour Bridge: Two amazing sights. I love gazing out at the both when I'm on the train every time I pass on the way to college, work or home. Looks amazing each time and I will never tire of this view. It never looks the same - to me anyways. Depending on the weather, the time of day/night, my mood - it all affects the way I see this ever changing image. Late at night the bridge lights up along with the lights of all the vehicles crossing it in contrast to the pitch black night - a thrilling sight. At noon, the sun light hits the water and the water glistens as if there were diamonds in the water-breath taking.

...and then I stroll slowly back to work in a crowd of fast pace walking businessman who are trying to catch the already overcrowded train home. Sometimes it's like swimming up river.

***Jamie-street Performer from the States- I've seen the beginning of his act twice now..failed to see the end though***

"I dont think you can eat Nemo"

I had my Fish Market excursion this morning for my Kitchen Theory class. Wasnt as fun as I had hoped. I thought, it wouldnt be so bad having to wake up at 4.30am in the blistering cold morning and suffer the sea pong if I get to have some fun. But it was kinda..well not dull, but dead..ish. No excitment. whatsoever. Bleh

and once again, I'm sick. My immune system.kinda sucks. (I take plenty of Vitamin c and other good junk, I swear). Started since yesterday arvo with my nose running non stop and hasnt stopped since. Had to go to my last class today after the excursion too, where I went through 3 packets of my pocket tissues (people noticed :S) I look like rudolf now that my nose is so damn red. I might have the flu (not swine). Going to take a day off work and get some rest before I go to class, I dont want a repeat of last Wednesday (twasnt a pleasant experience).

I'm going to finish finding my recipes for tomorrow then hopefully head to bed early.

"... and I Thought, These Shoes Just Dont Suit Me"

I had to resort to wearing my old high school pink chucks today. This is a result of not buying new shoes and borrowing my sister's for over 6 months. Wondering why I even bother keeping these smelly, worn out, dirty shoes? 'Cause they're mine. I wont part from these until I buy my own pair instead of taking my sister's. They're only 2 years old and I've destroyed them. Go me. I highly doubt I'll buy a new pair any time soon, I'm tight on cash, I cant even afford to buy lunch for myself :S.

My Oven is no more :(

Week Recap

Monday - My oven decided to die on me, in the middle of baking muffins. Totally blows, my muffins were completely ruined. On top of which I've got assignments to do, and no stress outlet. Frick.

Wednesday - I completely miss my brothers birthday due to college and work. Sucks. and I get crazy sick after my practical class (at about 10pm) and barfed just outside my car. Wasnt a pretty sight or feeling. It's gross, how do bulimics goes through that? I havnt thrown up since I was a kid (most vivid memory- I was really young and was sick, I had just taken this weird blue medicine, I threw up and wat do u know? Blue vomit. cool? gross?). Anyways, really bad night-got home really late-was cold.

Thursday - Woke up and felt a hell of a lot better after a horrible night.

Friday - Went to college then work. 1.5 shift. Worked with this guy from Bangladesh (I work with him every week). The guy doesnt understand the meaning of "team work" the selfish prick. (oops). Geezers, I shouldnt go into detail, could get into trouble. Upside, the Thai guy came to visit his girlfriend (who works at the front of the kitchen as the cashier) last night. He's always cool to talk to, though I dont like the fact he's trying to set me up with his brother. I'm flattered and all, but no thanks. Busiest shift in two weeks, which was good and bad. At least I kept busy (though it was because I had to, cause a certain somebody didnt do his share in cleaning) but I was super tired by the end of it.

So to end off the week with some good news. I received a letter from NRMA with a $900 cheque! Which means possibly, the people who were supposed to get my insurance didnt want it. Good people. So I used that to pay off my credit card that I used to pay them in the first place. No money lost, yay! Can keep the rest towards my college fees and plane tickets and accommodation for next years industry placement. One less thing to worry about *relieved sigh*