So this week has been, just a week.
Work was fine and it's nice to be getting back on my feet money wise. Not totally there yet but managed to pay back the money I borrowed from the inlaws yesterday, so happy about that. Just have to make sure we have enough for the easter break but that wont cost a lot. Plenty of things we can do on the cheap and hopefully the weather is nice so I can take the kids fishing again, maybe this time they will give me a chance to do some. Funny thing is, Faith wants to hold a fish next time she catches one and then was asking about cooking it on a camp fire which I find really funny as most of the time she is basically a vegetarian because she states "I love animals". I don't have an issue with that and accomidate her the best I can. Wonder if I can get her to eat some sushi or sashimi? At least she is more adventurous than her mum who wont even eat anything spicy, one thing I miss about not working in the city is access to a good curry at lunch time. Lunch isn't lunch if your eyes aren't sweating lol.
School hollidays have started and Ryan has come down with a cold which he has passed onto his mum. Ryan being a kid is still running around the best he can, just leaving a trail of snot behind is all but Wendy has taken to her bed so I guess I wont see her for a week. She didn't seem impressed when I asked her if she had a man cold. Bummer though coz it meant I have been stuck in the house for the weekend but we made the most of it and watched some movies in the shed yesterday.
Speaking of movies, am I the only one who is sick of this shakey cam style of filming in war or action movies? Seriously I think it is just an excuse to try to not get good acting, effects, sets, just make it shakey to try to cover up the fact of a shitty movie and try to make it look like a documentary. Well sorry fuckers this is a movie so film the fucking thing, if I wanted badly shot out of focus shit I would get it from youtube.
Ok seeing as I seem to be having a whinge, am I the only one who thinks people sometimes use the fact they have a chemical imbalance to act like assholes? It doesn't seem to matter if they have a mental illness or PMS or just are depressed it still seems to be a licence for bad behaviour to me. Sure I do understand that we react different when in this state and that even though we recognise what is happening it is hard to stop ourselves from reacting even though we know it is wrong. But there is the point, it is hard but not impossible! But it seems that most just seem to take the easy road and act like assholes and then blame their actions on their state of mind or physical situation. That is not just lazy but so self centred it is bordering on abuse. They have no idea of what this does to everyone elses state of well being or the sense of lonelyness and isolation it causes when you treat people this way and their excuse? I have PMS/Depression?etc. Sorry people but if you recognise why you feel the way you do but don't try to not react in certain ways you are just using it as an excuse for bad behaviour. Not saying you are able to control the way you react all the time but an effort being made is all I am asking for. Mmm I wonder if saying that is just giving people an excuse to act like tards? lol
On a positive note Progression Tattoo had it's open day fundraiser for Japan yesterday and raised a shit load of cash which is great. So happy it went well and eveyone had a good time, it's often hard to do these types of events as some time has passed and with so much media coverage now days it is easy for people to just close off to the sadness and compassion fatigue to set in, so it was great to read of so many coming out. Pretty sure if you missed the day but still want to contribute they would take your donations other wise go to the red cross site and donate https://www.redcross.org.au/Donations/onlineDonations.asp
Well I think I have rambled enough for now I'll just leave you with a thought.
Try not to give mixed messages.
Point in example: Ryan dressed himself in a beenie, sunglasses, necklace, sherriff badge, and carried a pirate sword but then runs through the lounge yelling "Don't look at me".
Mmm I wonder if I can get through the week without acting the same?
Jack
Saturday, 16 April 2011
Saturday, 9 April 2011
it's life Jim, but not as we know it!
Well another week over but it all seemed too much the same as always. Went back to doing my old job and it seems like I never left which is both good and bad. I did get a little bit of stimulus from doing some maintenance for them which hopefully they will let me do some more of so it helps break up the mundane and gets me out of my comfort zone. but apart from that I really could do it in my sleep after all these years, although I did quickly remember why I wanted a change, Ouch my body hurts!!
Home front has been quiet for the most. Gotta love how little kids can make you feel like your heart will burst with love one minute to wanting to strangle them the next. Still I wouldn't want to change it for the world, well except for getting to be alone sometimes would be nice. Seriously you can't even get to be alone in the toilet once you have kids, don't believe me? Have some and see. lol
Has been a little annoying with my tattoo this week though, seems I had a reaction to the red on the inside of my arm. From what I read it is fairly common and is because of the mercury sulphide in the pigment. Been using some steroid cream on it and it is starting to heal but it is taking way longer than I would have liked. I had a similar reaction earlier but because there was only a little of the red pigment in that section I didn't think much of it but this is way bigger so hopefully it settles down soon. The biggest piss off about it though is I was planning to have a phoenix done on the other arm which of course would be mostly red so I'll have to do a bit of research and talk to people about the options there or it's back to the drawing board of what to get, only taken me 43 years to decide on these ones though, Damn!
Been keeping to myself still, which I better break out of soon. Just find people a little draining when your down and like to hide. But need to get out there and break this funk before it becomes a habit. Did want to do something with the kids this weekend but the weather put an end to that so we just went out to the shed and put some movies on the big screen and ate ourselves into a sugar and salt coma. Blah, gonna be feeling that for the week I recon. Also feeling guilty about not working out of late, I had an excuse while doing the other job as 10 hour days tend to take it out of you but back to normal I really have no excuse and you really do feel better when doing it all the time.
So this has been a transition week really, seems to feel like I didn't more forwards or backwards rather just took a sideways step and repositioned myself. Hopefully this week will bring some new challenges and excitement.
To wrap up this week I'll leave you with a quote from my boy Ryan. When asked what his favourite thing in the word is he said "My favourite thing is you, and these ninja things". Not sure if I should start to worry about this obsession my kids have with ninjas but I suppose there are worse things in this world to be focussed on.
And I still rated above them, for now!
Home front has been quiet for the most. Gotta love how little kids can make you feel like your heart will burst with love one minute to wanting to strangle them the next. Still I wouldn't want to change it for the world, well except for getting to be alone sometimes would be nice. Seriously you can't even get to be alone in the toilet once you have kids, don't believe me? Have some and see. lol
Has been a little annoying with my tattoo this week though, seems I had a reaction to the red on the inside of my arm. From what I read it is fairly common and is because of the mercury sulphide in the pigment. Been using some steroid cream on it and it is starting to heal but it is taking way longer than I would have liked. I had a similar reaction earlier but because there was only a little of the red pigment in that section I didn't think much of it but this is way bigger so hopefully it settles down soon. The biggest piss off about it though is I was planning to have a phoenix done on the other arm which of course would be mostly red so I'll have to do a bit of research and talk to people about the options there or it's back to the drawing board of what to get, only taken me 43 years to decide on these ones though, Damn!
Been keeping to myself still, which I better break out of soon. Just find people a little draining when your down and like to hide. But need to get out there and break this funk before it becomes a habit. Did want to do something with the kids this weekend but the weather put an end to that so we just went out to the shed and put some movies on the big screen and ate ourselves into a sugar and salt coma. Blah, gonna be feeling that for the week I recon. Also feeling guilty about not working out of late, I had an excuse while doing the other job as 10 hour days tend to take it out of you but back to normal I really have no excuse and you really do feel better when doing it all the time.
So this has been a transition week really, seems to feel like I didn't more forwards or backwards rather just took a sideways step and repositioned myself. Hopefully this week will bring some new challenges and excitement.
To wrap up this week I'll leave you with a quote from my boy Ryan. When asked what his favourite thing in the word is he said "My favourite thing is you, and these ninja things". Not sure if I should start to worry about this obsession my kids have with ninjas but I suppose there are worse things in this world to be focussed on.
And I still rated above them, for now!
Friday, 1 April 2011
work sucks
Well after 1 more week of work on the new Harris Scarfe store in the city it is all over.
Job handed over on time and in my debrief evaluation they were all happy with my performance and even went so far as to offer me a full time position with their company (Harbusol) and wanted to organize some more training for me in the next few weeks. But then the real kicker, they decide for some bizare reason not to pay me or any of the other contractors the 4 weeks they owe. I can't think why they would do this other than to be a bunch of fucktards. Seriously these people have no concept of the hardship they cause, they have no concept of what it is like for the people lower down the food chain who need money to live and put food on the tables for their kids. What they don't get is that they are not just inconveniencing a company they are hurting our families and that is something that is unforgivable in my books. Needless to say I have declined their offer and now advised them the matter will be put in the hands of a debt collector.
They also need to understand that Adelaide is a small place and I will make sure I tell all the connections I have here to not do business with them unless they get payment in advance.
I already have work elsewhere but the hole they have put me and others in is gonna take a while to get out of.
On a positive note I did have my last appointment at Progression Tattoo the other day to finish my half sleeve. It is still a little scabby at the moment so I will wait until it has healed before posting pictures but I am happy with the work Matt has done and really enjoyed my time down there. When I get to be a bit more financial again I will be back to get the other arm done. Already know what I want in my head but I know the actual tattoo design will far exceed what I imagine once Matt does his work just like he did on the other one.
Also tomorrow is the Riot City Wrestling show, can't say I am organised or really in the mood at the moment because of the shit from work but that will all change once we are there and set up and the show starts. That's when the magic happens and the guys and girls do their thing. I am happy to be involved with those guys and girls even if it is often a 14 hour day for nothing more than a thank you. The kick from doing a show that is the envy of most other promotions in Aus. and even better that a lot of the US indies is reward in itself. I believe in the product and like the people, how many people in this world get to work in an environment like that?
Oh well still a little depressed this week and slightly angry so I apologise in advance if you piss me off and I punch you in the throat but you have been warned. lol.
I'll leave you this week with something from my 6 year old daughter. When asked what makes her happiest in life she replied "Those Ninja things", I believe there is something in that for all of us.
Jack.
Job handed over on time and in my debrief evaluation they were all happy with my performance and even went so far as to offer me a full time position with their company (Harbusol) and wanted to organize some more training for me in the next few weeks. But then the real kicker, they decide for some bizare reason not to pay me or any of the other contractors the 4 weeks they owe. I can't think why they would do this other than to be a bunch of fucktards. Seriously these people have no concept of the hardship they cause, they have no concept of what it is like for the people lower down the food chain who need money to live and put food on the tables for their kids. What they don't get is that they are not just inconveniencing a company they are hurting our families and that is something that is unforgivable in my books. Needless to say I have declined their offer and now advised them the matter will be put in the hands of a debt collector.
They also need to understand that Adelaide is a small place and I will make sure I tell all the connections I have here to not do business with them unless they get payment in advance.
I already have work elsewhere but the hole they have put me and others in is gonna take a while to get out of.
On a positive note I did have my last appointment at Progression Tattoo the other day to finish my half sleeve. It is still a little scabby at the moment so I will wait until it has healed before posting pictures but I am happy with the work Matt has done and really enjoyed my time down there. When I get to be a bit more financial again I will be back to get the other arm done. Already know what I want in my head but I know the actual tattoo design will far exceed what I imagine once Matt does his work just like he did on the other one.
Also tomorrow is the Riot City Wrestling show, can't say I am organised or really in the mood at the moment because of the shit from work but that will all change once we are there and set up and the show starts. That's when the magic happens and the guys and girls do their thing. I am happy to be involved with those guys and girls even if it is often a 14 hour day for nothing more than a thank you. The kick from doing a show that is the envy of most other promotions in Aus. and even better that a lot of the US indies is reward in itself. I believe in the product and like the people, how many people in this world get to work in an environment like that?
Oh well still a little depressed this week and slightly angry so I apologise in advance if you piss me off and I punch you in the throat but you have been warned. lol.
I'll leave you this week with something from my 6 year old daughter. When asked what makes her happiest in life she replied "Those Ninja things", I believe there is something in that for all of us.
Jack.
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