I’ve been neglecting this poor little blog, haven’t I? :blush:
Been busy with job hunting and the like, that’s all. So far, have been to two interviews in a week, not to mention having done an online test for work preference and to test problem solving skills (aka. one of those lame IQ-esque tests) for a largish company. Of which I scored in the 96 percentile range. Go me – I think the sample size is relatively small, that’s all.
Have also just gone past the 5 year 3 month hurdle with the boy; and now he’s annoyed with me for the smallest reasons. *sigh* Isn’t it supposed to get easier the longer you know someone? I keep on telling myself I have to follow a rule I set regarding us: “don’t ask, don’t tell”. But I’m shite at keeping to it, and so far, it hasn’t been working.
I’m back from Newcastle, and am feeling so … out of sorts. Don’t know why, and I hate it.
The trip to Newcastle was alright; got to meet up with more people this trip round (although I’m sorry to Anj for it being a really short/hurried one, and to Helen for not even managing to catch up at all!). Had a little bbq with people that I went to uni with one evening, and it was nice to catch up on the goss. I miss being in architecture, somewhat.
On the last two days of my time there, James, his parents and I took a trip to Tamworth to visit some family friends – yeah, I’m earning major brownie points with the future in-laws here. 
An overall enjoyable trip, except for some hiccups or two, which were entirely my own fault. Unless I get to know someone on my own terms, I never really feel comfortable being social; so having to be charming to people I’ve just met (who probably know more about me than I know of them) is VERY unnerving for me. I think I passed muster though.
Back in Melbourne now, and the rain and bleak weather isn’t helping with the mood. There’s so many things I’ve yet to finish, but somehow, I don’t have the energy to get stuck into it. Not even playing with dollies (even Eva’s Faye!) help much. The only exciting thing that I did since coming back was to go to the Eames exhibition down at Fed Square. James’ enthusiasm for Ray and Charles Eames’ design work must have rubbed off on me somewhat, because I thoroughly enjoyed viewing all the chairs and work that was on display. Hey, I even got to sit in the famous classic Eames’ armchair!
Filed under: Hrm
Not much as happened in the last couple of days, but the things that did; well, they’re big and full of impact. I feel that I’m waiting for yet another tidal change, and once again, I don’t know where it’s going to bring me. Sorry for being all cryptic and asinine, but I really don’t feel like divulging anything more at the mo. The boy (why am I still so used to calling him that? I mean JAMES.) is in the know, of course, but then again, he’s knows pretty much everything there is to know about me. 
Will update you guys when I’m more certain of what’s happening.
Filed under: Hrm
Baked a semi-successful cake for my mom yesterday as a nice gesture, and glad to say it’s all been consumed. By “semi-successful”, I mean that the taste was there, but it was a little heavy because I think I didn’t fully drain off all the excess juice from the apples I added in.
To all the moms out there in the world, have a beautiful and happy Mother’s Day. Especially to my mom, who’s put up with me for 25 years, and still hasn’t given up. It’s a double happy occasion today too since it’s also her birthday. I love you, mom.
