141 Days, Roughly 4 1/2 months, 3384 hours, 203040 minutes or 12182400 seconds since my last post. My excuse? I am lazy, I will attempt to get back into it. What has happened since then?
These are not necessarily in order. Well they are sort of, they way they came out of my head.
A good mate of mine was killed in the Ghan. I lived with him for 1 1/2 years in the Royal Military College. It was a real shock for us (as you can expect.) I took it hard but have managed to come to grips with it. I will always remember my mate Lt Michael "Ginger Ninja" Fussell.
Well broke up with the girlfriend. She is 8 years older than me, wanting a husband and despite the fantastic sex we enjoyed, I just cant cope with a hippie, drama queen girlfriend (wife).
Had a major allergic reaction to pineapple that was in a cocktail I was drinking when I was out one night with friends. So bad that I chucked everywhere, collapsed and got rushed to hospital. Thanks to my friends that were with me and drugs (medical) I am here today. I have had to put up with the pineapple jokes but I guess that's better than not being around to hear them. Its never a dull night when I am around or so i have been told.
Went on a diet. I am still on it and going to the gym most days. So far I think i have lost 15 kgs. I say I think because i don't weigh myself that often and am aiming for the "Do I look good in the mirror test." So far the results are good and I am feeling much better for it. I am on a major exercise kick right now because I am going back to Australia for a holiday in 3 weeks and want to be able to lay on the beech without Greenpeace trying to push me back out to sea.
Obama won the presidency. Must say I have a pretty much a "Don't care" attitude towards America in general but something seemed different so I actually went to an election night party for the Berlin Democrats. Nothing was decided while I was there due to the time difference but the early results showed clearly who was in charge. Unfortunately for a lot of hippies here nothing changed overnight, there are still wars and famine and the world wasn't holding hands and singing "Coombyah" together. However now that he is in charge officially now lets give him a year to see how he handles himself. I for one am hopeful.
Went to Ireland on the invite of two friends with another mate for Christmas. Managed to make a fool of myself a few times and got to meet the mayor on the first day at a Christmas concert (I was very drunk when this happened.) Got a photo to prove it too. I had an absolutely wonderful time. I think it may have been the best holiday of my life.
Two friends left Berlin to re-settle in Ireland. The two that I stayed with for my holiday went back last week for good and I am going to miss them dearly.
Luck with the ladies. Well its been pouring women in my area. Don't really know why... Maybe the weight loss, certainly not my winning personality but whatever it is, its working.
I managed to consume large amounts of alcohol up until new years. I think there is some liver damage (See Ireland holiday a bit above.) Have really restricted the amount of drinking I have been doing since returning from Ireland. Except for one Wednesday night two weeks ago, I have probably consumed the equivalent of 2 bottles of wine and 8 beers. I don't know if this has to do with my diet thing, the fact of my horrid farts and passing's relating to Guinness that I was drinking in Ireland or that I just don't feel like drinking to excess anymore.
Started rock climbing again. Went with three girls to a place on the other side of Berlin and had my ego bruised almost beyond repair when I displayed my inability to negotiate some walls. A couple more weeks and I will get the hang of it again (excuse the pun.) When I stop feeling like my upper body had a run in with a tank, I will be sure to let you know although it could be a while.
Job offers. I have had a few recently that look rather attractive. But this means that I would have to relocate back to Australia. Although the money is good, I am unwilling to do this at the moment.
Managed to see Hertha BSC (Berlins football team) climb to an unbelievable third place before the winter break. I'm not too sure how long it will last but I am hopeful of a top five finish this year. Last year they actually made it into first position for about 24 hours before finishing the season in the middle of the table.
Started a new job working at a kindergarten. Job is great. So easy. Apart from the occasional kick in the nuts from a 3 year old is by far the easiest and most relaxed job I have ever had.
Caught up on Movies and TV shows. Long neglected shows like BSG, Scrubs and South Park have once again been my motivation for viewing. Also have liked a couple of new movies like, Marley and Me, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and How to Lose Friends & Alienate People.
Well that will about do for me today... I can't honestly say when the next time I will post something on here but I hope its soon.
Thanks for all those with the patience to still have me in their contacts.
