Ok. Time for a big update on the more interesting points of my life over the past few weeks, which hopefully won't get too boring.

The cold I posted about a few weeks ago turned out to be quite nasty indeed, including a light fever for a few days. I felt I was slowly recovering a bit over a week later, but just as I thought I might be almost back to normal, it started all over again. I began to lose my voice last Monday, which hasn't happened in ages! I think I'm finally on the mend now, but that still means I was sick for over three weeks! It seems to me that colds and related illnesses are hanging around much longer this year than they have in the past and several others have agreed.

I had to miss two weeks of goalball thanks to that stupid cold, as well as a choir performance. Arrrg! It also delayed work for N^th Degree. Anyway, when I've been able to make it to goalball, I've been playing pretty terribly. My defence has been ridiculous; I rarely ever play this badly! I just hope it has to do with sickness and related issues and that I'll be better for the Grand Prix next Saturday. Btw, if you're interested, come to watch some of the games. The Grand Prix will be held in the Sports Hall in A block at Southbank TAFE on Saturday, 2 September.

When I've been able, I have been working on the violin and cello parts for Never Be the Same, the new N^th Degree piece. I'm pleased to report that I finished recording those parts on Thursday night. Next on the agenda is the crazy orchestral stuff in what we call the 'Gladiator' section and the guitar parts. Meanwhile, check out N^th Degree on Triple J Unearthed! Cruel to be Kind has been submitted so far, so rate us highly and review us well! NOW! Please? :) I submitted Losing Touch as well, but it seems to have disappeared somewhere, so I need to chase that up in the coming week.

This weekend was somewhat crazy in terms of social events. On Friday night was Jen's mum's 50th, which was a lot of fun, plus there was good food and wine. Yummm! Saturday night was my uncle's partner's 50th, which was held downstairs at home (my uncle lives downstairs here). It was pretty good, although there was no wine. :) The comedy highlight of the evening for me was Ro's 10 week old mastiff puppy jumping up to steel a steak and chicken wing off my uncle's plate!

Today was my parents' anniversary. We went out to dinner at Kingsley's Crab and Steak house, a prospect which didn't greatly appeal to my taste buds and stomach given my dispassion towards crab and steak. (I don't dislike them, but just don't particularly like them. I'd definitely eat steak over crab, though, and it's certainly much cheaper. :) ) I didn't end up eating either crab or steak. It wasn't too bad, though I was a bit 'meh' about the place in general. It was good to spend some time with the family, though. Tomorrow is Daniel's birthday, although we're not doing anything major for that. So: happy birthdays to those mentioned and happy anniversary to my parents!

posted at: 23:57 | keywords: Life, Friends&Family, Humour, NthDegree, Music, Goalball | permanent link to this entry

Yeah, for those of you that don't know, my sister (Ro) is engaged! The chances of them reading this are almost infinitely small, but nevertheless: congratulations to Ro and Paul! :) We had the big engagement party on Saturday night at Customs House. It was quite a nice event, with about 90 people in attendance. It was the first time I had worn a suit since my school formal (that being the first time) and the first time I have ever worn my own suit, which I bought a few weeks ago. How quaint! :) Both Jen and I enjoyed the evening, there being good wine, food and small-talk with extended family and friends in which to indulge. I haven't seen many of the people in a very long time, so it was rather interesting to see them all again. Ro and Paul were obviously very happy, although as always, such a gathering is generally extremely tiring for those it celebrates and this was no exception.

posted at: 14:05 | keywords: Life, Friends&Family | permanent link to this entry

Damn! I forgot to post this yesterday. Happy birthday for yesterday, Michael! :) I wished you a happy birthday yesterday anyway and you'll probably never read this, as you've got better things to do than read lame blogs written by people who really should be trying to get some more sleep, but just in case, here it is.

In addition, today = eight months for Jen and I! Yaaaah! Go us! Jen, I'm not sure you will aprove of this being posted publicly on the internet, but I'm bored and have nothing better I feel like doing, so I hope you don't mind too much. I know you do read this silly thing, so I won't have too long to find out. Will it help if I point out that you rock? Michael is going to give me a lot of flack for this, if he ever reads it, but it'll be funny anyway.

posted at: 05:08 | keywords: Friends&Family | permanent link to this entry