It is soo quiet here this arvo, most of my colleagues are out at a meeting. The aircon is finally working again and now the office is a touch too cold instead of too hot. You Never Can Please Some People! The awards dinner went well last night; I had a little black dress on that I'd bought in Singapore. I hadn't realised how much junk I've been eating but none of my other nice dresses fit me! Disgraceful. I'm going to buy a trainer for my bike for a few reasons: firstly I'm not confident to take the bike out in public (my balance is terrible and I'll just fall off then darned thing), and secondly, I should probably improve my fitness as well as my balance before I get out into the world. I'd hate to get halfway to somewhere & then have to call MODA to come rescue me when I can't make it back.. I think I should be able to pick one up for about $200.

I have a lot of Xmas organising to do too; would be great if the thank-you cards arrive this arvo or tomorrow so I can get that out of the way & get xmas done too. Just had a bit of a nasty shock - I hate it when you forget about automatic debits you've arranged, only to find out they've chewed away your entire bank balance! I had $8 left! So I went into my new account & transferred some dosh across to get me through the week. Crazy! But it means that I have a bunch of xmas shopping to do next pay. I've made shirts for most of my friends/family.. That's saved me money this year (but not time). Some of them are really cool! I'm slowly getting better at the designs. I think I'll do something creative again next year for xmas!

Hulkamania!

Going to the wrestling next weekend, how exciting! I'm dragging a girlfriend along but I'm sure she'll have a great time in the long run. Shame my Tassie friends won't be here to see it with me! Also crossing my fingers that Randy Orton will be part of the entourage. I used to have a Viva La Raza tshirt but it mysteriously disappeared and I honestly think it was nicked from my line :( That would have been ideal to wear., Never mind, I'll just have to be a bogan like everybody else I guess. I've been out so much lately; Kate Miller-Heidke with a close girlfriend on Tuesday (who was absolutely brilliant and such a cutie in her black velvet & shiny purple dress) then dinner with an old friend Wednesday, Miss Saigon last night. I could really do with a kip. I'll hold out another half hour & then I'll be on my way. I might have that kip before I start xmas craft though - wouldn't want to burn myself in my exhausted stupor.

Have a good weekend.

Friends take 2.

I think that real friends support you (when they see that something is really important to you), regardless of what they think. I think that smart people understand that their words and actions can manipulate your feelings sooo easily. If they don't see a reaction straight away they hit you again, harder each time until they wear away your strength and your protection. I only want to surround myself with people who make me feel good about myself.. and I will try to return the favour. I'm mostly very lucky when it comes to friends, but some of them leave bruises.