Finally got through to someone on the phone today, which is a shame, because as a consequence I had to pay the two fines. If I hadn’t been able to get through today I would have tried again next week, and if that still failed, well, I would have forgotten about it. They wanted to… Read more
I most admire those who buy their girlfriend’s lingerie for valentines day. This is a new comic in my collection, who’s archives I’m presently reading through. It’s not too bad; artistically very good, and with some good humour. Largely life based, with the occasional fictional elements… interesting mix of serious thoughts and parodies…
This is one of my all-time favourite Joy of Tech’s. It’s just so cute! From Joy of Tech, 10th of May, 2004.
Great news! My visa paperwork, the key, most critical document absolutely necessary for me to even start an interview at the U.S. consulate, is having a wonderful holiday in the Bahamas. Yes, FedEx have managed to misplace an entire shipment, which was due for Sydney, but which is now happily sunning it up… somewhere. sigh… Read more
It strikes me as odd that games like The Sims or Space Colony always have you forcing your little simulated personalities to train in different things. It’s the generic level-up scheme adopted by computer games since the year dot. And it’s really boring. And unrealistic. In reality, I don’t decide “hey, I’m going to learn… Read more
For what it’s worth, I don’t want anyone to ever give up on me… if I end up in a situation like Bronwyn. Heck, anyone who evenly remotely knows me knows how stubborn I am – I don’t give up the things I like, and I’m quite happy living right now. <:) But if despite… Read more
