Belated 2006 Summary
Where did you begin 2006?
In Shane's backyard, drinking to cure the previous night's hangover. And then in lots of bars that I vaguely recall having lots of stairs.
What was your status by Valentine's Day?
Still married to the fantabulous Benj.
Were you in school (anytime this year)?
Yes, I managed to hang around campus pretending to do a PhD for over 6 months before it started to dawn on both my supervisors & myself that perhaps I wasn't particularly engaged with my topic. Or was just plain lazy. Either way.
How did you earn your money?
For the most part, I gave my bank account details to Benj and then money magically appeared. On the side, I entered descriptions of hundreds of metres of rocks into Excel. And recently I've been paid to answer inane text messages from drunken English people.
Did you have to go to the hospital?
Did I have to go to hospital? No. Did I go to hospital? Yes. I went to check out scary pains and ended up having an ultrasound to check that The Tadpole was still resident in my uterus. Turns out I was just being my usual hypochondriac self and everything was normal and fine.
Did you have any encounters with the police?
I called them at about midnight a while ago to let them know there was a group of 8 year olds out on their own in our rather unsavoury neighbourhood. Must be maternal instinct kicking in already. The police didn't care, by the way.
Where did you go on holiday?
Sydney. This is obviously one of my off years after long having been a sophisticated, well-travelled member of the jet set.
What did you purchase that was over $1000?
A house! We move in on Thursday!
Did you know anybody who got married?
My parents. To each other. Again. Also, Josh & Tonya, Derek & Ai, Megan & Emmett. Someone else, too. Sorry to whoever it is I've forgotten.
Did you know anybody who passed away?
No, thank goodness. It's always a good year when nobody you know dies.
Have you run into anybody you left high school with?
Yes. When I was visiting my mum in Shepp, I was at the pub with my sister and saw someone I went to school with. And talked to them briefly. But I can't remember who it was. Chris, too, but I see him often. Also Melita, but she invited me over, so I wouldn't call it 'running into'.
Did you move anywhere?
The wrong side of the tracks in Lismore. Sam's Handy Hint: Try never to rent somewhere if you've never visited the area.
What sporting events did you go to?
Melbourne Victory v Perth Glory. I ate a pie.
What concerts/shows did you go to?
Apparently the Lion King, but I thought that was last year. Whenever it was, it reinforced my belief that most children can't act, and they definitely can't act AND sing. Also Something For Kate & The Cat Empire.
Are you registered to vote?
Yes. In this state, they apparently find out who moves into rental properties and if you're not, they send round a really nice looking lady, so you're all off your guard and open the door to her, then she throws all these forms and threats at you. I've since discovered that although a belief in an invisible magical man who lives in the sky gets you off the hook for compulsory voting, a carefully considered political ideal doesn't.
Where do you live now?
Goonellabah, but moving to Casino soon. I'm not sure which is worse.
Describe your birthday.
I spent it at home by myself watching bad Australian movies from the 70's (research! Hey, I did do something for my PhD!) and drinking more beer than you should ever drink when you're alone.
What's the one thing you thought you would never do, but did in 2006?
Use the word 'clement' in a sentence. And I wasn't trying to be funny. Oh, and I quit smoking.
What has been your favourite moment?
Finding out that The Tadpole was okay, and later on feeling him/her move around. Driving all over the NSW countryside with Benj.
What's something you learned about yourself?
I am very, very fertile. My cervix has a magnetic effect on spermatazoa within a 5-mile radius. I will never cease to be amazed that teeny-tiny birth control pills ever managed to tame my rampant fecundity.
Any new additions to your family?
Zapp Brannigan (small, black, needs constant attention, possibly retarded)
A Cat Named Marty Cohen (not quite so small, black, likes to lick my toes)
The Tadpole (very small humanoid, arriving around May/June next year)
What was your best month?
December.
What music will you remember 2006 by?
Doornails by NOFX, Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O'Connor*, You're Beautiful by James Blunt, Wouldn’t Believe It by The Get Up Kids, and I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor by The Artic Monkeys.
Who has been your best drinking buddy?
Benj. But because that could be a little sad, also Chris & Fleurie.
Favourite Night out?
The Swing Patrol Birthday Ball.
Any regrets?
That I didn't find a more memorable and entertaining way in which to inform Benj that he'd succeeded in knocking me up. Thumping into the bedroom at 6am, brandishing a peed-upon stick and screeching, 'Baby, it worked,' wasn't quite how I'd planned it.
How many toes do you have?
I personally have 10 toes, but my body as a whole now contains 20. I am so way cooler than everyone else.
In Shane's backyard, drinking to cure the previous night's hangover. And then in lots of bars that I vaguely recall having lots of stairs.
What was your status by Valentine's Day?
Still married to the fantabulous Benj.
Were you in school (anytime this year)?
Yes, I managed to hang around campus pretending to do a PhD for over 6 months before it started to dawn on both my supervisors & myself that perhaps I wasn't particularly engaged with my topic. Or was just plain lazy. Either way.
How did you earn your money?
For the most part, I gave my bank account details to Benj and then money magically appeared. On the side, I entered descriptions of hundreds of metres of rocks into Excel. And recently I've been paid to answer inane text messages from drunken English people.
Did you have to go to the hospital?
Did I have to go to hospital? No. Did I go to hospital? Yes. I went to check out scary pains and ended up having an ultrasound to check that The Tadpole was still resident in my uterus. Turns out I was just being my usual hypochondriac self and everything was normal and fine.
Did you have any encounters with the police?
I called them at about midnight a while ago to let them know there was a group of 8 year olds out on their own in our rather unsavoury neighbourhood. Must be maternal instinct kicking in already. The police didn't care, by the way.
Where did you go on holiday?
Sydney. This is obviously one of my off years after long having been a sophisticated, well-travelled member of the jet set.
What did you purchase that was over $1000?
A house! We move in on Thursday!
Did you know anybody who got married?
My parents. To each other. Again. Also, Josh & Tonya, Derek & Ai, Megan & Emmett. Someone else, too. Sorry to whoever it is I've forgotten.
Did you know anybody who passed away?
No, thank goodness. It's always a good year when nobody you know dies.
Have you run into anybody you left high school with?
Yes. When I was visiting my mum in Shepp, I was at the pub with my sister and saw someone I went to school with. And talked to them briefly. But I can't remember who it was. Chris, too, but I see him often. Also Melita, but she invited me over, so I wouldn't call it 'running into'.
Did you move anywhere?
The wrong side of the tracks in Lismore. Sam's Handy Hint: Try never to rent somewhere if you've never visited the area.
What sporting events did you go to?
Melbourne Victory v Perth Glory. I ate a pie.
What concerts/shows did you go to?
Apparently the Lion King, but I thought that was last year. Whenever it was, it reinforced my belief that most children can't act, and they definitely can't act AND sing. Also Something For Kate & The Cat Empire.
Are you registered to vote?
Yes. In this state, they apparently find out who moves into rental properties and if you're not, they send round a really nice looking lady, so you're all off your guard and open the door to her, then she throws all these forms and threats at you. I've since discovered that although a belief in an invisible magical man who lives in the sky gets you off the hook for compulsory voting, a carefully considered political ideal doesn't.
Where do you live now?
Goonellabah, but moving to Casino soon. I'm not sure which is worse.
Describe your birthday.
I spent it at home by myself watching bad Australian movies from the 70's (research! Hey, I did do something for my PhD!) and drinking more beer than you should ever drink when you're alone.
What's the one thing you thought you would never do, but did in 2006?
Use the word 'clement' in a sentence. And I wasn't trying to be funny. Oh, and I quit smoking.
What has been your favourite moment?
Finding out that The Tadpole was okay, and later on feeling him/her move around. Driving all over the NSW countryside with Benj.
What's something you learned about yourself?
I am very, very fertile. My cervix has a magnetic effect on spermatazoa within a 5-mile radius. I will never cease to be amazed that teeny-tiny birth control pills ever managed to tame my rampant fecundity.
Any new additions to your family?
Zapp Brannigan (small, black, needs constant attention, possibly retarded)
A Cat Named Marty Cohen (not quite so small, black, likes to lick my toes)
The Tadpole (very small humanoid, arriving around May/June next year)
What was your best month?
December.
What music will you remember 2006 by?
Doornails by NOFX, Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O'Connor*, You're Beautiful by James Blunt, Wouldn’t Believe It by The Get Up Kids, and I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor by The Artic Monkeys.
Who has been your best drinking buddy?
Benj. But because that could be a little sad, also Chris & Fleurie.
Favourite Night out?
The Swing Patrol Birthday Ball.
Any regrets?
That I didn't find a more memorable and entertaining way in which to inform Benj that he'd succeeded in knocking me up. Thumping into the bedroom at 6am, brandishing a peed-upon stick and screeching, 'Baby, it worked,' wasn't quite how I'd planned it.
How many toes do you have?
I personally have 10 toes, but my body as a whole now contains 20. I am so way cooler than everyone else.
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