Monthly Archives: December 2007

on writing

Posted on December 31, 2007 by

“He comments on how amazing it is that everything in the universe can be described by the twenty-six written characters with which they have been working.” Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

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christmas 2007

Posted on December 27, 2007 by

It was the coolest and rainiest Christmas that I can remember. We spent a fair amount of time reading, playing board games and eating. I enjoyed seeing wallabies in the backyard at Currumbin.

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ebay feedback rating

Posted on December 19, 2007 by

I logged on to ebay today and noticed my latest ebay feedback rating.

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bike riding

Posted on December 16, 2007 by

I went for a 30 k bike ride today: return from South Bank to Portside Wharf. I measured it using my Nokia’s GPS. My average speed was about 18 kmph. I am preparing for next Sunday when my Dad and … Continue reading →

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worrying

Posted on December 13, 2007 by

Innately, I am a worrier. Whenever I start to worry I try to recall the following quotes. The first is about the two rules of life: Rule Number One: Don’t sweat the small stuff Rule Number Two: It’s all small … Continue reading →

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sunday night bbq

Posted on December 9, 2007 by

It’s a perfect night for a BBQ. Soundtrack:

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night swimming @ south bank beach

Posted on December 8, 2007 by

The South Bank Beach officially re-opens today. That didn’t stop me from having a late night swim last night. It is pretty unreal swimming at a (fake) beach, meters from the Brisbane river, at night, admiring at the city lights.

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giant match stick lamp

Posted on December 6, 2007 by

At 1.5 meters tall this is one of the best lamps I have seen for a while. Unfortunately it’s currently not available for purchase, and they don’t deliver to Australia anyway. I feel a D.I.Y project coming on.

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