State Elections

We had the state elections today which every citizen is required to do.

On the ballot, they had the two main parties, the Liberals and the Labors. Then of course, there's the Green Party. And like about 7 more parties to choose from. But I thought it weird that one of the parties was called "No Parking Meters" party.

Seriously?!?! What's that about?

La Cita

We had a surprise birthday party for my friend at La Citas in King St Wharf. Most of us knew how to salsa so the venue was just appropriate. I gotta put on mileage on the salsa shoes I bought so I brought it along with me.

This thing I'm about to tell you doesn't even have anything to do with the birthday or salsa. The lady I was sitting next to was a big lady. I kept looking at her hands and it reminded me of the "Man Hands" episode of Seinfeld. She had man hands!!!

I hope she doesn't see this blog.

Zumba

After finishing salsa class, I needed some type of exercise to keep my rhythm going. Zumba is a fitness program that combines aerobic with latin dancing. So it would be sort of in line with salsa.

I saw an offer for like $39 for 8 classes of zumba at Fernwood Women's gym in Broadway. So I've signed up and started a class today. Whew! 30 minutes into it, I was sweating and exhausted already. It was a good workout!

Comedy Festival

Comedy Festival is kicking off in Sydney.

Three days ago, I received an email for two free tickets for "The Best in Live Comedy" at the Comedy Store at the Entertainment Quarter in Fox Studios, Moore Park. Sure, why not. The best things are always free. A few minutes later, I got another email of the same thing. So I got 4 free tickets that I shared with my flatmates and our neighbor.

Two international comedians came: Eddie Ifft (US) and Stephen Grant (UK)

Boba 2.0

Mama, there's a new boba place in Sydney.

Its called "Chatime".

Now "Easy Way" has competition.

Hope they start lowering the prices.

IQ Test

I thought I'd try one of those IQ tests online. Here's what I got:

Free-IQTest.net - IQ Test

I don't know how really good that is?!?!?!

Nude Drawing

Art House Hotel - $4/session (so cheap!!!)

My friend reserved a spot for me in the front row facing the model for this nude drawing class. She says, "Celestine, you should come here more often. The past couple of weeks, its been a woman model. But tonight, its a male model." Lucky, I was. And lucky was my seat.

The male model was totally naked. He posed for a couple of hours and I drew about 28 poses of him. Some poses he did!!! Haha!!!

And I was surprised with how well I drew. My friend who went to college for it asked me if I had taken classes before. I was impressed myself.

March Madness 2011

I've started a tourny group for March Madness 2011 with participants from San Francisco, Texas, and Sydney.

Anyone want to join? Please let me know and I can send the invite to you! We start picking teams on Sunday, March 13th (or Monday, March 14th...Sydney time).

This is an exciting time of the year for college hoops. I hope you can join me.

Game on!!!

Terracotta Warriors

If I can't go to China to see the Terracotta Warriors, I go to the Art Gallery of NSW here in Sydney.

DJ's Racing Media Launch

My coworker asked me if I wanted to be a seat filler for our Racing Launch (a small fashion show to kick off the Autumn Racing season). A few of the guests couldn't make it so in order to make it look like the show is full, I volunteered. Within 10 minutes of the show, I was tapped to give up my seat coz one of the guests was late. Ah well! I watched the show from behind the scenes.

Some of the guests included Megan Gale, Emma Freedman, Gai Waterhouse, and their runway model, Samantha Harris.

Auditors - EY

We had the auditors last week. I asked the Finance people what the auditors look like. She said, "they look like high school students". Hehehe. I said, new kids who don't know anything. This will be easy. I can tell them anything and they would believe me (I used to be an auditor once...and am sure when I first started, my clients thought the same thing).

Anyway, the auditor selected 10 samples. Six of them were for me. I called him up and explained to him what they were for. He seemed to be asking the wrong questions! A few minutes after we hang up, he emailed and requested for 6 more samples to replace the 6 samples that he questioned me.

I reckon he didn't understand what I said and it was easier to get another sample that was clean and easy to explain. I'm cool with it! I got away!!! hehe

Star Model Sighting

I was walking back to work at David Jones after lunch today. When I got to the employee entrance elevators, I heard something about someone needing a back entrance. Next thing I know, I see the manager of security leading a tall, slim woman towards the elevator area. My elevator opened up and I wanted to stick around to see what's up. But I didn't want to look like one of those crazy, star-strucked people.

I saw Elle Macpherson today!

Salsa Shoes

I have officially bought a pair of salsa shoes. And they are red, too!!! They are red, sexy, come-dance-with-me shoes (not that I'm a great dancer anyway).

I've been taking beginner's salsa class (which I've done about 4yrs ago). Its a good exercise and a good way to meet new people.

I tell people I go speed dating...which is basically what you do at salsa class. Hehe. You dance with a partner and change partners every few minutes.

My friend and I went to Coolabar one Friday night. We thought we were joining a free salsa class. It ended up being a zouk class. And can you believe it? A couple of sleezy guys brushed their arms on my boobs!!! The class was ok but I prefer salsa better.

I got to use the shoes at Vivaz Restaurant. Since I've invested on a pair, I have to make sure I put mileage on it.

And by the way, they are soooo comfortable. My only comment. Why can't they make normal shoes as comfortable as these?!?!?!?

Rob Schneider Stand Up

You can do it!!!

Rob Schneider Stand Up Comedy

Enmore Theatre

February 13, 2011

And I got his autograph!

127 Hours Movie Premiere

I happened to be at Events cinemas at George St when they were having the premiere for the movie "127 Hours". They had the red carpet on. I was waiting to see James Franco (but apparently, he is too busy). But I saw the real guy James portrayed...I figured its the guy who had a hook on his arm.

There were a few moviegoers who walked on the red carpet and acted like they were celebrities. Such wannabes!

Superbowl XLV

Greenbay Packers def Pittsburgh Steelers

Go cheeseheads! Can you tell I was rooting for the Packers (even though I'm wearing a New England Patriots t-shirt...but really, I'm from the Bay Area so I would naturally go for the San Francisco 49ers or the Oakland Raiders).

I hope my boss doesn't see this blog coz I called in sick on Monday to watch Superbowl Sunday (in the US). Please don't tell my boss.

Aussie Aussie Aussie

Oi Oi Oi!!!

I became an Aussie citizen today! Cousin Michelle came with me to Parramatta...she was my supporter/photographer. Hehe! Thanks, Mitch!

I lodged my application for a passport the other day. At first, I went to the Post Office and I was turned away coz I didn't have an appointment. The second time around, it got rejected coz the lady said I was showing my teeth on the photo. Plus, there were some minor handwriting errors on the application and I had to re-write them again. And, I forgot to bring my Aussie Certificate...the proof I'm a citizen. Geez! They made it so easy for me to pass the written test but so difficult to apply for a passport. So I will be going tomorrow for the third time. Wish me luck!!! I need a passport before I get out of this country. Otherwise, I might not get in without hassle.

Sounds like a Seinfeld Episode v1

I had a Seinfeld episode last week.

I went to the restroom at this pub and the lady next to my stall was like, "Hey, I don't have any tissue in here. Can you pass me some?" And I see her hand trying to reach at the bottom of the stall. I wasn't sure at first if I should give her some. But I rolled some tissue and handed it to her and making sure I don't touch her hand (eww!). Then she says, "that isn't enough" in a sort of angry way. And I was thinking, geez lady, I was just trying to help!!! Anyway, she realized later that her daughter was actually on the other side of her stall, and not on my side.

Nappy Change

We had our assessment in our childcare class for nappy changing...on a dummy.

At first, our teacher had to demonstrate a step by step procedure on how to change diapers. In simple terms:

1. Get all the stuff you need and set it next to the changing area

2. Put paper towel on the nappy change area

3. Put the baby on the nappy change area and never let your sight out of the kid

4. Put your gloves on

5. Take the diaper out

6. Wipe the area from front to bottom

7. Take your gloves out and put it around the dirty diapers and throw in the garbage

8. Put the new diapers on

9. Wipe the baby's hands

The whole class made mistakes everywhere. Two moms had to repeat the procedure coz they didn't follow the right directions. One student took her eyes off the kid (automatic fail). One had their dirty hands all over the new diapers (I think that was me!). Everyone was nervous even though most of the students have done it before or they are already moms!!!

Two Concerts in One Day

I went to watch the symphony at the Opera House for the Bugs Bunny show. They played the cartoons in the big screen while the symphony played the background music.

After the show, I went to the Sydney Entertainment Centre to watch John Mayer. After the concert, all I played on my iPod for days and days was John Mayer. Talk about overplay.

Symphony and Rock Concert in one day.