Still Sick

I've had two more days off.. urg! Contrary to popular belief, and while I enoy the rest, I actually hate sitting around on my ass all day when I know I could be doing something. However yesterday I was thoroughly miserable, and very crook, so working really was out of the question. The Dr told me to have today off too. He pulled some blood as well, but I forgot to ring them to find out if there's anything wrong before they closed because I was busy learning the guitar and helping dad with his resume.

As for guitar practise, I know 6 chords, A, Am, C, E, F and Gadd (whatever that is...) and I can sort of play Missy Higgins "Don't Ever" It's getting there, I just need to work on changing chords more smoothly, and working out a strumming pattern would help too. but my fingers are already hella sore from just that. I need to take a break for a bit. I'll build up callouses eventually, just not all in one night given the current pain.

I'm back at work tomorrow, and will probably have buttloads of piled up work. (That is why I don't like missing too much work) On the brighter side, Ryan is coming to stay tonight, and is driving me in in the morning, so I won't have to get up at 6 to catch the bus... so can't wait for this other guy to move out of our room! The new place is in Ringwood, and much closer to where I work... it's going to be awesome!

I missed a driving lesson yesterday which sucks big. I have like 5 weeks left till my test and I REALLY need to be able to practise as much as I want. Mum isn't very good about letting me drive either, so I don't get a lot of practise there. This frustrates me no end.

Also I have learned 2 things about my mouse, Dimebag since moving back in with mum. (They were looking after him since we moved out of Ryan's mum's I couldn't have him at either of the other two places I was at) First off, he doesn't like chicken... at all! Number 2 is that he LOVES spaghetti. He will go mental for a peice of the stuff (cooked that is) and then sits there munching on it as fast as he can. He threw (well dropped with definite propelling force) away the chicken he was offered in favour of spaghetti, and then begged me for more spaghetti, by sitting up and peering through the bars at me. Cute... :)

I have also become addicted to YouTube Music Videos made with Sims2 sad, I know, but this chick is really awesome,a dn I am sure there are more out there if I keep looking.

Lyn from work just rang, checking if I'm going to be in tomorrow. I said yes, I really have to be. I am better today, and there will be so much to do. I just hope that i don't suddenly get told I am hella contagious or something :P

Well, i can hear the Simpsons callign to me agian, I'll talk to ya later!

Miranda xx

Sick..

Well I'm stuck at home with a horrid virus (I had to get off the train this morning coz I was going to puke) So I may as well update everyone on my life.

I'm staying at mum's for the next couple of weeks, till Ryan and I can get our own place... scrap that... WE HAVE OUR OWN PLACE! It's a share house, with a 30yo bloke and another 18yo girl, but our room won't be avialable for a couple of weeks, but we are guranteed the spot.

Jim (the guy who has the place) is awesome, and there is a pet turtle too. Her name is Cleo. There's also a slightly crazy neighbour. THe best part about it, is I get to cook... all the time! (I happen to love cooking for other people)

Even better, as Jim is single, and doesn't need so much space, we get the master bedroom, which has a massive walk-in robe, and it's own doorway to the bathroom. Not quite an ensuite, but close enough for now!

I'm still working at the same place... and still more or less enjoying every day. I didn't want to miss work today, even though I felt crap, but jumping off the train to go chuck in the station toilets kind of meant I had to.

Also, I am > < that close to getting my license, I passed the computer based hazard perception test (barely I think) and am doing the driving test on the 22nd of June. Keep your fingers crossed for me! I was VERY nervous fo the HPT test, and was convinced I would fail. God only knows how I'll be for the actual driving component. I tend to go to peices and make silly mistakes during practical tests.

Other than that life is good, Ryan and I had our two year anniversary 10 days ago, which was lovely. We went to Kublai (the head chef there was on the Biggest Loser!) and then headed back to his dad's where he is staying for a couple of quiet drinks.

My 21st party was also awesome! Not too big like I wanted, but still big enough for me to be exhausted, and barely get to spend more than 5 minutes with anyone the whole night. I also got some beautiful pressies, including a VERY beautiful necklace from Ryan's mum which I absolutley adore. It's rose gold (sterling silver core) with tiny seed pearls and a couple of turquoise too. Mum has tried to steal it several times.

The other bonus for me, was Ryan's lil cousin M,(she is a tad younger than my eldest cuz Phee) painting me my own plate with my name on it. Not only was I totally not expecting her to do that, I don't recall EVER having my very own named plate! I haven't actually eaten off it yet, but I will soon.

As for the music guessing game... come on people... give it a go, I've had one person answer... see if you can beat 8! I know some of the songs are a bit obscure, but think about it, it's me... there are a few artists I am obsessed with, so there should be some free (or at least easy) points in it for you.

Anyways, best be off... Simpsons are calling.

Miranda xoxox

Music Game for all!

To make up for my recent absence, here's a little game for everyone to enjoy. Basically I'll random my entire music collection and put down the first couple of lines of some songs and you have to tell me the song and who they're by... no googling! Whoever gets them all/the most correct gets bonus brownie points.

I got the idea from Melissa Anyways... on with the game...

*Any songs that are cover versions, any artist is fine for!*

1) Left on an eastbound train, got on first thing this morning

2) Start spreading the news I'm leaving today

3) He was a boy, she was a girl, can I make it any more obvious?

4) Scar tissue that I wish you saw, Sarcastic Mister know it all

5) Well this is just between us, but between let's get high

6) I've seen you twice, in a short time

7) Well you call your momma tiger, and we know that you ain't lyin'

8) Wonderful baby living on love, the sandman says maybe, he'll take you above

9) 6 o'clock already I was just in the middle of a dream

10) Well we got no choice, all the girls and boys

*Miranda skips two instrumental songs*

11) Yessir... Well the bigger the city, well the bigger the lights

12) A weakling weighing 98 pounds, will get sand in his face

13) Tommy gets to work on the docks, union's been on strike he's down on his luck

14) Sometimes I feel I've got to run away, I've got to get away

*random song not in english*

15) You know the day destroys the night, night divides the day

16) The sirens are screaming and the fires are howling, way down in the valley tonight

17) I took a walk around the world to ease my troubled mind

18) If I did not have an ego I would not be here tonight

19) It's astounding... time is fleeting... madness takes control

20) Katie was a little girl who said "I'll find a way"

21) Long lost words whisper slowly to me, still can't find what keeps me here

22) We'll roll on with our heads held high, our consience in the gutter our dreams up in the sky

23) And here's to you Mrs Robinson *too easy for any more lyrics!*

24) Sarah won't you tell me your name, I've been waiting here for hours

25) Went down to Santa Fe where red wine paints the walls

26) Welcome strangers to the show, I'm the one who should be lying low

27) Left a good job in the city, working for the man every night and day

28) Who's that whispering in the trees? It's two sailors and they're on leave

29) So here it goes another lonely day, you're saving time but you might as well wait

*skips 4 obscure Meatloaf songs and 3 Nickelback in a row!*

30) Ay-yai! When I dance they call me Macarena...

There's a few songs to get you started... update on my lif post coming soon... promise!