First date went great *giggles like a fool*

Okay what am I doing, I'm not gonna bloody post it up. Why didn't we get to see you Trees? I told Phil that my gal Trees may pop by and I'd have to subtlely tell her to bugger off.

Heehee

Apparently I look like a lovesick puppy. More that I'm smiling a good amount of the time, whilst looking a slight shade of pale green. The nausea's finally passing, finally. I still haven't sent off the large batch of Cherry Ripes to Wong yet. That woman is gonna wait. What kind of chocolate do you want Leach? You have $30 to spend.

My mum's going tomorrow afternoon, have spent nights on her bed talking. mostly sounding like a lovesick puppy and giggling a lot
I love being paid, but I really hope those 2 days I took off are paid Sick Leave, I don't know whether I was entitled to it yet... I spent Tuesday cleaning out my wardrobes and drawers. I've given to charity, 5 large plastic bags of clothes, chucked out a huge bag of underwear (bye bye Elle Macphersons, yes the fluoro bras have been banished) and finally now my underwear fits into my underwear drawer instead of in an overflowing green Woolies bag on the floor.

I've also lost 4kg in a week. And my Colorado denim skift which used to fit me fine, had been slipping off my hips today and exposing my underwear for the world to see. In that case I've been shopping.
Had Malay at Temasek at Parra today, ooooh their Hainan chicken is soooo good. Only had a little bit, started to feel a bit queasy after coz I shouldn't be eating greasy food whilst recovering.

Recent purchases:
- Max Brenner Addiction - one for mum and one for me
- SMH Good Living Winter recipe book
- SMH Good Living Spring recipe book
- Good Food Magazine BBC books 101 one-pot dishes recipe book
- Citylink Street Directory
- 2 tops
- one size 12(!!) denim skirt, I haven't been that size since year 11.
- 3 bras... - yea well. Even though my butt has changed sizes, 'pparently my bust still stays the same. *shrugs*

OK, I'm dating Phil

For the ladies who didn't see me as a grinning idiot on Friday night, I'm dating Phil. Started Friday afternoon. I got the losing Valentine's gift off him, he knows about it now, I'd told him about it tonight at yabs. Lol, he apologised for it, I said "Don't apologise for it, I'm not sorry it happened." lol keeheehee

I'm currently feeling quite sick, I've been feeling nauseous since Friday morning, and no, I'm not pregnant, and no, nothing to do with me starting to see Phil. I suspect it was Wong's leftover dinner from Wednesday night. Looking back, I think I'd rather gone out with Phil than have dinner with Wong and ladies. I was seriously about to collapse at the hospital this morning, and I had to take the day off. I'm taking today (Tuesday) off as well coz I really don't think my gut is handling it as well as hoped. So basically I'm on a clear fluids and dry cracker diet for a few days til it passes, and I hope it passes soon.

Will be spending late Thursday afternoon with Phil *squeee* okay, okay, I'll calm down. *grins idiotically*

You know, I've never dated before so this is a brand new experience for me. There is the teasing from church peeps, not as much as expected, but I suspect that's because they don't know how I'd react in this new situation. But finding the time to do something, what to do, where to go, what to talk about, it's all new, and even though I'm feeling nauseous (because of Wong??) , it's exciting! Okay okay I'll stop now, you guys must be getting nauseous by reading this.

My mum's back for a few days, for CNY, but because I've been ill, I haven't been able to eat any food, I've lost at least a kilo because I haven't eaten. And I'm bloody starving! But I'm so nauseous, I'm worried I'll bring it back up.

Recent purchases:
- (made by mum for me) bra.

*SQUEEE!*

Pancakes & Perfume

So after a busy day (on my side) we met up in the Rocks for pancakes. I was feeling nauseous the whole day, so Leach had to finish off my Mexicana crepes, soo tasty but feeling sooo nauseous. What is this feeling? This nauseating feeling which came up yeserday, why did it come up? Coz I'm so nervous about what's to happen perhaps...

So obviously I went for:
Pun: Mexicana crepes with side order of chips
Leach: Tabriz crepes with side order of wedges
Lena: Chicken & mushroom crepes & coke
Kat & Cat: Grilled eggplant pizza
AND NO DESSERT!!!
But lemon, lime & bitters all around.

You know, I'm feeling nauseous now, maybe I need to get something down my gob.

Perfume:
Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, perfumer, murderer, monster, loner. I think the difference between the movie and the novel, is that they portray him in the film as someone who's repentent of what he's done. They show that he was in love with the Plum girl (the first girl he murdered, even though that was an accidental killing) but in the novel he's just a heartless killer.
I would love to have Laure's red hair! Anyone? Anyone? *droops head* Asian girl can't do that hair if tanned.
It's quite an eerie movie, I've never read a novel like this before, Sueskind is very critical of society, of its people and it's quite dark. The MO scene was interesting, I've never seen such a huge amount of naked people in one scene (for such a long amount of time). There were a couple of additions, and some minor changes to help the plot move along quicker, but all in all, it pretty much followed the novel.
I recommend people to read the novel first, then see the movie if a visual aid is needed to imagine the olfactory sensations. :)

Yes, I'm seeing someone right now. I have to speak to him about whether to announce or just keep it silent until MORE people figure it out. Leach and Cat have convinced me to rethink it. But I'd love to announce it... it must be the first time excitement, man I sound like a 14 year old girl.

Tis the end of an era...

I got a Valentine's gift. I'm the first one to get a Valentine's gift. After 8 years, I never ever ever ever ever ever ever thought I'd be the one to lose. We were all waiting for Wong to lose. I've lost, it's the end of an era, Valentine's Day 2007, bet over, done, finished, zip.

I know the question people will ask, "Who gave it to you?" but I'm not saying because it's gonna be painful (for the givee). But the gift was Max Brenner (Milk Chocolate) Chocolat and Hug Mug (yes I know exactly how much it costed). Okay, what I typed before, I was just freaking out, and pacing up and down and hyperventilating, as I do. All good now *grins stupidly*
Crap week at work. Would rather shove head down toilet. I had to hold my temper at least 4 times this week. And was gonna blast a friend for being herself. Praise God for 3 days off.
Sucky thing on Sunday, I'm on afternoon shift, the other RN with me is taking sick leave, so I'm the only ward RN on, and if it's not an RN from permanent staff, I'll be the Nurse In Charge, shite they can't do that, it's illegal, and if they do, I will have to complain. I warned Andrew (NUM) that I'm gonna have to complain if that happens on Sunday.

Update:
I'm on morning shift now on Sunday, still the same situation though. Andrew has to call up staffing and see if Yvonne (casual pool RN) can be in-charge. Otherwise it's lots of calling to the ADON and I now have Andrew's mobile number for dire emergencies.

Recent purchases:
- Macgyver Season 3 *cough*

Anyone wanna boycott Valentine's like we did last year?

All these engagements (well not really all), people getting hitched, discussing wedding plans, discussing engagement plans, *sigh* makes one feel... old. It's just like what Lena said, before the dating gals were in the minority, and 5 years later us singletons are in the minority.

Anyways, I'm working morning shift on Wednesday and don't work til Sunday, anyone wanna do something Wednesday Valentine's night? A romantic evening for us girls, this time not watching a movie about murder, betrayal, passion, leaving with a deliciously guilty/dirty feeling?? ;) Although I can't say I felt dirty after watching Match Point. More so hot. As in temperature hot. As in climate hot!

Went to the gym these past 2 days off. Also went to Liverpool and had lunch with Shell, shopping. Crazy shopping. I love having money.
Although, you know how I worked Australia Day, I so should be paid more than what I got in my bank account. I'm missing $200. Bloody hell, that day was double time and a half, where is that extra $200??!! Bastards.

Picked up my most of my uniform today from Stores in the hospital. 8 shirts and 1 cardigan, so far. I'm still missing 1 pair of pants, 2 skirts and a thermal vest. Probably take another 2 weeks to come in. We'll see. And I just got a 5 day parking pass, $13. Not too bad, I'd rather park in the multistorey than on the streets at 2245. Especially when it's closer to Warwick Farm station than Liverpool station.

The Casual Friday look

Recently purchased:
- 3 dresses from TOL - I know, I know, I can't resist sales. Especially when I have money...

EDIT:
Bonnie Raitt's coming to Sydney in April, should I go see her? It's at Enmore theatre on April 6th. Costs $99.95, gaaaaah, now I actually have the money, these decisions are harder, to go or not to go? Yes, I'm pretty sure most if not all of you have never heard of Bonnie Raitt. She's an American blues and rock artist. An older lady you could say, famous for 'I can't make you love me' (ballad) and 'Something to talk about' (bluesy). Gahhh, I wanna go see her but I don't really wanna go alone... Decisions, decisions.

THIS IS RIDICULOUS! DID ANYONE ELSE GET FORCED TO CHANGE TO THE GOOGLE ACCOUNT?? I COULDN'T RETURN TO THE OLD BLOGGER ONE AND NOW I HAVE THE USE THE NEW GOOGLE. NOW I CAN'T POST ON SPAMPAGE TIL VIV CHANGES IT OVER. NOT SAYING THAT YOU SHOULD, COZ THAT MEANS EVERYONE ELSE HAS TO.

Working week 2

Monday and Tuesday were good. Wednesday and Thursday were horrible. I didn't have lunch on Wednesday and I didn't have any break on Thursday. Which meant I survived on half a biscuit and half a cup of tea for a 8.5h shift. I had tears welling up in my eyes and draining down my cheeks Thursday afternoon. Out of tiredness, but moreso out of hunger. I get so hungry I cry and laugh at the same time.
Learning my lesson that breaks are very very important. At least take 5min if you can't take 30min.

I'll be on afternoon shift mostly this week. Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Tuesday is my only morning. I really don't appreciate working weekends. I have to request it tomorrow at work.

Well I'm treating my church buddies to Max Brenner tonight, to celebrate my first paycheck. I'll be needing to pick something up to make dinner this week. I think some asparagus, chicken stock and parmesan, I think I'll make a risotto for dinner at work this week. Maybe a pasta puttanesca as well for the weekend.

Lena had her 22nd dinner last night, yays! Had dinner at her house, Karen and I brought steamed har gow, siu mai and siu long bau. Kat brought sushi, and there was homemade pizza, Hokkien noodle stir fry, fried rice, quiche, tuna vol-au-vents and chicken pasta salad. There was chocolate cake, ice cream, fruit salad and Trees' tiramisu for dessert.
Much chatting, much revealing, much laughing, much praising of Wong's sewing skills *nodsnods*, much playing of Wii. Tibbs marking his territory...

So all in all, Leach, Karen and I left at 0255 or so. I didn't get to bed til 0415, that was to get dog smell out. Doggy dog smell...