The Cupboard of Useless Things

So last week, the fam decided to set up the Christmas tree (and keeping with tradition, take it down sometime in July). While taking out the Christmas tree, we came across this bag of unwanted, ugly yet festive decorations.

There was all kinds of weird stuff in here, like Catholic statues of Mary, glittery bows with annoying bells attached and a spikey fake grass wreath which leaved holes in your hand when picked up.

This 'tree' was also found. It also had a glittering 'MERRY CHRISTMAS!' on top which was quite disturbing.

I dunno, this may be some people's taste, but I personally thinks it looks like someone had a love affair with a bottle of silver spray paint. Bleh...

I also found this wierd twirly tinsel which I decorated the fruit bowl with.

Finding the bag set off a whole cleaning spree of what I now call, 'The Cupboard of Useless Things'. I think every household has one of these, where all the "Uhh...thanks..." gifts, "Wow...this is a waste of space" nic nacs and mouldy mothballs seem to congregate.

This is Mother hard at work while Bec attacks her shoulder with a not-so-cuddley beaky stuffed toy we found.

No idea what this is for. Maybe for giants?

Hmm...cause we all need one of these -

And these pair of glasses gave Bec about 10 whole seconds of amusement.

And thoughout this whole cleaning process, I was about as useful as the furry lump I'm patting.

Merry Christmas!

The Eclipse

Last night at BS, Sime made an appearance before flying off to Egypt (JEALOUS!). Apart from confusing everyone with his new catchphrase taken from National Bingo Night, he had an intriguing talent of blocking every light he stands under with his ginormous head.

Hence the following.

Beach Princesses

Yesterday, most of the youth went on a beach trip to Coloundra, but before that, we had to wait around church until Adult Sunday School was finished. I took this as an opportunity to annoy Max by spinning the mic stand around screaming,

WHEEL!

OF!

FORTUNEEEEE!!!

She was unamused.

We then all met up at Kent's house with Frank, Max and me jumping into Song's car ready to make guitar noises to the sounds of Planetshakers. We admired Hong Li's sunnies:

When we finally got there, Team Go went ahead and started digging a hole to China. This photo was taken only in the first 5 minutes. By the end, Kent had his own lounge seat, steps and swimming pool within the hole.

Meanwhile, some brave souls hit the waves while Girl Power aka Beach Princesses laid down the towels and slowly worked their way through all the food.

We particularly liked Jonathon's dumplings:

And I think Chuckie was having a grand old time lounging in his makeshift sand chair until this rascal came along:

Soon it escalated into this:

Then we went on a walk along the beach and I spotted these three models voguing:

And these two beach goers:

Yes that's Mikey and Sandie running away from the evil camera.

We then decided to build a sand castle.
And then a turtle.
And then a crab.
And it turned out like this:

And here's even more photos from the day. Ciao!

Two teeth less, two days later

So it's been two loooong boooring days since I've had my wisdom teeth removed. My diet has consisted of chicken soup, congee, yoghurt, porridge and fruit juice. I couldn't resist having solid food again, so tonight's dinner was instant noodles. I was left with a sore jaw, but it was well worth it! Mmm...non-liquidy substances...

While I've been recuperating, I was suddenly struck with many pearls of wisdom:

1. Don't try to be net-savvy. I found this out when I tried tweeking my new blog template through editing the Html and was only left with destruction and despair.




2. The Biggest Loser was inspirational first time around, but then it's like, "Wait, what am I doing still watching this? I'm not obese. But I'm probably becoming obese just sitting on this couch...Mum, can you get me a bowl of ice-cream?"




3. Aim for the rug when kneeling. My knees learnt this the hard way when Mum decided to do an hour long epic prayer.




4. Don't overfeed the dog. Cleaning up dog vomit is not the most exciting recreational activity around.




5. Zef and Steffy's tea strainers really do work!

With my new blog layout, I'm loving it! It's so...aboriginal. Still under construction by the way.

Meanwhile, Happy Raise Awareness about Cyrus Month!

And now you know what it's like to be me.

Musically Challenged

So, I just got back from bible study (which was excellently led by B) and Bui kindly gave me Ally's old guitar. I've already started strumming!

Wrinkles is probably thinking, "Great. First I had to put up with her shower singing and now this? What did I do to deserve this Lord? Well, I know I ate the very last avocado from the tree, but I couldn't help myself! It was just hanging there like some glorious edible emerald sent from doggy heaven! Anyway, where was I? Oh yeah, licking my bum."

Anyway, where was I? Oh yeah, the guitar. Well, I don't know about you, but I think this calls for a GUITAR MONTAGE! Neat-o!

Now that that's out of the way...it's the holidays! I'm so excited, so many things to do and see! Bec coming back, rellies coming, Christmas, back to uni...wait, what?

Oh yeah, you heard right. I have to do summer courses while Girl Power + ATan get to go to Sydney. But it's all good! I'll make my own fun, like laughing at the cows in Logan. And then hopefully they won't kill me with methane.

And I'm also going to try a little thing known as, "blog more". That's one of my New Year's resolutions...except starting earlier. I think it's just nice to jot down memories of one of the most exciting times of the year, THE BIRTH OF CHRIST! Or better known as McHappy Jesus Day!

Mmm...beef patties.

I guess that's all for now. Goodnight San Diego!

It's been scientifically proven! Not.

MUM

What's wrong?

ME

Aargh. I'm having really bad period pain.

MUM

Ah yes. I get that as well.

ME

Yeah. Runs in the family. Thanks Mum.

MUM

Take it as a good thing! It means you'll have healthy babies.

ME

No it doesn't!

MUM

I had healthy babies.

Well, I mean Becky was a bit on the fat side so it took a few hours of

painful pushing, but all things considered...

ME

Gross.

Downdate!

I realised what I'm about to write is probably not worthy to be called an 'update' so I've named it the opposite :)

So what's been happening? Oh yeah, Zef & Steffy's wedding. Snore.

Jokes! It's just that I'm not a very good recapper, so I'll just highlight a few of my favourite moments from Saturday:

- Vonnie, Heidi, Fanny and myself looked like lost sailors out at sea as we attempted to usher. My pathetic attempt consisted of,

Me: So, um...can you guys like um, move into the church now?
Anti-usher guests: glare.
Me: Or whenever you're ready, yeah, I mean its not like there's a wedding to start. Oh okay, I'll leave now.

I realised Vonnie was the best usher: "Good morning, how are you today? That's great! Could you please move through the side doors on your left as the bride will be arriving soon."

One uncle obviously thought we were in dire need of help as he came up to me and said, "Here's an idea. You should stand in the shape of a triangle, two on each side, not all over the place like you're doing now. Sigh. Back in the old days, ushers were good."

But yes, his expertise did help a little. All in all, it was a good learning experience!


- Vonnie catching the bridal bouquet. We all keep teasing her that she pushed Ally out of the way. Seems like Jacey's wind direction test with her finger didn't work very well!


- We all recieved a heart-shaped tea strainer from Zef and Steffy at the reception, and I knew Mum was very keen on them as she kept exclaiming how much she loved them, so much that we ended up with 3 back at home.


It was a very "humourous" wedding with all the dancing, oysters, and having 1 Kent and 3 Song's on our table.
I've put up photos up on Facebook if anyone wants to take a squiz.


Busy week ahead, pink ribbon selling, puppet showing and (sigh) studying.
Laters! Ness.

Mooncake Festival told by Bec

Wow! These holidays have been as CRA-ZEE! as Hooch that I forgot to do a recap on Mooncake Festival, more fondly known as Mid-Autumn because its contradictory name to the season is just so hilarious.

I was talking to Bec on the phone the other night and I was excitedly planning to spend one hour or more telling her all about Mooncake '07.

I was like, "Wanna hear about Mooncake this year? It was really awesome, first the..."

This was her response:

"I know. Without you even telling me, I know. I know what happens! I can even predict the order of which the performances are performed in. Now. Let me tell you how Mooncake 'o7 went...

First Uncle Leo and Aunty Carrie came up on stage as MCs, and on the wall behind is a really extravagant backdrop done by the YAG.

Then they sang a song. Or two. Uncle Leo made a joke here and there, Aunty Carrie frowns at her husband here and there.

Then the Women's Fellowship comes up on stage in co-ordinating outfits and does a dance.

Then the Sunday School sings a song, and then Solo Gratia play a song. Then..."

And this is when I jump in, "But wait! It was better then that! Frank and Col did this awesome ninja fight..."

"Hey. Who's recapping Mooncake? You or me? Now where was I? Oh yeah. Then YAG gets up and does a song and/or dance where the men do something humorous with props.

Right about now, Uncle Leo gets up and chucks chocolates at people who can answer questions. Then JMYF does some wierd, but imaginative performance.

Then MYF does a play or song."

"We did both this year!"


"Whatever."



"And then did three Uncles get up and play their harmonicas? No? What happened? Uncle Kiong blew up some balloons and made them into poodles? Oh, well that's different.
Okay sis, gottagonowbye!"

So there you have it. A recap told by someone who wasn't even there.

Off to have my three minute shower. Laters!

GIRL POWER!

Right Hand, Left Hand, Shoulder Pop, Jump!

Seems like everyone's on blogging hiatus...except me!
I've been Youtube surfing (as you do when you're studying) and came across a funny clip, it's the famous Roxbury sketch from Saturday Night Live starring Jim Carrey, Will Ferrell...and some other dude.

And this is how guys spend their Saturday nights...






And this is without a doubt one of my favourite JD fantasies:




Oof. Need to stop typing. My arms hurt from lifting dumbells.
Still don't know why I put myself through the pain.
Kinda felt like watching Australian Idol on Sunday all over again. Eek, those performances were baaaaad.
Kinda like the furry banana I just ate.

Aaanyway, what was I about to do? Oh yeah, stop typing.