tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-142347652011-04-22T13:20:53.503+08:00"You'll know the good ones by their laughter."Ryannoreply@blogger.comBlogger4581100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-79978630459471244962008-10-22T21:54:00.003+08:002008-10-22T22:26:54.110+08:00

Hope all of you are well. I know it's been ages... again!Currently I'm down in Albany doing my final prac and things have been busy making it difficult to pretty much do anything... and the last few weeks of uni were just bedlam!Anyway, I really didn't want to talk about prac, rather I wanted to make a quick note about a dream I had... for memory.It all started yesterday when I was eating a mango

Ryannoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-7972803691263717862008-09-13T15:55:00.005+08:002008-09-13T16:40:13.152+08:00

There were two things I valued with the whatever-it-was-ship that Shaye and I had, and they were dancing and dressing.I'll start with dressing.Okay, I'm colourblind. I've got it pretty bad. See these little stupid dot things, I haven't got the foggiest idea what number or letter is in them!?To me they're just a silly hodpodge of dots. I could use my imagination and picture something, like I do

Ryannoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-21492940552001309992008-09-12T16:45:00.002+08:002008-09-12T16:50:56.557+08:00

Don't know why but over the last two days I've had a craving for spinach and ricotta rolls.Thankfully I've satiated my cravings each day, but today I had to have two.Hopefully it and the trend stops, I don't want to be eating a dozen of the lil suckers by next weekend!(Maybe I'm pregnant?);-)What was your last food craving, and was it satiated?

Ryannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-16731790207928778662008-09-08T19:52:00.004+08:002008-09-08T23:21:50.547+08:00

Well it's over! No sooner had it begun, did it fizzle out like a lead balloon. I feel somewhat relieved, yet also a little saddened - she had much potential, but seemed anchored by her past and felt comfortable clinging on to the "clinical depression" tag.Ugh. Get over yourself. The world doesn't revolve around you, and if you EVER think you've got it bad go walk through a children's hospital. It

Ryannoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-75506262361450733972008-09-02T23:55:00.003+08:002008-09-03T00:13:05.707+08:00

Just been on the phone with Shaye over the last couple of hours regarding issues raised from my last post.It's all good.Things that were said last night weren't meant to be said, and it wasn't until she admitted that she needed a good verbal slap that I began to feel much better (I'm one who loves meting out good slaps when someone's being a bit of an idiot!). And I'm glad that, provided it's

Ryannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-47982437144133136242008-09-02T16:07:00.002+08:002008-09-02T16:57:11.928+08:00

Never thought I'd be posting so soon in here, but I'm glad I have this little quiet place to vent.Ugh. What is it with women these days???Whatever happened to vivacious carefree women who aren't fearful and prepared to give anything a go? Okay, what's happened...The relationship between Shaye and I has been going very well. Last Saturday my family had a dinner with some friends of mine, and prior

Ryannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-75237634847853818712008-08-23T10:15:00.007+08:002008-08-26T00:04:30.372+08:00

They say good things come to those who wait, and I guess 4 years is a good wait. BUT...I'm NO longer another single guy!Yep, I'm sure you're all dying to know the juicy details so sit back, maybe grab a cup of coffee, relax, and allow me to introduce you to the woman who has captured this little heart of mine. We'll start with a quick refresher. For those who've been following me throughout the

Ryannoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-86664304186253202652008-08-06T14:49:00.003+08:002008-08-06T14:56:14.208+08:00

I went to a familiar place on the weekend - one of our national parks in the hills, John Forest - and thought I'd be super adventurous by going off the beaten track... again.It's where the *best* photos are taken, right? I tried convincing myself as I took my first step into the deep green scrub, and I'll only walk to the top of this hill and then I'll come back down.I didn't need much

Ryannoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-82652533269498485752008-07-31T21:20:00.005+08:002008-08-01T00:45:21.783+08:00

It has.I'd almost forgotten about this little blog it's been that long! In fact it feels like lifetimes have passed, stories have been missed, tales haven't been told, updates haven't been forthcoming... I hope I haven't left anyone hanging! I mean there was my five week prac in June-July which was an awesome experience, then 3 weeks of holidays where several weddings were attended (photos have

Ryannoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-1305281523942948482008-06-07T20:51:00.004+08:002008-06-07T21:48:49.983+08:00

I think I've played the wrong sport since childhood.And yet, when I reflect back on the small episodes I had playing the sport I should've played I'm beginning to realise that I should've paid closer attention to the achievements I made - the signs!The sport I should've played should've been volleyball... not basketball growing up. Now while I grant the fact that there weren't too many volleyball

Ryannoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-11350506496430436272008-05-19T09:51:00.002+08:002008-05-19T10:00:21.896+08:00

It's felt like ages again... posting in here, but I suppose much has happened that I just haven't had the time to detail or write about!In the next couple of weeks I'll be out at prac so if you don't hear from me between now and the end of June then you'll know that prac has been quite hectic.Apart from that I thought I'd share some photos I took over the weekend.The great thing about Perth

Ryannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-59136950659243789592008-04-28T21:19:00.004+08:002008-05-01T09:59:35.374+08:00

Haven't really felt like writing much lately as I've had an awful load of assignments to complete over the last couple of weeks.Not to mention things getting a little stressful for us Grad Dip Ed students with trying to find placements at schools for our prac - apparently only about a quarter of us have been placed!I might have to suggest to our placement officer that if they can't find a place

Ryannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-91108637796390160652008-04-27T22:39:00.001+08:002008-04-27T22:40:29.117+08:00

Okay, I'm sick of the sub-20 degree days now.I'm through with winter... I want summer back.Oh, wait a minute.It ain't winter yet.Eeep!

Ryannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-85825646140412839252008-04-27T22:37:00.002+08:002008-04-27T22:41:28.626+08:00

Is it just me or is the word verification thingos becoming a little too hard to decifer even for us mere humans now??I mean, check it out, add a comment and see how many takes you go through when adding a comment.(Or maybe it's just me, and Google's trying to tell me something?)

Ryannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-65531685227475844082008-04-20T17:30:00.002+08:002008-04-20T17:49:35.345+08:00

Conversation with hairdresser Kristy yesterday after when she had finished cutting my hair:K: Would you mind if I use you?ME: Wow, you're the first woman who's actually asked. Most just seem to take advantage of me without asking!(laughs)K: I just need to use you for a male hair competition.ME: What hair are we talking about?K: Ah, the one I just cut for you.ME: Oh, okay.K: It will only take a

Ryannoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-90002093004683804702008-04-20T15:41:00.003+08:002008-04-20T17:30:47.850+08:00

Twice now it's happened. Twice. 1. 2.First time I was around the age of about 22, shooting hoops at North Lake Senior High's outdoor basketball courts, the school where I ended up graduating from, having both outdoor courts to myself, again. From memory it was a cool spring day, I had rode to the courts using my father's bicycle minding my own business trying best to score as many points as

Ryannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-37214744784998114982008-04-08T08:48:00.002+08:002008-04-08T09:08:09.015+08:00

Last night a friend phoned asking if I knew of a Christian organisation called "The Family". Initially I thought it was some Mafiaoso type group and began talking with a Marlon Brando type voice,"Why aren't you part of the family?" I hoarsed, sending my throat dry.We played around with it a little more, but when we settled he said that he couldn't find fault with any of the main areas of their

Ryannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-44430765418488635102008-04-06T12:02:00.004+08:002008-04-06T12:14:15.649+08:00

Last week you may remember the incident with Taryn. During our short conversation I invited her to come along to church service an hour early where all the young adults mingle where we share times and experiences together as well as something from the Word.Interestingly she came today."Somebody has pulling power?" said Dan's wife knowing what had transpired last week as she noticed Taryn arrive."

Ryannoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-88641352238019286872008-04-04T12:33:00.005+08:002008-04-04T12:53:26.747+08:00

Likalia, as you probably know being an Aussie we shorten pretty much everybody's name. And I've noticed that pretty much with everybody I've come in contact with their names are either already short enough, or I've given them the Aussie karate chop and shortened it for them.Some examples of female names given the AKC (Aussie Karate Chop) have been:Jennifer becomes Jenny, Jenni, Jen or Jenn.

Ryannoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-82435584606029543802008-04-04T11:48:00.005+08:002008-04-04T12:50:28.345+08:00

I have to admit nurses scare me a little. Those chics in white dress are like wolves in sheep's clothing. Interestingly (or weirdly!) I came across this joke today:10 Reasons Why Nurses Make Such Perfect Partners:1) They can help you get over a hangover or sickness2) Bedbaths!3) The uniform4) They are exposed to so many xrays, its like a form of birth control5) You will never need to buy condoms,

Ryannoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-16164726974390011942008-04-04T10:04:00.003+08:002008-04-04T11:47:57.932+08:00

I don't know whether I mentioned this, but several weeks ago an old friend from school noticed that on my Facebook profile I updated my status to say something to the effect of, "Ryan is glad that he survived the first week of uni... just!"When one of my old school Facebook friends read this she sent me an email via FB and told me that she too had gone back to university this year and wondered

Ryannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-89681465917601180442008-04-02T21:35:00.005+08:002008-04-02T22:02:18.048+08:00

I think Mark has a thing for feet.Ya. Apparently last night my sister made mention of the fact that he wanted to see her feet... it was a case of show me yours and I'll show you mine.Ah, dude... what is it with feet???Now I'll admit that my sister was quite playful about the topic, and I'm glad my sister hadn't heard of the incident with Bree and his disproval of her toes, but from knowing a

Ryannoreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-50633553313132163812008-04-02T21:08:00.003+08:002008-04-02T21:29:16.108+08:00

My brother sent me this joke this morning and I thought to share it as I'm sure you'd all enjoy it for today, as I did... A woman went up to the bar in a quiet rural pub. She gestured alluringly to the bartender who approached her immediately. With one of her fingers she seductively signaled that he should bring his face closer to hers. As he did, she gently caressed his manly rugged beard. "Are

Ryannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-21276881513715340552008-03-31T20:40:00.003+08:002008-04-01T21:48:15.530+08:00

Today at university when I used a computer to help print out one of the three assignments due today I noticed a small news clip headed,"Tragic Incident Involving Curtin Student at Albany"Hmm, I thought, I wonder what this is about?So I quickly clicked the link to see if it maybe involved anyone that I knew and was surprised to see that it actually involved a group of exchange students who were

Ryannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-82036692787458409912008-03-30T16:12:00.005+08:002008-03-30T19:20:20.914+08:00

The plan had been set. Names had been changed to protect the innocent.It seemed a perfect plan to some, but it was difficult to tell. There were variables within the well-formulated scheme that were a little too volatile, these were going to need to be carefully watched and monitored. Someone suggested tranquilisers, another a big net, to reduce these "variables" being too volatile, but all knew

Ryannoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-59714197516213845992008-03-28T15:18:00.003+09:002008-03-28T15:43:57.721+09:00

Have just uploaded about 90 of my favourite photos from the Easter holiday long weekend at Coral Bay.Here are a couple of my favourite ones, the rest you should be able to see from my Flickr account.The photos that I were the most disappointed over were the shark ones. On our last day at Coral Bay we went on a kayaking tour where they took us to a notorious spot where reef sharks were prevalent.

Ryannoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-23430727819749343982008-03-28T10:04:00.003+09:002008-03-28T10:06:30.163+09:00

Three assignments due Monday and I haven't even started one yet!Looks like it's going to be a fun weekend.*sigh*

Ryannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-78731259628986786662008-03-26T16:14:00.003+09:002008-03-26T16:18:12.169+09:00

Just a quick note letting you all know that I had a wonderful time during the Easter break.I hope you all did too.Apparently I've taken over 2,000-odd photos (I blame that on the 6.5fps and my slow right index finger) so once I sift through all those and upload them to Flickr I'll write some stuff about what happened.I could sum up the entire weekend with: Getting close to nature... ok, maybe too

Ryannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-15762551976740360902008-03-20T18:18:00.003+09:002008-03-20T18:28:36.785+09:00

I hope you all have a happy Easter this year people!I'm off to Coral Bay tomorrow morning (just a quick 12 hour drive), so you wont be hearing much from me over the extra long weekend.I forgot to post a couple of my fav photos last weekend where I went to Blackwall Reach and Point Walter.Blackwall Reach is infamous for kids jumping off into the deep parts of Swan River (some say it goes as deep

Ryannoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-34448515991458783012008-03-19T18:06:00.002+09:002008-03-19T18:17:32.802+09:00

Last night the fam had dinner together as my brother was over from Queensland for a few days.The night went well, until mum pulled me aside and whispered, "Did you know Mark was here until 1:30 in the morning on Sunday night?"HUH??I know I wasn't there.It wasn't until I was with my sister alone that I asked, "Mark was here on Sunday night was he?""Yeah, I asked him if he wanted to come over and

Ryannoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-18789963968440320542008-03-16T23:16:00.003+09:002008-03-16T23:31:45.404+09:00

I write this particular blog post from the bachelor pad.Not just any pad - Willo's bachelor pad.That's right for the next few days I'm staying at the pad as my brother flew in from the other side of the country today and is staying with the folks (aka my room).It'll be interesting to get a taste for what life could very well be like in the next few months if my parents end up going ahead with

Ryannoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-78282710005244391542008-03-12T17:23:00.003+09:002008-03-12T17:59:27.925+09:00

As I sit here "doing an assignment" (due next week) I can't help but be easily distracted by this big fat blow-fly who seems hell-bent on braking the glass window in his quest for freedom.*ZzzZZzzzzzzzZzzzz-tck*Look here he goes again... I swear he moves faster each time.*...zz-tck*He rests for a little while, possibly clenching one of his six fists to the sky, but give it a little while and

Ryannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-61041616948807343112008-03-12T15:12:00.004+09:002008-03-12T16:43:30.583+09:00

"You don't love a woman because she is beautiful,She is beautiful because you love her."Saw this quote the other day and just wanted to make sure I wouldn't forget it.Nice.(Even brings back some notable memories.)

Ryannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-56856236354155469202008-03-12T14:21:00.003+09:002008-03-12T15:08:55.882+09:00

There was a new ride at Adventure World that I had never been on before that required a pair of people to go on... in fact it was compulsory to have two! The first time our little group arrived there was one person too many to ride - an odd amount. So, being the gentleman of the group I elected to wait and to watch.It was while I was standing at the base of the slides waiting, that a group of 3

Ryannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-57073505599491182132008-03-12T09:25:00.003+09:002008-03-12T09:55:06.114+09:00

Finally.My sister gave the idiot, who she dropkicked out of her life before, the flick again. Hopefully this time for good.(I don't think I could ever do bungee-type dating: on again, off again, on again, off again... if it's on it's on, if it's off it's never coming back on again. But maybe that's just me.)Anyhoo, I'm happy that she's back to normal. On Saturday night I decided to invite her out

Ryannoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-56001986207105925282008-03-10T09:39:00.003+09:002008-03-10T10:21:33.305+09:00

On Saturday I went to my grandfather's place to pick up my weekly mail. I was surprised and delighted to see a big box that Dana had sent me and I hurriedly ripped off all the "Quarantine Inspected" stickers to see what she had sent me this time.Interestingly, it was an array of Godiva chocolates (mmMmMmMmmm), a frisbee, and some cookies with date filling. All very wonderful!!(Thanks Dana!!!)

Ryannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-62367125029028424432008-03-05T21:15:00.003+09:002008-03-06T09:56:11.116+09:00

It works with pretty much everything in life - we all have our moments, and today was no exception with the camera. As you know the weekend produced nothing. Nada.Until this morning when the alarm went off and I was informed that the Queen Elizabeth 2 was sailing into Fremantle at 8:30 this morning.Awesome.So off I zipped with Canon 40D in toe, only to find that traveling into Freo was harder

Ryannoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-21303821643748829022008-03-04T22:53:00.003+09:002008-03-04T23:17:11.353+09:00

Ok, need a little help here ladies if you wouldn't mind please.I ran out of soap whilst showering tonight and although it would've been tempting to walk to my nearest shop half-nekkid (with just my shower cap on!!) just to buy a cake of soap I decided to have a quick look in the cabinet to see if I could possibly use anything... and lo and behold there was... a gift I received aeons ago!

Ryannoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-47139609361771930822008-03-04T21:22:00.003+09:002008-03-04T21:43:00.507+09:00

Heard an excerpt on the radio about a new type of dating which I thought was quite interesting. Quite simply it involves singles getting together and going for a group run. After the run everyone mingles.The essence behind this bizarre form of dating (from what I could gather) was that singles could strip away the clubs and pubs as meeting avenues where, for men, they can see what a woman really

Ryannoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-28965126774444853822008-03-04T09:29:00.003+09:002008-03-04T09:54:03.243+09:00

Went for a walk on Sunday with my 40D in hand hoping to catch something inspirational, but at the back of my mind I had that feeling that there wouldn't be much. I mean it was just another perfect day in paradise really (lol)... 32 degrees (90F) outside, not a cloud in the sky, a slight wafting sea-breeze, people out on the Swan river in their boats, etc etc, blah blah blah... you know all the

Ryannoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-47702368251519503952008-03-01T12:15:00.003+09:002008-03-01T13:09:34.285+09:00

How did Markus go with Bree last weekend?He did quite well.They organised to meet for lunch at a nice restaurant, she couldn't make it and called him that she couldn't make it, but could they reorganise to meet an hour later at another restaurant - the very one where she worked!Mark wasn't too happy initially... as I guess anyone would be if you've made the effort to be on time at the venue only

Ryannoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-87901170675389759452008-03-01T10:38:00.002+09:002008-03-01T10:53:06.182+09:00

After uni on Tuesday I went to the North Mole to take some more photos of what I thought was going to be quite a picturesque sunset with the cloud cover.Here's some of the more notable photos on that evening:It'll be interesting to see how many photo opportunities present themselves in the autumn months as wind no longer plays a factor and water shots are generally more glassy. Hopefully I can

Ryannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-69975340810820289382008-03-01T10:21:00.004+09:002008-03-01T10:39:58.441+09:00

On Sunday last weekend I went for a walkies through Kings Park.Kings Park is notorious in Perth for many awesome shots OF Perth, as you can see with this photo...But it's also notorious for its park lands...... and it's flora...(a flower in lingerie??)But perhaps the biggest test of the 40D was seeing how good the 1/8000th shutter speed was and I was able to test that on some bees on a eucalyptus

Ryannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-51751830670326108352008-03-01T10:09:00.002+09:002008-03-01T10:21:30.933+09:00

This week was my first week back at uni. Yes, I survived... just! Here were some of the highlights:1. It didn't take me long to discover that the average age of the entire class was around 28-30. The youngest I've seen in our group was a 24 year old, and the oldest, who I've spoken to, is twice my age!! So it came as no surprise when on our first workshop this hot little blonde chic, Beck (yes I

Ryannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-71259655686512882542008-02-26T23:10:00.004+09:002008-02-26T23:21:28.827+09:00

Wow.*lower jaw on the floor*I've just had the opportunity of viewing Likalia's fabulous walkies where she kept up her end of the deal by taking some awesome photos of some very picturesque places near where she lives last weekend.Thanks Likalia!You took some great photos, and I loved all of them!! Thank you.(And BTW I think your walk was waaaaaay better than mine, you have a good eye... even if

Ryannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-22021466124444848272008-02-21T22:39:00.003+09:002008-02-21T23:10:35.212+09:00

Well, I have to admit night photography is definitely a different kettle of fish to normal day-light photography... and I think what makes it that little more difficult is the use of a tripod - especially a new one.Tonight I went to Point Walter Golf Course and tried to take some shots of the clear setting sun which turned out okay, and then I skittled along the river to Heathcote to take some

Ryannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-81914978130750211872008-02-21T10:14:00.003+09:002008-02-21T12:02:00.341+09:00

Remember Bree?Well, there was a little something that I didn't mention that happened that night.See, when Bree came over to give us our bill for the night, she also put a customer survey card on top of the bill. Mark quickly grabbed the survey knowing that by doing so he was likely to get some freebies from Hoggies provided you put your name and address on the card.As I was too busy staring at

Ryannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-62599713977564273102008-02-21T09:25:00.002+09:002008-02-21T09:43:11.024+09:00

With whispy clouds hanging in the air, I knew there was likely to be some sort of magical sunset yesterday.So, after finishing up work, I zipped off with camera in hand and went straight for the beach. First stop was CY O'Connor Beach... a dog beach, that actually has some nice views of Garden Island and Carnac Island...Unfortunately when I arrived at the beach there were a pod of dolphins no

Ryannoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-46229863757602996682008-02-20T09:26:00.003+09:002008-02-20T09:35:53.435+09:00

Before I went out on a walkies with Likalia I tested the live-view functionality of the 40D.Now I understand that it's best to have a tripod when using live-view as once you have focussed on the area you really don't want to move an inch! But these next few photos were taken with live-view free-standing (oh, wait I was sitting... so, free-sitting).First I would zoom in, manually focus what I

Ryannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-24023824895227021662008-02-19T23:23:00.003+09:002008-02-21T12:04:14.041+09:00

Ready Likalia? Grab my hand girl lets go...First we'll start near Mt Henry Bridge, as you can see it has a nice view of Perth... even if it is on fire!?And here's the Mt Henry Bridge... careful girl don't get run over by cyclists they're all in a hurry to get home after a hard days' work and no bystander will stop them.As we walk along the Mt Henry Bridge a couple of young lads have ventured out

Ryannoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-66932658502509243132008-02-19T10:57:00.002+09:002008-02-19T10:58:50.748+09:00

IT'S HERE, IT'S HERE...............AaaaaAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaAAAAAA*running around flailing arms about*(Care to guess what?)

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It's no known secret amongst men that there are certain consecutive days during the month where women can be somewhat more... umm... "animated" than at other times. Blokes know that if its a heavy cycle the best form of action is to play dead. Now we also known that woman use this time as an excuse to let rip. Now we aren't stupid enough to call your bluff, just in case we're wrong... so we'll

Ryannoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-38614934421477908802008-02-17T23:31:00.002+09:002008-02-18T00:22:44.772+09:00

I've suddenly realised something that I guess I "knew" but didn't really "know" until now.I know, I know, it sounds stupid. And it will seem obvious to every woman in here, so get ready for some eye rolling (maybe start warming them up now).Okay, it's no known secret within these walls and with friends outside cyberspace that I haven't dated in ages. I'm a little more cautious about taking that

Ryannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-49324661663896434342008-02-16T23:46:00.003+09:002008-02-20T09:59:46.389+09:00

Okay, this might sound like I've never hit puberty yet, and very little boyish, but I'm awestruck...I saw the most beautiful pair of brown eyes I have ever seen... well at least since I can remember (and haha to the voice in the background echoing that my memory doesn't really stretch that far back... another wannabe comedian). But yeah I wish it were in another setting, but... it was at a

Ryannoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-54238209352012915932008-02-14T22:11:00.002+09:002008-02-14T22:32:53.121+09:00

Well the original plan was for all the lonely hearts to get together tonight and watch the new movie Jumpers which was released in cinemas today.But then that plan backfired. Here's how the conversations went down...DAN: Are you planning on watching a movie tonight?ME: Yeah. I'd invite you, but I don't want to spoil any special time between you and your wife.DAN: Nah, don't worry, I didn't book

Ryannoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-30361823207628365162008-02-14T12:09:00.004+09:002008-02-14T12:29:48.127+09:00

What do you think the results would be if the following test was conducted.You get 100 single men and 100 single women.None of them should know anyone from the opposite sex.Take facial photos of each person and distribute these to the opposite sex where they would choose the 10 people they'd likely date based solely on the portrait photo and 10 people they definitely wouldn't date.Take a voice

Ryannoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-28206300113120522842008-02-14T11:29:00.002+09:002008-02-14T12:09:16.486+09:00

There was a strange knock at the door this morning.It wasn't the typical mailman knock, instead it was a...*knock* *knock* *okay, now I will try the door...* *oh look it's unlocked..."But being the astute and alert one for obvious *cough* Canon 40D *cough* reasons I was at the door in an instant.I don't know whether it was the fact that I stood there behind the door, or the fact that what the

Ryannoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-71829433693126256352008-02-13T15:29:00.003+09:002008-02-13T15:38:26.550+09:00

Do you know what I think would be a great idea?What's that?If companies that sell equipment such as cameras, or other such complicated equipment, sent out the manual a day or two before they ship the actual product.This will allow the many men who buy these types of toys to actually read it before playing with it, reducing breakage, frustration, and their wives knowing everything about the

Ryannoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-36444987874719746602008-02-13T12:23:00.003+09:002008-02-13T12:24:35.844+09:00

Wouldn't it be fitting if my camera arrived tomorrow.Fate, maybe?I can't stop thinking about her.*sigh*

Ryannoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-80584321432326122842008-02-13T09:16:00.000+09:002008-02-13T09:20:17.989+09:00

Just received a text message and an email this morning that my digital SLR has been shipped!!Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy...*dancing around in pj's*Come on Mr. Mailman bring her home to me!

Ryannoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-82210791970731058942008-02-12T13:42:00.000+09:002008-02-12T15:02:45.624+09:00

(No the mailman wasn't a chic.)But after yesterday's purchase of my new fangle dangle digital SLR when I received a knock at the door by a guy delivering some packages I thought that it was it!!!And no sooner had he arrived did he hand over the package and leave!?I guess running out half-naked in my pj's, jumping up and down with eyes wide-opened helped speed proceedings up!But after leaving me

Ryannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-6037949860652435562008-02-12T13:37:00.000+09:002008-02-12T13:42:22.102+09:00

I'm as giddy as a school boy at the moment... I can barely sleep!I purchased a digital SLR camera yesterday!!!Oooooo, I can't wait to get it in the mail and to get my grubby little mits all over it and begin taking some awesome photos while summer is still here.3 to 5 business days they said.ARGH! I CAN'T WAIT THAT LONG!! I WANT HER NOW!!(Watching YouTube videos of other 40D users is somewhat

Ryannoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-76491686706410281752008-02-12T12:16:00.000+09:002008-02-12T13:37:04.391+09:00

One of the biggest hurdles I have with dating someone 10 years younger than myself is their focus.To me, and I hope I can get the backing of women who are older than 24-25 in here, a woman's focus in life isn't as concrete as it is once she reaches that 25 age limit.Sure, everybody wants to get married with the perfect partner and live happily ever after, but for those women who are older than 25

Ryannoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-84507796607237255122008-02-10T19:17:00.000+09:002008-02-11T12:07:27.213+09:00

I met Taryn today.And I don't know what the guys were talking about with her being around 24-25!?I was a little disappointed with myself though as I didn't really make an effort to go over and talk to her after the church service. See the moment where we did meet was during the usual "meet-and-greet" section of the service where you pretty much shake hands with as many as you can in one minute.

Ryannoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-35296004670425584412008-02-10T18:57:00.000+09:002008-02-10T23:09:13.043+09:00

Okay, rather than rub it in by telling you all how much fun I had this weekend at the beach I thought I'd do the gentlemanly thing and just take photos (aren't pictures worth a thousand words??).Unfortunately though I soon discovered that the camera of the iPhone really isn't all that great. I'm hoping by the end of this week to invest in a Canon digital SLR, so maybe if next weekend ends up

Ryannoreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-2954478070305777802008-02-09T09:54:00.000+09:002008-02-09T10:05:54.926+09:00

Hey, what's happened to the links to ya all's websites??*opening the bonnet and looking under the hood now*

Ryannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-15071779078176312562008-02-08T23:52:00.000+09:002008-02-09T00:21:37.589+09:00

This joke wouldn't be so funny if it weren't sooo true...A department store was opened to sell Husbands. The store had 6 floors. Now the rule was you could purchase any husband from any floor, but once you went up to another level you could not go back down, but to exit the store. A lady entered and the sign on the first floor said 'men with a job', she went up to the next level which read 'men

Ryannoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-31656016947054947492008-02-08T17:31:00.000+09:002008-02-08T17:40:36.318+09:00

... with frappies.The Merchant Tea & Coffee House has the bestest frappacinos EVER!Unfortunately the one in Applecross (the one closest to me) has run out of frappacinos!!!Argh!I'll have to get my fix at the cafe in Mandurah when I go to Secret Harbour for a surf this weekend.Frappies... I love you... wait for me.

Ryannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-12373174557834009752008-02-08T15:20:00.000+09:002008-02-08T15:49:45.829+09:00

This had me cracked up all day...These were posted on an Australian Tourism Website and the answers are the actual responses by the website officials, who obviously have a sense of humour__________________________________________________Q: Does it ever get windy in Australia ? I have never seen it rain on TV, how do the plants grow? ( UK )A: We import all plants fully grown and then just sit

Ryannoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-73289280031440979442008-02-08T10:01:00.000+09:002008-02-08T11:07:10.734+09:00

I received this email from Willo yesterday...The American Way of RomanceThe following exchange took place on Craigslist, the New York community message board:"What am I doing wrong? I'm tired of beating around the bush. I'm a beautiful (spectacularly beautiful) 25-year-old girl. I'm articulate and classy. I'm not from New York. I'm looking to get married to a guy who makes at least half a million

Ryannoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-20340921210130269452008-02-07T09:27:00.000+09:002008-02-07T09:58:35.887+09:00

What is it with these drops of water falling from the sky??Last time I saw such activity was in Singas in December!Its been going all morning.*sigh*I hope its not a sign of things to come... I've been enjoying my summer, and I'm going to let go of it so easily. I'll hold my breath and stomp my feet in protest.(Or maybe with all this water the beach is coming to me now!)

Ryannoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-37815384160660504822008-02-06T17:14:00.000+09:002008-02-06T23:13:49.624+09:00

Some say it doesn't. Others say it does.I have to admit I've always been in the "it does" camp. My mate Willo on the other hand will take whatever he can get and doesn't care about the digits. But why do I apply this standard, why is it important for a woman to be between a certain age for me?To be honest I don't know!?!?!?The earliest time I can remember using this "filter" on a chic was in

Ryannoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-91772561095356715582008-02-05T11:55:00.000+09:002008-02-05T13:41:42.610+09:00

On a beautiful warm evening several weeks ago a couple of my friends caught up and hung out for dinner. It was an excellent balmy night and we soon discovered during our catch-up session that during the Christmas-New Years break Aaron had popped the question to Emma... and she had delightfully agreed! The engagement ring was impressive - a nice diamond, set on a nice think band... I couldn't help

Ryannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-70432757289873171972008-02-05T11:09:00.000+09:002008-02-05T11:17:25.167+09:00

How on earth do they produce seedless watermelons??Do they have a seed for it? Or do they have little elves that pick the seeds out and stitch it back up?? Isn't that kinda weird... a seed that will extinct itself. Is that why they taste great though? Like the last cookie, or the last slice of cake, we know that there's never going to be another... just like the seedless watermelon - he ain't

Ryannoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-6183454065957037312008-02-04T23:19:00.001+09:002008-02-04T23:52:06.202+09:00

Okay, I don't know why, but my friends are as giddy as school girls about this new chic attending church.I have to admit though, while I've really only seen a glimpse of her from a distance, my original *thought* about her was that I thought she was 18 as she's rather tiny (kind of like Dana... i.e. bearly reaching my knee caps! LOL), so after my glimpse I never really continued to look.However,

Ryannoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-53715245533170903282008-02-04T23:12:00.000+09:002008-02-04T23:14:43.242+09:00

Cold watermelon + hot summer morning = a touch of heaven.I have a grin larger than the slice of watermelon I cut for myself.Yummy.

Ryannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-19839653066632270542008-02-03T21:38:00.000+09:002008-02-04T10:25:42.616+09:00

Friday 25th January... a week or so ago Dan asked if I would be interested in going with him to Jon Bon Jovi's concert. I was a little hesitant as I'd never really been a big Bon Jovi fan. But when he said that they were "pretty good seats" and that I'd need not pay how could I resist?? So it was on Friday that we went and I must admit it was awesome! The seats we had were fairly close. The only

Ryannoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-9715294823872578232008-01-21T13:50:00.000+09:002008-01-21T14:15:43.886+09:00

Ryan's Updates on Life & EverythingWell it certainly has been ages since I've posted something in here (almost a month!), and unfortunately time is against me to post something of real substance yet again, but I'll try and give you a taste of what life has been like during the summer month of January so far...1. I've been offered a place to attend university this year to study the Graduate

Ryannoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-32990665611539833062008-01-21T13:40:00.000+09:002008-01-21T13:49:50.465+09:00

Sorry Jen, but I had a good laugh this morning.See, after receiving a polite poke from Jen this morning (see comments in previous post), I received an email from my brother probably no more than 2 minutes later that was titled...Fairy TaleAnd it went like this...Fairy Tale:

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After the camp we had a few days to ourselves before flying back home.Some of the things we did, besides shopping, were: going on the night safari tour (a must - shame you can't use flash photography... rendering any photo useless), Jurong Bird Park (another must - and you must go to the huge aviary and pay S$2 for the nectar), Recycled Water Plant (aah, wouldn't recommend it, unless you're into

Ryannoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-1422479549702892332007-12-28T13:08:00.000+09:002007-12-28T13:13:09.362+09:00

My boys...You guys rock.

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Well I hope you all had a nice Christmas (oops, sorry... "happy holiday") and with 2008 fast approaching I hope 2007's new year's resolutions were met!Looks like mine will need to be rolled over again. ;o)Anyhoo, a week prior to Christmas this year I was invited on a missions trip by my church to Singapore where I met up with other people from similar independent baptist churches around

Ryannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-14449122494299195742007-11-15T22:03:00.000+09:002007-11-15T22:35:52.016+09:00

No I don't have tuberculosis, but after the world wind tour I must admit I definitely want to travel again.One question many have asked upon hearing my adventures is: where next?And I have to admit, the first thing that Dan and I agreed upon as a next destination on our flight home was either Canada or New Zealand.Both of us, almost in unison said that we had to try skiing.I have never even seen

Ryannoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-89736261760180459012007-11-15T21:45:00.000+09:002007-11-15T22:03:18.941+09:00

It feels like aeons have passed since my last post! I guess that happens when you're lazing down at the beach.But seriously the beaches have been awesome. I've been even getting up early prior to going to work to enjoy it!I suppose there's a sweet sorrow to it as I'll be moving in a few weeks back down south of the river, and while we do have some nice beaches south they're not as fun as the ones

Ryannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-85561634602141284432007-11-03T10:55:00.000+09:002007-11-03T13:09:46.502+09:00

Here are some of my favourite photos (out of the 15,678,309 photos taken between Dan and I) of the world-wind tour (captions/commentary below) - and BTW these are in no particular order...-> Out of all the cities that I visited I'd have to say that I enjoyed Hong Kong the most. Even though it was one of the more busiest cities things were cheap, colourful, and I guess the company was great too.

Ryannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-56803195894541119802007-11-01T22:50:00.000+09:002007-11-01T23:16:02.624+09:00

If there was one thing that I missed within the first week upon arriving in London that would've been the lack of sun.In fact Dan and I started to get all depressed and glum with the constant London drizzle and dreary weather. When we finally did get some sun we screamed and rejoiced like school girls watching the finale of Idol.But I'm glad that it wasn't constantly that way as our trip to NY

Ryannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-28525228560416226102007-10-18T06:14:00.000+08:002007-10-18T07:02:15.785+08:00

(Okay I'm up at 3 again.)Probably the most funniest thing that happened on the worldwind tour was in March. One of Dan's relatives was giving us a guided tour of the town and he took us by a prison where one of his daughters currently works.Now being the snap happy tourist that Dan had been throughout the day he hung out the passenger side window and began taking photos of the building.

Ryannoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-30733029524903691282007-10-16T04:53:00.000+08:002007-10-16T05:45:29.887+08:00

Okay this isn't fun.I'm wide awake and it's only 4 in the morning.*sigh*Maybe if I tell a story it might help me get to sleep again.The first set of relatives we saw were a family living just outside of Bristol. As we drove down the motorways faster than a speeding bullet we suddenly realised that each of us stunk. See prior to the flight over from Hong Kong we walked around the main shopping

Ryannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-12552306104637244622007-10-15T15:35:00.000+08:002007-10-15T16:29:50.522+08:00

I'm still running on London time here, so if this post comes across as a little incoherent then forgive me - I'm currently in slow-mo mode (well that's what it feels like anyway).Well after 5 countries, 50-something hours of flying time, and 12,789 cups of tea I've finally made it back in one piece.I'd like to make a special thank you to Dan's relatives that put up with us during the first couple

Ryannoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-69873152988224907442007-09-23T13:18:00.000+08:002007-09-23T13:32:31.739+08:00

Well just a quick post to let everybody know that I've packed and am ready to fly. I've been flapping my arms all week and have even applied special aerodynamic feathers to help make my flights run all the more smoother!Just in case anybody is still wondering about the 9 truths and 1 lie post the lie was...#2 - I have never had my hair set on fire at any time in my life (but if I go bald I might

Ryannoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-53042920901101845222007-09-22T17:23:00.000+08:002007-09-22T17:45:02.685+08:00

If there's one thing I've had to ponder during my packing it's what is acceptable to take with on the onboard luggage.Having flown around Australia I've had some of the most bizarre stuff confiscated from me, apparently due to it being deemed "a weapon"... probably the most neurotic (I thought) was a pair of nail clippers!?Nail clippers??How in the heck are terrorists meant to overthrow the plane

Ryannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-13397777241866508572007-09-21T10:34:00.000+08:002007-09-21T11:15:00.882+08:00

I think I missed my calling: I should've been a politician! Why?Well I'm beginning to think that maybe I'm a really good liar, especially after this post.So after multiple guesses here's how it's panned out...1. Sent somebody to hospital after causing a cut near their left eye - I liked Likalia's guess on this as maybe the lie was due to the fact that it happened on the persons right eye instead

Ryannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-80164379209504320492007-09-20T12:09:00.000+08:002007-09-20T12:54:55.157+08:00

During the weekend I dusted off my old luggage bags and came across a small package that I hadn't seen in quite awhile.As I dusted off the top of the small black case, "Pierre Cardin" written on white on top, I slowly opened it up unsure on what to expect - even though I knew the contents wouldn't have changed.And sure enough the stylish watch my folks bought in my 21st year was still there...

Ryannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-33653835617045695902007-09-19T16:04:00.000+08:002007-09-19T17:15:15.749+08:00

To the cute tart behind the counter at the bakery today,I think your bakery is the bestest in town. I really really love your rye and spelt loaf. I don't know what it is with that dark bread but it sure is divine. Kind of like you really, especially your smile, which is almost as white as your skin!So apologies for bumping into the door on my exit out... I, umm, didn't realise the store was *that

Ryannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-39423321881061406972007-09-18T20:20:00.001+08:002007-09-18T21:26:28.770+08:00

I thought I'd continue on with the same challenge Dana and Victoria done on their blogs. All you have to do is pick the odd one out (hint: one is a complete fib, the rest are true):1. Sent somebody to hospital after causing a cut near their left eye2. Had my hair on fire after playing with firecrackers3. Was stabbed in the back with a real knife4. Made over a million playing the stock market

Ryannoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-12742013797200528472007-09-16T17:11:00.001+08:002007-09-16T17:14:09.180+08:00

I just read this and had a nice little chuckle...The young man poured out his heart's devotion on paper as he wrote to the girl of his dreams:Darling: I would climb the highest mountain,I would swim the widest stream,I would cross the burning desert,I would die at the stake for you.P.S. I will see you on Saturday... if it doesn t rain.;o)

Ryannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-86011572609104755752007-09-16T14:06:00.002+08:002007-09-16T15:30:33.926+08:00

Ah. Okay, now I get it.Since visiting facebook several weeks ago a certain someone has been emailing me back and forth throughout the past few weeks (I think I mentioned something before in a prior post about not mentioning her name, so if you've been following you'll know who).Anyhoo, *that* awkward situation we had several months ago reared its ugly head again with our correspondence and when

Ryannoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-78804443948147850752007-09-08T21:42:00.000+08:002007-09-08T22:08:35.813+08:00

Wow, it's felt like a bazillion years since my last post in here!Unfortunately the hardest part has been trying to find the time to write something down. Besides work, searching for presents (we have this unique medley of birthdays in our family that are separated by exactly 7 days! What are people in our family doing around new years?? Hmm...) and I've been preparing for the world-wind tour, so

Ryannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-82251442171091085382007-08-26T14:42:00.000+08:002007-08-26T16:47:55.588+08:00

Yesterday I set out on an arduous mission. A mission most men struggle with throughout their entire lives... and that is...Finding a present for a woman.Thankfully though there has been one great ingenuity in the shopping industry that has helped mankind conquer this dilemma, and that is: gift vouchers. However, I believe gift vouchers should be the item of last resort and I always make an effort

Ryannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14234765.post-32960445676804443992007-08-23T20:53:00.000+08:002007-08-23T21:18:59.797+08:00

Okay, right now I'm addicted. It was only a couple of weeks ago I deleted my MySpace account that I discovered FaceBook. I had heard about it on the news and didn't think much of it, but after receiving a recommendation from a friend I decided to check it out.But going back to MySpace, I decided to delete my account as I found it too "teeny" - and surfing the thing was a nightmare (just try and

Ryannoreply@blogger.com4