Hi All

I've decided that in the last 2 years I have moved on to a new chapter in my live and I don't wish to keep myself going on Areina or QuestaMinda so I am shutting them down and moving to Trudi-Now I also have PalatableTrudi for my recipes. I am going to update more and comment more but if you would like to join me then please add the new ones to your friends list.

Thanks

Trudi

You might be interested in this site. It seems I can earn rewards for using sites that I normally buy online with.

Date:	2004-11-04 17:15
Subject:	Haven't died!
Security:	Public
Mood:	annoyed

I'm without a computer at the moment. Hopefully will be back online in about a week depending on if the geeks can get it fixed.

Date:	2004-10-04 20:44
Subject:	I blew the candle out tonight....
Security:	Public
Mood:	exhausted

So I'm having a night in. I wasn't supposed to but I am so exhausted after a horrendous day at work that I knew I just needed to stay in for once.

I had another massive weekend completely instigated by Simon. He's so completely at fault. I'm so innocent I could never be led astray. Friday night consisted of drinking and smoking herbal relaxant at home with Simon then getting a call from the lovely Stuart to go out with him an Mikaela to some club. The club was pretty ordinary so we let Mik say hello and chat for a while then we headed to Stuarts for the night. Sharing a single bed in a friggin hot room is not a nice thing. Was tired as hell so sleep was welcome.

Got up on Saturday and Stuart and I drove Simon home to his house as he had to head off to cricket. I had a offer to go watch him play but 6 hours is just too much for me. Especially when all I wanted to do was shower and hang out on the sofa bed watching movies and snoozing. Which is exactly what I did when Stuart dropped me home. Had a nice snooze except for the phone calls. I just mumbled my way through them. I actually got up quite late and then went to The Peel again to meet Simon and Larry. Had a blast of a night though I had one of Larry's "special" muffins so I was still feeling it the next day. Went home and stayed at Simon's and got some nice drug induced sleep.

Sunday was a lazy day in bed till Patrick picked us up and took us to the Harp for afternoon drinks, pool and wedges. Larry turned up for a drink as did Gundula (a lovely German girl) and her friend from work whose name I still don't know although she did introduce herself. Gundula, her friend, Simon and I ended up heading to the Elephant and Wheelbarrow in St Kilda for a few more drinks and a bit of music then Simon and I headed off to my house since we had to work today.

So yes another alcohol filled weekend of fun (thanks Simon!). Though I am feeling it now, probably because I have been drinking every night (and some days) for 13 days now. Although I am letting my liver have a rest tonight.

Hopefully this finds you all well guys. You know I thought being Single I would have more time to be online but it seems that I don't. I am not ignoring you I'm just finding it hard to live a social life and get online. I am still yet to find that equillibrium.

Much *gropes* to you all.

Date:	2004-10-02 18:12
Subject:	You just can't win
Security:	Public
Mood:	angry

You know it seems people were happier when I was miserable. Now that I am living my life how I want to and am happy they seem to be unhappy with me. Yes I am living to excess. But you know what. I can. I am a fucking adult and I will do what I want. I am not hurting anyone. Also if you have a fucking issue with me, goddamn tell me about it. I am not a mind reader. Just fucking say it.

Date:	2004-10-02 13:07
Subject:	Burning the candles at both ends and in the middle....
Security:	Public
Mood:	bouncy

Who knew single life could be so hectic? I'm never bloody home. I go out entirely too much. BUT I LOVE IT!I've got a great circle of friends. I didn't really realise this when I was with Shannon. They look after me and they are a absolute blast. So what have I been up to?

Drinking - I go out drinking quite a lot of late. Went out on Tuesday night because my Mother, little brother and his friend were down. So I took Mitch and Corey out and they got blind. Mitch was drunk enough to try and cop a grope of me and we have been ripping him off ever since. You just don't try and grope your friends big sister. Heheheheheh!

Work - I have been working quite hard. I went to a 2 day training course which was a bit of a waste of time. It just wasn't what I expected. There is a job coming up soon that I am applying for. It's a 6 month secondment where I will need to frequently travel to Sydney *bounces* I'm quite positive about it as Brett a senior trainer thinks I would be perfect for the position. So I'll let you know what happens.

Men - Ahhhhhhh! What would I do without my beautiful Optus boys. They are a constant source of entertainment, hugs, gropes and ear lobe sucking. I'm a very happy girl.

Odin - he's so beautiful! I love that I can come home and he's happy to see me. I love my baby.

SO things are going great. I'm heading to the Melbourne Cup and Oaks Day next month which should be fun. I'm not quite sure what else to say. Anything you want to know just ask me.

Date:	2004-09-19 13:27
Subject:	WOOT!
Security:	Public
Mood:	bouncy

Okay I have just had the best extended weekend. Here is how it went.

Thursday night was a work dinner at the Belgian Beer Garden. Dinner was lovely, they make a great mushroom risotto. They also have a nice range of beers though I didn't like the Hoegarden. Once dinner was over it was off to my house with a friend to continue drinking and just generally hanging out talking.

Friday I had to start work at 8am but it was a easy day since I was training and quality listening and didn't actually have to deal with customers. Straight after work Stuart and Simon (friends from work) headed back to my house where we smoked and drank and ate pizza. Then a friend and I headed to The Wahoo Bar for Kim's birthday where Karaoke ensued. I did not sing but definately drank a fair bit. ;)

My friend and I then headed to the Peel Hotel. The Peel is a lovely gay pub. I like it cause I don't get manhandled by men and my friend likes he as he lavishes in the attention. Spoke to a couple of people had a bit of a dance. It was great. My friend and I then headed home for more alcohol, more chatting and a bit of a nap.

Once we woke up from our nap about 10ish I think, my friend and I started drinking again (Vodka and Orange, so it's okay it is a breakfast drink ;) ) then I finally stopped drinking about 4pm (23 hours after we had initially started) when I had to go off and meet Ben to go out for Kim's birthday again.

Off we went to Ben's house for a bit of a perk up before heading to a Turkish bar in the city. It was a lovely bar and we were smoking flavoured tobacco out of Sheeshkah?? pipes. Caught up with Merrin and when everyone left the bar we decided to move on to Seven (nightclub that plays house) to meet up with more friends from work. I was completely out of my comfort zone although the club interior design looked remarkably like a goth club. Was offered drugs and declined, trying to give my body a break and eventually after a great night decided to go home about 4am luckily getting a lift from Andrew!

So here I am, I had a ball. I have another big weekend next weekend and Mum is coming down to visit soon with my brother and his friend.

*bounces*

This is my new baby Odin, he's just over 12 weeks old.

I just sponsored a child. Her name is Mohammed Lizzy and she is 13 from Kenya.

Child Sponsorship helps to provide the basic essentials such as clean drinking water, enough food to eat, basic healthcare and the chance for your sponsored child to go to school.

Money is not sent to your sponsored child
Your contributions are used to fund things like, digging of wells, training in improved farming methods and building health clinics
The best way to change a child's life is to change the world in which they live. And, the best way to change their world is to help their community to build a self-sufficient and sustainable environment in the long-term.

I have always wanted to help now I am in the financial position where I can.

Tramp Bear


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Date:	2004-05-11 22:52
Subject:	Yoinked from djanabel
Security:	Public

1. Who are you?
2. Are we friends?
3. When and how did we meet?
4. Do you have a crush on me?
5. Would you kiss me?
6. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it.
7. Describe me in one word.
8. What was your first impression?
9. Do you still think that way about me now?
10. What reminds you of me?
11. If you could give me anything what would it be?
12. How well do you know me?
13. When's the last time you saw me?
14. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn't?
15. Are you going to put this on your LiveJournal and see what I say about you?

Please don't be offended if I have cull or do cull you from my friends list. I think everyone realises that a friends list can get way out of hand and I simply don't have the time to keep up with everyones posts.

Oh I got a promotion at work by the way. I am now the Process Improvement Trainer. So thats something new in my life.

Date:	2004-01-02 15:12
Subject:	Survey - Welcome to the 2004 edition of getting to know your friends from tanthe
Security:	Public

1) Using band names, spell out your name

Tapping The Vein
Rammstein
U2
Dead Can Dance
Incubus
-Is there any that start with a hyphen?
Alien Sex Fiend
Nine Inch Nails
NoFX
Einsturzende Neubauten

2) Have you ever had a song written about you? Nope
3) What song makes you cry? Ummmmm.....
4) What song makes you happy? Hmmmmm.......
5) What do you like to listen to before bed? Jazz or Classical

a p p e a r a n c e
HEIGHT: 5'3"
HAIR COLOR: black
SKIN COLOR: pale, caucasian
EYE COLOR: blue
PIERCINGS: 3 in right ear, 2 in left
TATTOOS: nil

r i g h t n o w
WHAT COLOR PANTS ARE YOU WEARING?: errr none - hey i'm on annual leave
WHAT SONG ARE YOU LISTENING TO?: Nothing - just the sound of passing traffic
WHAT TASTE IS IN YOUR MOUTH?: Ciggarettes
WHAT'S THE WEATHER LIKE?: Argh! Hot!
HOW ARE YOU? Tired

d o y o u
GET MOTION SICKNESS?: no
HAVE A BAD HABIT?: procrastination (same as Tanthe)

And with that being said I'll do the rest later.