Katisha's Ramblings

Results are in

2010-12-14T13:40:00.000-08:00

Hey.
I'm do'en ok, spending my days, watching Stargate SGI from go to whoa. Doing some cross stitch. Still mucking about with virtual worlds and playing a lot of WoW.

Also my uni results for last semester are in! I did ok with a 63, 65 & 69

Merry Christmas to all, may it be a good one
Kat

I'm still here

2010-12-01T19:07:00.000-08:00

Yes I know I know, I've not been updating this thing.

After living a few weeks of leisure, it’s time to get my
furry little (err well; big and not so furry) butt into gear.

I have two unofficil uni results, marks of 65 & 69,
which is not too shabby. I will not know the third one till mid December.

I’ve now got myself into World of Warcraft :P

I’m still in SL (second life) although like RL (real life)
you sometimes need to escape from it, hence WoW :P I spose.

I’m kind of, sort of, looking for some work to do over the
summer holidays. If the work finds me, even better!

The puddy cats are doing well, on the vets advice, I’m now
using a different brand of flea treatment (more expensive) but it looks like it
is doing the trick. Gah which reminds me, I need to buy some worming tablets
for them. (as it has to be done every three months), I do it at the start of
every season, it is meant to help me remember!

Honestly, that’s all I can think of to talk about; there is
more than that stuff happening in my life, I just feel blogging it, is not the
way I want to express it, nor do I want to send you to sleep. :P

Stay slinky

Kat

I know I know

2010-11-08T04:10:00.001-08:00

Hi you lot, yes I'm still alive.

I've been busy busy with uni stuff. I've finished classes for the year, I just have an exam on the 16th. Then I am free. I'll try and pick up some work during the summer holiday.

Not much else has been happening really. I have my mummy staying for a few days, so that will be nice. We are going into Freo and eating at my favourite reastraunt...mmmmmmm sushi.

I'm also busy doing a cross stitch, of two beautyfull tigers.

The diet has gone out of the window :(

I've been keeping myself busy with Second Life, pulling up my virtual sleaves and helping to make the island the place to be.

Stay slinky
Kat

Yes I know I've not posted

2010-10-03T15:43:00.000-07:00

Hi you lot.

Not much to say really, uni is uni, still having a love hate relationship with the library content. I have decided not to do further study after this, sure 1-2 day courses, but no more full time, structured study for this old chook.

My life has become sooooo repetitive, I'm even having the same "themed" dreams again. Very frustrating that, especially the ones that are 'MA' rated. ;) ;)

I've taken cross stitch back up again :) I've been doing it while listening to my uni readings.

Well that's about all I can think of for now, till next time my followers
Kat, signing out.

101

2010-09-18T17:43:00.000-07:00

Well according to my blog dashboard, this is my 101th post! YAY for me.

Lets see, what has happened to me this week....I have confirmed that I dislike large mega stores. The last few times I've been in, I've had panic attacks, and have to fight the urge to drop my shopping and leave the building in a disorderly fashion, by shaking, crying and running blindly into windows that I think are automatic doors. What I find strange, it's only a relative new disorder, like in the last 5 years or so.

My dad got his ticker tinkered with, and should be feeling a lot better soon, now we just have to tie him down, get him to stop running around like a man half his age.

One of my fish has / is changing colour. I have a funny suspicion it's due to the lack of vitamin D (sunlight) I moved the tank, now my completely black fish is now 90% gold, except for his fins and bobble eyes.

I was playing a MMOG called Earth Eternal (EE), but it closed down, however I've recently heard that it now has new owners and it should be up and running again. In the mean time I'm playing one called Alien Adoption Agency, it's more of a text based game, not like EE that was 3D. Still it's fun to play and well we all need to have fun, life can not be all work.

Well that's about it, the rest of my week was just mundane stuff.
As my football team is out of the AFL grand final all I can say is....... GO St Kilda! (but I wont watch the game :P )

oooo ekk

2010-09-16T20:22:00.000-07:00

I'm moving my posting day to early Monday mornings, like 7am early. Fridays have become my hectic day, as that's when assignments are due. As much as I would like to take the time out to blog, I'll be instead running around like a mad chook working on last minute writing / editing and then traipsing over to uni for submission. So now you'll have something to look forward to as you ease yourself into a Monday :)

opppsie, I forgot to blog on Friday

2010-09-10T16:12:00.000-07:00

Hi All

We apologise for that break in transmission, we now return you to your normal schedule.

Sorry, I had my mind elsewhere on Friday. I had an essay to write and hand in. Then when I got home, I just wanted to chill out for the rest of the day. Plus there is not much to say really. Uni is uni, I'm still lazy and not getting stuck into my assignments and readings as much as I would like.

I am playing computer games to keep my mind active and fresh, yes that's it. I'm not being lazy, I'm exercising my mind, so when I come to do an essay, my senses are sharp/ :P

ttfn
Kat

Well that week went fast

2010-09-02T20:32:00.000-07:00

So much for having the week off to study. I ended up studying computer games and re watching Babylon 5. B5 is a very good sci-fi series from the late 90's. I did get a bit of real study done :P

During the week, I had a nice chat with my brother in MSN, he nearly convinced me to join a dating service. I was telling one of my friends in SL about this. He commented that well there are plenty of fish in the sea, I replied by saying "yer but I want to make sure the bait looks good first" :) I'll leave it at that for now, I may think about signing up once I've finished my studies.

This morning I went out for a FIRK's breakfast. It is basically a group of records type people getting together before work to network, catch up on records type news and well news in general. I managed to acquire one business card for possible prac placement for next year. :) Another thing to come out of the breakfast was that one lady, although a records person, was working in a corporate library as a temp staff, (or something like that), so it made me think, that doing the library aspect of the undergrad is not that stupid or a waste after all.

Ok time to go and hit those ~~computer games~~ books.
take care and happy fathers day for Sunday
Kat

4 weeks down and some more to go

2010-08-26T21:12:00.000-07:00

Hi All

Well the end of the 4th week of uni is apone me, technically next week is a holiday; well it's more of a holiday from classes. I still have a lot of homework to do over the next week. I've put a request in for more hours in a day, but despite my friends agreeing with the proposal, it has yet to be acknowledged by any major influences. :P

For my records unit, the lecturer has taken to getting us to discuss topics in small groups, and then report back on our findings to the class. The picture below was my teams contribution. I'll explain it after you have a had a look at it.

Ok, the task was to explain the relationship between, risk (represented by the ghost), how compliance to laws keeps risk managed (the pacman), and how all employees are accountable to comply to the compliance laws (the tie and shirt). To manage / control compliance and accountability is governance, (the game controller). When presenting our findings, everyone sounded impressed with our visual representation of the question set.

I kind of think life is to short to be serious all the time :P

Well time to hit those books.

Kat

3 weeks of uni and all is well

2010-08-20T00:28:00.000-07:00

G'day G'day

Well, lets see what has happened to em'wa during the last week.
My weekend was quiet, my parents phoned me up on Monday to say they had a wild weekend at one of there RV clubs, boozing, laughing and well acting like teenagers. It was good to hear, but it made me feel like the parent; in that I was staying home and they were whooping it up :P

The rest of the week, was, well just boring Uni. I'm getting into the swing of things nicely. Considering I"m now officially half way through, I believe I can do it now.

During the week I did get attacked by two cats. (see picture below) Sam is cradled in my left arm and Gandalf is on my chest. Thankfully I had my right arm free to take the picture (which is rather tricky) and use the TV remote. God knows what it would have been like if I had three cats.

Today I went into he city for the first time in some month. I went to the ABC Shop and spent well. :P and I had a nice lunch with my parents.

That's it for this week
Take care
Kat

It's Friday, despite the blog saying Thurs

2010-08-12T18:05:00.000-07:00

Hi Guys,
Tnx for sticking with me.

Not much to say really, I got over my colds, uni is going OK. I've been twittering a bit more. About the most shocking news I have to tell is that, I've been kind of getting into this whole election thing. I'm actually taking things seriously, and really thinking about what I stand for, and thus who I want to vote for. This may not sound like much, but believe you me, it's a big deal for me. So yer, I'm going to vote for the Green's, as I like what they stand for. No Internet filter, better treatment of the boat people and the ability for same sex marriages.

ttfn
Kat

A ta-ter-tate with Kat

2010-08-05T19:41:00.000-07:00

Hello, pull up a chair and have a quick cup of coffee while you read on.

Well it was first week back a Uni, this was the 'introduction' week, so us students can ease our way back into things. It was good to catch up with folks too. This semester units are as follows, one on library collection management, one of resource description (cataloguing / indexing) this one is more from a library point of view. The final unit is on Records Management, which as you know, is right up my ally. Mind you, with all that said and done, the thought of becoming a library manager is not as "blaugh" as I use to think it would be. So yer, I'm feeling good about this semester and what it has install for me.

As for the other bits, outside of Uni, well I had 2 separate colds, and 2 bouts of laryngitis :(

Ok, stay slinky guys, and take it easy
Kat

not the best of weeks

2010-07-29T17:11:00.000-07:00

Friday again, and look I'm blogging!

Yes, I did get a slight cold, and not the flu. But I do have laryngitis though. I may not be sounding well, but I felt quite cherpy through the week, ok except for Mon and Tue, they were crap.

I was glad to see Adam win the Master Chef title, I would like to buy his book, but honestly how many things would I cook out of it. On a side note, I did buy a second hand Margaret Fulton Cookbook, for Microwave cooking! I'll be attempting some from there over the weekend.

My SL friend has been in hospital this week, he has been giving twitter updates on his condition. Wish I could have gone over to see him, but I spose not the best thing to do, after all I don't want to give him my cold. Speaking of SL, I played my first game of SLOPOLY, yep that's right a SL version of Monopoly. It's still getting quieter in there, which for me could be a good thing, this way I can concentrate on Uni.

Speaking of Uni.......it's starts on Monday. I've been able to look at some of the assignments, as expected some a doozies and some look rather simple. This semester there is one dedicated to Records Management, so hoping to learn heaps. Over the week I've been slowly getting things organised for the weeks ahead.

Well that's it from me, seeya's next week.
Kat

Friday again

2010-07-22T19:09:00.000-07:00

Well it's Friday again.

This week, mum and dad came over, and they taxi'ed me around to get my computers fixed. YAY. So now I can play "The Sims 3" and access data I've not seen in about 3 years. Needless to say for the rest of the week I played the sims, and had a look at what was on the old computer.

This week I aslo had lunch with the gals. and caught up on office gossip. I've been getting suttle hints from them, they want me back after I've graduated. Which is sweet, but I've not accepted the offer just yet.

I'm starting to show some flu like symptoms, so fingers crossed I don't go down for the count, I blame my partents, they might have shared it with me.

SL is going well, it's a bit quieter than usual, but I'll live. After all it is my main social outlet.

It's the Master Cheff final this week, GO ADAM

The cats are going well, I sure Gandalf is not licking as much now. The fish are going swimmingly (pun fully intended), and I do believe the smaller one has grone into the new tank.

Well I better go, I need to scamper around to the side of the house to check the model number of the gas hotwater system, and then I'm off to hang out with a uni friend veg out and watch some movies.

Till next week
toodle pip
Kat

The week that was

2010-07-15T19:28:00.000-07:00

I have a cunning plan, to post every Friday with a summery of my week. I read somewhere if something is done regularly, it becomes a habit. Once is becomes a habit, it becomes second nature and thus a part of my life.

OK, sooooooo, what happened this week.

I caught up with a college friend for coffee, we mooched about Freo and then had lunch. It was cool. Then I went home and made some Sweet Potato Scones for my parents who would be popping over the next day. (Last time they were here, dad joked and said "what no Pavlova, or cakes") so this time I went to a bit of effort for him. That evening I get a phone call, they both have colds and want to put a rain cheque on the visit. So the next day I scoff the whole batch (about 12 of em) They tasted so-so. I put this down to two things, my crappy cooking skills, and the fact that I don't own a oven oven, I had to do cook them in the convection microwave.

As you know I got my uni results back. :) The rest of the week I've been forcing myself to play computer games and chill out in SL. I'm also in the process of getting something custom made for me to ware. It's something I've wanted for a long time now. That's all I say on the matter for now.

Results are in.

2010-07-13T20:31:00.000-07:00

'ello 'ello

Uni results are in, and yes I did pass all my units with credits and distinction. Not to shabby, considering I was not fully well, lets just say. 'into the uni swing' all throughout the semester. I'm sure next semester I'll be jumping in, and putting a bit more effort into things.

That's about it really.
Stay slinky

OK allready

2010-07-06T04:11:00.000-07:00

It's nice to be wanted, this is for the people who have been nagging me to update my blog.

Well I hope you like the new look, I think a new logo (header) is called for.

Ok, so what has been happening (as usual I'll do it in point format)

On holidays from uni, will get my results on July 14, I'll blog the results. I'm looking forward to the next semester, this is because I didn't really get into the last one till about the 3rd last week.
My dad had been in hospital, he had a mild heart attack. So he is finally listening to us and not running around like a 40 year old. (he will be 70 in December)
As for my love life, well it went cold, we are still friends though :)
The cats are doing well. :) both the furry and football kind
I'm still enjoying SL and could get to go into the test server soon
Got HP lego game, so playing that a bit, as well as other puter games.
Enjoying watching Master Cheff, I hope either Adam or Alvin wins. And no the show has not inspired me to get out the pots and pans to cook up a storm, as that would involve doing the dishes when I've finished.
It's bloody cold
Been invited to a murder mystry night (western theme) so that should be good for a laugh.

That's all folks
Kat

Last Week

2010-05-31T23:55:00.000-07:00

Well, who would have funk it, it's the last week of Uni for this semester. There have been good times, and there have been soso times. I can feel myself getting better at this, I may still be getting some soso marks, but that's down to being lazy not dumb :)

As for Second Life, weeelllll, I've just brought a plot of land. I've called "Sanctuary", a place for my friends to come and chill out on neautral territrory :) the man in my life is still there :)

The cats are doing well.
ttfn
Katisha

All is well

2010-05-12T01:24:00.001-07:00

ok here is an update to my last post
All is well

after a short tence moment we talked things through, it was just a case of miss communication, one was giving space, the other though they had stoped loving them. mmmmm so all I can say folks is, thought it may hurt on the inside, just talk with your significant other. Sure things may no got the way you wanted them too, but at least you know, and you can stop being so anxious.

:)

and no, I'm not giving out any gory details, I have to respect my other half her too.

Some time you just gotta do what you gotta do

2010-05-10T23:53:00.000-07:00

Life is full of up's and down's, that I can cope with. It's just when part of your life is up, but the other part is down, is the one thing I can not cope with, I spose the only thing one can do is cry. So that is what I did.

The up's - Uni is going well, I'm getting some rather good marks, still a sticky point with the spelling though.
The down's - I have a local heckler, needless to say going to the shops has become a chore. Today he out did himself. he was in his house talking to his house mate, and then he took the effort to stop the conversation to heckle me as I walked past on the footpath. *pure class*
The other downer is complicated, I got myself involved with someone, knwoing full well where it would end up (splitsville), now it has ended up there. I don't know, if I'm angry at him, or at me, for letting myself get carried away with the moment, I think deep down, I'm more dissapointed in me. My little angle is sobbing quietly in the corner, but the little devil in me is saying "hey, it was fun while the ride lasted, now lets you and me get drunk, and it may shut angle up too"

Stay slinky
Kat

Y

2010-04-14T01:31:00.000-07:00

In the last few days I've been saying Y as in why, a lot. This question has been aimed at my uni undertaking. The novelty has warne off, and I'm feeling less motivated to work hard on assignments. Even the thought of some sping cleaning is temping over writing assignments.

So why, couldn't have I been happy in my old old job, it wasn't that bad, regular hours, a nice income, and some good people. This then leads onto the question, So why did I want out, I was slowly moving up the career ladder, earning my stripes, sure I was becoming frustrated, I spose I knew I had more potential, and needed a challenge. Then I got it, in the form of a new job with a new company. However this placement was to much of a challenge, It felf like I had joined a sinking ship, and all that I had to keep it afloat was a bucket with a hole in it, but again I met some nice people.Ok so I knew I needed a challenge, I knew I had potential, now I knew I needed more training.

So this is Y, I am going to uni, to show myself that I can do it. So now, nearly half way through the cours, I'm now aksing myself, Y am I at the now the tender age of 40, putting myself through all this. A fellow student said she has a picture of her dream home, that she could purchas once graduated and emplayed. I think I need a similar motivation, someting to look at, that will encourage me to continue on. I'll have to get back to you on that one.

So the last Y question I have for me is, Y am I not working on my assignment that is due in a day or two :)

Being Katisha
Oh if only I could do it again, would I really choose a diffrent path

*Being Erica is a TV show on ABC2 where this woman gets to relive her past, and to make diffrent decision, but I sope like her in the end she makes the same choices, because underneath it all we are who we are. I could go back and stick at my origianl job, but I don't think if would have drematically changed the path I now find myself taking.

I know where I've come from, I just now need to know where I'm going to.

**no time to spell check, so you are getting this in the raw format**

the joys of haveing a social life

2010-03-09T19:57:00.000-08:00

*Katisha stands on soap box*

"I don't have time for a real life (RL) as I'm too busy maintining my Virtual Life (VL)"
Is it jut me or do you have to set asside 2-3 hours in every day just to maintain your social net presence? If it's not facebook, blogs, myspace, emails... ok ok I did join up to "avatars united"....but I'm still staying away from FB.

Don't get me wrong, I luv the WWW, chatting to peeps in Second Life. I just think a line has to be drawn somewhere.

*gets off soap box*

I'm back at Uni, all is going well

News from the Kat

2010-01-21T14:43:00.000-08:00

Wow 2 posts in one month! Don't get to excited now.

From my last post I have some sad news to report. I lost my 2 figher fish. Loosing one fish was ok, (alass I was not really attatched to him) but the death of Fennic was a bit harder to take. I should of looked after him better. I had him for just over 1 year, now I don't know if that is good for a domesticated fish or not. I spose that is way I feel so bad for not looking after him, because this and many other answers I should know. In honnor of his short life, in SL I got to name a street after him "Phennic Way" Because the road leads the way to a few places, including my new adventure. Yes, I've made a virtual pub, complete with virtual beer.

The work I'm doing is going really well, I'm a bit lonley, but I will live. As there is no handy place to buy lunch, I've got into the routine of bringing my luch to work.

That's about it really....oh there is more stuff, but it's just sooo mundain, it's not worth typing about. :)

Stay cool
(I has a new portable air conditioner, so now I can do that)
Katisha

News Update - Abridge version

2010-01-07T00:26:00.000-08:00

I have been told that I've been a naughty cat for not updating my blog page. So here goes.....

1. passed all my Uni units (like you knew I would)

2. been bludging from end of uni to the new year

3. My niece turned 18 - I feel so old

4. I'm smitten with a gorgeous guy (nothing new there)

5. Will have some payed work for Jan 2010, doing some archiving for a gold mining company in the city

5.a OMG I have a ABN (because I'm doing contract work)

6. Library placement Prac starts in early Feb

7. Back to Uni in March. only doing 3 units per semester now. YAY!

8. Still in Second Life, my small empire has recently expanded.

9. My furry children are doing well, and so are the finned ones.

10. nothing to say, just needed to round off the list :)

Stay slinky

Kat

Good Birthday

2009-11-25T19:48:00.000-08:00

Similar to the Queen and Jesus, the date of my birth will be celebrated on a diffrent day. As my offical birthdate is in late March, I've changed the celebration date to Good Friday. At first I thought about April Fools Day, but thinking about it a bit more Good Friday seeamed like a better choise for 2 main reasions.
1. people may be less likly to forget the date and 2. The celebration will allway be a day off and a extra long weekend too. So the next person who askes me my birthdate, I will perclaim it's on Good Friday. Except for offical records ofcourse :) .

1st year bites the dust

2009-11-10T18:53:00.000-08:00

Hello All
Well my uni studies are over for this year. YAY for me. The year went well; when I first started they told me that as a mature student to expect to do badly or even fail the first few assignments. But I didn't. :) By the end of semester I was getting distinctions. This semester I would have got a few more distinctions but I was lazy, and like a sterotypical student I was enjoying my social life to much.

I was meant to be doing two week of work archiving stuff for a mining company, but it looks like it has fallen through :( I'm a bit annoyed, I was intending to have a holiday over east. So now I have two extra weeks of relaxing. My time off will not be all leisure, I have to do a two week practicum placement in a library and then write a report about it. My parents suggest I try and find a job somewhere, but I don't think I'll have much luck. I can only work for a few months (over christmas) plus I don't know when the prac placement will take place. The only good thing about getting work, is that it will proberbly airconditioned :) so it would be cooler than staying at home. I dont't cope to well in summer, if I could move down south I would.

Take care
Katisha

I'm still here

2009-10-17T21:12:00.000-07:00

Hihi

I'm at the business end of Uni now. I've been traveling ok. I got a good mark for my speech, 77.5%. For those people who know me, know I'm good a public speaking, and they also know I'm crap at spelling, which is letting me down a little. But I am getting better at structuring sentences and all that grammar stuff.

4 more weeks and it will be all over, well almost, I still have a prac placement to do early next year.

Not looking forward to the summer, :(
Katisha

Small World

2009-10-03T22:20:00.000-07:00

I've just found out something rather cute.(the names have been changed to protect the Innocent)

Betty, (my niece) has a best friend called Wilma, Wilma has just found out that the guy she is dating, is Betty's cousin. The same last name kind of gave it away. Wilma is swooning over Fred, but poor Betty is bemused, "It's just Fred"

ain't luv grand. Not that I'm suggesting or recommending anything, but my suspicions are coming true. My nieces and nephew will be walking down the isle before me.

The old maid.
Katisha *throws at cat at you and tells you to "get off my lawn" (Did I forgot to mention I'm wearing a fluffy dressing gown and slippers at 3pm) :)

P.S
Back to this assignment

6 weeks in and still finding it hard

2009-09-02T02:07:00.000-07:00

During the school holidays I had about 6 weeks off, by about the end of the 4th I was eager to return to Uni. However by the end of the 6th week. That hunger to return to study had all but vanished. Now 6 weeks into the semester, it has not returned. :( I have one small comfort as in 12 more weeks I'll be 1/3 of a way through my course.

When i first started I had this...well thought I could become a Records Manager. But I have to admit my heart is not 100% keen on that idea, so I've decided to take an ever so slight detour and go down the archiving track. As I can see I would enjoy that more. Not the archiving of mundane office material (though I may have to start there) but the archiving of heritage stuff. or helping to digitise paper records into PDF files for everyone to freely access. If I get the prac placement I want, I'll be spending some of that time entering births, deaths and marriage data into a database, so people can research their heritage. I like the thought of that.

Well take care
I better go the cat is newing for his din dins
Kat

*waves Hello

2009-08-30T20:24:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone
I kind of had the last week off, well there were no Uni classes to attend. So I stayed home and worked on assignments for most of the time. I gave myself a couple of days off. :) you know all work and no play.

I've been kind of thinking of changing my major and minor over. As the course I'm doing is a bit too heavy on the Library side of things. Plus the thought of delving more into the social side of the Internet is....well....more fun :) Alas perhaps no job prospects, but it sounds kind of neat if I could write for online journals about virtual worlds. (I know people in the industry) so I can assume there is my foot in the door. I just kind of like desktop publishing and web design more. I'm sure those of you who know me, know I'm more of a creative bunny than a logical thinker.

I don't have to make my decision now, but still I may have left it a bit too late. Typical me always rushing into things without thinking. But still becoming a archivist and working around Archives 2.0 would still be neat. Basically Archives 2.0 is digitising and presenting information that people can access over the Internet. So this way peeps can either do research on their family heritage or look at pictures that would normally not be on public display. The thought of finishing the undergrad and getting a job at His Maj Theatre would be most cool

All Blogged out

2009-08-21T00:10:00.000-07:00

I'm on a roll, my 3rd blog post in under 1/2 hour (the other two are uni related) If you feel so inclined I can give you a link to 'em.

I cannot believe it's the end of week 4 for Uni. The days are just flying by, you think oh that assignment isn't due to Aug 31, I've got plenty of time, now it's OMG that's only 10 days away.
Starting Monday is a study week, so I'll not need to traps into Uni, so lucky me gets to spend that commuting time, staying in front of my computer working on assignments. YAY for me, (please note sarcasm)

I only have one real boring subject this term, the others are covering the Internet and the assignments really ain't that bad. You may not tell from this post (writing style) that I think I'm starting to think differently, a friend said it would change me, but I didn't believe him. errrr so no I do.

Well that's enough of my ramblings, I'm off to do another hour of study, then I'm off to my second life.

take care
Kat

one week down

2009-07-30T20:04:00.000-07:00

Well a new semester and a new outlook. The outlook is the rising sun! As I'm now getting up at the crack of dawn instead of the crack of high noon.

This semesters work looks very interesting, with fun topics like how to socialise on the Internet, turning a computer game into another form of entertainment. This of course will make up for the boring stuff, like polices and I did hear the rude word of FOI mentioned.

As for outside Uni, I've brought myself a food processor so I can make my own soup. I made a batch last week end. It turned out really smooth and yummy. This weekend I'll make a batch of cauliflower soup. When summer comes along I'll try making a cheese cake.

Long time no type

2009-07-28T04:11:00.001-07:00

Hi All
Yes I am still alive!

Just a quick catchup. I passed all my units with 2 credits and 2 distinctions! The new semester has just started this week. As most of my current units deal with new media and the social side of the Internet, we have been encouraged to use different mediums to present our assignments. Stay with me, I am going somewhere with this. Some of these assignments can be in a blog page format. So I've created 2 new blogs (I'm undecided as yet whether to make them public or not)now here is the bit you will like, if I'm coming in here to update my uni blog pages, I will be popping in here to update this one too!!!!

take care
Kat

All is well

2009-06-13T17:42:00.000-07:00

Hi,
Wow, has it been that long from my last post.

Well I'm on holidays now! :)
I felt my exam went well and that I'll pass all my units, (but you allready new that)
I do not gets the results until July 6. so I'll let you know then how I went. In the mean time I'm playing lots of computer games, spending more time in Second Life and doing a spot of house work, come to think of it that's what I'll be doing for the next few weeks!

I'm getting my wisdom teeth (the ones on the right) pulled at the end of the month, so needless to say I'm not looking forward to that. :(

ttfn
Kat

Just quick update

2009-05-23T16:24:00.000-07:00

Hello Everybody

Just a quick update for those of you who do not see me in SL, twitter or google chat.
All is going well, I have one week of uni left then a study week before I have to sit one 2 hour exam. I would have to say I'm even surprising myself with what I have achieved.

For my holidays, all of about two weeks, what with getting 2 wisdom teeth extracted and having 2 weeks of prac work in a library. I'll be getting about 2 weeks of actual holiday, in that time I am going to catch up with all my friends over some long lunches.

take care
kats

Did they know? I think they did

2009-05-10T01:42:00.000-07:00

If you didn't already know, sadly my sis-in-law lost one of her cats in a road accident :(
They buried Smokey in the front yard and place a concrete slap over his grave. Later when my sis-in-law went out to the front yard, she noticed the two other cats sitting on the concrete slab.
I would like to think that they knew Smonkey was under there and that they were paying their respects for there friend. Or they could be just getting the warmth from the slab.

Uni is going ok, just, I've had my moments, the thought of chucking the towel in did cross my mind, or at least only doing 3 units a semester, but the thought of dragging it out even longer is putting me off too.

Back to the books I go
kat

Bad Mummies

2009-04-30T15:24:00.001-07:00

What is happening to society!

Within the last 3 days I've read MSN articles claiming that mothers have killed heir own children.

Neuter them I say. They do not deserve to breed. What the hell neuter any, mass murderer or terrorist too.

Kat

Soap Box - Breeding Relatives

2009-04-24T16:51:00.000-07:00

Hi
What am I about to say some people may disagree with and say I'm a selfish bitch. Well that is your problem.

You know the old saying "you can choose your friends but you are stuck with relatives" is so true. For years my older brother, his family and I have had this arrangement, we only see and talk to each other at Christmas, (don't get me wrong, it's not that I hate him, it's just that the only thing we have in common is that we have the same parents)

Now the agreement has shifted, and I don't like it. Now it's come to his families birthday parties. I'm sorry I've liked the arrangement we have had for the last 15years. It's been You don't call me for my birthday and I wont call you for yours. (I've lived in this house for 6 years and he only visited once; the day I moved in)

I'm a stingy old fart, now I have to fork out for presents, I'm been bullied into forking out for a present when I'm not even turning up to the shindig. You see they live on the other side of town and it takes me about an 1.5hour journey each way. So for a party that is lasting an hour, it's not practicle for me to turn up(plus I was given 2 days notice for the party & I have a massive assignment due the next day). But as I made the effort and turned up to gave her brother his present for turning 16, it would seem rather political incorrect for me not to give her one, after all she's just a kid, and I have the problem with her father. I have also been bullied into turning up to the Mother's party next month(which will involve an over night stay at mum's and dad's; as it is not safe to travel at night on public transport)

Kids are expensive, and I don't have any!!!

Yes I am still alive

2009-04-23T05:34:00.000-07:00

Sorry I've not posted for so long, but as you can imagine I've reached the pointy end of this semesters work. I have the following assignments on the go..

Health and the Internet - 1500w essay :
Create and brochure (records management) :)
The future of libraries in the digital age - 1500w essay :
Group project - Australian & British economics (from a cultural point of view) speech and 1500w essay :P
and there are still 2 other projects in the pipe line :S

I'm still managing to log into SL but only for about 2 hours a day, instead of the usual 8.

toodle pip

Katisha

2009-04-16T00:54:00.000-07:00

Hi, I read this quote, and I just had to pass it on.

"If you give up smoking, drinking and loving, you don't actually live longer; it just seems longer. " Clement Freud

Appartently this person has recently passed away.

I got yet another destinshion (just), but I'll take all I can get ;)

Oh well back to the books, it may be school holidays, but I've still got work to do.

ttfn
Kat

The day has finally arrived

2009-04-05T01:53:00.000-07:00

Before I get into my main rant and rave. I got a destinshion for one of my assigments, I was so chuffed as I had convinced myself I had failed to even get a passs mark.

Speaking of convincing ones self to fail...yes with me it never stops.....( oh! perhaps that is my problem)

I knew it was going to happen, I just didn't think it would happen to me this young. I've turned into the crazy cat lady off the Simpsons. No I haven't got another cat. (mind you I would love another one, but I will be adding another 2 fish soon)

Recently I had my mum over to stay, you don't realise how set in your ways you are untill you have company. I've come to the conclusion that I rather like my own company and way of doing things. Don't get me wrong I do enjoy mumsy comming over to stay, but as for another person living with me full time. I don't think I would cope now.

*hurles a cat at you
Katisha

P.S Jim, Jack and Johnie can visit any time

Eats humble pie

2009-03-29T22:29:00.000-07:00

errr, I'm sorry

I found the unit outline. It said something like a mark of 65% means that your are on the right track and could go onto a honours or postgrad course.

"Toto I don't think we are in TAFE anymore" ;)

Time to hit the books
Katisha

Ripped off

2009-03-29T07:06:00.000-07:00

Hi every one,

I got my first assessment back from my very first assignment. This is what she said
"Overall well written and organized, and excellent participation. I also liked how the small change in your perspective had two very different internet in everyday life stories. Good work."

I read this a though, cool I did well, sure there were some petty spelling mistakes. So what mark did I get 6.5/10!!! What the! I was expecting about a 8/10 with those comments she made.

It's high school and TAFE all over again :( you would think after 25 years it or I would have changed, but no "Katisha tries very hard - C average & watch the spelling"

Sigh
Katisha
Well I spose if I keep on getting a C average it will at least mean I pass.

Catch-up

2009-03-23T14:28:00.000-07:00

I seen to be so busy lately, what with Uni, SL and dam housework. But I still have time to catch up with RL friends too. This reminds me of a quote I read "Everything in moderation, including moderation"

Twitter is going well, I've added some "friends" to my list like Stephen Fry, Robert Llewellyn, Grarfied and Transperth. Just to name a few. Well there not my "friends" as such, but it is nice to see what they have to say. Stephen is rather chatty.

My furry and finny family are going well. I'll need to get a nice heater for Phenic (finny) as I'm sure he would prefer indoor heating. As for my Furry boys, they are starting to get on each others nerves I think, nothing major, just small squabbles. Once I've appeased their stomach gods they return to being good puddy-tats.

Stay slinky
Katisha

Joined the bandwagon

2009-03-19T05:29:00.000-07:00

Well I did it, I joined twitter.

Twit Me

Katisha.

Why did I join Twitter, well I'm a poosh over to all furry creatures. 4 or 2 legged.

Tooth update

2009-03-18T01:11:00.000-07:00

Compare - It's the Tooth Show, with your host Vincent the Dentist
Vincent - Well Katisah here are your choices, will it be a general anaesthetic and all 4 wisdom teeth taken out Or a local anaesthetic and only 2 teeth taken out?
Katisha - err, I don't know, can I think about it and get back to you?
Vincent - No, well I could but you would have to come back for another consult.
Katisha - Can I phone a friend?
Vincent - I'm sorry where not that type of game show.
Katisah - Do I really need all the 4 teeth extracted?
Vincent - Your referral said yes, but I think only taking to 2 out will be fine.
Katisha - Can I leave now with all my teeth intact.
Vincent - Well yes you can, but it will be more painfull if they get infected
Katisha - OK I'll take 2 teeth out under a local anaesthetic.
Vincent - Is that your final answer
Katisha - I don't know.
*Katisha signs on dotted line"

So I'm booked in for the June 29. My Melbourne trip will just have to wait.

Katisha

Aunties Buidling Challenge gets better

2009-03-15T21:23:00.001-07:00

Well I hosted my second game last night. It went really well, we had heaps of people turn up to build :) they enjoyed themselfs, I enjoyed myself. What more could I ask for?

Here is a piccy, showing off some of the builds in progress. The theme was Italy.

Katisha

Medieval Help Desk

2009-03-14T06:01:00.000-07:00

Hi,
This clip is old, but it's the first time I've come accross it. Thought you might like it too.
It's not in english, there is an english version, but this one is better.

Katisha

Clean bill of health

2009-03-11T02:08:00.000-07:00

I got some good news today, I don't have to go back to my eye specialist for another year YAY! I still have to take the eye drops, and technically the eye has not made a full recovery but it is limping along and doing it's best. Next week I have to get my wisdome teeth looked at for possible extraction, I've been told some horror stories, I hope they were lying, but somehow I don't think they were.

Uni is going well, the first round of assignments are due soon. I'll feel much happier once I get a mark back. I don't care how much I pass by, I just want to pass. I may care later this year, but now I don't.

Second Life is going well, I'm now the host of a building game, the first show got a good reception. :) lets hope it will get bigger and better in the months to come.

Stay slinky
Katisha

What have I learnt

2009-03-05T02:54:00.000-08:00

If you were to ask me. "Katisha, what is the one thing you have learnt at Uni so far?" this would be my answer..."well aside from the records and library stuff, I have learnt the following....If it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, it probably is a duck, but don't assume it will walk like a duck"

I'll let you ponder on that one.

I know people said that there would be a lot of reading, but I didn't think they meant this much. Thankfully I'm attending a class to show me how to critically read. Which goes well, coz I've just learnt what it means to critically think.

"The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain" by jove I think she's got it!

Educating Katisha me thinks too.

One week down

2009-02-28T16:26:00.000-08:00

Hi All

As you suspected I survived my first week at Uni. I have met some nice folk who are doing the same undergrad as me, so that will make my time more enjoyable. In some classes I'm the oldest student, I think even older than the tutor! Which makes it good for answering some of the questions about recent history, I atleast lived through it!

Out of the 4 classes, only 1 has an exam to sit, the rest are assignment bassed assessment, so that is cool by me.

Well I better hit the books again, I need to get my work done, so tonight I can log into Second Life and host my first building game show. I'll let you know how that goes later.

Stay Slinky
Katisha

Uni starts proper

2009-02-24T15:48:00.000-08:00

Damm, I had written this nice piece for the blog, only to loose it. So I'll give you the abridged version.

Parents crappy school education, mum then taught her self. Us 3 kids did not complete high school. At least my oldest brother and I went back to complete year 12 as mature aged students and then go on to better our education. All 3 of us to this day, are still trying to learn new things, from Mum reading books and hinting to get the net at home, my brother is taking evening classes in finance and then there's me going to Uni. Don't get me wrong Dad and my other brother have done things to keep there brains active.

I hope this does not sound that I think that I am better than the rest of my family, because I don't. It's just up to even 3 years ago I thought Uni was academically out of my reach, and now to be here is so like WOW.

Katisha

Day 2 of Orientation

2009-02-17T15:59:00.001-08:00

Well I survived it through the day, just mind you. I think I'm coming down with something. Because, I hardly ate anything during the day (plenty of liquids) and when I got home at 5pm, I fed the boys and went strait to bed. I dozed on and off, till midnight when I just had to get my fix of second life. but I only lasted about 20 minutes, and I went back to bed. I'm going to make an appointment to see the quack (doctor). As I want to get on top of this before classes start on Monday.

I hate being sick when it's just me in the house.
Katisha

Day 1

2009-02-16T14:47:00.000-08:00

Well I had my first day of orientation. It went well, a bit repetitive as every talk I went to repeated some of the material. But in the end I found out that "they are very helpful, and if I'm having any difficulties I can just see someone" So I suppose that is rather comforting.

They have started up a mentoring program, so I will be assigned a mentor who is currently under taking there second year of Uni. I can use my mentor to answer my questions that I may not want to ask, my tutor or fellow students. It is not compulsory to participate, but I will.

I'm back today, for more talks, tours and physically find my class locations for next week.

Take care
Kat

There Baaaaack

2009-02-12T20:42:00.000-08:00

I have a large Cape Lilac tree in my back yard. Some of you will be shuddering and some of you will be confused. They are a nice tree, that provides a large shady canopy. However they do have a down side, the White Cedar Moth.

I have to admit they are not as bad this year, me thinks the mass eradication I did some years ago has help keep the numbers down. For more info head along to here for more info.

Here is what the hungry buggers look like, you can see them bunched together in their caterpillar form. The green bits is caterpillar poo.

In previous year the infestations were bad, at night time you could stand underneath the tree and hear them munching on the leave. At one point my neighbour even complained to me that the blighters were keeping him awake at night. They could strip the tree bare in under 2 weeks, (we are talking about a large tree here). They would make there way into the house, and bingo some weeks later we had moths to contend with. Fingers crossed I've not seen any in the house this time.

take care

Katisha

The passing of a family member

2009-02-11T19:01:00.000-08:00

I've just received the news that my mum's dad had passed away on Monday.
Why did I call him "my mum's dad" well you see I never met him, at any stage of my life. So there for I don't know what to call him.
It's all very sad realy, my mum had not spoken to him in years too, and only found out the news from her younger brother, who intern was not told by other siblings, but found out when he turned up to visit his dad.

I'm more concerned for my mum, as due to her 'icky" family she has been so determined to ensure that her children and grandchilden understand how imprornt "being family" is.
She has been able to talk to her siblings, and I spose is feeling the loss of not being conected to them either, except for one brother.

I just thought I would add this post as it's been news.
As I said before, I'm ok, I had no emontional conection to the man whatso ever. Which in its self is sad.

C is for Dalek, that's good enough for me

2009-02-05T22:23:00.001-08:00

Well I finally got around to making them!

If you are thinking, "but they don't' look anything like your regulation Dalek" I would just like to inform you that nor do they taste like your regulation Dalek. These are nom nom's

Plus not to bad for a person who has not make biscuits for years or done fancy decorations.

Dig in!

The Cookie Monster

C is for cookie and that's good enough for me. Cookie, cookie, cookie starts with C

My View on the drug situation

2009-02-04T02:28:00.000-08:00

I know with what I'm about to say may be stepping on some toes, but I feel I have to say something and what better place than my own little soap box on the web.

Background information - At the recent "Big Day Out Event" the police had drug sniffer dogs searching people at the nearby train station for drugs, ensuring punter were clean before they entered the event. A young 17 year old girl panicked at the though she would be caught with her 3 ecstasy tablets, so not wanted to get sprung she downed them all. Needless to say soon after she collapsed and latte passed away in hospital.

Tonight on the telly they were interview her parents, all they could do was blame the first aid people for not rushing their daughter to the hospital and for the police being there with the sniffer dogs. Throughout the interview they were continually telling us that their daughter is a popular child who new the risk of taking drugs, and does not take them. They pretty much quoted that she could still be alive if 1. the police were not checking and 2. the first aid people were better trained.

Yes don't get me wrong it's sad that a young potential life has been lost. But if shes' never takes drugs, why does she have 3 tablets, surly if you are just starting out on your drug experience you would just buy one! More importantly I feel their daughter would still be alive if she hadn't 1. panicked, and 2. had not purchased the things in the first place.

I am sorry but do not blame other people for your mistakes.

Gets down from her box
Kat

Coffee

2009-01-28T13:18:00.000-08:00

While surfing the net I came across a recipe I just had to try. It was so easy to prepare and more importantly yummy to eat, I just had to share it with you.

Coffee Jelly ( Jello )
Ingredients:
2 cups black coffee ( no sugar )
1 Tbsp gelatin powder ( I satchel )
2 Tbsp sugar

Preparation:
Mix gelatin powder and 4 Tbsp of water in a small cup. Mix coffee, sugar, and the gelatin in a sauce pan. Stir well on low heat until sugar dissolves. Strain the mixture and pour into four cups. Cool them in the refrigerator.

(To be honest I just found using boiling water did just fine instead of using the stove top, and I did not strain the mixture either)

Serving suggestions;
Whipped cream or chocolate moose

If you do happen to make this, let me know what you think.
Katisha

Uni prep starts

2009-01-26T19:08:00.000-08:00

As January draws to a close, I'm starting to crank the Uni gear up a notch. I've figured out what events I'll attend at orientation week and read all the brochures about campus life and how not to plagiarise other peoples or your own work.

I don't know if I've told you yet, but within Second Life I've become involved with the official Curtin Uni site. I have volunteered to take on a active role within the sim. Whether this will involve helping new people to second life settle in or become an ambassador, I honestly don't know. It's early days yet, I do know one thing I'll be apart of the official launch.

Over all I'm looking forward to what lays ahead of me, and have even thought that my direction of becoming an archivist may just change into becoming more involved with virtual worlds and the educational potential that they can achieve.

If it wasn't for Uni I properly would have become more involved with a SL show called "Life Online" It is a magazine/talk show about all aspects of living our lives online, be it second life or simply buying something from ebay. I was at least able to get involved with the program in a small way by being in the opening credits. Here is a link the the official web page where you can view the episodes online. http://life-on-line.ning.com/

ttfn
Katisha

Tooth update

2009-01-15T19:30:00.000-08:00

Wow, has it been that long from my last post!

Ok here's what happend, to me (abridge version)
Tooth extracted, need wisdome theeth out too.
It's been bloody hot.
My Second Life is getting better each day, learning new things & have become a kind of founding member of the new Curtin Uni site in world. ( I was the first visitor!) I have agreed to take on a active role within the sim.
Still spending my days like a bum, but slowly winding up for the the Uni year.
Er the less said about the weight thing the better :(

That's it
Katisha

Say Cheese

2009-01-06T19:42:00.000-08:00

Well I made it to the dentist. I had to get some x-rays done. See below, I'll mooch back there on Friday to proceed with the next step.

Say "Cheese" I've circled the varmint

Who's a right wally then

2009-01-05T15:08:00.000-08:00

As some of you know I have a rather sore tooth. My own fault I should have got it seen to years ago. So over this holiday period it decided to give me some jib, and all the dentists had well you guest it, gone on holiday. So finally they came back to work, I was informed by the receptionist to just rock up to the surgery early on any day and I would have to wait to see if I could be fitted in and to bring my Medicare card with me.

So this morning I forgo my sleep in. Do you think I could actually find my Medicare card this morning! I spent half an hour running madly around the house with no luck, but on the positive side I did find some other cards I had misplaced. By now it is to late to make it to the surgery, plus I was just getting to hot and tetchy. Now I have two choice, 1 turn this place upside down or 2. just get a new card, which could take longer.

Who's a right wally then, well that would be me.
.........
3 Hours later
.........
Guess what I found in my purse! minutes after I had acquired a new one.
Katisha Honi, grabs Murphy by the neck and belts him with the found medicare card.

Catch-up

2009-01-01T18:52:00.000-08:00

Hi, been a while since my last blog, so thought I would fill you in on whats been happening in my dull life.

My crissy was nice and relaxing, a bit noisy at times, but that's the way I like it. My new years eve was spent with second life friends.

I have a rather saw tooth, and being the silly season there are no dentists open :(. So between the heat and my tooth I've been lacking a bit in the sleep department, but on the plus side I've nearly finished reading my book. (Terry Pratchett's "Thief of Time")

Some people have been asking me "So are you getting excited about Uni?" my honest answer has been, "Not yet" I don't think that will kick in till early Feb.

As for the fish, I've finally decided on the name "Phenic".

I finally got hold of a Dalek shaped cookie cutter, so once I have made them I'll post a piccy. I just need to purchase a rolling pin now. hee hee.
Go to this link it not only has the picture of the Dalek cutter but others to get your imagination started.......must resist urge to collect cookie cutters. hee hee
http://www.cookiecuttersearch.com/whatsnew.htm

bye
Kat

Random act of kindness

2008-12-23T23:46:00.000-08:00

It was about this time last year that I left my previous job before quiting my last job. Being the switchboard operator / records officer it was mostly up to me to stay behind till 5pm on either a Christmas Eve or New Years Eve.

On either of these days only about 1/3 of the office staff would be in, and by 3pm only about 4 people out of a staff of 130 would be actually at their desk. One of them being me on the switchboard. It was very frustrating on these days, you went ster crazy and when you actually got a phone call at 4.40pm there was no one there to take the callers enquiry.

So today I did a random act of kindness / stupidity. I phoned my old work number to commiserate with the poor person on the switchboard. It would have been a bonus if KT had pick up, but it was another lady who I had never met before. Anyway we had a nice chat and I wished her my condolences and just to let her know I was once there doing her job and I empathised with her.

As for Pishie, he is still un-named, but I think Fennick is sounding promising, oooo; perhaps I could jazz it up and spell it like "Phennic", mmm one better check it is not a pre-existing word that has a rather unpleasant terminology........................nope, searches just come up with other surnames. I'll sleep on it for a couple of day, after all the fish wont mind ;)

Happy Holidays
Katisha

Somthing Fishy

2008-12-22T14:01:00.000-08:00

I have a new edition to my little family, yep a Siamese fighting fish also known as a Betta. He is un-named as yet, I'm still tossing up between 3 of them, Miso (more Japanese though, but as I am Auntie to another Betta called Wasabi. I just thought it was a cute name too), Fennick ( after the boxer) and Haal (a similar sounding to the Thai word for rice), as the fish originate from the rice paddies in Thailand. For the moment he is getting called Pishie until I make up my mind.

Me thinks, my fish collection could grow ;)

Gandolf has completely ignored the fish, on the other hand Sam is devising ways to eat said fish, I am sure a few reminders from me that "Un-named as yet" is off bounds will soon curb his interest.

Merry Christmas to all you.
Katisha

The Wall

2008-12-14T13:46:00.000-08:00

Well I knew it was going to happen, I just didn't think it would happen this early.
I've hit "The Wall" Not that one the runners hit, but the "I'm board out of my skull" one. I've been spending most of my days submerged in Second Life, looking after ABC Island and attending any Building/Scripting class that is on offer.

One thing I have managed to do is recommence some cross stitch work that I started several years ago. It's a big picture so I doubt I'll get it finished this summer. That is OK, crafty people at least have to have one long term project, along with the odd one or four unfinished ones.

The weight loss is going OK, I have managed to rack up a total loss of just over 10kg from when I started. I have been able to see some difference in my face and well fitness level. Alas the tummy bulge will remain for a lot longer.

As for my love life, I would have to sum it up as the motion of banging my head against the same brick wall while sighing. Bang!; sigh; Bang!; sigh;

That's about it really, the rest is classified information.

Is it me or is this post sounding like a astrological forecast.
Aries: This week things happen sooner that you expect, but don't worry for you will be reacquainted with old projects. You weighty problems continues to diminish more slowly than you would like. As for your love life you will be sensing a sense of da'ja vou.

ttfn
Katisha

The Day

2008-12-07T19:22:00.000-08:00

What a morning I've had, frustration, amusement, panic & pleasure.

Today I had to enroll into my first set of units. So I got up early, a little to early perhaps. Someone pointed out my spelling mistake, bit of a biggy too, so that was frustrating. So while on the bus to Uni I gave myself a good talking too.

Unbeknown to me, the bus had actually terminated at Murdoch station, but I remained on the bus, (oops) Thinking that he was all alone the driver, well lets just say, used some colourful language to vent his frustrations at one can only assume another bus driver. I finally got up the nerve to ask "Hey mate, is this bus still in service?" an abrupt "no" was the answer, "Why didn't you get off with the rest of the sheep" he jeered, I calmly replied, "Oh, but I am a goat"
He dropped me off and the next stop, as I stepped off the bus I said 'I hope your day gets better mate" After what felt like a long walk I was soon back on track and arrived at the uni just in the nick of time for my appointment. See sometimes it does pay to leave the house early.

So I am officially enrolled in the course I want, I was unable to get the minor stream of Japanese language study though. (no grate loss) I am instead enrolled in some Internet based subjects dealing with communication and society including politics. I thought this line of study would be very interesting as I'm now not only blogging but as you all know hooked on virtual reality worlds. Even now I am switching between the blog and doing a spot of fishing at Eragon in Second Life. :)

All this before midday too, one can only hope that the afternoon is calm.
Katisha

New Projects

2008-12-02T21:38:00.000-08:00

So what am I doing with myself between now and Uni?

Nothing much really ;) Staying up late talking to friends in SL mostly.

There is one project I'm currently undertaking that I would like to share with you.

I am a knitter, I like most people started off by knitting scarves, now I've graduated on to complex designs on jumpers. See pictures....

These have been knitted into the jumpers, not sewn in afterwards.

I have two others but sadly have no pictures of them, I'm kind of half way through knitting one with Dalmatians, (now that I have lost weight, I may fit into the jumper, thus incentive to pick it back up this winter)

So over the next few months or so, I'll be knitting another jumper for a friend of a friend. I am looking forward to undertaking the project. Needless to say I'll give you pictorial updates.

See you in SL

Katisha

Week in Review

2008-11-29T18:30:00.000-08:00

Hello dedicated readers, for I know there are at least 2 of you. (Yes I am referring to you my fairy floss friend) :)

As for the Uni stuff, well I've obviously accepted the placement, now it is just a waiting game to the enrolment / orientation week next year. I had a bit of a panic attack, you know like "oh my, what have I done!" but I assume this is a natural process to go through.

Now as for the diet, I have regained some hope, I tell you what being crook sure helps with weight loss. I brought a subway sub for my tea, but did not get around to eating it about 2 hours later. I think that was my undoing, so for the next few days I had set up camp in the lav. I'm not a big liker of taking artificial medication and will only take panadaol if I'm desperate. So I was hoping this little incident would run it's course (no pun intended), but I'm now entering my 3rd day. Me thinks I should pop up the hill to the chemist. So I technically lost 2.8k this week, all what I put on last week and a fare bit more.

Katisha

The Diet Blues

2008-11-26T15:45:00.000-08:00

I was hoping this diet would be different, it felt different. My last ditched attempt to loose weight before I hit the middle age spread and all hope is lost.

Alas yes I have suffered a bit of a set back, I thought being home most of the time would work for me, you know I could jump on the treadmill whenever I like (which I have been doing, most times twice a day for a 1/2 hour or so) But unfortunately the fridge is also located very conveniently too. It has only just accrued to me why I may be suffering more asthmatic symptoms, because over the last few days I've been inhaling nothing but air :) Fingers crossed once I get some more what I call "instant lung" into me I may feel like staying on the treddy for longer. But I doubt it, as I think what I'm going through is more of a mind game.

I don't know if other dieter's do it, but I've got a picture of my goal object sitting on the treadmill to inspire me and I'm thinking of extending this out on the door facing the machine. Previous diets I've even made a calendar up and gave myself gold stars for any good days I had.

However at this point in time, I'm thinking that my body is against me, "it was not meant to be average" Not that I want to be average, I still would like to have a little bit of the "cuddle factor" about me.

I had my mum over to stay for a couple of days, which was nice. As she didn't notice I had lost the weight, I kept the diet a secret, 1. to surprise her and more importantly 2. Not to get her hopes up and perhaps even 3. So she wouldn't "mother me" about it. During her stay I got her to take my photo so I could show some SL friends what I looked liked. While I was electronically cropping the picture, mum suggested I may want to crop it a bit higher as I look 9 months pregnant. Ouch that hurt, true, but it still hurt. On two accounts, 1. that she can not be content with my current size, and I feel 2. I still have not lost the weight, found a man and produced her several grandchildren yet. P.S The man in my life would be nice along with the weight loos, but I only want furry children. I know she is only doing it because she loves me and wants to see me happy with my lot in life. I am happy, I'm just impatient that's all.

Katisha

Night Owl

2008-11-22T09:37:00.000-08:00

Well here it is 2.30am again.

Over the last few days I've become a bit of a night owl, not because of choice mind you. I've been forced to do most of my Internet browsing, emailing, blogging and stuff in the middle of the night. You see I kind of used up my ISP quota. So from 8am to Midnight I'm limping through on 64k speed, but still have glorious broadband speeds from Midnight to 8am.

The only one major downside is that my Second Life life has become restricted. :( x 1000 It has also put a major dent in the way I communicate inworld.

Hoot Hoot......Haaaarrrrroooooooooowwwww (sorry full moon out tonight)
Katisha

Tiger Temple

2008-11-17T21:45:00.000-08:00

I got an email today, no doubt it is doing the rounds, so there is a good chance you have received it too.

Apparently there is a tiger temple in Thailand were you can as pictured pat the rather relaxed tigers. I now have a reason to travel!

This little tiger rolls onto her back awaiting the first tourist of the day.

Oh and the Uni thing, it was a g-gl-glitch in the system, they are resending me another letter!
Katisha

Yay!...........OMGWTF

2008-11-17T00:51:00.001-08:00

Have you ever experience a high followed by a crushing low. I did this afternoon.

Yay! the official paper work from Uni arrived
OMGWTF! They have enrolled me into the wrong course!
I don't want to be an accountant, I want to be a librarian!

As it was to late today to phone them, I'll be ringing first thing in the morning.

I will of course let you know how it goes.
grumble grumble
Kat

Animals, I like them

2008-11-15T16:51:00.000-08:00

The other day in Second Life (SL) I was talking to my good friend about how animals can be spirit guides in real life (RL). Despite me trapesing around in SL as a tiger or dragon, neither of these are my guides, I in fact feel I have no spirit guide. Nor am I one of these people who get pleasure from running around in a fur suit in RL, which there is nothing wrong with that, I consider some of these people to be friends too, for that is what they are foremost people.

I suppose the reason why I chose and feel comfortable in a SL tiger suit is because I agree with animal rights, some of you may remember my spider rescuing efforts. Who was I to decree that the spider must die. Also in a similar theme, if someone goes swimming in water where they know sharks or crocks live and the get themselves bitten, well I feel that it was their own bloody fault for going into that animals territory. Some people say that we have the higher intelligence ( don't get me started on that subject, because honestly I don't think we do), so thus if we have a higher intelligence, why are we going into there turf, and then blaming the shark for attacking what he properly thought was a yummy seal served on a nice long platter.

Any who I've kind off gotten away from the subject I actually wanted to share with you. One nifty skill I would love to have is the ability to talk to animals. I have had this desire from when I was a child, and it has not left me now that I'm an adult. There is only so much you can read from an animals body language, but just to understand what the animal actually want or to find out how much discomfort they are in.

So why did I choose a tiger, well honestly in RL I have taken on some cat like trates, whether it's curling up in a ball to have a nap, I've now even started to mimic cat howls, mrr's or cries to convey my emotions (only in private). I openly talk to my cats with meows and mrr's. One night I even found myself pretending to wash my invisible cat ears, I found it rather de-istressing actually. Even now I would love to talk to Gandalf as he sits here licking himself again, to the point of where his tummy is pink raw. I've been to the vet numerous time about this, we are still undecided whether it is a grass allergies or a left over neurotic habit from when he may have been suffering from anxieties when he first moved in. At one stage he was on a version of Kitty Prosaic, but that only help for a short time.

Hope you enjoyed the ride into my mind.
Katisha

P.S I lost 1.4kg this week

Free, free I tells you

2008-11-11T01:19:00.000-08:00

Yip it was my last day at work!
It was a nice day, they gave me a morning tea despite my many "hint dropping" that I didn't want one. Most people had taken the time to sign a farewell card too.

For lunch I just had a quite one with a colleague / friend. On the way back to the office I popped into "my local".....no not a pub, but a Subway restaurant. Because over time I had got to know the boys there ( nothing wrong with a "feel good" flirt ) hee hee. Anyway today it finally payed off! As my farewell present I got some free cookies! Also my second mummy, gave me a card and a scratchy, ( I won $5 ) What a day ;)

My departing message was "So long and thanks for all the fish". I will surly miss the people there, but not the work. :) In my short 10 months working there, I learnt heaps, about work situations and about myself. I have made lasting friendships, and I think that is the most important thing to take away from any experience.

I laughed, I cried & I left like a greyhound chasing a stuffed wabbit.
Katisha - born fee

Keeping things in balance

2008-11-08T14:14:00.000-08:00

I'm happy to report that I lost 1kg this week, which I think is not to shabby. I could have perhaps lost a bit more, but ones still has to live life. mmmm which brings me to my next comment.

On Friday I caught up with a friend for lunch. Being on the diet I went for the "healthy option" and got a Thai salad. Boy was I in for a surprise the thing was drenched in a mayonnaise type dressing, mental note for next time "ask for less dressing"! Otherwise what is the point of having a salad. And of course I had my one drinky drink on Friday night.

So next time you find yourself in a supermarket pick up a 1kg packet of rice or whatever and carry that around for a bit, I'm sure when you put it down you will notice a difference. I'll let you know when I've lost 10kg so you can carry 2 bags of spuds around.

btw.....2 more days to go!!!!

Something Mew

2008-11-05T00:43:00.001-08:00

This antidote involved my two cats Sam & Gandalf

Sam is what I call the talky one, after all his middle name is Gerald, after both Jerry Springer and Sienfield. Why? Because like them Sam talks about nothing. Any who I digress. It has only been the last few weeks that Gandalf has found his voice, up until then he was more of are "meerrrr" than a "Merrough" (us cat people know the difference). I thought it was sweet that Sam must have been tutoring Gandalf throughout the day. How on the ball I was!

For this morning Gandalf having successfully completed his mewing lesions moved on the the advanced class of "how to wake Katisha". I was greeted with bleating Merrough's combined with the jump on the bed and bounding off again action. It took me a half a minute to comprehend that my alarm clock this morning was sounding rather different. So up I got and plodded into the kitchen to attend to my duties (feed cats) and there was Sam sitting on the sideboard, if I didn't know any better I'm sure he was giving Gandalf marks out of 10 for his completed assignment.

In a way I'm looking forward to seeing who wakes me up tomorrow. ;)

I'm in da money

2008-11-03T20:28:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to me!

I won all of $13.20 in the office Melbourne Cup sweep!
Not even enough money to pay for my Melbourne Cup lunch :P
Now I need a nap, I had 2 small glasses of shampers and it has gone straight to my head.

zzzzz
Work, what work?!
Katisha

Lost

2008-11-01T16:22:00.000-07:00

Lost during the last week 1.8kg, if found please do not return to owner. :)

Strange but true - A new spin on the story Peter Pan

2008-10-31T03:38:00.000-07:00

Without giving to much away, my second life has turned into a fairy tail. In particular the one called Peter Pan. We have most of the main characters, (except for John and Micheal) we have a location (going under a diffrent name though). We even have Mrs Captian Hook, as she tries to make trouble for Mr Pan and the lost boys.

The Envelope

2008-10-31T03:15:00.001-07:00

As most of you will be aware I am of to Uni next year. Today I had lunch with my parents, halfway through the meal I was presented with an envelope. On the front was written "do not open to mid 2009" Allthough I am very curious to know what the card says, I will not open it, despite what other people think I should do. My only concern is that I may forget about it.

Back to normality....

2008-10-30T05:05:00.001-07:00

Ok I had my rant and rave. My afteroon did get better and I ended the working day feeling Ok about things. Thankyou to my mum and my friendly blogging friends who cheered me up.

To F**king nice

2008-10-29T20:55:00.000-07:00

Well here it is, not even 4 hours from my last post, and I've been so nice enough to extend my leave date by another 2 days! Granted they are letting me have 2 days off in batween. So that is nice.

Oh well, I've made my bed, I better lie in it.......mmmmm that would be nice to curl up in my bed and just sit the next dance out.

Still thinking very positive though, "I am learning from this" and more importantly I'm doing it without touching a drop of alchole! Old Kat would have hit the bottle and hit it hard by now. Don't get me wrong it would be very temping, but I know I'll be a better person if I don't crawl into the bottle again.

Telling you how it is
Katisha

Being too nice

2008-10-29T14:32:00.000-07:00

For some years I've been told I'm just too nice. I did not understand what they meant, it has only been in the last year that I started to grasp the concept and in the last week or two that I've discovered why I do it, and the negative side affects of being "to nice". The question is now that I know about this, should I stop being too nice, or how can I stop being too nice, or all in all is it that bad being to0 nice.

I believe I'll continue this conversation latter, as I've been "too nice" and agreed to extend my work days well over my resignation date.

*sigh
Katisha

Woo Hoo

2008-10-27T00:10:00.000-07:00

I'll keep it short and sweet (much like me)

I've been accepted into UNI!!!!

Kat

Time Warp

2008-10-25T16:14:00.000-07:00

I'm doing a time warp on two levels. Firstly daylight savings kicked in last night, so technically I got to sleep in an extra hour. (woohooo)

This is the last year of our 3 year trial, we will have yet another referendum on the subject mid next year. Honestly I don't know why they are going to ask us, it seams that every time we have one of these things they just do the opposite, be it daylight savings or extended trading hours. This little munchkin will be saying no more to daylight savings in WA. The only good reason to have it would be so I want get harassed so early by Sam (the cat) demanding breakfast.

My second time warp shift is to change my weigh in day to Sunday, for a couple of reasons, Sundays I'm less rushed, and then I can mooch into Fremantle and have sushi. (yum yum)
I lost a respectable 800g over the last 6 days. Not to shabby, they say your body goes into shock and is more stubborn to give you fat away, something to do with going into "survival mode" Your body thinks that you have now landed yourself onto the set of an extremely over dun TV show. That is why they say starvation diets don't work.

BEWARE healthy food may not necessarily help you loose weight! The suspects in question are rice cakes, they are better for you than a packet of crisps for sure, but rice will bloat you. Which brings me onto another quote to finish on.....Everything in moderation, including moderation.

ttfn Katisha

"Some Kat"

2008-10-21T16:00:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I rescued my 2nd spider from a work office. While all the other ladies are squirming and squealing, it's Katisha to the rescue!

Yesterday's incident was a simple rescue, the spider was no bigger then my thumb nail and was hanging down from the ceiling in the middle of the room. The most difficult bit was trying to find a container to catch it in. Once secured in the box, I took it outside and deposited my arachnid friend on a nearby tree.

The fist spider I dealt with was a much bigger beasty ( about the size of my palm ) Not only did this rescue require a box but a step ladder to reach him on, as the bugger had relocated to the ceiling while we were trying to find a container. I was not involved with the release of this creature, as someone had summoned security to undertake the capture. On my way out of the building with my prized catch I met the security guy, it was him who escorted this intruder out of the building. I can only hope he did the right thing by releasing "Cyril Herbert the spider" (I just had to name him) into the near by park.

I felt quite chuffed with both of my rescues. They saying must be true then. You can take the girl out of the country, but not the country out of the girl.

bye
Spiderkat, Spiderkat, does whatever a spiderkat can

The Week that was

2008-10-19T13:23:00.000-07:00

Yip I know a whole week without a post, don't worry you didn't miss anything exciting in my life.

As you may be aware this was my first week back on the diet treadmill, I am pleased to say that I lost a respectable 2.8kg, not to shabby for the first 7 days. I like doing spring/summer diets not only because of the salads but I can at lest get the standard 8 glasses of water in. Unfortunately cups of coffee do not count as water intake :( I've also managed so far to stay away from the fizzy drinks!

However the surprise of the week happened on Friday night. Being a Friday I usually partake in the consumption of about 3 pints of the amber fluid and be what I call "nicely done", not wanting to tempt myself into drinking to much, I purchased a meer 2 stubbies. Now hear's the scary bit, I was struggling to knock off one bottle, and didn't feel like the other one. (Which is still sitting in the fridge as I type) Hold me I'm frightened!

While the good times last I'll enjoy the ride, but diets are a lot like roller coasters I think.

byeeeee from one ever so slightly skinnier Katisha

Going Public, but not all the way

2008-10-12T02:05:00.000-07:00

Yep it's Monday, and what does that mean? The start of another week, well yes it is, but it also starts the mark of yet another diet. This one is different I'm going public, it's one thing to start a diet and not tell anyone, but another to make it public.

Oprah did say that you have to "own the number" and that I will, but she did not say that you have to publicise it either. Lets just say I'm a gal who could afford to loose a kilo or forty. I've done it all before (lost the weight), I wont go into the details now, but leave it for future posts.

So each Monday (starting from the 20th) I'll give you an update on my "lost amount" along with any other quips I can think of - any moral support will be gratefully accepted. I know the theory, it's just the putting into practise bit I have trouble with.

Current state of mind

2008-10-09T15:46:00.000-07:00

My current state of mind can be summed up in the following dot points.

The first 3 minutes of "Four Weddings and a funeral" dialogue
Aaaaaauuuuuuuuggggggggghhhhhhhh
SIGH
Assumes featal position and sucks thumb

Don't worry about me, it was my own fault and I never learn.

Kat

2008-10-06T03:57:00.000-07:00

It was about two months ago that I got my palm read. I’m not a true believer, more curious if anything. I only went in to get some direction on my work situation. She said I would be there for another year or so, I didn’t like that answer so I took matters into my own hands and quit my job.

Other things she noted were right on the ball, like picking that I had an operation within the last year and that I’m a hard worker.

One thing that came out from this encounter that I felt would never occur would be the introduction of a new canine member to my family. The only thing I could think of was “I don’t particularly want a dog.”

Don't get me wrong, I do like the beasts, it's just that I don't have the time to commit to a fleabag plus I already having two cats.

Thinking nothing more of it, I went on with my life. So guess what I got on the weekend. Yep a pooch, but not just any K9, this one is house trained and more importantly has an off button!

I had actually been thinking about purchasing one for a few months, but could not find any in the shops, or I was lacking the funds to purchase him.

When telling my colleagues at work what I had purchased, it was pointed out that the palm reading lady said I would get a dog. So that must have been the vibes she was picking up. Let’s hope the man of my dreams she said I would eventually meet in about a year’s time will not turn out the same way. ;)

The week that was

2008-10-04T07:47:00.000-07:00

Well, It's been a whole week and I have not put one post in.
This one is just to let you know I'm still alive and continuing to kick butt.

Is it possible to hit a mid life crisses before you hit mid life?

and my favourate quote at the moment is...
"I live in my own little world, but that is ok....they know me here"

It's show time

2008-09-28T19:13:00.000-07:00

The Perth show is on this week, I'm not going for a multiple of reasons, the expense, I'm not good with large crowds and it's just not how I remember them. Even if I did go I tend to stick around the "traditional show" aspects, crafts, produce and the animals, especially the dogs, cats and goats.

Even by today's standards I think the quality of a goat has dropped. I speak from experience here. As I child I would attend about 8 local shows a year with out goats. Even back then I stayed clear of the rides and become a shrewed show bag shopper.

My all time favourite part of the show was when I got to parade a goat around for the judges to look at. All us human kids would handle a goad kid, walking it around in circles and lining up when we were told. I got a few ribbons too, but as I got older I stopped receiving them. It wasn't that I was getting worse I was just growing up and not the cutest human kid anymore.

We showed our goats for about 7 years. We did quite well for ourselves, even got Champion Buck in all of Victoria, and made the local rag. (see picture below)

To let you on a little secret, to get you goat whiter than white, wash 'em in White King. You would never see that on the tellly advert would you! "Ladies it gets stains out of your white clothes and your goat". I have kept the ribbons we won. One day I'm going to use them for a fancy dress party. I can just see me now parading around in a sash with "Champion Doe" printed on it.

We are Geelong, the greatest team of all!

2008-09-26T03:19:00.000-07:00

Well it's the eve of another AFL (Australian Rules Football League) grand final, and I am one happy camper. My team has made the final again. We did quite well last year, I'll just pretend the other finals we made were a bad nightmare.

ENTERS "Way back Machine"
The year, I don't remember but it was Geelong v West Coast. Being more fun, I watched it in the company of my parents, it was not until half way through the second quarter that it dawned on me. My parents were barracking for the other side!! I would have disowned them that instant but I needed a lift home.

Since that dark day, I have forgiven my parents and we now have a good hearted football banter. I was such a loving daughter that I even brought him a West Coast Eagles Membership.

So for tomorrow
GO the CATS!
I predict by 23 points

Isn't it nice to come home to friends

2008-09-25T05:49:00.000-07:00

Just a short post tonight.
After having a rather crappy day at work, it was nice to come home to hang out with my friends in Second Life.
Thanks for the fantasitc evening guys
Wuv Katisha

Oh Father Dear

2008-09-22T05:34:00.000-07:00

Could not resist posting this one...

My parents have just begun another camping holiday. Men being men, Dad insisted on packing the caravan himself. Here is a short list of some of the things he packed.

2kg of flower and suger - Just incase mum wanted to make scones. (bit of a hint hey)
3 brooms, yes that right 3 - Did I forget to mention they are only away for 6 weeks.
Rechargabe bateries for the camera - Only one slight problem, he forgot to pack the camera.

Just had to share

Katisha

Well here I am

2008-09-20T01:46:00.000-07:00

Hello there

After some deliberation I've decided to put my ramblings into a more formalised format. One hopes this should alleviate the clutter from my brain.

So what can you expect to read on this page! Um......well.....mmmm.....honestly I have no idea! (Yet)

I am hoping to enter Uni next year as a very very mature aged student. I'll be doing a undergrad in Librarian and Corporate Management and minoring in Japanese language. So don't be surprised if start to type in ひらがな every so often. I'll most likely to use this forum as a "Diary of a very very mature aged student" Letting you know about my highs and lows. You too can track my progress and note when I finally loose the plot and start to ramble "I'm a fish, I'm a fish"

The two loves of my life are pictured here, needless to say you will also hear allot more about these handsome boys. The gray one is named Gandalf, I got him from the cat haven about a year and a half ago. The ginger one is Sam, he was a kitten when I got him, we have had nearly on 9 wonderful years together.

Well that is all for now, thanks for popping by

Stay Slinky

Katisha