The Perfect Woman
Where do I start? Deidre seems to be the perfect partner. She accepts me as I am, and loves and appreciates me for it anyway. She understands that I'm a man, and as a man, I'm attracted to women. She's … Read more …
Relationships
What A Girl Wants
Some great advice for men from a woman's perspective: Don't be nice Be compromising Be independent Be assertive Don't be boring Don't be romantic Don't be sensitive Read more about them here. I agree with everything she says, and think … Read more …
Happy Birthday Part 3
Deidre's birthday was… interesting. We had lunch on the day, and she started believing that I just wasn't going to get her anything for her birthday. She got upset, so I had to convince her that I really did get … Read more …
Happy Birthday Part 2
Deidre's all excited about her birthday today, and we had a great time last night. Hehehe, I'm still chuckling to myself as I remember. On the way home from work last night, I was 'revving her up' about how I … Read more …
Friends
Many years ago, I had a bunch of friends in Adelaide, Sth Australia. Simon, Ben, James, Matt, Andrew… That was between 1988 and 1992. In '92 I moved to Canberra, ACT (Australian Capital Territory). Andrew had already moved there around … Read more …
Happy Birthday….
It's Deidre's birthday tomorrow. She turns 33. I bought her a present today – two CDs, both of kiwi artists. One is by The Feelers, and I think it's one she's always wanted but never gotten around to getting. The … Read more …
Some updates…
I was notified of a pay rise at work today. It was a 12% rise. Not bad, but still less than what I was hoping for. I was hoping for about a 25% increase, considering that my new job description … Read more …
I bought an amethyst
While I was in Taupo last weekend, I spotted a new age shop and just had to go into it. In my explorations of the shop I found a bunch of crystals on leather necklaces, and remembered to when I … Read more …
Cowards and relationships
My very good friend Amanda rang me this morning. She’s my friend from Australia, who featured in some of my journal entries years ago. See here and here for refresher information on her role in my life. She’s been a … Read more …
Fun and roleplaying
I'm sitting here at Starbucks with Deidre. I think that sitting in Starbucks, drinking a Chai Latte and watching the people go by, has become another hobby of mine. I used to do something like it with my friend Scot, … Read more …
Happy Easter!
I hope that the easter bunny brings you lots of eggs and chocolates and good things! Unless, of course, you're of a religion or country that doesn't have easter. Instead, I just wish you a good weekend. Sorry about it … Read more …
Spirituality and growth
I had a conversation this morning with Deidre about spirituality and growth. I was talking about the ego being prominent in many things we do, where the driving force behind our actions is self-gratification. This is a standard thing with … Read more …
More new things
I'm back at work now after having had 2 days off due to sickness. I needed it, that's for sure. It was one of those head / sinus colds, that leaves you with a horribly leaking nose and eyes, occasional … Read more …