Tue, Aug 19, 2008

Inspirational

Watch this...

How extremely awesome! Just shows what persistence and support can truly do

Wed, Aug 13, 2008

Operation: Illusion Book

Let me tell you a story...

When I was young I received a wonderful book about optical illusions. It wasn't just some non-fiction book which had a few pictures in it. It was an actual story picture book about some little elf (or wizard or pixie or something) that travelled around and came across all these illusions... so the illusions were part of the story. I remember it being such an awesome book, it had some very cool illusions in it!

Then one day, one of my mum's friends (at the time) came around for dinner. Being the bright and bubbly little kid I was, I just wanted to share with him the joy that I had found in reading this book. So I was showing him all the pictures and having the time of my life... but when it came time for him to leave, I still wasn't satisfied. So I insisted that he borrow the book. He declined. I insisted. He declined again. I insisted AGAIN and I wouldn't take no for an answer. So he borrowed my book. And I've never seen him again. And he still has my book.

So I've decided to go on a quest to retreive the book. I don't care if I can't get it back, I'd be happy with finding out the name of the book and borrowing it from a library or just buying it again. But I can't remember what it was called.

Stage 1 is seeing if Mum can track him down. She isn't in contact with him anymore but I'm hoping she'll be able to find out who he is and then we'll see if he still has the book.

Mon, Aug 04, 2008

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Sometimes when I watch a trailer for a movie I am just left with this tingle because I am so excited to see the real thing... such was the case after watching The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. It stars Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett in what looks to be a thrilling and dramatic adventure story. I'm so surprised that no one (even me) has ever thought of this concept before - a man who ages the wrong way. He starts off old... and while his body decreases in age, he's still growing older inside - and then what implications this would have on his life. Brilliant, I am very excited! View the trailer here

In other news... I think I've successfully added an RSS Feed to this blog for those who requested it. Let's hope it works.

Wed, Jul 30, 2008

In Loving Memory

After a conversation at lunch about Arnott's Shapes snack biscuits and the different flavours available, I was reminded of Tasty Jack's (Arnott's brand of potato chips) and the incredible flavour that no longer exists.

Tasty Jack's Tangy Sweet & Sour - I remember the first time that the smooth yet exciting flavour came into contact with my craving taste buds. A match made in heaven. Yet it was too good to be true, Arnott's decided to discontinue the flavour after a while on the shelves. ARGH! I miss this flavour! I can confidently say that it is the best crinkle cut potato chip flavour that I have ever tasted. (So that doesn't include Kettle or Deli or Doritos)

I just need some closure though, I need to know why they got rid of it. Because I don't understand how something so good (easily better than the Chicken or Cheese & Onion flavours they have available now) can be discontinued!?!?

So I've sent a letter of complaint... will probably never get an answer, but will wait patiently anyway.

In the meantime I'm pretty excited about tasting Hamish & Andy's Gravy flavoured chip, but I doubt I'll ever get my hands on a packet.

Tue, Jul 29, 2008

Poor Kid

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