Signing off 2008 and Welcoming 2009

Christmas came and went. Celebrated a lazy Christmas with a few friends, went shopping for working clothes on Boxing Day and spent the other days lazing around at home watching dramas, reading, surfing net and massive doses of sleeping. Yea, I slept two sessions of 12 hours each uninterrupted.

Basically I was being as lazy as I can.

Went back to office today to work and it was productive. I guess it must have been the silence, no interrupting phonecalls and emails and just peace. I remembered the days in uni when I could absorb my studies by studying in a quiet and empty corner of a library. Perhaps..ahem.. I need my own office to be productive. I wish.

Hit the driving range after work, had a light 50s and walked away satisfied with a series of good bashes.

2009 will roll in quickly. Just 2 days away. I would imagine 2009 will be particularly hectic
year, professional and personally, but without such challenges how will one improve? Bring it on! I am anticipating the coming new year as a measure of time to allow me to restart afresh and hopefully improve myself as better person for time to come.

A lazy day pondering what to do...

I've been looking forward to this xmas break since Easter as this is the only other time of the year I can take days off. Suddenly I find myself with nothing to do. Work? I've have alot to do but nah... I need a break. Friends are busy spending time with their love ones, family or out of town.

Today is a sunny, quiet and beautiful Sunday. So I thought maybe I should spend some time writing some words here since I've nothing to do besides work.

I like festive seasons because they make me jolly and of course, they are usually holidays. But the seasons also highlight the disctinction between those who have someone special in their life and/or with family and those who don't. And there are people who don't look forward to festive seasons because they will be alone.

This is my first Christmas Eve that I will be spending without much funfare. In the past it was either clubbing or house session with friends. This year many prefer to spend with their partners or family. Possibly a sign that we are getting older and doing things older people do.

Some have suggested that I need to find a girlfriend but that's easier said than done. I reckon it would be nice to spend time with a partner during times like this. But to get a girlfriend just so that I won't be lonely? No, thanks and I am fine with it.

The pile of books, mags and papers can be my girlfriends. Not to mention the movies and dramas =)

HUH?

I came across this defination while reading a Trust Deed this morning and can't help but to shout it out here.

What the hell is this?

"Perpetuity Period" means the period ending the earlier of -

a) the day which is 79 years after the Date of Execution; and

b) the day which is 20 years after the death of the last survivor of the lineal descendants of his late Majesty King George VI living at the date of execution.

or such longer period (if any) as may be allowed under the law applicable to the Deed.

What happens if the Royal Family changes or in the event Australia turns Republican? Will the Trust Deed be deemed invalid?

My answer would be that this particular Deed will need an amendment (and possibly override the original governing rules) if the above happens. Lawyers...you gotta beware of what they write at times....

I can survive an economic depression!

You Are 67% Likely to Survive Another Great Depression

Even though you may not be expecting the worst, you're the type of person who prepares for the worst. You live a relatively modest life. You don't overspend, and you aren't very materialistic. You are also quite self sufficient and independent. You have many useful skills. You can take care of yourself and those you love... which is crucial to surviving another Great Depression.

Could You Survive Another Great Depression?

I am Austin

You Are Austin

A little bit country, a little bit rock and roll. You're totally weird and very proud of it. Artistic and freaky, you still seem to fit in... in your own strange way. Famous Austin residents: Lance Armstrong, Sandra Bullock, Andy Roddick

What American City Are You?