Cars and computers

Consumerism at its peak - that's what cars and computers are. Both which we really can live without, but somehow when we have them, we really can't. ANd they cost a lot to own and maintain. Why do we want them? To post stupid blogs?

Powerpoint

There's this job I have to do every Sunday... make the powerpoint for the choir. Now I don't have any choice in this of course, if I did I probably have quit the choir ages ago. I have been in the 12 noon choir at my church for the last 16 years - a little older than the age of my sister actually, who has the joy and privilege of being in the choir her whole life. Now I'm not sure how it started or why its still going on, but recently we've had a revival, and all these new members kept joining. Its because of this new conductor and arranger Finian (who names their son Finian?!) who loves these off keys... he calls them "Happy chords"... Anyway, because of the choir revival, most of the old fogeys are dropping off like flies, and now I have to think about how to change my powerpoint to reflect this. Aiyah!

Swimming

I just swam 20 laps. Well its a 25 metre pool but it was quite good for a start. I realise that my breathing has been all wrong all this time. I haven't been breathing enough. THere was this guy at the pool and he was breathing with almost every stroke so I tried it and it works! I am not so breathless anymore after a lap. So swimming is my new thing. The best part is if you swim during lunch there is hardly anyone at the pool cos its too hot. So I'm going to try to swim during lunch more often. Trouble is I might be gaining weight as I am building up muscle! You see I have this bet with my sisters that we can each lose 3 kgs by the end of the month... I am almost down to 2 kgs but gained half a kilo after my swim! Is that possible or am I going mad... Anyway, I realise that its actually quite enjoyable and more fun than jogging, so I guess I should just swim more often eh.

South Beach Diet

Well I am finally on a diet. It's about less carbs and sugar but giving it up is really difficult! Especially the fruit. Well I had some fruit yesterday and today I gained back half a kilo - why are fruits fattening? And eggs aren't? Someone please explain!!!

Life goes on

Wow its been a great few months of settling in to a new place but I forgot about my blog. Haha. Well if anyone's interested, my friend decided to get back with her husband - good news! I hope. She's gonna try new methods to make it work. Lets hope it works. Missed having her around, but life goes on I guess. Work is ok although sometimes I find myself wondering if I should try another line or do something not so electronic perhaps? Would like to try doing something with my hands for a change. Found out another good friend Tom would like to make furniture! Wow didn't know. Thinking of doing those American style swenson's lamps... well that's what I call them.