Husband and I went to the Melbourne Zoo yesterday. Naturally, there are enough photos to choke an elephant.
The thing that amused the hell out of me was the gorilla photo. He was just sitting there chewing on the green stick, and then he struck that pose. I swear to god, he was laughing at the human; like, he'd just told the other gorilla in the enclosure, "Hey, watch this, I'll hit this pose and you watch them all take photographs."
I swear that gorilla's smarter than at least a third of the people who come to look at him.
So, where have I been for the last month or so?
Mostly it's just that work's been busy; we've relaunched our websites, and that was bloody. Still is, as a matter of fact; it's settling down slowly, but it's been a hard couple of weeks. I've been avoiding computers and the internet except for a few essentials as a result.
So, a general update. The new promotion is going well, and I'll be travelling because of it over the next few months. Saving hard towards a new car, and we're going to get about $1,700 by selling the wreck of the old one to a salvage yard, so that'll advance the savings considerably.
What else? Well, nothing much really. Reading - I picked up Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series a while back, and am slowly working through that; I'm up to Fires of Heaven, and I hope that I'll get through all of them. I've picked up on Blood Red again, having let it lie fallow for a few weeks; I can read it with a bit more objectivity now, so I'm reading with pen in hand, making (copious) notes about what needs to change to make it better. Haven't heard about the QWC/Hatchette Livre manuscript development program, but I should find out within the next week. I expect that I won't get a place on the program, though.
Not much else going on. AFL season's started, and I'm running the office footy tipping comp; I tipped Brisbane, which was dumb, but hopefully I'll recover in the next few games.
And that's about it.
You Are a Comma |
 You are open minded and extremely optimistic. You enjoy almost all facets of life. You can find the good in almost anything. You keep yourself busy with tons of friends, activities, and interests. You find it hard to turn down an opportunity, even if you are pressed for time. Your friends find you fascinating, charming, and easy to talk to. (But with so many competing interests, you friends do feel like you hardly have time for them.) You excel in: Inspiring people You get along best with: The Question Mark |
You Are a Dragon |
 You are very charismatic and incredibly popular. People are drawn to your energy, but you are a very difficult person to get to know. You are very active - you are usually hard at work or play. You enjoy drama, and you enjoy anything unusual or eccentric. |
What Your Latte Says About You |
 You are very decadent in all aspects of your life. You never scale back, and you always live large. You can be quite silly at times, but you know when to buckle down and be serious. Intense and energetic, you aren't completely happy unless you are bouncing off the walls. You're addicted to caffeine. There's no denying it. You are responsible, mature, and truly an adult. You're occasionally playful, but you find it hard to be carefree. You are complex and philosophical, but you are never arrogant. |
Your Seduction Style: Au Natural |
 You rank up there with your seduction skills, though you might not know it. That's because you're a natural at seduction. You don't realize your power! The root of your natural seduction power: your innocence and optimism. You're the type of person who happily plays around and creates a unique little world. Little do you know that your personal paradise is so appealing that it sucks people in. You find joy in everything - so is it any surprise that people find joy in you? You bring back the inner child in everyone you meet with your sincere and spontaneous ways. Your childlike (but not childish) behavior also inspires others to care for you. As a result, those who you befriend and date tend to be incredibly loyal to you. |
Your Eyes Should Be Brown |
 Your eyes reflect: Depth and wisdom What's hidden behind your eyes: A tender heart |
Somehow this doesn't surprise me:
Your results:
You are Wash (Ship Pilot)
| You are a pilot with a good if not silly sense of humor. You take pride in your collection of toys. You love your significant other.  |
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What Kind of Drink Are You? | |
 | You are a part Pint of Beer. You're happy with who you are. Sure, you may not be the 'sophisticated' and 'refined' type, but at least you're real. You don't let the little things get to you, and you have a good time no matter what life throws at you. Keep it up. |
 | You are a part Cosmopolitan. You are quiet and content. You don't stand out too much, but you don't mind and don't care what people think of you. You don't need everything to be perfect, as long as you get what matters. Sure, you may be 'girly' and you may not be the smartest, craziest or most refined, but you really like yourself, and that's fine by you. |
| Find Your Character @ BrainFall.com | |
What Animal Were You In Your Past Life? | |
 | You were a platypus. You were eccentric and unclassifiable and it still shows. Your strength lies in your diverse associations with all walks of life. Although many people try to identify you, only you know your true self. You're a self-thinker and a bit of an introvert. |
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What Car Would You Be? | |
 | You would be part Volvo Station Wagon. You may never be the snazziest, but who cares what others think about you? You power-steer your way to soccer practice with assuredness and confidence. |
 | You would be part Toyota Prius. You live life with practicality and innovation. You may not be the flashiest kid in town, but your quirkiness and smarts get you noticed. |
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What Beer Are You? | |
 | You are Guinness. You are brooding, bitter, and often in a dark, pensive mood. You are an intellectual and a dreamer, but your passion and emotions can sometimes get the better of you. |
| Find Your Character @ BrainFall.com | |
You know, I'm really not all that brooding and bitter.
I am Australian. Therefore, I'm supposed to hate rabbits. Loathe them. Detest them for the ecological armageddon they have wrought on a fragile ecosystem.
But there are two baby bunnies playing and nibbling on the front lawn now, and they're just so cute.
I should be longing for a shotgun, but instead all I can do is think how adorable they look.
I may have to give up my citizenship.
#40E0D0
Your dominant hues are green and blue. You're
smart and you know it, and want to use your power to help people and
relate to others. Even though you tend to battle with yourself, you
solve other people's conflicts well.
Your saturation
level is higher than average - You know what you want, but sometimes
know not to tell everyone. You value accomplishments and know you can
get the job done, so don't be afraid to run out and make things
happen.
Your outlook on life is bright. You see good
things in situations where others may not be able to, and it frustrates
you to see them get down on
everything.
| Your inner sex gender: Male |
| For you, sex is a highly physical act. It's all about how good it makes your body feel. And while sex with someone you care about is great - it's not a requirement. You know that sex with a stranger can be hot, sometimes hotter than sex with someone you love. Besides, when it comes to sex - you crave varity. If your lover doesn't offer it, you might look elsewhere. |
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