Conversation Starter #29

The best gift I've ever received...

Hmmm... This is a tough one... Not because there isn't one, but because it all depends on your definition of "best."

There's been plenty of stuff I wanted, or needed, but does that make them the "best" gift? Or does the "best" gift honour go to something that was completely unexpected, such a surprise, but suiting me perfectly?

Give me suggestions as to what my "best" gift might have been (most of you have given me something at some point); and I'll update this with the results.

Conversation Starter #28

My life philosophy...

I don't know if I have one... I approach life with conviction and determination. I make others smile. Similarly, I hope they make me smile. My life philosophy is that you can't possibly get far without good knowledge and good friends. Either those two, or a shit-load of luck. And friends and knowledge are easier.

Conversation Starter #27

My worst habit...

Is my hatred of phone calls. When someone calls, I have to drop everything to talk, I'm not able to keep working and talking at the same time like if they were here in person. As such, I use text messaging and emails far more than I rely on phone calls. It'll be rare for my phone bill to show one outgoing phone call in a month, but text messages are regularly in excess of seven hundred.

Conversation Starter #26

One thing I'd like to achieve this week...

I'd like to start studying for exams. These are all done in advance, saving me time, and increasing efficiency. The week I'm writing this, (the week after semester finished at uni) is the week I should start studying for exams and discovering where I need to focus my attention. Next week, I'll be able to duck into uni and visit a tutor if something is bothering me. That's the plan!

Conversation Starter #25

In a partner, I look for...

Personality. Duh!

Conversation Starter #24

I can never get enough of...

Spending time with friends! It's nice and all to have some time off, but what makes it special is spending it with friends!

Holidays!

Uni’s finished for the semester! Woo! All the exams – done; all the classes – done. Still have some to dos: reenrol for next year, and get results. Both won’t be till December.

Went away with some friends up to Eildon. Had a great time. Bit sunburnt from hanging around the lake though... We don’t always remember sun cream. =P

But we drank a lot of beer, stayed up late chatting away, and just generally had a great time with mates.

Doing heaps of work to keep me busy till Christmas.  Lots of Christmas parties this time of year. It’s fun, just getting home late at night isn’t.

Got some shit list pages to put up. Been delaying it for a while now. Someone remind me when I'm next online.

Overall, looking forward to summer. I enjoy the heat, enjoy relaxing in the sun. By the beach, by the water, with friends, with a beer.

Hope you’re all having a great time; and have heaps planned this summer.  I know I’ll be nice and busy soaking up the sun.