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Sunday, November 14th, 2004
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| Subject: | friends and family - 11/14/04 |
| Time: | 11:36 pm. |
| Mood: |  happy. |
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(from top left: Samantha, Kristine, group photos 1 and 2, Kristine and Chante)
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| Subject: | AE girls - 11/13/04 |
| Time: | 1:44 am. |
| Mood: |  good. |
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(from far left: Courtney, Christine and Amanda)
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Sunday, January 18th, 2004
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| Subject: | 'my beautiful friends' |
| Time: | 7:38 pm. |
| Mood: |  cheerful. | | Music: | 'my beautiful friend' - Guy Sebastian. |
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Well a lot has certainly happened over the last few weeks... a week ago from today I turned 21 and the events that happened thereafter were definitely what I didn’t expect. Coming here from Sydney, I feared that my 21st birthday would be spent alone at home watching TV. My friends at work, namely Jennifer, her boyfriend, Kyle and Creed; all took me out for drinks on the day after my birth date. Originally Creed and I were planned to go to another workmate’s birthday party/drinks, instead, after work Creed, Kyle and the three of us (Jen, her boy and myself) all met to go for drinks. I was with Jennifer and her boyfriend earlier on the night, they too took me out to dinner... which was pretty kool yet embarrassing when the waiters sang me ‘happy birthday’ and presented me with a candle on an ice-cream. We met at the place where the other Jennifer (L.) was working that night and got in with an underage person. 21 is the legal age here in America, unlike Australia, it’s 18.
The drinking started right away with Creed buying shots for all the guys. After that it was drinks after drinks after drinks. Within an hour, (going from what I remember) I consumed more drinks I could ever imagine. Having quit drinking 2 New Years Eve ago, being drunk wasn’t really fulfilling. Having felt that I was slowly getting dizzy and wanting tot how up, I was taken outside for fresh air. It wasn’t fresh air - it was cold. I sat down with Jennifer and her boyfriend without Creed, as he had to turn up to Becky’s party. From what I can remember a woman who was sitting on the seat next to me got me a glass of water and wished me a happy birthday. 20 minutes later, coming back from the toilet, I lean on a wall and all of a sudden a picture frame falls off and smashes right next to my feet (luckily I was wearing shoes that night, knowing me I rarely wear shoes but flip flops)… Jennifer then calls Creed on his cell and the next thing I knew was I see Creed walking up to me smiling. I threw up a number of times in the men’s toilet whilst Creed watched over and offered to help me ‘puke’.
All 5 of us were then ushered by Jennifer (L.) to the indoor rock-climbing area, where I continued to slowly recompose and be taken care off by everyone. Being an emotional person I can definitely remember crying in front of everyone. An hour later everyone decided to call it a night and head home. I sat inside Creed’s car for almost 30 minutes while he talked Kyle out of a fight with another guy we met that night. I don’t know what happened between Kyle and Terry (the guy we met that night), when I was informed he day after that he was concerned about me throughout the evening.
Creed takes me home while Kyle followed in his car.
I was at work the day after, and all of us who were out the previous night were all working throughout the day. Stories and conversations about last night, those specifically focused on me were told to those who weren’t there, and at the same time, I found out things that I don’t remember doing… like singing, wrestling, talking to some girl over the phone, and the rest I can’t remember.
To show appreciation for last night, after work, I took everyone out to dinner.
I can honestly say that I have been fortunate enough to meet an incredible group of people after hesitation and fear of not meeting anyone, even before moving from Sydney to the US. I have met the type of those people who I hang around with back home, and even those whom I’ve always wanted to be part of, and luckily for me, I know I found a good friend here, as good as my best friend back home, but different in a lot of ways - to that particular person... thank-you.
What’s been happening lately at work:
- Christine and I are now talking to each other again. Thanks to everyone at work who made sure we work things out and didn’t take sides.
- Inventory last night – was fun. I love counting.
- A customer came up to me and asked where in the store were the jeans I was wearing,I told him I got it in Sydney and he was amazed.
- I’m working 6 days this week, but its good ‘cause the days I’m at work is when Creed works, so that means I can be late… he’s always late anyway.
Anyway, I hope things are good in Aussie land.
Here’s to the rest of the New Year
Virg.
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Wednesday, December 10th, 2003
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After numerous demands from friends for an entry about the farewell dinner and my last week in Sydney, I can finally say... here it is.
August 16 - the farewell dinner
After weeks of preparation including long hours spent on the phone for hotel reservations, limousine, restaurant reservation and invites, the farewell dinner was more than I could ask for. The day started with an early trip to the city to meet Grant to do some early shopping and a hair apointment. The haircut went longer than expected, the morning was spent walking up and down the city looking for clothes to buy and other stuff I could take with me to the U.S. Two hours past midday we met up with David at the Galleries of Victoria opposite Queen Victoria Building. After collecting our bags from the locker rooms at Central Station, it was straight to the hotel at Oxford St. to check in, drop our bags, clean up - shower, change clothes and head off to the south coast, Gymea.
Grant and I were due in Gymea before 6 p.m. for the limousine ride to the restaurant at Paddington. An old uni friend recognised me on board the train for Gymea, having already invited her on a previous occasion and informing me of her unavailability for that night, finally gave in and decide to attend. It was then myself, Grant and Kristie who were about half an hour late to meet up with Hayley and Anthony for the ride back to the city.
The limousine ride was excellent. Stories, jokes, little insults as well as tears were evident during the ride. Anthony and Hayley presented me with a 'going-away' present which proved to be very useful (for those who were at the hotel afterwards) during the night.
dinner - Dinner was held at Micky's Cafe. A place particularly known to be funky, sorta affordable, warm atmosphere and definately a place where you can just hang out. The dinner was planned to start at seven or half past the hour, the limousine didn't get to Paddington until about fifteen minutes to 8, where everyone then started showig up one by one, as a result, dinner didn't formally start until 8:30. Almost everyone invited was there, friends whom I haven't seen for almost a year surprised me, uni friends kept their promise by turning up, and those who couldn't make it called and left messages. The whole night was amazing! My speech was said to be long, there were a lot more I wanted to say but all due to nervousness and fear of forgetting someone I left out some important details.
hotel - The 'after-party' or 'get-together' after dinner was a lot of fun. A number of people showed up and kept the night going, either by drinking (work staff), making out (either under the sheets or in the balcony...), playing with the horse (sex freaks), Christina Aguilera impersonations, and finally getting some rest. With only just a few hour of sleep, Grant and myself who were both sleeping on the floor were woken up by David, after promising he'd stop by. Two hours later, Kristie was in the shower, Hayley and Anthony exhausted from last night (I wonder what they did...) Kat and Blake in the master bedroom also exhausted from last night (I also wonder what they did...) all got ready to pack up, clean the hotel room, go look for breakfast and get ready to head back home.
It was about 11 in the morning where it was made known to me that the limousine driver had been waiting for almost 30 minutes downstairs, David and I checked out at the reception whilst the others made their way to the limo. After saying goodbyes and thank you's to David it was McDonalds which was the first stop before heading home. Not only did everyone had to be back at Gymea before 12 for work and for others like myself and Grant who needed to rest, it was also Blake's 19th birthday... a toast of Creamy Soda was made in champagne glasses to celebrate both occasions.
the day after continued - Myself and Grant were driven by Anthony back to Grant's place to watch the video recording from the farewell dinner and rested. I went home at around 5 in the afternoon, only to find my room almost empty. I cried. What happened after was emotional.
the last week -
My last days in Sydney were spent going out with friends, meeting up for coffees, going to the movies, talking about the past and sharing stories about each other. Friends visited our place to check out what's left in my room, collect some of my stuff and reminisce. Wednesday was formally my last day in the city, a day with David, Jez and Grant was spent talking over coffee and McDonalds about almost anything, from friendships, life, shopping, first time encounters, and the future. A day which holds great significance to why I am here today. After serious conversations and discussions of the importance of their friendships, I was able to realise that my decision of moving to America is only possible due to the tremendous support, and love they have and will continue to give me for a long time.
Friday night was my last night. Dinner with family friends and a hotel reservation was made possible by our closest relative in Sydney. What happpened after - should be left only to those who were there... but I do thank you Grant and David for that special night.
August 23 - the 'final farewell'
I couldn't stop crying on the way to Sydney International Airport. I knew David and Grant were already there, whilst Jez and Hayley were on their way. After checking in, Jez, David, Hayley, Grant, Aleesha and myself sat and had breakfast... exchanged words and took pictures.
9:45 - the final check in. the last goodbye. the last embrace. the last kiss. but not the end of endless crying.
Now -
the above entry couldn't have been possible without those people involved, for everyone who was at the farewell dinner, hotel and those who spent valuable time during my last week, Thank You. To continue on what I said during my speech at the farewell dinner... "I was able to experience new things, learn, grow and realise myself not only because I had the chance to do so, but because each one of you 'never let me go", and for that I thank you for your friendship and everything else that comes with it.
thanking all those who continue to believe, and inspire me at the same time,
Virg.
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Tuesday, September 2nd, 2003
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| Subject: | California |
| Time: | 11:38 pm. |
| Mood: | excited. | | Music: | 'wherver you will go' - The Calling. |
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23 hours and counting... California, USA!!!
I LOVE YOU - Grant - Dave - Jez - Hayley. Thank you
Virg.
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| Subject: | what will I do for the next 30 days? here's what... |
| Time: | 9:59 pm. |
| Mood: |  determined. | | Music: | Christina Aguilera - self-titled and 'stripped' albums.... |
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ITS OFFICIAL!
I've got exactly 30 days left here in Australia. I know the date from the previous entry stated that it was 41 days left from the day it was written, but the flight was pushed back until the 23rd of August, giving me a bit more time to do things such as my farewell dinner/hotel get-together.
Over the past two weeks, Grant have been trying to organise the farewell dinner and hotel get-together. Taking suggestions from everyone, it was decided that the dinner and hotel get-together should coincide one another (making the two happen on the same night)... actually, it was both of us who thought of that idea. The only disadvantage of making it this is that due to the large number of people attending the dinner we cannot accomodate everyone in a 3 bedroom apartment hotel. Unfair as it may seem, we've decided that we will have to invite only a limited number of people to the hotel room... thus the location of this is being kept secret. Unfair? yes... Thus far, we've decided to keep those invited back to the hotel (for drinks or whatever...) are those friends who are real close to me; like Jez, David, Grant (of course), Anthony, Tania, Hayley, Carlie, Kat, Emma, Sassi, Lofi, Lisa, Cherie, Elliot, Marc and other people from the store at Castle Hill.
Regarding who's invited to dinner... without doubt, the extensive uni friends I have are all invited (with exceptions to some), about four (4) yrs 7-10 high-school friends, five (5) yrs 11-12 school friends, three (3) previous managers from the marketing agency I worked for a whole session at university, three (3) friends met from the marketing job, two (2) guys I've met from online, some of Grant's friends (whom I've been grateful enough to have gotten to know), and the respective partners of those already confirmed to attend, all added to the list.
The venue - to be announced at a later date... the date of the event/s - 9th of August.
Exciting, ain't it?
Yet, it's really hard... hard to keep emotions in and thinking about what could happen in the next few years, and even by the time I get to California. I'm pretty excited about the whole change but at times, melancholic. Indeed, a big step, a big change and a life-changing experience... hopefully if plans go as planned I will be back here in exactly 2 years, moving out with Grant. But a lot can happen and change in two years and only time will tell. But for now, I'm enjoying these remaining days I spend with him.
Lately, I have been inundated with farewell messages and the pages of my 'going-away' book is slowly being filled with photographs, messages, letters, words of advice, tears, laughter, sexual innuendos, lyrics, magazine clippings and memories... 'Thanks' goes out to those who've had the chance to write in it already, some taking over a week to write something, but nevertheless, thank-you.
30 days - here I go!
ViRg.
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Wednesday, July 9th, 2003
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| Subject: | 41 days left... |
| Time: | 11:20 pm. |
| Mood: | happy. | | Music: | 'i will remember you' - Sarah McLachlan. |
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It's been almost two weeks since I last wrote in here.
Here's a little update:
Grant had a hand in writing this entry.
Sunday 29th June -
Went to the city with Grant.
Lunch at Market City.
Met Grant's ex-girlfriend.
Clothes shopping.
Monday 30th June -
Work.
Tuesday 1st July -
Went out with Grant.
Wednesday 2nd July -
Went out with Grant.
Thursday 3rd July -
Work.
Friday 4th July -
Shopping for latest obsession - Tsubi clothes.
Dinner with Grant and Kat at Arizona.
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle; good movie and good company. Met Grant's friends Rebecca and Yolana.
Saturday 5th July -
Work.
Birthday party.
Sunday 6th July -
Work.
Monday 7th July -
Went out with Grant and met up with David.
Coffee at Gloria Jean's at Oxford St.
Walked around Pitt St.
Dinner with friends.
Phone conversation with Grant that night turned into a deep and meaningful, where I finally had the courage to say to him parts of what I needed to before I leave.
Tuesday 8th July -
Went out with Grant to watch Sinbad, which was a pretty kool movie.
Had lunch before he started work, spoke to Phil (the manager) and told him that I will be leaving definately in August. I could tell he was dissappointed.
Wednesday 9th July -
Work - all day; 9-5:30
Having not had breakfast I decide to make a phone order to Boost; which they dont normally do unless the order was over $10.00. The girl who answered the phone had to ask her manager and I overheard them talking 'I think it's that guy Virg'... (I was shocked they knew who I was, 'cos I didn't know them, not even their names)... 5 minutes later I was drinking a discounted 'Breakkie to go-go'.
Lunch with Emma, Carlie and Nicole.
My plans for the last 42 days I have before I leave for the US:
- spend time with friends.
- organise a farewell or some party, to which I think Grant has now taken the honour of organising.
- sleep-over/spend the night individually with all my closest friends.
- stay awake and spend an entire day with the people who matter most.
- forget about problems and spend as much time having fun and making new memories.
I dont care what I do as long as I do it with 'you'.
ViRg.
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| Subject: | 'leaving it to change' |
| Time: | 11:02 pm. |
| Mood: |  content. | | Music: | 'cruz' - Christina Aguilera. |
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Im definately leaving for the US in August.
Before that I will have to tell him what I really feel.
I will make sure that I spend the last few days I have with those people I truly admire - my friends.
and one thing thats for sure, as I look around my room filled with photographs, I will never FORGET the smiles and the fun we ALL had.
this is not the end but the beginning of something life has prepared for me - it begins here... NOW
ViRg.
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| Subject: | another week update |
| Time: | 10:13 pm. |
| Mood: | amused. | | Music: | 'can't hold us down' - Christina Aguilera feat. Lil' Kim. |
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Again, like almost every other week, this past week has brought nothing but work, hanging out with friends, and going out shopping. On Sunday, Jez and I went to the city to catch up (after 2 weeks of not seeing each other) and shop for new stuff. We planned to meet at Town Hall station at 11am but when she rang to explain that she was running late I then went for a walk and started browsing from store to store. Knowing myself, I made sure that I purchase nothing without her, so as I continued to browse from store to store I refrained myself from buying things.
Jez was more than 30 minutes late, by that time I was so cold that the jumper I carried with me and the scarf I got two weeks ago came in real handy. We met at the Queen Victoria statue outside the building of the same name. Seeing her for the first time in two weeks made me realise how much can change in weeks, Jez looked amazing, looked different and toned (if thats appropriate). We first went to Boxfresh retail sale, and got these really kool sweat for myself and another for my sis. Jez and I spent about 40 minutes in that store, going thru everything they had, made friendly chat with the sales assistant and even got some free stuff.
After, we then made our way to Pitt St. food court and had crepes for lunch. Having found ourselves seats (the place was crowded), Jez and I sat down next to a couple who seemed to be finishing lunch. During conversations about what has been happening with each other's lives over the past two weeks, uni, exams, Grant, her current beau and what other shops we should venture to, Jez drops the cap/lid to her drink bottle, it falls right underneath these cushion sofa we were sitting on, she asks me to reach down for it and unable to reach it with my right hand I went in and used my right foot. I had to literally take my footwear off and sat and reach for the stupid cap. Unfortunately I was unsuccessful as I kept reaching for the cap it kept moving further back, people started noticing what I was doing, and whilst getting smiles from almost everyone walking past, I gave up and apologised for my weird behaviour - Jez did nothing but laughed while I made a fool out of myself.
After that almost embarassing moment, whilst waiting for Jez to come out of the female toilet I spot someone who I met at uni two years ago after having exchanged phone numbers. It was Justin (the 'library lawn' guy, who at the time was going out with someone and asks me out?!!?!). I tell Jez of the incident and casully laughs it off, Justin who was having lunch with who seemed like his mother (as Jez described), stood up from his seat and leaves with the older lady, trailing behind us as we made our way to the escalator.
After deciding to explore Newtown during lunch, Jez and I caught the train back to Central, hopped on a bus to Newtown and continued to shop. Whilst at the Newtown strip, Jez and I checked out every shop along the strip from Zero, to Urban Store, Drag Star and the other weird but funky stores. Along the way Jez continued to playfully annoy me with 'is that Grant?', pointing out every guy that walked passed. An hour later, for every 'is that Grant?', I just replied with a simple 'yes'.
Caught a bus back to Central where we then caught another bus back to Town Hall where we break and hunted for a snack. Boost juice bar was closed at Centrepoint mall, so McDonalds (as bad as it is) was the simple alternative. After the 15 minute break, we then went to Glue, Alana Hill, General Pants, Sportsgirl and just for fun Dotti (not our typical store, but we went in just to check it out... ummm... NO!). After that I can't remember where we went to next but it was at 5pm that we called it a day and headed back home.
Today, it being Monday I was called in to work the night before to start work at 2 to close. I agreed and it was at 9am this morning that I was annoyingly woken up after a call on my mobile (and when I didn't answer) and to the house phone, asking if I could start 2 hours earlier. I agreed while half asleep. Got out of bed, took a shower and changed. It was cold again this morning as I made my way to work. I had a caesar salad for breakfast with a freshly squeezed fruit juice (I had two of this today). Got to work to find Carlie and Phil. Glad to see both of them, Phil then leaves 20 minutes after I get there to go to head office and work on other stuff. So it was just I and Carlie for the rest of the day, Carlie's friend Nicole, whom last week I gave a 'note' to forward to an former partner came to have lunch with Carlie. Emma kept me entertained whilst they were out to lunch.
The afternoon continued with both of us working and having endless conversations about Grant, Kat, the marines that she and Nicole met out on Friday night, sexual innuendos and among other things, firt times and showering. Got out of work at 5:45 and as we were heading out we were called out and given freebies by the guys from the coffee store, without hesitation Carlie took more that I did (as always).
What a long entry.
Planned an outing next Friday, but planning is all over the place at the moment, as people still have exams and other commitments that they have promised to attend to - might have to re-schedule, whatever happens it'll be fun.
ViRg.
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| Subject: | 'my day with... you' |
| Time: | 7:27 pm. |
| Mood: |  cold. | | Music: | 'never gonna leave your side' - Daniel Bedingfield. |
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I got the cold this morning... I woke up feeling really cold and sneezing at 5am, got up and got a drink of water and drank some flu tablets. I managed to catch up on some more sleep but again was woken up at 8am by a phone call from work, asking if I could come in... I ring back and as desperate as they wanted me to work, I said 'no'. Apart from feeling unwell I've already planned to spend the whole day with Grant.
Went back to sleep and woke up at 10. Got dressed and made my way to meet Grant.
Hanging out with Grant is great (as always). We spent the whole day going from shop to shop seeing what we could purchase. Having decided to stop-over at McDonalds for a break.
Went for a walk. Went to General Pants (twice), and Grant bough a metal studded belt at SDS... I was going to get the same one, but I didnt.
Walked along George St. and decided to stay in, so we went to Starbucks and managed to find the comfy seats - stayed there for what seemed like hours. Hanging out with Grant was fun.
That was my day. We both caught the train to go home, he had a muffin on his way home, while I sat next to a woman who was reading a recipe magazine or some sort.
It was cold.
I fell sick.
I'll get better soon.
ViRg.
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| Subject: | 'a bit of a week update' |
| Time: | 9:25 pm. |
| Mood: | content. | | Music: | 'innocent eyes' - Delta Goodrem. |
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Again, just another week update!
A lot has happened this week. The whole week the whole family have been busy with preparing for the tests, examination and medical stuff before going to the US. In the past two days I have had needles on my left arm, the blood test was the one I don't ever wanna have to go thru again.
Week at work has been a little different. Carli confessed to me what </i>really</i> happened on Friday night (see previous entry), and Grant... well he's still the same Grant, incredible! Kat who recently returned to work and who have been updated with the current events at work also now knows that I'll be leaving by the end of August. Like others, I asked of her not to tell Phil just yet. On Saturday afternoon, Kat's mother suggested I spend sometime with Kat and her, and if I wanted to one day 'sleep-over' that I don't ever need to ask... I like this of my friends... especially those whom I've made from work. We all met each other for just about a month and a half now but it seems longer. I have become real close with these people in such short period of time, and I feel that I am able to tell them almost anything. Grant, in particular, has been my closest friend both at work and outside work. I continue to be fascinated with him and amazed by what he says, do and what he has introduced me to lately - a different world.
I had a tutorial presentation on Wednesday afternoon - everyone enjoyed the presentation as I was told. I liked it (my presentation). Jez and I then went to Pitt St. mall to dos hopping after Wednesday's last lecture. Going from store to store, and buying all kind of expensive stuff.
I really don't know what else to write.
I think I should update my journal more often, so as to not forget important things that could have happened during the week.
ViRg.
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| Subject: | 'just a week update' |
| Time: | 9:33 pm. |
| Mood: |  loved. | | Music: | 'landslide' - Dixie Chicks. |
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Another week update -
It's been full on this week.
I have not been to uni for about 2 weeks now... I went in on Tuesday to say 'goodbye' to friends I've made in lectures and tutorials, swapping contact numbers, e-mails and promising them that I they will hear from me before I leave for the US.
I got called into work on Wednesday and didn't hesitate.
Organising 'Friday' went on throughout the whole week - Rhiannon and Luke (the organisers) from the other store, I gotta say 'pulled out a really good night'. The night of Friday was full of surprises and good stuff... I managed to drink as much as I could - I think I only had a 2 hour sleep that night.
I met the other guys from the other store, Carl, Steve, Roni, Aleesha and their partners/friends. Luke, Rhiannon and Matt whom I've met in previous occasions were also there. Matt's girlfriend Erin was great, she was really fun to be with. At some point during the evening, Luke and I sat at the balcony (over-looking the Harbour Bridge) and had a good conversation about people at work, work and first impressions. It was then at about 1am that Anthony rang from the hotel lobby asking to 'let him in'.
The night was great fun, Grant and myself made a bed of a sofa and other chairs, we found a really big woolen doona and threw that over ourselves... finding it so difficult to sleep I made regular visits to the balcony to think. It was about 6am that I was finally getting sleep when Luke and Steve (coming back from the Casino), woke everyone sleeping in the living room (mind you it was a 3 bedroom apartment) detailing of their not-so adventurous night, but were fortunate enough to have been given money by a woman who won over A$1000 in minutes. 30 minutes later everyone fell back to sleep, still 'high' on their night at the Casino, Luke and Steve were joined by Carl and myself at the balcony. It was so damn cold that I had to wear Roni's 'ugh boots' and started jogging around the balcony.
It was then 8 am that those sleeping in the living room woke to Roni (Veronica), her boyfriend Ryan and myself starting to clean up. I planned to make everyone bacon and eggs for breakfast (as I was kindly asked by Roni at 3 in the morning and which I gladly accepted), only to find that there were no oil.
Phil rang at 8:30 to pick Carli up for work. Grant and I left the hotel room at about 10 am and headed back to Central station, left our bags at the locker room and planned to go for breakfast, but that didn't happen, instead, we found ourselves shopping. I made Grant buy a new pair of shoes in less than 30 minutes and I bought a new leather wrist band for $40. I had so much fun hanging out with Grant, I bought him breakfast and he bought me gelati. He mt my friend David and I met his friend who works at Pitt St. mall. Being with someone who has a the same taste, style and a different opinions on some issues yet able to accept and find the good in someone else and become really good friends... is everything that Grant is to me.
On our way back to Central station, I ran into Lucy (manager at the marketing agency that I worked for earlier this year).
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TODAY:
Got home, slept and family friends came over... Got up this morning, got to work... worked with Kat and Grant (whom I've spent the last 3 days with), got out of work at 6pm and Grant...........
'I'm leaving it to change...'
Virg.
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| Subject: | 'week update' |
| Time: | 10:17 pm. |
| Mood: |  accomplished. | | Music: | 'rock wit u... (awww baby)' - Ashanti. |
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Mariah Carey - Justin Timberlake - Christina Aguilera
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Well its been a whole week since I last posted on this journal.
Why? I've been so busy the past week that I haven't even been to university (does 1 hour to borrow books from the library and another hour for a tutorial count for attending uni?)...
Apart from what has now become a weekly must-do, Tuesday shopping extended to Wednesday, Jez and I, after meeting up for coffee (which never happened, as there were no coffee consumed), went on a shopping adventure, from Pitt St mall to The Rocks and my favorite... General Pants Co.
Thursday was not so adventurous, spent the early morning watching 'Enough' (which starred Jennifer Lopez) on DVD. Good movie! (I think that was Thursday...)
Today, being Friday I was at work from 10 am to 6pm, it was fun. Work party (in which we've rented a whole 3 bedroom apartment) is on Friday and so far its Grant, Carlie and myself are going from our store, and Emma (a good friend to our staff). I can't wait! I might take Chris (that's if he can make it) or David (my best friend)... whoever!
Other random stuff:
- 'Australian' Idol auditions in two weeks time. This is so funny, the whoel thing has become a franchise.
- I missed Moe's band play at university on Wednesday arvo.
- I miss my friends, yet sometimes I get sick of 'em when I'm with them... funny shit!
- I bought a new pair of LEE jeans this week, they're extra funky!
- 20% off all jeans sale this week at one of my favorite stores... watch me go back 3 times this next week.
- Tutorial presentation in one of my subject in my course - I've been told I make the best class presentations, so there's a lot fo pressure there!
- I went to uni tonite to pick up some books for research and bought David dinner, the poor guy is at uni 'till 12.
that is all for now.
stay 'beautiful'.
ViRg.
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| Subject: | update... |
| Time: | 11:15 pm. |
| Mood: | ecstatic. | | Music: | 'rise and fall' & 'shape' - Craig David & Sugababes. |
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I LOVE YOU CHRIS!
Well I haven't updated this journal for a week or so now... its just I been real busy and haven't had the time to do so.
Whats been up with Virg:
- work
- uni
- '3' 21st birthday - Grant...Dave...David
- Tania's 20th birthday
two Friday's from now -> work party... we hired out a 3 bedroom apartment for a little get together, it's gonna be soo much fun. For $50 its accomodation, drinks and meal... how kool is that... and I'm bringing the special someone :0)
will definately take photos and post them on this site.
random thoughts:
- haven't been to uni lectures lately.
- Jez rocks!
- I'm happy
- I'm guessing Clay won American Idol - can't be bothered checking out the site.
- been working a lot.
- got my hair dyed back to black - spent $100 on hair stuff
that is all for now......
ViRg.
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| Subject: | rainy day' |
| Time: | 8:49 pm. |
| Mood: | amused. | | Music: | 'up and down' - Deborah Cox. |
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So I was at a train station waiting (not so) patiently for the train to take me back home and there were two girls who were talking about their boyfriends and what they plan to do during the weekend, u know... normal stuff teenagers talk about today... Anyway, so yeah, I was sitting there minding my own business when the girl sitting closest to me places her hand (which seemed like 2 minutes or more) on my shoulder and asked if she was on the right platform for her stop. I replied with a simple 'yeah, I think so, I'm pretty sure on the right one'.
Ten minutes later.
This time the girl then places her hand on my thigh and says 'I love ur jeans... are they LEE jeans?... I replied 'yeah they are actually', she then went on asking questions like where I got the jeans from, for how much and then comments on (this is her exact words) 'I love it when guys like you can dress themselves, it's really good'...
I was embarassed and all I could say was 'umm, yeah thanks'
The other girl sitting next to her told her friend to shut up and stop embarassing me and all I could say was 'nah, its cool'...
:o)
It was weird but funny.
ViRg.
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| Subject: | for you... |
| Time: | 12:00 am. |
| Mood: | happy. | | Music: | 'innocent eyes' - Delta Goodrem. |
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you know ur in love when u know that person is the one that is meant for you, but what about if u really r in love but know that u can never be with this person, what happens then?
Ur everything to me - every part of you, everything about you, to stay away from the cliche`s... I don't think I need to say more...
2 1/2 years and still going...
always,
ViRg.
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| Subject: | just a week update... |
| Time: | 9:53 pm. |
| Mood: | accomplished. | | Music: | 'innocent eyes' - Delta Goodrem. |
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I don't remember the last time I wrote in here... but anyway, been busy this week (I think).
Uni has been hectic as always, assessments, reports and exams are starting to pile up. Also, I have been working and that alone takes 4 hours to get to and from. It's hectic I tell ya.
I didn't go to any of my lectures on Tuesday as I was feeling kinda sick, so I went shopping instead (I guess I wasn't that sick to actually go out and shop, hey?!) I bought a new jacket and other stuff... I waste too much money, and just yesterday I was at General Pants (once again,) and got some newer stuff. I did go to uni on Tuesday to meet up (unplanned) with Dave and hanged out with him, chatted to Fiona about her recent trip to Melbourne and her plans for her upcoming birthday.
Wednesday at uni was fun. I went to my 9am lecture (I haven't been in awhile) and actually focused on what was going on, apart from Monique's constant compliments, questions and comments about clothes, stories about her boyfriend, what she's got planned for her birthday and other stuff.
During lunch, I unexpectedly caught up with my other uni friends, Jae, Alfie and Lisa. I planned to have lunch with Tania, but it was great to have the others there and sit at the library lawn and talk about stuff. Also, while having lunch Olivia came over (I haven't seen her either for about a month).
Thursday was ok at uni, caught up with Monique (Tania's cousin), we both caught the bus back to Central station as we were both working that nite. I got to work early and spent an hour going around the shopping centre and looking for stuff to buy, met some kool people and picked up the new Fashion Journal... awesome!
I'm totally getting annoyed with some people at work, makes me want to leave. I don't know what I'll do. Although I do know I'm falling in love (in a friendly kinda way) with someone at work, and yes they know about it, so that's a good thing.
I don't know what else to say.
btw, my hair is fully white at the front... it's weird.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following wonderful people I love:
Grant - 21st
Dave - 21st
Fiona - 26th
Tania - 20th
love,
ViRg.
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| Time: | 9:17 pm. |
| Mood: | calm. | | Music: | 'can't get it back' - Mis-teeq. |
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So it was just me and Grant who worked today... it was good, I got to know him a bit better, we talked about almost anything. It was great to get to know him a lot better, not just as the another co-worker type kinda guy. I like Grant, he's so kool, he's different and an amazing guy who has a lot to offer.
Anyway, I might take Lani out before we start work tomorrow.
Grant and I are planning to do something with her before she leaves work. I was upset at work yesterday that everyone noticed and tried their best to cheer me up and stuff... people werre like, 'Virg, where's the real Virg? and I was like 'huh? what?'... and they were like... 'we want the real Virg, u know the funny one and the one who's always happy, where is he?'... I love all my work friends.
other stuff:
- The shirt which I designed and wore to university on Wednesday... everyone liked it, one friend commented on how I seem to put 'the Virg style' onto almost everything I wear :P
- I saw my Guy fashion consultant yesterday, asking why I haven't seen him in ages... that reminds me, I haven't seen my Girl fashion assistant in like two months now... I been so busy thats why.
- Monique and I made fun of the girl sitting in front of us in the SLSP lecture... so bad!
that's all.
ViRg.
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Wednesday, April 30th, 2003
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| Subject: | funny sutff |
| Time: | 10:20 am. |
| Mood: |  crazy. | | Music: | 'scandalous' - Mis-teeq. |
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Ok... so yesterday was the first day back to uni after the one week break for the holidays.
I went shopping with Tania and checked out Chatswood.
Spent the whole arvo shopping... got so many stuff, wasted heaps of money... not good, but its worth it!
So hear this, 'coz it was Tania and I's first time at this particular shopping center we were like all day asking people stuff like 'where are the toilets?' 'where's this particular store'... and so on... There was one point where I had enuff of going around, up and down the whole center that I had to go ask the information desk... I was like 'excuse me where's General Pants?', the lady behind the desk kindly helped me, then when I moved to go back to find Tania the lady called me back and said... 'if it helps, I think your type of stores would be Glue, Zero, and that kind if stuff, so if you want, I'll tell you where they are as well'.
So we went to General Pants, like after going thru every other store... I met so many people yesteday, it was funny.
We went to Glue and met this really kool sales lady who mentioned how she loves my pink jumper/sweatshirt and that it looks really trendy.
One sales assistant at this ladies fashion store recognised me from somewhere and we talked for like 30 minutes... Then it was back to General Pants where I spent almost an hour trying on different jeans... it was funny... once Tania and I got to General Pants, the sales people were all like looking and ready to help... U should have seen it, ALL of the sales assistant were helping me, giving me ideas and stuff... there was even a point where customers were piling up at the registers and needing help and they (the sales people) were all 'in a minute'... it was funny... Tania was laughing and getting embarrased.
So that was my day yesterday - got heaps of new stuff.
ViRg.
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| Time: | 8:57 pm. |
| Mood: | amused. | | Music: | 'scandalous' - Mis-teeq. |
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Week update
...black armband...
A close member of one of my friend's family passed away....
This long week of university break gave me a lot to do. Work was full on, assessments completed and handed in (still in the process of doing another one), meeting up with friends, and other stuff in between.
I have not much to say but its been a long week.
One of the girls at work whom I have become real close to is leaving for another job, we've all (everyone at work) planned to do somehting before she leaves... the fact thatwe were all picked from a handful of applicants and for one individual to leave, and especially when we've all bonded so well after going thru the whole process and getting to where we are now... its upsetting.
I dont know what else to write...
gnite.
ViRg.
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