The Life, Travels and Meals of Simon and Co.

Woo! New Black Dog album!

2011-11-04T10:17:00.001+10:00

Woo! New Black Dog album!
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

I'm like Big Kev right now.

This isn't just a bottle of sauce

2011-10-25T18:26:00.001+10:00

This isn't just a bottle of sauce
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

...it's a bottle of magic.

Angry Birds Cakes!

2011-10-08T19:59:00.001+10:00

Angry Birds Cakes!
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Weeee!
In Chinatown, Sydney.

Egg Bubbles!

2011-10-08T12:16:00.001+10:00

Egg Bubbles!
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Bloop bloop! Delicious bubbles!

I like these flowers

2011-10-05T16:37:00.001+10:00

I like these flowers
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Yes, I do.
In particular the conical ones on the left.

Preparing for Claire and Lachlan's Wedding

2011-09-10T17:08:00.001+10:00

Preparing for Claire and Lachlan's Wedding
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

I'm at Harrigan's Irish Pub in Pokolbin.
It's a beautiful day, I have wine in my belly, a beer I'm my hand, and am
looking forward to tonight's festivities.
window nsw

Feeling sick, need tea from my happiest cup

2011-08-02T20:51:00.001+10:00

Feeling sick, need tea from my happiest cup
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Ugh. I think I'm coming down with the flu. I feel terrible.
Luckily, I have my favourite tea cup to make me feel better.
I don't know if it's a giant bee, or a tiny giraffe, but I love it for that.

Fridays go better with...

2011-07-29T20:54:00.001+10:00

Fridays go better with...
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

I'm really impressed with this tequila. Very drinkable.
Totally pumped for heading out tonight. My good mate Kirky has been posted
to Timor, so we're meeting him for a farewell at the Argyle in the Rocks.
Adventure.

New phone, better camera

2011-07-27T14:36:00.001+10:00

New phone, better camera
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

My new phone, the Samsung Galaxy S II, has a decent camera. My old phone's
camera was nothing short of terrible, which stopped me blogging. The idea
here is that with a good camera again, my blog should start getting used
again, just like in the days of my Nokia.
Here's to new beginnings!

Arpanet - NTT DoCoMo

2011-01-21T11:01:00.000+10:00

Really digging this song right now. I just wanted to tell you that.

Happy Goblin Pale Ale

2011-01-04T17:06:00.001+10:00

Happy Goblin Pale Ale
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

A tiny micro-brewery in Mt Kuringai called Happy Goblin produces this
delicious pale ale.
They also do a stout, which I'm very eager to try.
Note the hand-written label. Very boutique.

Time for vodka

2010-12-23T17:33:00.001+10:00

Time for vodka
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

And pomegranate!
Happy pre-Christmas!

Monteith's Summer Ale

2010-12-23T15:29:00.001+10:00

Monteith's Summer Ale
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Really digging this beer right now.
Perfect for this hot, Summer's day.

Totally in love with this beer. Mountain Goat Steam Ale

2010-12-17T15:13:00.001+10:00

Totally in love with this beer. Mountain Goat Steam Ale
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

The delicious mixed case from Matilda Bay Brewery (containing one six pack
each of Fat Yak, Big Helga, Beez Neez, and Redback) was sold out yesterday,
so, keen for drinks, Aaron picked up a case of this.
It's really very nice, but definitely only a treat beer at $70 a case.

Peter Aoun is a god

2010-09-19T00:52:00.001+10:00

Peter Aoun is a god
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

A piano party!

Doodle Of The Day 20100720

2010-07-20T13:25:00.001+10:00

Doodle Of The Day 20100720
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Time ticks nearer for when I leave for Sydney.
My dearest Lilly left last week, and I miss her terribly. I didn't think it was going to be this hard.
I'm happy that she is coming back the first week of August to help with the move. The idea was that she would find a job while she was down there, but that is getting less likely. Secretly (well, not *that* secretly), I'm happy about that, as it her unemployment that will allow her to come up for the move.
I do miss her.

Accommodating My Sore Toe At Work

2010-07-12T15:50:00.001+10:00

Accommodating My Sore Toe At Work
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Ouchies. I kicked my toe on a cupboard door on Friday night.
It still hurts, and us quite bruised, but I don't know if it's broken or not. I've heard that if you only *think* it's broken, then it isn't broken. Plus, I've broken a toe before, and I'm pretty sure it hurt more than this.
I remain optimistic. If only because I have to move house in 4 (it so) weeks.

BokBunja-Ju (Korean Wild Black Raspberry Wine)

2010-06-18T19:17:00.001+10:00

BokBunja-Ju (Korean Wild Black Raspberry Wine)
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Look at that description. How could I resist?

Lunch in the park with Lilly

2010-06-17T17:34:00.001+10:00

Lunch in the park with Lilly
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

An unexpected lunch date with Lilly brings me kebabs and smiles.

Mother Surge is dead to me

2010-06-15T15:29:00.001+10:00

Mother Surge is dead to me
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

All hail the new king.
Citrus Punch favoured Rockstar.
Especially nice as it's $1.50 at the Reject Shop near work.

Lunch today: Pork Katsu Don

2010-06-15T13:35:00.001+10:00

Lunch today: Pork Katsu Don
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

From My Sushi on George St, Brisbane.
I love this place. Best take away Japanese in Brisbane.

Hybrid $10 eBay Watch Makes Me Happy

2010-06-15T12:34:00.001+10:00

Hybrid $10 eBay Watch Makes Me Happy
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

I've recently discovered that eBay sells heaps of awesome and cheap and bright and awesome watches.
This current one is actually a combination of two that I bought earlier. And it makes me happy.

Recovery at New Farm Park

2010-06-06T16:12:00.001+10:00

Recovery at New Farm Park
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

The perfect place for a Sunday recovery. I feel like I really need it today. Unnaturally tired.

A dragonfly on my way to work

2010-05-27T09:21:00.002+10:00

A dragonfly on my way to work
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Walking to work (as I do most mornings), and I saw this sitting on the back of a car. A nice little greeting on an otherwise non-descript morning.
It's been sometime since I've posted, no? I haven't even put up a doodle in what feels like forever. Slack.
So, what's been happening? Oh, you know, life.
I continue to blog over at Mobile Crunch. The late nights aren't as difficult as they once were, so that's wonderful. Plus, I now often start in the afternoon, so they're also less frequent.
I'm really enjoying it. I want to one day make it full-time. *dreams*
Lilly and I are determined to crate careers where the office is a laptop.
Ooh! It looks like Sydney is now a lot closer! Lilly has now begun the search for work south of the border, so it could be anytime from now until August. Exciting.
Gonna miss all my Brisbane friends, though. It was so hard leaving everyone when I left Sydney, I'm not looking forward to doing it again :(
Anything else?
I'm not sure, but I'm ending it here, coz I've got some Twittering to do! Totally addicted.

Waiting for a train

2010-04-29T07:48:00.001+10:00

Waiting for a train
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

I'm so tired today. Well, I've been tired for the last week, I guess.
The good news us that I've shifted my blogging hours so that I start when I get home from work, so, theoretically, this should mean I can finish by about 9 or 10pm, giving me the choice of leisure or an early night.
I had to get into work early this morning to give a presentation at 8:45a. Unholy.
My train just arrived.
So begins my day.

I Feel Like A Tree (Doodle of the Day 20100415)

2010-04-16T17:18:00.001+10:00

I Feel Like A Tree (Doodle of the Day 20100415)
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

I feel like a tree. Well, not really. I do feel like being with a tree, though. A big old wise one.

New Specs

2010-04-07T18:26:00.001+10:00

New Specs
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

We found these in a cupboard at work today.
They hurt ny head, but look awesome.

A Gift From Toby

2010-03-29T10:24:00.001+10:00

A Gift From Toby
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Look what I got!
Many thanks to Toby, who provided me with this awesome piece of Ween memorabilia.
The tracklist reads:
*Push Th' Little Daisies (Shitless Radio Edit - No Shit)
*Push Th' Little Daisies (Happier Than Shit Album Version)
*Ode to Rene
*Mango Woman
*I Smoke Some Grass (Really, Really High)
*Push Th' Little Daisies (Funky Drummer Mix)

I look forward to having a listen when I get home. And making a digital version. Coz cassette sucks.

Happy Australia Day!

2010-01-26T16:59:00.001+10:00

Happy Australia Day!
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Cool drinks, bbq'd meat, backyard cricket. If there was ever a time I get all patriotic, it is now.

The Attack of the Giant Bluebottle

2010-01-24T12:47:00.001+10:00

The Attack of the Giant Bluebottle
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

I went up to the Sunshine Coast with Lilly yesterday.
It was a most lovely day. Perfect weather, great music, great conversation. We took the ferry over to the Noosa North Shore, and found a secluded beach down the end of a bush path. So perfect.
And then, for the first time ever, I got stung by a bluebottle. Ouch.
It was a long walk to the shops for some vinegar.

Doodle of the Day 20100121

2010-01-21T16:48:00.001+10:00

Doodle of the Day 20100121
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Not a good day today. Work was boring the first glad of the day, and then I found out that the data I created on Tuesday has, inexplicably, disappeared.
So now I have to create it again.
I hoped that drawing thud guy would cheer me up. I'm not sure it did.
:'(

Doodle of the Day 20100114

2010-01-14T12:12:00.001+10:00

Doodle of the Day 20100114
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

I'm stuck for options on how best to aggregate some data for a job at work.
I feel like thus guy does.
In other news, I reformatted my phone last night, and it seems to have paid off... no slow down yet today! Awesome.

Doodle of the Day 20100113

2010-01-13T15:34:00.001+10:00

Doodle of the Day 20100113
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

I so don't want to be at work today.

Canned Coffee

2010-01-08T09:12:00.001+10:00

Canned Coffee
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

The local Korean Supermarket had cans of coffee on sale for 80 cents each. It's not bad, and the coolness is preferable to hot coffee in this hellish weather.
Friday today, and my birthday tomorrow. Summafieldayze tomorrow, too, with Lilly (of course), Mike KP, Dave, and--making a special blast-from-the-past appearance--Sarah from my undergrad. I'm really, really excited. I'm taking Monday off to recover.
We've booked a hotel for Sat and Sun nights, so it should be a blast of a weekend.
Can't.
Fucken.
Wait!

Doodle of the Week 20100106

2010-01-07T08:18:00.001+10:00

Doodle of the Week 20100106
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

I've had a most wonderful first week to 2010. New Years was great fun with Lilly, Mum and Mike KP.
The Lamb concert with Emma, Josh, Lilly, Mum, Fiona, and Tony was *perfect*.
The beach with Lilly, Fiona, and Tony was riotous.
And the days spent at home with all those people have been beautiful.
We drew this together over the last two nights. I love it. It shall get a prime place in the loungeroom.
I'm so happy relaxed right now.

Christmas Cupcakes

2009-12-18T10:42:00.001+10:00

Christmas Cupcakes
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Today, Chrissie brought in Christmas cupcakes. So tasty!
Thanks, Chrissie! Delicious!

Apricot, Orange, and Honey Muffins

2009-12-08T23:13:00.002+10:00

Apricot, Orange, and Honey Muffins
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

They look so tasty! I wanna eat 'em now!
Thanks go to Marty and Heidi for the ceramic muffin cups.

Pig Intestines Stuffed with Sweet Potato Noodle

2009-11-25T11:27:00.001+10:00

Pig Intestines Stuffed with Sweet Potato Noodle
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Last night Lilly and I went out for Korean and I couldn't help but order the pig intestines stuffed with sweet potato noodle. I've been lusting after such a dish since seeing Tampopo so very many years ago.
The waitress tried to talk me out of ordering it.
It didn't have any meat in it (apart from the intestines), but it tasted a bit like black pudding, which is a good thing.

It's hot today

2009-11-14T13:37:00.001+10:00

It's hot today
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

And a beautiful day at that.
I'm currently working on my FINAL assignment for my grad dip. Very exciting, but cruel that it's a beautiful Saturday, and I'm stuck indoors.
Interest in the assignment is waning, so I've used the last of the coffee in the house to keep me focussed. I'm just waiting for it to cool down.
I can't wait to finish.
Listening to: The Black Seeds - On The Sun (album)

A Novel Concept

2009-11-06T08:32:00.001+10:00

A Novel Concept
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

I just noticed that they have bins on the platforms in Brisbane. Hooray for common sense!
We haven't had bins on platforms since September of 2001.
We can't let the citizens feel at ease, can we?
Of course, we did have the sense to shade the platforms, something that seems to be missing from the second hottest capital city in Australia.
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Does not this drink look fantastic?

2009-10-31T16:05:00.001+10:00

Does not this drink look fantastic?
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

A helping hand on a hot, assignment-filled day.
Lemon vodka and tonic.
I thought, for no good reason, that this drink looked particularly good.
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A Curious Daschund

2009-10-25T21:56:00.001+10:00

A Curious Daschund
Originally uploaded by Carafaele

Do you like my curious daschund?
I drew this on Simon's phone using Doodledroid.
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It's like orange flavoured crack

2009-10-23T15:06:00.002+10:00

It's like orange flavoured crack
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

I really like Mother Surge. I find myself thinking of it often, too often. I didn't feel like a coffee today, I felt like orange crack. Gimme a hit!
Note the deliberate halo around this holy vessel.
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Blackberry and Lychee Muffin with a Long Black

2009-10-15T10:15:00.001+10:00

Blackberry and Lychee Muffin with a Long Black
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

A most tasty treat indeed.
The work fridge was out of milk (so I couldn't have my usual bowl of
cereal), and I felt like treating myself after getting 20/20 for my Parklife
review last night. Woo!
I wasn't sure if the lychee was just in the icing, but luckily enough, it
was mixed through. So tasty.

Pre-exam Rest

2009-10-12T16:20:00.001+10:00

Pre-exam Rest
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Exhausted at work today, I decided to leave early for a bit of study and
relaxation.
Two thoughts run through my mind:
My uni is so pretty.
Man, I'm tired.

Livin in da Ghetto

2009-09-29T19:12:00.001+10:00

Livin in da Ghetto
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

It's laundry night tonight, and this laundromat feels *particularly* ghetto.
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Doodle of the Day 20090929

2009-09-29T11:42:00.001+10:00

Doodle of the Day 20090929
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

For some reason, this screen capture of the job I'm currently working on really resonated with me.
I felt that it somehow represents how I feel right now.
The weekend has caught up with me, and I'm quite sleepy right now.
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Pre-dust-storm

2009-09-23T12:08:00.001+10:00

Pre-dust-storm
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

This is the photo I took out of my window before the dust-storm hit.
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Dust Storm

2009-09-23T11:50:00.001+10:00

Dust Storm
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

The East Coast (and inland, actually) of Australia has been hit with severe dust storms this morning.
I received messages from friends in Sydney, and out in North West Queensland telling of the storms.
This is taken outside of my window.
Pretty impressive.
I took a photo this morning (pre-dust-storm) to show a friend in Sydney how clear it was up here. I will post that next.
It's actually gotten worse since typing this up.
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Buses and Buses and Buses and Buses...

2009-09-16T16:28:00.001+10:00

Buses and Buses and Buses and Buses...
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

There was a pedestrian hit at the Cultural Centre Busway. Looks like it caused some severe delays.
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Chalk Art in Reddacliff Place, II

2009-09-10T10:03:00.001+10:00

Chalk Art in Reddacliff Place, II
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

A close-up of the chalk art in Reddacliff Place promoting the Brisbane Writers Festival.
I love Kombis.
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Old Bus

2009-09-03T17:17:00.001+10:00

Old Bus
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Walking home from the bus stop today, I saw this old bus.
I want to travel around the world in a bus like this.
So awesome.
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Central Station, post-reggae.

2009-08-29T14:38:00.001+10:00

Central Station, post-reggae.
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Oh man. Had a massive night last night at a reggae party in Redfern. A most awesome night, but I'm feeling worse-for-wear right now.
I'm waiting for a bus to take me to Avalon, to meet Mum, say hello/goodbye to Grandad, have a shower, and drive on over to Ros's house for afternoon tea.
I'm then meant to be going out to the City tonight, to write myself off one final time before flying back to Brisbane on Monday morning.
I stupidly removed my mp3 player from my bag before heading out last night though. The hour-long bus trip would have been so much more bearable if I'd just thought things through a bit better and left it in there. Bummer.
I've had a great time this trip though, in between the mourning and adjustment, that is.
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Irish Recovery Breakfast

2009-08-25T10:23:00.001+10:00

Irish Recovery Breakfast
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

After a fair few cocktails last night, this is exactly what I need.
An Irish Breakfast at Funky Monkey's on King St.
Note the black pudding. I was so excited when I saw it on the menu, I nearly fainted.
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Extreme Advertising

2009-08-25T00:27:00.001+10:00

Extreme Advertising
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

I liked how excessive the posters on this telegraph pole were.
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Mum and Catch

2009-08-23T18:25:00.001+10:00

Mum and Catch
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

I'm at Grandad's house right now, after having a lovely breakfast at Terrey Hills Tavern.
Catch is my brother Talan's dog, and probably has ADHD. She jumped into Mum's arms for this photo.
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On Our Way To Sydney

2009-08-22T16:38:00.001+10:00

On Our Way To Sydney
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Lilly and I are now at the airport, ready to head south for my Uncle's funeral.
A strange blend of excitement and mourning.
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Rorting Three

2009-08-14T20:49:00.001+10:00

Rorting Three
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Part one of my plan complete.
A 32GB iPhone 3Gs, ready to be unlocked and sold to make way for an HTC Hero.
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Adventures in the Forest

2009-08-09T22:03:00.001+10:00

Adventures in the Forest
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Lilly and I have now left the ferry and are making our way through the campus. Much adventuring.
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Waiting for a Ferry

2009-08-09T21:24:00.001+10:00

Waiting for a Ferry
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Lilly and I went out for Korean tonight (it was delicious), and are just about to catch a ferry home! Wee!
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Paper NES Console

2009-07-30T17:13:00.001+10:00

Paper NES Console
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Just made (folded, not drew) this at work, after seeing the post about it on Engadget. It's available at cubecraft.com
It's totally awesome.
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Desert blues

2009-07-28T18:28:00.001+10:00

Desert blues
Originally uploaded by Swiatoslaw Wojtkowiak

I thought this was really pleasant.
Hope you enjoy it.

Guitar Hero Just Doesn't Cut It

2009-07-25T19:19:00.001+10:00

Guitar Hero Just Doesn't Cut It
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

It's hard to be proud of my/our Guitar Hero skillz when this is going on outside.
But that happens, I guess.
Brazillian BBQs rock.
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There is something so majestic about a beach at sunset.

2009-07-20T18:42:00.001+10:00

There is something so majestic about a beach at sunset.
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Lilly's parents were meant to come up today, but her brother had to go into hospital with appendicitis, so they cancelled the trip. I had taken the day off to greet her parents, so Lilly decided that we should use this opportunity to head north to Noosa.
It's so lovely here.
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Tequila & co.

2009-07-19T01:22:00.001+10:00

Tequila & co.
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Oh man. Strawberry champagne for entree. Bootleg rum for mains. Tequila for dessert.
Tonight is awesome.
Three cheers for Dan and Lulu.
Lilly and I are going to Mexico next year. You should come with us.
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Bored

2009-07-14T11:50:00.001+10:00

Man. I am fucking bored of work. Fucking bored. It's neither challenging nor interesting to make maps, and I just can't give a shit about it.
Fuck this, I need a new job.
I was bored after being at work for 40 minutes today. Not good.
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Sad Tomato...

2009-07-08T22:33:00.001+10:00

Sad Tomato...
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Packing up some dirty plates today, I inadvertedly made this sad face.
Aw.
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New Headphones

2009-07-06T15:24:00.001+10:00

New Headphones
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Finally bought some new headphones today. They're "ear canal" style, which roughly means "uncomfortable". These suckers will take some getting used to. I had a pair of Sony "in-ear isolating" headphones (much the same concept), but they didn't go so deep within my ears.
I first listened to Wiggle's Fabric CD (which I've been listening to a lot lately), and wasn't overwhelmed. I played around with the various tips, and settled on the largest silicon ones (tips, not tits, you perv). I then switched to Mastodon's _Blood Mountain_, and was very unimpressed. I swapped tips again (to the foam type now), and played with the EQ a bit.
Still sounded not that great.
So I swapped back to the silicon tips, and changed to Massive Attack's _Protection_. A quick adjustment of the EQ, and I'm wafting on the most beautiful sound waves.
I'll go back to Mastodon soon, to see if I just didn't achieve a good fit. I'm fairly confident that's the case. Either that or I need a larger capacity jukebox so I can rip my music at something higher than ogg q4.
Oh, and not all is great; the plug for the new headphones doesn't fit in the LCD remote for my iriver. Sucks. I loved that remote.
Looks like there is now very little stopping me from getting a large capacity ipod and Rockbox-ing it.
I will miss you, LCD remote!
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Floating Land

2009-06-30T14:25:00.001+10:00

Floating Land
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

I forgot to send this photo!
This is from the Floating Land exhibit where we spent Lilly's birthday. Was fun!
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Lilly's Birthday Breakfast

2009-06-26T17:14:00.001+10:00

Lilly's Birthday Breakfast
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Happy Birthday, Lilly!
In celebration of Lilly's birthday, I took her out to breakfast at Moondoggies in Noosa.
Oh man, is it tasty.
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The Mouth of Hell

2009-06-25T22:33:00.001+10:00

The Mouth of Hell
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Lilly and I are walking near Sunrise Beach on the Sunshine Coast, and we're about to enter the gates of hell. Scary, no?
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Metal Detectors

2009-06-25T15:11:00.001+10:00

Metal Detectors
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Lilly's Uncle Pete and his friend, Margie, are metal detector enthusiasts. They make a decent amount from it (not an income, but a nice amount). Here they are doing there thing. Lilly and I were sitting in a tree while this was going on. I like trees.
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Look at me! I'm a fisherman!

2009-06-25T11:45:00.001+10:00

Look at me! I'm a fisherman!
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Finally finished my final assignment last night. Only 5 days late. What a stressful semester it has been.
So now, hindered only by my fear of final marks, Lilly and I are relaxing on the Sunshine Coast. It should be an awesome next few days.
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Paradise

2009-06-05T16:15:00.001+10:00

Paradise
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Lilly and I spent the greater part of yesterday at the beach down the end of this path. It was just *perfect*. I love Queensland if only for the fact that it was the first week of winter, and Lilly and I were lazing about in the shade of a tree at the beach. Fantastic.
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Bundy Brekkie

2009-06-03T14:35:00.001+10:00

Bundy Brekkie
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

I'm so full right now.
The eggs in the picture are actually scrambled eggs with cheese (an unexpected delight). It also came with a crazy caramel chai tea drink. Nice.
Lilly and I are in Bundaberg for an exhibition opening that she designed the catalogue for.
The opening is tonight, and I'm really lookin forward to it.
I'm sorry, but I'm too full to write anything interesting right now.
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Cradle are Rocking

2009-05-31T22:53:00.001+10:00

Cradle are Rocking
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

At the Cradle of Filth concert, and it's totally rockin.
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Bouncing Dog

2009-05-31T12:40:00.001+10:00

Bouncing Dog
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

At the park with Ross, Luke, Tristan, and Ross' brother Andrew and his wife Sally.
The dog loves to play ball.
We're about to have a BBQ. I love BBQs.
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Behold! The Coffee Tower!

2009-05-26T11:21:00.001+10:00

Behold! The Coffee Tower!
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

It's growth has certainly slowed, but I'm still proud of my baby.
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The Best Hat In The World

2009-05-15T21:11:00.001+10:00

The Best Hat In The World
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

This is actually the best hat in the world.
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Tiki Taane

2009-05-07T22:50:00.001+10:00

Tiki Taane
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

At the Tiki Taane concert. It's totally awesome. Does anyone want to come up to Brisbane for Salmonella Dub in June? All are welcome.
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Chimay Blue

2009-05-02T00:28:00.001+10:00

Chimay Blue
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

I'm drunk and it's awesome. And only $9. A significant improvement over the $24 I said at Jackson's on George.
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Absynthe Time!

2009-05-01T23:16:00.001+10:00

Absynthe Time!
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

We're at Suzeh's birthday, and Lilly and I figured it was time for absynthe. It's nice, and no doubt we're gonna be drunk soon. I already can't feel my tongue.
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Strawberry Yoghurt Mousse Cake

2009-04-29T10:17:00.001+10:00

Strawberry Yoghurt Mousse Cake
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Chrissie baked (well not really baked) a strawberry yoghurt mousse cake for no real reason.
I am happy.
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Mum's Lost Her House

2009-04-14T11:03:00.003+10:00

Today was the deadline for Mum's eviction from The Hunter.

After pissing her money up a wall on the bridging finance for the house in Newport (and defaulting on that), and turning down the only offer she'd had on the Hunter in two years (only to default on that mortgage the following week), Mum was given two weeks to get out of the Hunter House.

Those two weeks are now up; the locks are being changed as we speak.

It's been a long time coming. There were plenty of escape routes Mum could have taken, but her pride, her poor decision making, her habit of putting everything on credit, and always giving into Talan's demands, meant she never took them.

It's her fault. There's no one to blame but herself. It's undeniable.

But I can't tell her that, and she can't admit it.

So right now, Mum and Talan are loading the last of the stuff amassed throughout the years into a shipping container, ready to be taken off to storage.

They'll fill the car with the vitals and the pets, and will drive somewhere. I don't know where. Talan will leave for his job in Central Queensland later this week, and Mum will be left alone and homeless.

Mum has been offered countless places to stay, from people that really love her, but it seems she is too proud to accept them. She mentioned something about a caravan park this morning; I don't think she can even afford that.

Just don't make another mistake, Mum.

Farewell, Hunter. You were a magic place, and I'll miss you dearly.

My concern now is what's going to happen to my Mother.

Soju

2009-04-01T19:01:00.001+10:00

Soju
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Lilly met me after work today, and we decided to go out for a beer, and what goes well with beer? Korean! So we then decided to go get Korean, and what goes well with Korean? Soju! So here Lilly and I are, getting a little drunk, waiting for what will doubtless be a delicious meal.
Assignment denial foo!
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Our Last Night in The Van

2009-03-22T20:31:00.001+10:00

Our Last Night in The Van
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Aw, sad times. Our last night stayin in the van. We hand it in at Perth tomorrow afternoon, then we fly out that night.
We're currently staying by an inlet north of Bunbury.
It's a little cold, but pleasant overall. We just passed the biggest mob of roos I've ever seen. Like 80 of them. Awesome.
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Beach Soccer

2009-03-22T12:59:00.001+10:00

Beach Soccer
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Time for a post-wedding match of beach soccer. Needless to say, I'm not participating.
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Our Rail Carriage

2009-03-19T18:57:00.001+10:00

Our Rail Carriage
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Marty's wedding is tomorrow afternoon, so for the next three days, Lilly and I have proper accomodation in Dunsborough.
We are staying in a very cute converted rail carriage.
We're currently drinking some spiced mead that we bought from a meadery we passed the other day. Delicious!
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Home For The Night

2009-03-19T18:38:00.001+10:00

Home For The Night
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Lilly and I stayed just outside Augusta last night, which is where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet.
I've seen so many beautiful landscapes on this trip.
The West Coast is very pretty.
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The Buck

2009-03-14T18:51:00.001+10:00

The Buck
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Hot.
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Larf

2009-03-14T12:24:00.001+10:00

Larf
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

This made me laugh. I first noticed the product on the right, then the one on the left made me laugh, too.
Great days.
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Curry For Dinner

2009-03-14T12:22:00.001+10:00

Curry For Dinner
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Our final treat for the holiday; a curry dinner last night.
A Mushroom Masala and Malai Kofta with plain Byriani rice. On the side was a potato naan (I don't remember the name).
It was god damn delicious.
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Sunset Over Water

2009-03-13T20:33:00.001+10:00

Sunset Over Water
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

This is the first time I've seen the Sun set over the ocean. It's wonderful.
We're at Cottesloe Beach for the Sculpture By The Sea (that's what the things on the beach are).
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Killer Queen Van

2009-03-13T17:26:00.001+10:00

Killer Queen Van
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Just picked up our Wicked Camper Van for our trip around southern WA.
I've been wondering about which theme we'd be getting, and it turns out we got Queen. So so.
I'm actually a bit bummed coz being dropped off at the depot tomorrow is a Ween themed van. Can you believe it? Ween! I would have never stopped talking about that.
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Almost On Our Way

2009-03-12T18:46:00.001+10:00

Almost On Our Way
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Yay! Lilly and I are waiting in the airport foodcourt for our boarding call. 20 minutes to go.
Excited!
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Knowing Your Audience

2009-03-12T12:00:00.001+10:00

Knowing Your Audience
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

I've always been taught to know your audience.
It's good to see that at least this publication is sticking to that rule.
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Bargain

2009-02-24T15:47:00.001+10:00

Bargain
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

Big W are clearing their 40GB PS3s for $398.
I couldn't help myself ;)
I'll pick some games this week. Any suggestions?
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Chai Latte

2009-02-21T17:42:00.001+10:00

Chai Latte
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

You have no idea how delicious it is.
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An Historic Moment

2009-02-16T11:06:00.001+10:00

An Historic Moment
Originally uploaded by JadeMonkee.

The coffee tower touches the top of my mobi! Next up, THE ROOF!
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Disappointed Peanut

2009-02-05T14:50:00.001+10:00

There appears to no longer be a bar with beer on tap anymore.
Ghey. Why would they remove that in the renovations?
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