tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083676Sat, 15 Aug 2009 01:29:03 +0000I can't quite describe what this is about, so you'll just have to read on & imagine it would be really fun.http://www.jeffreychua.com/journal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeff)Blogger682125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083676.post-5645051149915339180Sat, 15 Aug 2009 01:15:00 +00002009-08-15T11:27:19.792+10:00Rules: Don't take too long to think about it. Fifteen RECORDS you've heard that will always stick with you. First fifteen you can recall in no more than fifteen minutes. Tag fifteen friends, including me because I'm interested in seeing what RECORDS my friends choose. (To do this, go to your Notes tab on your profile page, paste rules in a new note, cast your fifteen picks, and tag people in the http://www.jeffreychua.com/2009/08/rules-dont-take-too-long-to-think-about.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083676.post-3741961088327438670Wed, 24 Oct 2007 01:54:00 +00002007-10-24T11:55:03.669+10:00Don't forget the ten twentyfour project is happening today!   If you're in Melbourne, start clicking away from 8:24 p.m.   If you're in Perth, start from 6:24 p.m.   If you've got no idea what I'm talking about, ten twentyfour is a world photo project started by my friend Regina, which is now in its sixth year. Capture what's happening on your side of the world at 10:24 GMT, and you've got http://www.jeffreychua.com/2007/10/ten-twentyfour-project-is-on-today.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083676.post-6526962951193411661Sun, 30 Sep 2007 13:39:00 +00002007-09-30T23:58:03.701+10:00It's less than an hour before I turn 27!I must say it's been such a crazy year, let alone few months, that I've learned to pretty much run with it, and live life to the full with whatever I do. I have been enjoying myself, and that's what makes it all the more wonderful. Even being busy at work, I'm having such a great time, and it makes me appreciate what I fantastic life I have with Nick and http://www.jeffreychua.com/2007/09/its-less-than-hour-before-i-turn-27-i.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083676.post-5862554384464666486Wed, 12 Sep 2007 07:07:00 +00002007-09-13T17:10:22.795+10:00What about that? An almost completely new set of songs on the second night!Clyde's Set:Bouncing Off CloudsLittle EarthquakesJuarezRattlesnakesBeauty Of SpeedIntermission:Professional WidowTori's Set:Big WheelSugarCrucifyCornflake GirlDoughnut SongSiren"When the star falls down" improvMother"Crew" improvCool On Your IslandPutting The Damage OnA Sorta FairytaleCode RedPrecious ThingsHey Jupiter-- http://www.jeffreychua.com/2007/09/second-night-of-tori-in-melbourne.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083676.post-3221033223841290575Tue, 11 Sep 2007 03:09:00 +00002007-09-11T13:10:02.715+10:00OH. MY. GOD.Tori was so amazing last night!I must admit I wasn't too psyched up until a couple of hours before theshow, but it was truly an amazing night!She clearly looked like she was having a great time as well, striking posesright from the word go, straddling the piano bench, throwing her head back,and her voice was in top form!I'd rave on, but just look at the set list! I wonder what she'll http://www.jeffreychua.com/2007/09/tori-in-melbourne.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083676.post-2076668080307618491Thu, 30 Aug 2007 13:14:00 +00002007-08-30T23:50:08.702+10:00It's been a little over a month since we moved into our new place, and I can't begin to tell you how busy it's been. At work, at home, on weekends, on weeknights, there's always something going on! That said, I'm really looking forward to our weekend away in Yackandandah for the gay and lesbian Spring Migration festival. I've just got half a day at work tomorrow, then we're off!It's been great http://www.jeffreychua.com/2007/08/its-been-little-over-month-since-we.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083676.post-7264346331526077128Wed, 11 Jul 2007 12:47:00 +00002007-07-11T23:03:47.900+10:00Oh, what a month it's been for us! It's been a busy time, but heaps have been happening!I've had a very enjoyable time at work this past month (tomorrow marks my first month in my new job), and as I told a colleague the other day, I get home and tell Nick all the adventures I had like I was at play school! "And then she said this, and then he said that, and then hahahaha..." You get my drift. Nothttp://www.jeffreychua.com/2007/07/oh-what-month-its-been-for-us-its-been.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083676.post-3987630214219771234Sat, 16 Jun 2007 13:07:00 +00002007-06-16T23:24:25.230+10:00I must say it's been a good first week at my new job. For one, it was just four days due to last week's long weekend. I didn't get too many dramas, and I got into the swing of it rather quickly.People have been great at work, nice people, and I'm still trying to get over how great the cafe girls are at remembering how people have their coffees. "Latte with two sugars", "Cappucino with one sugar",http://www.jeffreychua.com/2007/06/i-must-say-its-been-good-first-week-at.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083676.post-2010361332547795097Wed, 06 Jun 2007 13:09:00 +00002007-06-06T23:37:43.133+10:00It's been a long day, I oughta be in bed, but I just need my Streisand fix on my iPod before the day ends. Well, not that I can't do without it. I played Barbra's entire 4-CD Just For The Record... on my iPod today: that's 4 hours of Streisand! I still needed to listen to my daily dose of Streisand: Live In Concert 2006 though. In its entirety. Either that or I've got the songs in my head all http://www.jeffreychua.com/2007/06/its-been-long-day-i-oughta-be-in-bed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083676.post-5119628645408109360Mon, 04 Jun 2007 13:50:00 +00002007-06-04T23:57:52.375+10:00I've got a job! I know I haven't been writing much, but I thought I'd drop a line before the day is up. I had three interviews for the same job last week, and I can now confirm that I will be an AV Account Sales Manager at a five-star hotel in the Melbourne CBD. How great is that?Anyway, it's been a stressful time job hunting, but I'm glad I'm close to the end now. I start work next week after http://www.jeffreychua.com/2007/06/ive-got-job-i-know-i-havent-been.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083676.post-7064117514009270669Sat, 19 May 2007 03:18:00 +00002007-05-19T13:44:15.224+10:00Now is as good a time to write as any.I'm still without a job. In fact, I turned down a second interview I was meant to attend. Remember that job I didn't want? That marketing one hanging out at shopping centres? Well, they were meant to call me at the end of that day to tell me if I'd progressed on to the next level, but they only did a week later when I completely blocked it ot of my mind.Phonehttp://www.jeffreychua.com/2007/05/now-is-as-good-time-to-write-as-any.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeff)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083676.post-8515984923156700063Sat, 19 May 2007 03:05:00 +00002007-05-19T13:05:53.124+10:00A Spot of Botherby Mark HaddonIt’s half past noon and I just got out of bed. When I continued with “A Spot Of Bother” after tucking myself in last night, I didn’t expect to read it to the end unti 0300! There were times when I had to stifle my laughs in case I woke up Nick.Here’s “A Spot Of Bother” in a nutshell: George is going paranoid over a spot he found on himself and believing its canceroushttp://www.jeffreychua.com/2007/05/why-i-recommend-spot-of-bother.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083676.post-6773216012608647053Fri, 18 May 2007 09:31:00 +00002007-05-19T14:53:21.055+10:00MusicStreisand: Live In Concert 2006 (+2 Bonus Tracks)I’ve been obsessing about the upcoming release of the new Barbra Streisand album: Live In Concert 2006. Yes, I know it was released in the US in early May, but the international release date has been pushed to 28 May! Apart from watching video clips of the concert online, devouring any little snippet that’s available, I’ll just to make do with the http://www.jeffreychua.com/2007/05/story-about-live-in-concert-2006-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083676.post-2432510037660424057Wed, 09 May 2007 11:57:00 +00002007-05-09T22:51:35.459+10:00MusicFeverWorkshopBarbra StreisandSince I'm too lazy to address job selection criterias tonight, I figured I'd write a little bit.I had to change into my pajamas and ugg boots because it's become so cold sitting at the desk! We moved the heater into the study at about five o'clock this afternoon, and didn't realise how cold it became until I walked into the bedroom after sundown to get something. It was freezing! It doesn't help http://www.jeffreychua.com/2007/05/since-im-too-lazy-to-address-job.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083676.post-3777917800838962939Tue, 08 May 2007 04:25:00 +00002007-05-19T14:53:21.055+10:00MusicBarbra Streisand - The Concert (Live at the MGM Grand)(Keep Case)I must say I still get all vehklempt every time I watch Barbra Streisand’s 1994 Concert. It was her return to the stage after 27 years. There’s such an elegance to the entire production, and Barbra managed to overcome her stage fright, aceing every number with perfect timing.I find it hard to believe that people can’t believe she http://www.jeffreychua.com/2007/05/story-about-streisand-concert-live-at.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083676.post-7459315277537923582Tue, 08 May 2007 04:02:00 +00002007-05-19T14:53:21.056+10:00MusicAmerican Doll Posseby Tori AmosIt’s been a week since I’ve been listening to American Doll Posse, Tori Amos’ latest album release. I must say I was quite determined to like this album, so I’ve been playing it quite a bit, taking note of each song that comes along.I believe it is an album that has grown on me nonetheless, although I’ve had to approach it in different ways to get to it. For examplehttp://www.jeffreychua.com/2007/05/why-i-recommend-doll-posse.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083676.post-5266526322970290128Thu, 26 Apr 2007 13:55:00 +00002007-04-27T00:22:26.804+10:00Nick and I celebrated our 4th anniversary on Wednesday. Can you believe it? We've been together for four years! I can't quite say time has flown, but I do believe we've been through heaps together.Anyway, I surprised Nick with tickets to see Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake yesterday, which was nothing short of amazing! I did think the lead swan was a little too chunky for my liking, but he had the http://www.jeffreychua.com/2007/04/nick-and-i-celebrated-our-4th.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083676.post-8715866957699965559Sun, 22 Apr 2007 11:47:00 +00002007-05-19T14:53:21.057+10:00MusicJoni Mitchell will be releasing a new album later this year! Oh, there is hope yet in this world!http://www.jeffreychua.com/2007/04/joni-mitchell-will-be-releasing-new.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083676.post-8844526812080597446Fri, 20 Apr 2007 13:37:00 +00002007-04-21T00:18:58.856+10:00It's official. We're Victorians. We made an appointment last Thursday for our drivers license to be transferred, and the only available appointment was a week later! That's how crowded Melbourne is. Anyway, it was done pretty quickly, and we got our cards on the same day. It didn't take us long to apply for membership at our local library, and Nick even got a book out. (I've bought waaayyyy too http://www.jeffreychua.com/2007/04/its-official.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083676.post-8946287672868955414Fri, 30 Mar 2007 13:21:00 +00002007-03-30T23:58:56.949+10:00Isn't it ironic that time just runs out when I think that there's plenty of it to spare? I'm sitting here with just half an hour left of the weekdays, and wondering where it's all gone! I had to think really hard about what we did on Monday night!It's been a very hard two weekends for us at the festivals. The weather hasn't been too good, and as lamented by most market stall holders, the season http://www.jeffreychua.com/2007/03/isnt-it-ironic-that-time-just-runs-out.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeff)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083676.post-3771702743272081883Wed, 14 Mar 2007 02:07:00 +00002007-03-14T13:52:05.968+11:00We've just been home two days before we hit the road again for the Blue Mountains Music Festival this weekend in New South Wales. It seems like festival season has started, and it's heaps of fun to be in the thick of it all over again.We drove four hours to the Port Fairy Folk Festival last Friday, where we spent the Labour Day Long Weekend. Oh, what a fantastic time we had! We'd missed Port http://www.jeffreychua.com/2007/03/weve-just-been-home-two-days-before-we.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083676.post-4371269789885064174Wed, 07 Mar 2007 04:51:00 +00002007-03-07T15:54:28.331+11:00 If you're keen to visit the Wildwood Instrument stall this festival season, check out Wildwood Instruments' MySpace for the latest update!http://www.jeffreychua.com/2007/03/if-youre-keen-to-visit-wildwood.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083676.post-2607108980678511517Tue, 06 Mar 2007 09:23:00 +00002007-03-06T20:37:53.378+11:00Today is the 1st anniversary of our crash. It's amazing how much can happen in a year. We would never have guessed that we'd be living in a different city, in a different state, all in a year.I'm not trying to justify my careless driving, but I guess the crash became a catalyst for us to re-think what changes we want in our lives. Our annual road trips were necessary for Nick's business to grow, http://www.jeffreychua.com/2007/03/today-is-1st-anniversary-of-our-crash.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083676.post-7556485748858213971Sat, 03 Mar 2007 05:23:00 +00002007-03-03T16:49:08.578+11:00It sometimes amuses me how people can pull out the "free speech" card when they claim to have a right to express hate against another party. Phil Collins once sang that we always need to hear both sides of a story, but is that really true?I remember reading a couple of months ago about a parent who got a school to ban Al Gore's documentary about global warming because it suggested that Americans http://www.jeffreychua.com/2007/03/it-sometimes-amuses-me-how-people-can.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083676.post-5089850577873752944Tue, 27 Feb 2007 23:07:00 +00002007-02-28T11:15:15.757+11:00It's hard to tell the time of the week sometimes. We started this week at home on a Tuesday, so it's quite hard to believe it's almost mid-week already. We spent most of Monday driving home from New South Wales, where we spent the weekend at the Cobargo Folk Festival.Oh, what can we say, it was a fantastic weekend! After our last two dud weekends, it was great to finally be at a festival where wehttp://www.jeffreychua.com/2007/02/its-hard-to-tell-time-of-week-sometimes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeff)0