Went to see Kenny at the cinema last night - that is a wicked movie. I won't go too much into it in case you're planning to see it, but basically it's about Kenny (really? I would never have guessed...) who works for a corporate rent-a-dunny outfit in Melbourne. "I don't know what all the fuss is about, it's 80% water... and we've got chemicals to sort out the remaining 20". Classic.
Go see it.

Was in Halls Creek over the weekend for the Picnic Races - an annual fundraising event run jointly by the ICPA Kimberley Air Branch and Kimberley School of the Air (my brother's school, and how me and Dad both did primary school aswell). Although the race day was good fun, I decided that Halls Creek and Fitzroy Crossing weren't going to be places I'd like to live someday. One sign outside a shed in Fitzroy read "Bob's Bargain Barn - Pre-loved Clothing"... Pre-loved clothing in Fitzroy Crossing??? Ewww...

Got my new phone today - ended up settling for the Samsung A501... Although I've never been particularly fond of Samsung mobiles - especially their gaudy menu systems, this one doesn't irk me as much as I thought it might.

I ended up signing up for a 24 mth contract on Telstra's NextG network (the penalties for my old CDMA contract waived), on a Business Talk 50 plan. The selling point of the plan being the $0.00/min call rate (+ 35c connection fee) - plus $12 mth for the Foxtel subscription. It's a little higher than I wanted to go, but hopefully it'll mean I'm more free to use my phone for longer calls 24/7.

Nothing very enthralling has happened in the past few days (if you hadn't figured that one out already...) Dad's birthday on Friday, so I really need to get that photo done up tomorrow, so I have time to get a frame for it and everything. I have to work Saturday morning, so I won't be back home for his birthday, but he did mention he might go to the roadhouse Friday night, so if he does, I'll drive out there and hang out for a while, I dunno, maybe play some pool.

Been busy doing up stuff for Guides - playing around trying to create resources and what not for the whole Adopt-a-Guide trial project. Desperately in need of inspiration, motivation and sleep, not necessarily in that order :P It's going to be interesting seeing how the whole scheme goes - and how we can improve on what we already have - exciting times ahead...

I'm bored. And tired. But I can't get to sleep. So, here's a meme I stole from someone on the www - if anything can get me to sleep, this should...

1. Where were you 3 hours ago?
Three hours ago, I was pretty much exactly where I am now. On the computer. But give me 10 minutes or so before that I was watching Australian Idol verdict night. Was disappointed to see Chris in the bottom 3, and agreed with Kyle that there were a few singers who 'got out of jail free' tonight...
2. What is your boyfriends/girlfriends name?
Not applicable at the moment. I really should get out more.
3. Have you ever eaten a crayon?
No. But I do remember a boy in my grade 1 class who did eat crayons. Not just as an experiment to see how it tasted, but almost in the same way you would eat a vegemite sandwich for lunch...
5. When is the last time you went to the mall?
The mall??? Yep, this is American... Well, if you can call Broome's stingy shopping centres 'malls', then I guess it was at lunchtime today when I went into Paspaleys to pick up photos from Camera House.
6. Are you wearing socks right now?
No.
7. Do you have a car worth over $2,000?
Yeah, I'm now 4 months into my first ever debt.
8. When was the last time you drove out of town?
Ummm... Friday afternoon. When I went home.
9. Have you been to the movies in the last 5 days?
Nope, but was planning to take my brother Matt to the movies sometime before the school hols end.
10. What was the last thing you had to drink?
Tap water, because someone didn't refill the waterbottle in fridge, so there's none cold. I really hate it when that happens.
12. What are you wearing right now?
A Guides region camp t-shirt, blue shorts - ready for bed.
14. Last food that you ate?
A pie, because I couldn't be arsed cooking anything for dinner. Note my recent cooking experience last month...
15. Where were you last week at this time?
On my way home from Dampier, for our Guides region training weekend. 880km drive - the worst thing being that the mileage signs decrease in 10km increments. Which is fine when you're 30km out of town. But when it starts at 630km, it's a looooooooooooong way to go.
18. What’s the last sporting event you watched?
The AFL Grand Final between West Coast and Sydney - don't get me started :D
19. What is your favorite animal?
Cats. And horses. I like dogs too. And tigers. But I hate frogs with a passion. Not that I'm scared of them, just sick of living amongst the $#^&$%#@s.
20. What is your dream vacation?
Going to England to see the green hills and old buildings, and to stay at Pax Lodge. Via Perth to catch up with mates. And Melbourne to see Jacq... Might have to save up for this one...
21. Last person’s house you were in?
Ummmmm... mine???
22. How old are your parents?
LOL, talk about a loaded question. Mum early 40s, Dad early 50s.
23. Have you been in love?
Hasn't everyone?
24. Do you miss anyone right now?
Yep
27.What are your plans for tonight?
I'm not planning to be up for much more of it. In fact, it's tomorrow morning already.
28. Who is the last person you sent an email to?
Jacq, Mel H and Nicki - when we were at GOALL in Sydney earlier this year, we promised to keep in touch each month with a group email.
30. Ever go to camp?
Duh.
31. Were you an honor roll student in school?
Yeah, I was a bit of a square... but I had my moments - in particular an incident involving Yowies and an Indonesian teacher...
32. What do you want to know about the future?
I don't know that I want to know about the future - because if I knew, then I'd probably want to change it, then it wouldn't be the future anymore, then I'd have to find out again.
33. Are you wearing any perfume or cologne?
No, just deodorant
35. Where is/are your best friend(s)?
Most of them are in Perth. A couple here in Broome. Others scattered all over Aus (and NZ)
37. Do you have a tan?
Apparently. Living and working in town hasn't helped it along though - it's one thing I miss about working out on the station...
38. What are you listening to right now?
Sway by Bic Runga
42. Have you ever drank your soda from a straw?
Yeah, but if I have the choice I don't - it takes the bubbles out.
43. What does your last text message say?
oi whats ur home number? i'll give u a call (from Jen)
44. Do you like hot sauce?
Nope
45.When was the last time you took a shower?
About half an hour ago. A hot one too. But Ross stank out the shower by taking his boots off in there, so I had to leave the fan on for a while first.
46. Do you need to do laundry?
Nope, did it all yesterday
47. What is your heritage?
Mostly Australian. My Nana's family were from Italy though.
48. Are you someone’s best friend?
I hope so
49. What’s on the radio?
Not sure... with my luck, probably that dumb scissor sisters song again - seems to be on everytime I turn the radio on.

Had a pretty good weekend - Mum got the horses in the yards Saturday afternoon, and we wentfor a ride. We didn't do much, or go very far, as it's been a while since the last time we rode them, but it was good fun. I didn't realise just how much I'd missed riding until I got back in the saddle. Misty was really good - she's an airhead normally, but once the saddle went on, she was no problem at all. Matt had his first go of riding Misty aswell - I don't think he wanted to get off! Even Dad got into the spirit and jumped on both horses bareback...
I love this photo of Dad and Matt together - I want to get it enlarged and framed for Dad for his birthday on Friday...

Telstra's new look 3G network finally arrives...

As one of Telstra's many CDMA customers (and working in a telecommunications store), I have been waiting for this for a long long time. And although I still have 8 months left to run on my current contract, I think I will be switching over to a new handset a lot sooner. Only problem is that the handsets that have been released so far are gay. And I don't want to be stuck with a crap phone after all the problems I've had with them recently. I think I'll hang out for the Nokia N95 next year...

Finally the AFL Premiership Cup is back home in the West where it belongs. And even more appropriate with the West Coast Eagles celebrating their 20th anniversary this year. But what a game! And although the Norm Smith medal went to Embley, the glory belongs to every member of that team - special mention to Glass, for keeping Big Bad Bazza goal-less!!!

Photo courtesy News.com.au