Stand and Deliver!

Its that time of the year when we all get dressed up for no reason and get suitably drunk... also for no reason but have lots of fun! Havent really done a proper halloween costume for a long time so I tried to make an effort this year.

After getting invited to a house party by Jasmin's lovely mum I thought why not! So after not a lot of thinking about it I headed to the nearest costume store and started browsing. After a purchase, and finding a few little bits for the finishing looks, I managed ( I think ) to pull off Adam Ant! 

Angela put on a great spread, and made an amazing effort with the decorations of Reddington Manor! I thought the Aussies never really celebrated halloween? It seems bigger than xmas for the Reddingtons!

Everywhere you looked it was creepy ghouls, spiders, skulls and all sorts!

Caught up with Rhiannon the pirate and had a good time!

As per usual the rest of this week was just work, work, work. Argh christmas is going to be sooo busy it's going to be mental! At least I'll have lots of money for New Zealand YAY! 13 weeks to go...

Just a quickie today...

This weeks just been more working. Fun times. Hung out with kiesha and tommy sunday for a nice catch up. Looking forward to halloween next week though! YAY! Got a cool costume.

Been practicing on my lovely piano! Finally recieved my dresden dolls sheet music book things..

Got something to learn now. Woop.

Punching in a Dream

Awesome new band from New Zealand have me listening to their debut album at the moment. 'The Naked and Famous'.

Definitely worth a listen. In particular 'Punching in a Dream' and 'Young Blood'.

Not a lot to say about it as i've only just got it but yeh it sounds great so far!

Also....

I've managed to complete my Dragonball Z collection! Which means not only do i have hours of awesome anime to watch but also some new material to draw from. Woop!

I obviously have far too much time on my hands but i dont care!!

But hey.. here's a proof of me socialising last friday with a couple of lovely girls... so u wont see any more pics for a while... haha!



Strength Through Music

Busra this one's for you. I really need to do this on a regular!! So thanks for the kick up the backside!

Last few weeks have been fairly average i suppose. The absence of a certain person has left coming back to Australia just not as fun as when i left it. Don't know if you ever read this but you know who you are. And i miss my friends in the UK obviously. Am just finding it hard getting back into the swing of things i think. I wish people understood sometimes. Started a new job however and the money is ok, meaning that should a trip to New Zealand be on the cards after xmas i should be able to afford it. Cant wait for that!

Friday i actually socialised. Was a nice afternoon, clocked off early from work to run down to the Breakwater. Had a few drinks to celebrate Rhiannons birthday and i think she was glad people turned up as it was difficult on a work day! Was very nice to see some familiar faces. As per usual my camera was absent from the venue. :-( woops

But saturday, after work i managed to buy myself something i have wanted ever since i've had an unhealthy obsession with music.

Thats right I bought a piano. Something to keep me sane while at home.

I admit that my recent re-found love for the Dresden Dolls and lead singer Amanda Palmer may have urged me towards it but its a beautiful object nonetheless. I can play a little bit but the whole reason i bought it is to learn on. Ahhh.. Amanda ...

While all you teenage girls fantasise about being abducted by vampires and whatever the hell twilight is all about; im listening to Amanda Palmer. Either solo or as half the Dresden Dolls, her frantic piano bashing, powerful voice, charm and devilishly good looks have me hooked. So screw all your manufactured Britney and Christina wanabees. I dont care how blonde they are, or how big their boobs are nothing compares to the different, talented and beautiful Amanda :P

So leading on to my music taste this time. Its all about 'The Dresden Dolls'. Brian Viglione (seen here) on the drums and Amanda Palmer on the piano and vocals are the band, originally from Boston.

They have been with me for years but i've recently re-ignited the spark of excitement I get when I listen to them. All their albums are amazing ofcourse. Would i say anything else? They go from soft and happy to slow and haunting to fast and frantic. A variety of pure genius music for music lovers.

Amanda also has an album by herself called 'Who killed Amanda Palmer?'. Its equally as good as the Dolls if not better. I dont usually get obsessed easily and i actually look down on celebrity idolising... but what can i say...