Joy oh Joy, another new month ~

Okay well joy oh joy a new month!
Normally I'd be ecstatic.
I like the start of a new month as it signifies new beginnings.

However I'd like it to be around July, I'd even settle for August.
And you know why?
October. 2010.
The year almost over as the shops start to fill with Christmas decorations and all associated paraphernalia.
I love Christmas, I truly do. But not just yet. I'm not ready for that yet.
Just a few more months rather than 2 would be great.

And that aint' gonna' happen is it?

I know, I'm getting really old when I start talking like that.

Anyways, this Blog is about 'Musings, Rants and Raves after all, so better to have a rant & rave here than out in the 'physical world of people'.
Letting it all hang out, that's what I'm doing.
It's not about being negative, I'm just a little feisty today.

And when one is feeling that way, it's amazing how bright, perky, & cheery people can just irritate you in a totally unreasonable manner!

So maybe I'll just go find a nice little nook and cranny to rejuvenate in for the time being before poking my head back out!! What a good idea

Credit Roger Kirby

And another month bites the dust ~

It's been a busy time of late, despite the fact that I've had bronchitis and the flu for most of September (actually it feels like forever!) I have still managed to learn a great deal, made a number of changes, worked on a number of projects and added another 182 websites/Blogs to my Google reader via RSS.

182? Such a precise figure? Okay so maybe a slight exaggeration!

The ups and downs in our Aussie weather has mimicked my mood changes as well so in one sense I'll be glad to see the end of this month.
Not that I long for hot weather mind you!
In fact whilst I love the water and swimming . . .
I loathe hot weather . . .with a passion. . .
loathe the heat and humidity
loathe the flies and mosquitos
loathe not being able to get cool
loathe the energy sapping lethargic tiredness
loathe the fact I can never peel away enough layers of clothing

Do you get the impression I don't like hot summers?

The big black beast . . .

How cute she is at 7 weeks old!!
Butter wouldn't melt in her mouth!

And at 7 months, whilst she is still 'cute' . . . now I call her 'The big black beast' . . . it wouldn't be so bad if she just chewed one pair of my shoes, but to chew one (and only one) of every pair of shoes is just a tad much!!

I think her middle name is 'Seek and Destroy' !!!

Push / pull 'syndrome' ~

Currently 'trying' not to go into overload with the massive amount of work I'm trying to get done at this time.
Like so many of us, there is the constant push/pull that goes on within us. Attempting to multi task whilst still maintaining a standard of quality in all that we do is never easy.

Unfortunately I have also been unwell for the past couple of weeks, unable to shake off a 'cold/ flu bug' and that hasn't made life easier!!

I have vowed to get on top of my emails and Google reader articles/posts over the next two days. I could have sworn I attended to them earlier this week . . . aargh!! The lists grows longer by the minute!!

Self discipline has never been my strongest asset, I always have the greatest  intentions, however trying to do all I think I can do, would require me to be extremely methodical, ambidextrous, and capable of going without sleep for 24/7.

Yeah well that aint' gonna' happen! So like everyone, I'm just going to do the best I can with the resources and tools I have!!!
(This doesn't mean I don't feel frustrated though !!)

And as it is currently after midnight here I will bid you all adieu !!

New Mantra ~

My new mantra:

The 'K.I.S.S' principle: Keep It Simple Stupid !

And: Keep it short and sweet!

Also: Work smarter not harder!

And so it is!