The search for residence seems to be never ending. There is much pain and suffering through the struggle of finding a suitable abode to rest ones head. This escalating problem is starting to take hold on the rental market in Australia and I feel it is only going to get worse.
I could quite easily find residence in a sharehouse but I have been living in sharehouses for a year and a half now and I am surely done with it. Many friends have been made and there is much I have learnt from the vast breadth of different cultures in my life but I'm sick of seeing good friends leave to never be in my presence again.
In actual feel I'm simply getting a little older and could do with a little more independence and solitude. I have had a car since the beginning of my sharehouse bonanza and have therefore been the local shopping bunny. I look forward to relying more on myself and not having so many dependents under my wing. I have loved them all dearly and wont ever forget them but the time has come for me to move into more reclusive surroundings - jee is that a good thing or not?
So My contract ends soon and I could quite easily be out on my ass before I know it but I'm quietly optimistic that something will come along just in the nick of time. Hopefully.
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Thai stuff - Word of the day and the Fourth letter of the alphabet
Why isn't there a letter for our dear friend, the cow?
ค- Kor Kwai
ควาย
Kwai - Buffalo
Kor Kwai is a Low class consonant and has a mid tone for Kor and a mid tone for Kwai.
It can be considered sacraligeous to eat buffalo meat due to the working nature of this gentle giant. Buffalo are still used to help plow fields of rice. They do seem gentle but I don't think I would want to find myself between a buffalo and a hard place.
ค- Kor Kwai
ควาย
Kwai - Buffalo
Kor Kwai is a Low class consonant and has a mid tone for Kor and a mid tone for Kwai.
It can be considered sacraligeous to eat buffalo meat due to the working nature of this gentle giant. Buffalo are still used to help plow fields of rice. They do seem gentle but I don't think I would want to find myself between a buffalo and a hard place.
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Hooray!!! I'm off to uni and the rains are finally here
I have received my offer and now all I have to do is enroll for school. I feel great about it. Times will be tough as a student by I thoroughly look forward to being educated again. Of course I say I'll do all my homework ahead of time but time will tell. I'm really eager to strive for this goal, even though I'll have to work part time aswell. What I will gain from this experience is more than money can buy. For so long I have felt inadequate. Like there is something missing in my life. I'm so fascinated by the idea of completing my degree because I now know only that of what I have learnt in Highschool and TAFE.
I couldn't forget to mention the rain. Brisbane has had rain for the last couple of days now. It's a fantastic blessing for our dry brown land. We have needed a good rain for many years now. I'm sure this wont be enough but atleast it's something. Unfortunately I'm not too sure if it's raining around our catchment areas. I hope that the resent spell of rain will make an impact on our water levels but sadly I don't think this is possible at the moment. Maybe the rainy season will bless us. We can only wait and see. We could just settle for drinking recycled sewage water.
I couldn't forget to mention the rain. Brisbane has had rain for the last couple of days now. It's a fantastic blessing for our dry brown land. We have needed a good rain for many years now. I'm sure this wont be enough but atleast it's something. Unfortunately I'm not too sure if it's raining around our catchment areas. I hope that the resent spell of rain will make an impact on our water levels but sadly I don't think this is possible at the moment. Maybe the rainy season will bless us. We can only wait and see. We could just settle for drinking recycled sewage water.
Thai stuff - Word of the day and the Third letter of the alphabet
One of the redundant letters
ฃ- Kor Khuad
ฃวด
Khuad - Bottle
Kor Khuad is a High class consonant and has a rising tone for Kor and a low tone for Khuad. Also note that ฃ is a redundant consonant and is not really used anymore. There are 2 redundant consonants and this is the first. Usually you can see ฃ replaced with ข (Kor Khai)
Each letter represents something. For instance the Gai in Gor Gai means Chicken, the Khai in Kor khai means egg and the Khuad in Kor Khuad means bottle. This can be handy as once you have learn't the alphabet you will have a 44 word vocabulary.
ฃ- Kor Khuad
ฃวด
Khuad - Bottle
Kor Khuad is a High class consonant and has a rising tone for Kor and a low tone for Khuad. Also note that ฃ is a redundant consonant and is not really used anymore. There are 2 redundant consonants and this is the first. Usually you can see ฃ replaced with ข (Kor Khai)
Each letter represents something. For instance the Gai in Gor Gai means Chicken, the Khai in Kor khai means egg and the Khuad in Kor Khuad means bottle. This can be handy as once you have learn't the alphabet you will have a 44 word vocabulary.
Monday, June 19, 2006
Thai stuff - Word of the day and the Second letter of the alphabet
So how are you anyway?
HOW ARE YOU? (ARE YOU GOOD?)
สบายดีไหมคร่บ - Note that between the first consonant and the second there are no vowels. This because the vowel is assumed.
Sabai Dee Mai (basically means "feeling good?")
I think this must have been the second sentance I learnt.
ข
- Kor Khai - The Second letter of the Thai alphabet. Kor has a Rising tone and Khai has a Low tone. Kor Khai is also a Low class consonant. There are three classes of consonant and this is one of the governing factors which gauges tone to a word. I forgot to mention in the last Thai letters post that Gor Gai is a Middle Class consonant.
As of my next entry I will be focusing on each individual letter so the word of the day will be a word that starts with the selected letter of the alphabet.
HOW ARE YOU? (ARE YOU GOOD?)
สบายดีไหมคร่บ - Note that between the first consonant and the second there are no vowels. This because the vowel is assumed.
Sabai Dee Mai (basically means "feeling good?")
I think this must have been the second sentance I learnt.
ข
- Kor Khai - The Second letter of the Thai alphabet. Kor has a Rising tone and Khai has a Low tone. Kor Khai is also a Low class consonant. There are three classes of consonant and this is one of the governing factors which gauges tone to a word. I forgot to mention in the last Thai letters post that Gor Gai is a Middle Class consonant.
As of my next entry I will be focusing on each individual letter so the word of the day will be a word that starts with the selected letter of the alphabet.
What next?
Work is slow so I thought I might write.
My search for a new house is getting dire. Very soon I'll be out of my current residence and in a new one. As long as I can find one sufficient for my needs. I have spent to much time in sharehouses and have now opted for a place of my very own. My own little sanctuary where I can do what I like without scaring the living day lights out of my fellow house mates. This current line of thought stems partly from the forthcoming arrival of my dearest. If all works to plan she should be here by the middle of July sometime. I can only hope. Control of her movement is no longer in my hands.
I am thoroughly looking forward to the next coming 6 months. Times will be tough as a student but what I will gain from education will be uncountable. It has been a dream of mine for many years. I have always wanted to gain my undergraduate degree. From there the sky is the limit. What really excites me though is the direction I am traveling. Initially my direction was computers and business. After some time of chasing these goals I realised I was doing them for the wrong reasons. Now I have the chance to learn a second language fluently and I find it terribly exciting. Ok, so some might ask, "how is that better than your previous plans?". Technically it is neither better or worse. I personally think that it gives me the chance to expand my cultural ideologies beyond our safe and secure country here in Australia.
I'm simply planning and waiting now. This plan has been put in place and now I must continue and strive to complete my new found goals.
Brief comments today as there isn't really much happening in my life at the moment. One day though. I have a feeling the next couple of years are going to be real humdingers.
My search for a new house is getting dire. Very soon I'll be out of my current residence and in a new one. As long as I can find one sufficient for my needs. I have spent to much time in sharehouses and have now opted for a place of my very own. My own little sanctuary where I can do what I like without scaring the living day lights out of my fellow house mates. This current line of thought stems partly from the forthcoming arrival of my dearest. If all works to plan she should be here by the middle of July sometime. I can only hope. Control of her movement is no longer in my hands.
I am thoroughly looking forward to the next coming 6 months. Times will be tough as a student but what I will gain from education will be uncountable. It has been a dream of mine for many years. I have always wanted to gain my undergraduate degree. From there the sky is the limit. What really excites me though is the direction I am traveling. Initially my direction was computers and business. After some time of chasing these goals I realised I was doing them for the wrong reasons. Now I have the chance to learn a second language fluently and I find it terribly exciting. Ok, so some might ask, "how is that better than your previous plans?". Technically it is neither better or worse. I personally think that it gives me the chance to expand my cultural ideologies beyond our safe and secure country here in Australia.
I'm simply planning and waiting now. This plan has been put in place and now I must continue and strive to complete my new found goals.
Brief comments today as there isn't really much happening in my life at the moment. One day though. I have a feeling the next couple of years are going to be real humdingers.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Thai stuff - Word of the day and the first letter of the alphabet
When starting any language you always start with this one.
HELLO
สวัสดีครับ - Note that the vowels can be above, below, left or right of the associated consonant.
Sa-Wat-Dee Krap
Krap at the end is more of an etiquette term. Thai men will seemingly say Krap at the end of most sentences. This is a sign of repsect and etiquette. Women will say KA. There are associated tones with each syllable but for the moment we can stick with the basics.
ก - Gor Gai - The first letter of the Thai alphabet. Gor has a Mid tone and Gai has a Low tone.
I hope you find this language as interesting as I have over the past 5 or 6 months.
HELLO
สวัสดีครับ - Note that the vowels can be above, below, left or right of the associated consonant.
Sa-Wat-Dee Krap
Krap at the end is more of an etiquette term. Thai men will seemingly say Krap at the end of most sentences. This is a sign of repsect and etiquette. Women will say KA. There are associated tones with each syllable but for the moment we can stick with the basics.
ก - Gor Gai - The first letter of the Thai alphabet. Gor has a Mid tone and Gai has a Low tone.
I hope you find this language as interesting as I have over the past 5 or 6 months.
Immensely Tired
My eyes are struggling to stay open. My work load is starting to get the better of me. I have been doing 13 hr days for the last 3 weeks and I can surely say that my interest in continuing this arduous task is fading rapidly.
I have made a mild observation. I want to stop smoking cigarettes. Now my funds are exceptionally low and I thought, well this is the perfect time to just stop. So I missed my morning smokes and by 9 I felt that I was about to fall asleep at my desk. I'm curious to know if there is a connection with my lack of smoking. If my body is going to deteriorate during the process of quitting then I'm not to sure if it is wise for me to stop immediately. I'm sure all the non-smokers out there will tell me that it's all will power and I'll feel better when I stop but today's evidence seems to say otherwise.
I'm open to advice.
Plans are going well. School is on its way and I'm really looking forward to stopping all this work. As of 2nd semester I'll be a BA student - only temporarily. Next year I'm going to commit to my 4 yr Bachelor of Asian Studies - Thai. My fascination with Thai language has been increasing exponentially the more I learn. At present I know all the consonants and most of the vowels. My goal is to be proficient in the alphabet, tone rules, reading (to a certain extent), writing and grammar. This will give me a great head start for my course next year and could also mean the exemption to the beginner classes I'll have to do in Year 1.
I have installed the Thai language support on my PC so now I can start practicing writing by typing instead of writing. I feel this may assist with my connection to the letters as I can touch type quite fast in English and connect well with the keyboard.
I'm going to attempt to teach my readers a thing or 2 about Thai language as this could also assist me with my learning processes.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to comments as it has been some time since my last comments.
One disclaimer - A link to my blog was placed on a Thai forum. Unfortunately the forum is frequented by people that think they know too much. An assumption was made that I have quit all my aspiring goals in the pursuit of my dearest. This is not true. I'm still heading off to Uni and I'm still trying with all my might to make this relationship work. I find it amusing how so many people pass judgment on Thai women while being ill informed and arrogant. One comment someone made on this forum was:
This comment infuriates me. A judgment has been passed in an international forum. I hope fellow readers can see through this guys logic by noting that my GF is more than aware of my financial situation. To assume that she would leave me once she is more well informed of my financial circumstances is a "Crock of shit". She knows what I am going through and she is also faced by the same sort of scarcity I see everyday in my own life. In actual fact I'm not to stressed out as this was coming from an over-zealous salesman and I think he is perhaps bitter due to negative experiences in the past. I'm more concerned for the greater community demanding some sort of transparency and clarity in what they read. He has defamed myself by making an ill informed judgment and also insulted a nation by criticizing its people. He should be ashamed of himself. You can not the comments at the bellow address.
http://www.phuket-info.com/forums/general/14648-private-2.html
- The critical quotes comes between comment #54 - #59
HAHAHAH also a guy used the word "Love" in relation to me and the emotional state I'm in with my GF. :oP I never used that word in my communication with him. OOOO the L word. I do care dearly for my GF but I never said that word. Love is something that develops over time and experience. Not over tea and biscuits - hehehe sorry for the bad analogy.
Yet again I find myself needing to explain actions of myself and others. Why do I bother?
Nengi
"I was so happy back then"
I have made a mild observation. I want to stop smoking cigarettes. Now my funds are exceptionally low and I thought, well this is the perfect time to just stop. So I missed my morning smokes and by 9 I felt that I was about to fall asleep at my desk. I'm curious to know if there is a connection with my lack of smoking. If my body is going to deteriorate during the process of quitting then I'm not to sure if it is wise for me to stop immediately. I'm sure all the non-smokers out there will tell me that it's all will power and I'll feel better when I stop but today's evidence seems to say otherwise.
I'm open to advice.
Plans are going well. School is on its way and I'm really looking forward to stopping all this work. As of 2nd semester I'll be a BA student - only temporarily. Next year I'm going to commit to my 4 yr Bachelor of Asian Studies - Thai. My fascination with Thai language has been increasing exponentially the more I learn. At present I know all the consonants and most of the vowels. My goal is to be proficient in the alphabet, tone rules, reading (to a certain extent), writing and grammar. This will give me a great head start for my course next year and could also mean the exemption to the beginner classes I'll have to do in Year 1.
I have installed the Thai language support on my PC so now I can start practicing writing by typing instead of writing. I feel this may assist with my connection to the letters as I can touch type quite fast in English and connect well with the keyboard.
I'm going to attempt to teach my readers a thing or 2 about Thai language as this could also assist me with my learning processes.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to comments as it has been some time since my last comments.
One disclaimer - A link to my blog was placed on a Thai forum. Unfortunately the forum is frequented by people that think they know too much. An assumption was made that I have quit all my aspiring goals in the pursuit of my dearest. This is not true. I'm still heading off to Uni and I'm still trying with all my might to make this relationship work. I find it amusing how so many people pass judgment on Thai women while being ill informed and arrogant. One comment someone made on this forum was:
"This guy is going to get taken for a good ride. And he has no money so it will probably be a short ride once she finds out he has nothing to give her" - Seafox
This comment infuriates me. A judgment has been passed in an international forum. I hope fellow readers can see through this guys logic by noting that my GF is more than aware of my financial situation. To assume that she would leave me once she is more well informed of my financial circumstances is a "Crock of shit". She knows what I am going through and she is also faced by the same sort of scarcity I see everyday in my own life. In actual fact I'm not to stressed out as this was coming from an over-zealous salesman and I think he is perhaps bitter due to negative experiences in the past. I'm more concerned for the greater community demanding some sort of transparency and clarity in what they read. He has defamed myself by making an ill informed judgment and also insulted a nation by criticizing its people. He should be ashamed of himself. You can not the comments at the bellow address.
http://www.phuket-info.com/forums/general/14648-private-2.html
- The critical quotes comes between comment #54 - #59
HAHAHAH also a guy used the word "Love" in relation to me and the emotional state I'm in with my GF. :oP I never used that word in my communication with him. OOOO the L word. I do care dearly for my GF but I never said that word. Love is something that develops over time and experience. Not over tea and biscuits - hehehe sorry for the bad analogy.
Yet again I find myself needing to explain actions of myself and others. Why do I bother?
Nengi
"I was so happy back then"Monday, June 05, 2006
A lovely Sunday at Kangaroo Point Brisbane
Just yesterday I was climbing with some dear friends of mine. My head really wasn't in the game but I dug deep to find the motivation and succeeded on a couple of difficult climbs. Marty nailed some nice climbs with style while Tim Tam flew up a 21. Cas has climbed before but doesn't climb often. she still managed to get up a 19. Too good folks. Now my legs are killing me.
"I began my day at the top of the cliff. My destination? Cucumber Castle, grade 23. Unfortunately we didn't get any photos of this classic"
"Cas did a great job getting up Pterodactyl, 19. She even managed the 19 direct start. The direct is 17. Good work girl"
"Tim Tam struggled up Euthanasia, 21. It's one of those climbs that twists and turns your body into all sorts of crazy knots. I had something to prove now. I didn't want to be showed up by a girl :oP"
"I surely look "All Class". Don't be fooled by still shots, I fell a couple of times but felt really good once I got to the top. This is me on Euthanasia, 21"
"Marty flew up this 24, Punks in the Gin. I didn't even bother. My jealousy exudes as he gracefully launches up the rock. Yeah he came off a couple of times but his determination is something to be desired by all"
"We finished the day off with juice, as you would expect. And Joe Frog showed up to see us finishing our last climbs"
The day started at about 0900 and finished at 1800. It's a great feeling to get out and about. To follow those instincts I hold so dearly. With the work I'm doing now I need to assure myself that there is life outside of Toilets and Freight. Hopefully I can call off these stressful days of work soon. Unfortunately it will last so all I can do is attend my Sunday morning climbs and enjoy what time I do have to spend with friends.
Nengi
"I began my day at the top of the cliff. My destination? Cucumber Castle, grade 23. Unfortunately we didn't get any photos of this classic"
"Cas did a great job getting up Pterodactyl, 19. She even managed the 19 direct start. The direct is 17. Good work girl"
"Tim Tam struggled up Euthanasia, 21. It's one of those climbs that twists and turns your body into all sorts of crazy knots. I had something to prove now. I didn't want to be showed up by a girl :oP"
"I surely look "All Class". Don't be fooled by still shots, I fell a couple of times but felt really good once I got to the top. This is me on Euthanasia, 21"
"Marty flew up this 24, Punks in the Gin. I didn't even bother. My jealousy exudes as he gracefully launches up the rock. Yeah he came off a couple of times but his determination is something to be desired by all"
"We finished the day off with juice, as you would expect. And Joe Frog showed up to see us finishing our last climbs"
The day started at about 0900 and finished at 1800. It's a great feeling to get out and about. To follow those instincts I hold so dearly. With the work I'm doing now I need to assure myself that there is life outside of Toilets and Freight. Hopefully I can call off these stressful days of work soon. Unfortunately it will last so all I can do is attend my Sunday morning climbs and enjoy what time I do have to spend with friends.
Nengi
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