What else can I do?

LIGHT

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Future tattoos

I have a long list of tattoos I want to get, always have, always will. This list has been forever changing as I get older, my tastes change and I mature. Some of the images have a personal meaning or history behind it. Others are just aesthetically appealing, traditional tattoos. I've always loved researching tattoos and discovering the true meaning. I did a lot of research on the tradition, story and history of my koi fish before I got the piece done. The same is true with these images (well most of them anyway).

When I left Hayman Island, my best friend from the island gave me rosary beads he bought in Thailand as a token of his friendship. Hayman was a great piece of my life and I've decided I'm going to get the rosary tattooed on me (as if I was wearing it) to represent the friendships I made and the time I spent in that place. I wore that rosary all the time until the clip at the back was broken (which I have yet to get fixed), and this way I will always be wearing it.

I got the idea of the Melbourne skyline from an episode of Miami Ink (however the person was getting the Chicago skyline i believe). Initially I was going to get it on my left pectoral over my heart, however I think I might go bigger and turn it into a back piece. I'm still up in the air on this piece and I need to find the perfect place to get a photo of the skyline that includes everything in it. This tattoo wont be done for a few years to allow Melbourne City expand and change.

I want to get a bonsai tree on my left calf to represent my dad. He loves growing bonsai trees and has even made his own Japanese garden in the back yard, with quite a large waterfall (that he made himself) as the focal point. For sometime now I've wanted to get a tattoo representing my mother and father.

And for my mother I want to get a robin. Mainly because of her name. But I want the tattoo to look more like a traditional swallow (below) rather then the picture of the robin above. I'm not exactly sure where I am gong to put this tattoo just yet. I quite possibly will incorporate into my left sleeve.

My 'nautical' star is a little different compared to most nautical stars you see. Mainly because I want to get a 7 point star (like on the Australian flag) rather then a 5 point star. There are a number of stories behind the origin of the nautical star. One recalls the sailor's reliance on celestial navigation. However another story behind the nautical star is people getting them to ensure a safe return home from travels, which is why I want to get one. My plan is to get it on the top of my left shoulder just before i head overseas at the end of the year.

I've wanted to get a rose purely because its aesthetically pleasing. The flower is complex and intricate with many layers and looks so beautiful when it's done right. I want to get it on my left elbow. I'm not 100% sure if I'm going to go black/grey or full colour. It will depend on which artist i get to do it as well.

The Candy Skull and Hannya Mask are two traditional tattoos that I really like and have wanted for some time. I'm thinking of getting them on the top of my feet, but this is extremely undecided at the moment.

I don't know what it is about this tattoo, but as soon as I saw it I fell in love with it. I'd have to change it slightly (because no one wants a tattoo identical to someone else), but I defiantly want it. Same position as well, which leaves with the conundrum of do I wait (like I said I would when it came to tattoo below the elbow), change the location, or fuck it all and just get it on my wrist.

Swine Flu

Tip of the day

Ex

In this case cross out 'here' and replace with 'reading this'

Blaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh

I'm feeling less then average at the moment to say the least. My runny nose marathon from yesterday has carried over to today, it has also decided to bring along it's friends: sore throat and dry cough. The three combined leaves me feeling awful and wanting to do nothing but watch TV in bed. Plus the drugs don't seem to be working, I've almost used up a box of tissues over the last 24hrs!

Anyway enough of the self pity, I'm going to post some pictures as there is nothing on TV. Enjoy.

Beer

No one believes me when I use this as an excuse.

Ever felt like this?

Hayman Island Part II?

Two nights ago I received a call from my old manager on Hayman Island. He asked me to come back and work for him again.

WHAT THE FUCK?!

Honestly this was the last thing I was expecting. As my dismissal was changed to a resignation on the books, it entitles me to return after three months. Four months has almost passed since I left the Island.

This leaves me with a huge decision to make. Do I go back or do I stick to my plans. Now my plans are by no way locked in (apart from NZ in May). But going back to the Island will change the whole dynamic of what I am hoping to do.

I loved living on Hayman and the island life. But at least 80% of my friends have moved on. So obviously I wouldn't be going back for reunite with my friends. I was in the process of becoming supervisor, however I believe someone has filled that role since I have left. So it would be very hard for me to go back for anything less then supervisor, my AM even told me not to except any positions lower then supervisor when I left the island. And I have been told that I will be doing HDs (supervisor) after a few months of returning back to Crown.

Now my manager told me he was going to check with HR yesterday, to make sure I was eligible to return and then give me a call. Yet I have not heard from him. There are a number of possibilities as of why he has not called yet: he could have totally written himself off after he called me and forgot all about the conversation (although my AM was there as well so he should have reminded him).

He never got around to checking with HR/calling me back. Or,

HR has on my record that I was dismissed and I am not eligible to return any time soon, which makes calling me back a low priority.

In any case I have been considering the options, and if the possibility of becoming supervisor is on the cards (I've heard the current sup might be leaving soon) then I think I might take the opportunity. I really did want to finish off at that place on my own terms, plus this will give me the opportunity to win the Outstanding Achiever Award I was robbed of!

But I'm not going to get my hopes up or make any decisions until I get the call back and know exactly what my options are.

I found the picture on http://www.ffffound.com/ and it is exactly how I am approaching life at the moment.

Mission Accomplished

There's just something about this picture

The Clash

One more time