Saturday, July 30, 2005
Listening to jazz CD that came in free with today's paper. It's a selection of tracks from Sydney's local jazz scene. It's always good to support musicians wherever you are. So here's a list of what the track contains:
1. Cafe Au Lee - SIMON Sweeney Sextet
2. Rise Up - THE MODERN CONGRESS (FT TINA HARROD, VOCALS)
3. Waiting For Rain - ELATION
4. In Our Own Time - LILY DIOR
5. All Of This - INGA LILJESTROM
6. Neil Finn - GERARD MASTERS TRIO
7. My Remembered Muse - MARK4
8. I'm Alright - OMEGAMAN FEAT. MERENIA
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One of our Filipina neighbours just came back from the Phils.
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Rented DVD's, including the one about the dismissal of the Labour government under Gough Whitlam by the then governor-general Roy Kerr. The inside story on that one is that the Americans lobbied the British after Labour was making protests against the US bases in Australia, sealing the coffin on an embattled government that was also held ransom by a Senate led by the Liberals who were forcing early elections. In Australia's history, a non-elected personality dismissed an elected official. Despite writings of his love of Australia, Kerr lives in self-imposed exile in England, due to what he had done. Story has it that Kerr had this obsession with all these royal trappings.
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Also got Isabel Allende's "Paula" relatively cheaply from the video store-cum-bookshop.
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In the news: Health Minister Morris Iemma is now NSW Premier, after long-time Premier Bob Carr resigned.
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Friday, July 29, 2005
Etruscan artifacts, Museum inside Sydney U.
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Whew! Barely survived 1st sem. Now the 2nd sem's here. CPU back up, so let the blogging continue! Bumped onto the SRC president. Invited her to forum on Tues.
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Thursday, July 28, 2005
Enrolled in Advanced Writing. On the way, met Filipina from Ateneo who commented that probably there are just 4 Filipinos in campus. Saw a few friendly faces from last semester, including Alison, Tamara (who was born in Trinidad & Tobago), Jeff (lifeguard dude) and others. Also saw Dew (prob'ly a nickname), new classmate from Thailand who was in my class yesterday. There's also a Fil-Oz who's traveled many parts of the globe. First session was introduction of your buddy.
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Oh yeah, a Filo neighbour moved out this afternoon.
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Wednesday, July 27, 2005
CPU crashed. Won't be able to update much. Will have to use library internet or cafe. First day of classes.
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Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Somewhere here finished reading Neil Gaiman's signed 'Stardust.' Gaiman's characters generally set out from the real world and end up in a different magical dimension. 'Stardust' is one of his most enchanting stories.
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Monday, July 25, 2005
Sunshiny today. It's been like that for several days now. Morning was eventful. Past lunchtime went to consulate to support picket to ask for GMA's resignation. Ate lunch with people. Finally saw "War of the Worlds." Featured in BlogClub.
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Sunday, July 24, 2005
Galleries Victoria shop for clothes
Saw Malcolm X and other DVDs. Bought some polo shirts at the Galleries Victoria Building.
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Saturday, July 23, 2005
Helped give workshop to Central Coast and Sydney people. Discussion on issues in Phils and Aust.
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Friday, July 22, 2005
Had meet at Harris Park. Since it was finished past 10, no trains were going to come through station, so went with Tito B. and Tapinx to Gosford. Bought some things at Coles, which closed at midnight.
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Thursday, July 21, 2005
Been out for a few days. I'll post retroactively, so those interested readers will have to look repeatedly for my posts in the past couple of days.
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