Commander Ikari's C.C.

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Wed, 30 Jan 2008 07:15:48 GMT

First LJ post for 2008 :P

Well it's now 24 days until the cruise with about 2 weeks left of work in Security...then the BIG MOVE :D It was always my intention for 2008 to be the year of change and it certainly looks like I'm on track to fulfilling that goal. Whilst I am admittedly nervous about relocating from a scene that I have become familiar with for over 20 years I also look forward to establishing new roots and seizing new opportunities in Melbourne. Something I am really considering as an alternative to the Victorian Police is the Feds- in particular, the Protection Service branch. Whilst this would require a stint in Canberra for training, I could definitely see myself undertaking duties including patrolling airports, protecting parliamentarians and going on peacekeeping missions. I am hoping that by the end of 2008 I will have either one of these career paths well and truly established :)

On the relationship side of life things couldn't be better with my gorgeous girlfriend Siobhan *hugs* Even if she IS a pleb who has a penchant for continual giggling fits I love her and look forward to being with her alot more when we are finally in the same state!

The only thing of note is Lasers...I've been able to land a job at Sidetracked which will hopefully tide me over until FT police work and I've managed to find my way into the Ballarat members circle- who I've found to be the friendliest and least bitchy group of lasers regs. Though I also seem to be my most accident prone in their field- chipping a tooth in my most recent visit on Monday night- might need to invest in a face guard in addition to the helmet ^_^

I'm also hoping 2008 will be the year of more frequent LJ posts and am aiming to post a few entries whilst on the cruise- I'll certainly be keeping them up once I move down.

I'd like to catch up with as many people as I can before I'm no longer part of the brisbanite scene so give me a holla when y'all free!

~ Ikari/Pleb Overlord

The winds of change...and a pacific breeze!

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 01:05:02 GMT

Been a while since I've posted so decided an update was long overdue :P

Work pretty much sums up my life atm- currently at the (almost) tail end of a 16 day stint at the building with the promise of plenty of O/T well into the next year... which will be handy considering I've booked a pacific cruise with a mate from work next Feb :D Considering I've never been overseas and cruises are renowned for the bountiful amounts of food available I'm EXCITED!!! (R.I.P. Big Kev)

Melbourne next week...then the permanent move after the cruise :)

Update of stuff :P

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 18:02:52 GMT

I'm in a very reflective, forward-thinking mood atm. It all stems from recent happenings and decisions being made.

Kathryn, Rullet and Mark have very kindly offered me a room at their place to stay when my current lease is up. It'll be closer to lasers and work and as an added bonus I get to see more of my awesome friends :D

I've also managed to get FT hours at Riparian which is what I've wanted all along HUZZAH! I'm going to really need to save because I'm aiming at moving to Melbourne permanently sometime early next year- my reasons are simple, the place offers me more opportunities then Brisbane ever could and I've never felt more at home and comfortable then I have when I was down.

Well that's all for now I think. I'll see you all when I actually see you :)

Happenings- past and future :D

Sun, 08 Jul 2007 11:43:55 GMT

Well I'm finally on holidays- though I don't see it as officially starting until after tomorrow's operation :P

Saturday was an eventful day...during my last shift at WFP we had a crook on Eagle St Pier trying to evade Stamford Plaza Security (who had confirmed footage of theft of a LCD TV)- the guy was a few cells short of a brain considering he tried forcing entry into a restaurant, claiming he was doing a 'security check'...all the time dressed as a street-slumming hobo- the police ended up taking him into custody while he was eating McDonalds out in the open LOL

Saturday night I went to Lasers for some (much missed) social gaming and to catch up with regs and staff- I'm hoping to visit more often leading up to nats :) Speaking of which...LESS THEN TWO WEEKS TO GO!!!!

Just need to pass the surgery hurdle first then...sexy times!

Belated happenings!

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 18:26:45 GMT

Wow its been a while since I posted...

For those that don't know I've moved on from Lasers and am now working as a Corporate Security Officer with ADF Group. I'm based at two sites in the CBD- Waterfront Place and Riparian Plaza. The job itself is worlds apart from what I'm used to in retail and every day brings with it new challenges, experiences and new people which is what I was hoping for :)

The downside to the job are the hours...not just the shifts (esp the midnight-8 am grind *Groans*) but the sheer number of hours I've been given- which may appear generous of my bosses but its leaving very little time to see my friends who I really miss and spend quality time with Hayley :( Its kind of laughable- the boss rang me while I was sleeping today (nocturnal lifestyles FTW!) to ask if I could cover a function guard shift- when he knew too well that a) I would be sleeping and b) I was already rostered on for an 8hr shift from midnight- and he didn't just leave it at one call and one voicemail- he kept trying!

As crazy as it sounds I'm actually looking forward to my hospital surgery and the post-op time I have to take off- overdue for some catch-up time with my friends :D

Also got Laser Force Nationals in Melbourne to look forward too- I just hope my lasering skills haven't gotten too Rusty (last thing I need is max penalties and red hair LOL).

To my lasers friends: I'll be seeing you all real soon- or sooner!!!
To Hayley: Thanks for all your understanding, support and patience through the good times and not-so-good/grumpy after minimal sleep times- you mean so much more to me then words can express and its your love that spurs me on :) <3

Happy Anniversay Hayley <3

Sat, 05 May 2007 09:39:21 GMT

One year anniversary FTW :D I love you soooooooooooooooooooooo much Haylz- and your cute Laren rage ;) *hugs and kisses*

Hopefully you can put up for me for another year ^_^!

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 03:21:26 GMT

Well just when I thought that things were finally looking up life delivers yet another well-placed kick in my balls.

Last Monday I noticed the emerging symptoms of what the doctor says is a textbook case of an inguinal hernia- so now I get to look forward to either a) welcoming thousands of dollars in debt to my already significant debt family so I can get surgery done fairly soon or b) enjoying the privileged position of being on a public hospital waiting list for months and months and months...

Either way I can show laser force and gym the exit door for a few months because pre and post-surgery I have to severely limit physical activity.

Add to the above spiralling debt, an extremely short fuse which shortens by the week from working at the most fu

Life in the fu<ked lane

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 03:15:57 GMT

I've jumped on the LJ quiz bandwagon :P

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 13:34:31 GMT

IF YOU’RE ON MY FRIENDS LIST, I want to know 28 things about you. I don’t care if we’ve never talked, never liked each other, or if we already know everything about each other. I really don’t. You are obviously on my list, so let me know with whom I am friends!

1.Your Middle Name:
2. Age:
3. Single or Taken:
4. Favorite Movie:
5. Favorite Song:
6. Favorite Band/Artist:
7. Dirty or Clean:
8. Tattoos and/or Piercings:

HERE COMES THE FUN … … …
1. Do we know each other outside of LJ?
2. Whats your philosophy on life?
3. Would you have my back in a fight?
4. Would you keep a secret from me if you thought it was in my best interest?
5. What is your favorite memory of us?
6. Would you give me a kidney?
7. Tell me one odd/interesting fact about you:
8. Would you take care of me when I’m sick?
9. Can we get together and make a cake?
10. Have you heard any rumors of me lately?
11. Do you/have you talk(ed) crap about me?
12. Do you think I’m a good person?
13. Would you drive across country with me?
14. Do you think I’m attractive?
15. If you could change anything about me, would you?
16. What do you wear to sleep?
17. Would you come over for no reason just to hang out?
18. Would you go on a date with me if i asked you?
19. If I only had one day to live, what would we do together?
20. Will you repost this so i can fill it out for you?

Finally...an update LONG LIVE PROCRASTINATION!

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 23:39:26 GMT

In classic Ikariesque procrastination style I have held off updating for a considerable amount of time but seeing as I am up early (for a change) this morning I thought Id bite the proverbial bullet and exercise my mothballed blogging rights :P

Well what has happened in the last 2-3 months (longer?)...Ive moved into a sharehouse which is near Suncorp Satdium at Milton. I have dubbed my new quarters the 'new UN' because I live with a Brazillian, Dutch and Indian...and cachaca but thats for another entry (brazillian alcohol for those who have not yet had the fortune of meeting said drink)

I'm going out with Teneke again after we decided that there were still very strong mutual feelings still there. Im happy to say that we are still together and it is hard to imagine life without her now :)

And third year uni...well Im going to cite an information overload as adequate enough description of this and leave it at that :P I have grown weary of uni, Ive been through going on now 15 years of uninterrupted schooling/education/indoctrination/mind distortion and I think a change of scenery is needed :P

In related news Ive applied for a position as an Intelligence Officer in the Defence Force- first preference is Air Force, second is Army so *fingers crossed* for success! My sudden careeer change has been met with a lot of head scratching and even criticism but it's been something Ive been considering ever since I was in high school and its where I feel myself drawn to...lol as cliche as that sounds!

What else...Ive put up my hand to be BOTH the coordinator of a UQ delegation and a Director of the 1st General Assembly Committee for this year's Asia Pacific Model United Nations Conference..retrospectively I wonder if this will prove a foolish and time-kamikaze decision :P Still...a trip down to Sydney for a week of alcohol, meeting new people and thrashing out fictional resolutions 'diplomatically' should be interesting!

Im going to leave it at that... I felt obliged to provide my readers and diehard fans with a bit of background story. So there you have it..the foundation has been laid- bricks will be forthcoming :D

Commander Ikari wishing you all much happiness, fulfillment and PWNAGE of noobs ^_^

Hazzah Alliance!!!

Mon, 28 Nov 2005 13:40:55 GMT

Wow what an AWESOME night!!! Tonight we had the Alliance at FULL compliment for Space Marines (and I wasnt working for once lol) and wow how much fun did we have ^_^ We got split up with Scythe and Grave on one team and Evil Betty (myself lol), Hawkeye and Maverick on the other side but true to Alliance unity at the end of each mission shouts of 'Hazzah ALLIANCE!' filled the arena Haha the hazzah victory warcry is fast becoming characteristic of the Alliance as is shouts of NOOBS and randomly quoting Kung Pow and Men in Black ^_^ example:

Alien: Im looking for a man..a DEAD man
Guy: and that means what to me
Alien: He had an animal with him..A PET CAT!!! he was a gift...he means the world to me and Id like to have him back

LOL!!!! Scythe always pulls it off so brilliantly :) This morning I was having a bit of a reflective state of mind (as you do lol) and it hit me how much my life has come to revolve around Lasers...but more then just as a workplace and a place of leisure..the people (staff and Alliance)...how I feel when Im there- in truth I wouldnt want to be anywhere else ^_^ Its nice to feel appreciated and be greeted with smiles rather than dismissive nods... to be complimented and made to feel like Im having a positve effect on others...to be surrounded by true friends...haha and the fact that I actually LOOK FORWARD to work because of how it makes me feel...Lasers OWNS!! Haha so now Ive provided justification for having so many entries related to lasers...so be warned for the future Hmm...I really need to update the photos section to get some pics of the Alliance and dear staff in there ^_^

Haha oh I just have to share an OWNAGE experience that hawks, commander bond and I had tonight....

(Hawks and Evil Betty- scouts, Bond- commander are waiting at the bottom of the ramp leading up to the back tower)

Commander Bond: Shit I have a nuke, get ready gents!!

(Bond activates nuke, all three wait for said nuke to detonate)

CHARGE!!! Hawks, Betty and bond all run up the back ramp taking out the bulk of the opposing force as they reactivate

LOL!!! Dont underestimate the 1 HP of scouts!!! Haha oh another random recount of the night...Scythe, Mav and yours truly were training it home tonight and I dont know how it came up but one of the security guards in our carriage mentioned he was a gamer...and did that ever trigger a conversation!! Lets see in the span of 20 minutes we covered World of Warcraft, adult video WOW clips complete with naked female night elves lol, Command and Conquer, Atari consoles, Star Wars Battlefront 2, Lord of the Rings and Warhammer...and they were still locked in conversation when I got off at my station! ^_^ LOL nerds everywhere...we are taking over the world mwhahahaha

And on that wistful thinking note Ill call it a night...working from 9 am tomorrow with Scythe and Jared as manager lol and 3 groups of 50 in a row...so many NOOBS!!!

Goodnight dear comrades and faithful followers of Betty's blog ^_^

P.S. Ikari has gone on leave...Evil Betty is temporarily filling his vacancy :)

History...psycho babble? :P

Mon, 21 Nov 2005 03:09:12 GMT

I was looking through the filing system in the study today and came across a few documents/photographs/letters that really got me thinking. All of you who are reading this probably already know that I am adopted yet it is not a fact that I have really dwelled upon- because I have been with my family now for over 10 years and I dont have any strong memories of my birth parents Ive pretty much taken for granted that I am a 'Randall'.

At times I am reminded of my history- like the other night at Billy's party when my friends were talking about what hospitals they were born in and how much they weighed...what it was like as a toddler...all these things which everyone had clear memories of...when I search my mind for my own past I come up with nothing but distorted pictures. Its not really frustrating or depressing as such...but its a strange feeling knowing that I dont have access to photos of my early childhood (if even such photos exist) and my birth will only be tangible to me in the form of a date on a birth certificate

Even just looking at my birth certificate at the names of my birth parents Ian McClaren (Irish ive been informed :P) and Suzanne Jaeschke I am curious about what they were like as parents when I was with them and how they are now. ive been referred to in letters from Family Services as 'having serious trauma' as a result of my early childhood and its been documented that I have clear memories of Ian (Im not going to use the terms mum and dad here as they dont seem appropriate to me) abusing Suzanne but right now I cant honestly remember a thing...visual or otherwise about any experiences whilst in their care.

Perhaps it is 'for the best' that I have been able to supress such memories (although this is purely an assumption because i of course have no understanding of what lies at the subconscious level) but I still wonder about the two people who brought me into this world...because whilst they may not have any bearing on my life now...the very fact that I owe my existence to them is an indication that they had a part to play in the development of who I am now. Sometimes I wonder how I would have turned out, how my life would be like now if things had been different and I wasn't placed in foster care- would I still be the same person (I think that would be a no because who I am- and there are many 'me's is a reflection/effect of those I associate with), with the same ambitions, the same character traits... would I even be living in Brisbane because I was born in Tasmania but through some twists of fate (?) ended up here where I met those who I consider to be my parents now...

So many unsolved question marks on my past...and although I dont exactly worry about them it is something which I feel I will need to pursue sometime in the future...sounds so cliche but I really want to come to terms with my past so I can more fully understand how and why I have become the person that I am today...I was just thinking the other day, if I was to ever write an autobiography (when I retire as a world renowned diplomat ) there would be quite a few chapters that I would have great difficulty writing as a chronological representation of my life's progression...but does that even matter that I dont know the 'full story'?

Sorry guys for the reflective, self-searching tone of this post- just felt the need to get all my thoughts down on paper...err text on a screen ^_^ Haha I just realised this is the first time I have shared these thoughts to such an open degree with other people...its strange seeing them physically expressed

And now to get ready for another glorious shift at Lasers..

I heart Ania :)

Wed, 28 Sep 2005 23:03:38 GMT

Ok I just have to do this and dedicate an entire blog entry to my gf Ania although she is worth so much more and I will never be able to do justice to that :)

For those of you who have been in the most unfortunate predicament of hanging upside down in a bat cave for the past month with your eyes closed and ears shut I am the very very very very very (etc etc etc) lucky boyfriend of one Ania ^_^ She is just so perfect... everything about her...her personality which just attracts everyone to her (as those of my friends who have met her can testify lol)... her character, which just radiates compassion, generosity, sincerity and positive energy... her looks and body, which I will unashamedly describe as SEXY, CUTE, HOT, SEXY oh and did I mention CUTE ;) Im sorry to those of you who have already heard this bragging but I just can't help publicly stating how much she means to me :)

Ania, you have the ability to lift the tone of my day...no matter how depressed or f**ked up it has been..your smile and the blueness of your eyes take me to a place where no negative thoughts or misfortune can exist...waking up first thing of a morning and to have u as the first thought that comes into my head...and just thinking about you in general makes me feel more special, more worth something then anything in the entire world could...every second I spend with you is invaluable and worth every second that I have to spend away from you... and each day is lived with the hope and thought of holding you in my arms again :)

Words alone can barely satisfy what I want to say and they are hardly enough to convey how much you mean to me...but I like to think that everytime Im with you and every word, emotion and action we share and exchange, that I am providing even a fraction of insight into how much I care for you

To Ania I LOVE YOU!!!! To everyone else, I do apologise and thank you all for bearing with me in reading this entry- when you have something (or in this case, someone) that means so much to you and has such a huge impact on your life... you just cant help but share it with those you care about...and I sincerely hope for those of you out there who aren't familar with the thoughts, feelings and ideas contained in this entry, that life has in store for you such a cherishable gift :)

This is your Commander....signing off ^_^

Dear Leader has returned...with helmet ;)

Thu, 25 Aug 2005 07:59:16 GMT

I should really work on the whole 'once you start something remain committed to it' idea... I realise it is cruel to hold my millions of fans in suspense for so long

Hmm well lets start with tonight and work backwards shall we... as I am sure you're all just DYING to hear what your beloved Commander has been doing with himself ^_^

Tonight there was much merriment and eating to be had at the pizza cafe on campus with people (who prior to tonight I had never even met) who form the exeutive of YouthSPEAK International. For those of you who DONT KNOW, Im the secretary of the QLD branch of the organisation and yes it is a youth-orientated non-governmental organisation...and it is run by a power-hungry madman (I kid you not! )

On the Laser Force front the helmet has scored many victories as there is now requests flooding form all four corners of the globe for wearing of the helmet during gameplay...unfortunately this new popular movement (which has achieved a momentum greater than the anti-war in Iraq protests) has been suffering major setbacks at the hands of a certain Jared... who I despise and WILL be disposed of in his sleep with a screwdriver to the eye

When last you heard from your dear Leader his finances were in a situation that could only have been described as 'dire'. I am most estatic to bring to you the latest news that due to a windfall in much money from our friends at the ATO (australian tax office ;)) this poverty has now been erradicated...which means I get to cancel my request for a loan from the World Bank

Hmm oh and I went clubbing last Friday which PWNed! My thanks to Tim for his gracious shouting of drinks...the grand total at the end of the night was 3 smirnoffs, 2 rum and colas and a mix with tequila in it After consumption of said alcoholic beverages much dancing was in order

I am actually finding myself dancing a lot lately...even on the bus to uni while listening to music I have to catch myself before I launch into a full-blown Australian-Idol enactment ^_^ I fully intend to frequent a club if not CLUBS this coming friday so that my insatiable appetite for dancing may be satisfied

On the subject of music I am finding that techno, trance and other rave-affiliated songs are staying perpetually on my song list- both on my computer and PDA...this phenomenon perplexes me and I of course shall keep you all abreast of developments as they happen

after all this is the network America trusts... fair and grossly inbalanced

adios amigos!

AMUNC photos

Tue, 19 Jul 2005 00:15:50 GMT

A thousand apologies, as I am currently unable to figure out the process of uploading photos onto livejournal here is the address for where you can view them online:

http://spaces.msn.com/members/comikar/PersonalSpace.aspx?_c01_photoalbum=showdefault&_c02_owner=1&_c=photoalbum

my best advice is to just copy and paste the above URL :)

apologies again! :D

Fearless leader has returned! Don't be intimidated by the daunting length ;)

Tue, 19 Jul 2005 00:11:04 GMT

Well comrades your fearless leader has returned During my absence I trust that you have all behaved yourselves... relatively well Oh everyone make sure you check out the updated photo section- a few visuals to illustrate what you are about to read! Many thanks to Gareth (UK delegate for these)

Well where to begin? Sydney and AMUNC were both fantastic!!!! For those of you who have been hanging upside down in a bat cave with your eyes shut for the past 2 months I went down to Sydney for 10 days recently to participate as the North Korean delegate in the Asia Pacific Model UN Conference- the largest and most prestigous mock UN simulation in the entire region My time was divided up into two main parts: the pre-conference session and the conference session.

Pre-conference entailed doing the whole 'tourist thing' in Sydney accompanied by Andrew, Hahn and Lauren (my roomates). This time mainly involved getting acquainted with the city itself, its extensive, yet confusing public transport network, eating much and often, coming to terms with the unexpected price inflation of everything in Sydney and of course, endeavouring to survive both the suicidal driving tendencies of motorists and ceaseless hordes of commuters who threatened to stampede us into the ground amid all their rush and abruptness

Really it didnt turn out as bad as it sounds The food in Sydney... to die for... if I was a food connoisseur (by professional trade not just self-proclaimed amateur ) Sydney would definately serve as my base of operations. Just to name a few I had the pleasure of dining at Pancake Manor at Circular Quay, a place called City Extra (also at CQ), 'Jet' at the Queen Victoria Building, a restaurant called Kristos which serves the BEST continental breakfast and of course the French Riveria at Double Bay. Regarding the latter I really must emphasise that this ice cream place provides the most fantastique serving of ice-cream for a miniscule fraction of what you'd expect as a price- wendy's, gelatissimo, new zealand's ice creamery, cold rock eat your frosty heart out!!!

In terms of what was done during this pre-conference session, apart from eating which took up a large bulk of our time (as you may have already gathered ) we saw 'the yes men' at the Dendy cinema's across from the Opera House (in a nutshell: a group of comics masquerade as officials from the WTO and cleverly pull the sheep over a lot of academics' and experts' eyes through presenting absurd policies and ideas that bear a strikingly familar resemblence to the naivety and ignorance of the real organisation of said name). We were also treated to a streetside entertainer hammering a nail into his nose (PG13 of course!). One morning we also stumbled across a set for Superman 2 where they were shooting a particularly boring-looking scene (unwittingly of course!). On Sunday morning Hahn and I went across to Hillsong Church which was a real eye-opener (its not a church, its a STADIUM!).

Oh and I forgot to mention that for two nights Andrew and myself stayed at his friend's place where we treated most hospitably by the family. This friend was none other than Shasheen Jayaweera who is the poster boy for Telstra- he appears on the front cover of the NSW Business Listings directory. The guy is a LEGEND- he's a director of a youth-based organisation called YSF (Youth for a Sustainable Future) which currently encompasses 24 countries in the region and is connected to the UN

But yes, enough of my Shasheen idolising and on to the main purpose of my visit to Sydney... AMUNC

And at this juncture Id like to thank everyone who has actually read up to this point (and at this stage Im seriously questioning whether this in fact will happen ) and to assure you that the next section of my ravings will not disappoint!

Well what can I say about AMUNC? It certainly gave a brutally-honest insight into the mechanics and inner-workings of the UN General Assembly. I never realised the efforts, bargaining, compromosing and resultant frustration that went into draft resolutions- let alone the resolutions themselves! Of course as the honourable delegate for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea ) My input was effectively sidelined during these procedures and I was treated like an outcast (making me feel very much part of a country that is coincidentally referred to as the 'Hermit Kingdom'). This isolation of course didnt deter me from pursuing what I like to call 'megaphone diplomacy' where I brazingly confronted both the delegates and delegates on a number of occasions, professing my love for the 'eternally beloved leader of the Korean people' Kim Jong Il. *sigh* This didnt go down well at all with our esteemed Directors earning me an expulsion twice during the week and over 20 warnings in total- MISSION ACCOMPLISHED The culmination of my performance was a public outburst in the General Assembly seating on the Friday (over 300 delegates present) where I denounced the proceedings as a 'perverse instrument of Imperialist propaganda' and made my exit to the tune of my national anthem (Im so lonely featured in team america ) Not only was I treated to a standing ovation by the GA but my comrades in the 1st GA shouted me to a drink or two at the bar- which I most graciously accepted.

The Boat Cruise, the AMUNC Ball on the final night (my first experience of caviar- delicious!) and the various other social activities held were all great opportunities to get to the know the people behind the faces on my committee. I can honestly say that throughout the week I have become very attached to everyone on the 1st GA as their combined charm, character, good humour and penchant for a great time really enlivened the conference.

We have all made it a point to maintain regular contact and talk of a 1st GA reunion is already underway In short (which is about the only shortness in this entire post ) AMUNC has profoundly touched me and has left me with memories that will remain for the rest of my life- and photos which will serve as an ever-entertaining reminder of the less-serious side of the week!

Apologies again for the long-windedness of the post!

From the desk of the most loyal servant of Dear Leader, until next time...
your Commander-in-chief

P.S. I neglected to mention in the main body of the post that Sydney Bus drivers are BY FAR the most courteous,helpful, friendliest and all-around 'good people' in the WHOLE WORLD!!! Keep up the good work comrades

P.P.S. 'Debonair' is definately my word for the week- at the exasperative frustration of Andrew it has become a word I am most fond of using! (French for suave, affluent, grand etc)

a bientot! :) (its french for see you soon ;) )

Tue, 05 Jul 2005 12:45:01 GMT

well this is it, my last entry before my epic quest begins... I sure hope Sydney is ready for me tomorrow Ill be working at lasers from 9-3.30 then meeting up with Andrew at South Bank where I shall then be transported to his place which will serve as the temporary base for our operations. As our flight departs from Coolangatta airport at 6.30 on Thursday morning I am of the distinct impression that I will be not having a late night tomorrow

Thankfully everything is now packed although I did have a hard time fiting everything in- how I wish for the assistance of teleporation- which is regretfully a technology that has yet to be invented Anyway this will mark the end of this entry as there is much yet to be done- I still need to locate some North Korean quotes to use for my triumphant thrashing of the other nations in the General Assembly

Till I return, my friends, associates, esteemed collegues and comrades, I wish you all the very best in the following 10 days...

the price of peace is eternal vigilance, everything else you can charge to mastercard

Im going to let Zap have the last word(s)-

Brannigan: Kipf order me 10 cases of Pure and Popular
Kipf: What should I do with your Jurgen sir?
Brannigan: Squeeze it on some homeless guy's dry elbows.

the final countdown (not the Europe kind either ^_^)

Mon, 04 Jul 2005 09:46:34 GMT

Hmm I guess I really should have begun this countdown a bit earlier but Ive been too busy with work lately to even begin to consider thinking about another aspect of my upcoming schedule This week I have worked over 50 hours at Laser Force... which is a strain on even the most sanest person's sanity Having been through a kids day and a party night as well as birthday parties involving as many kids as there are grains of sand on the beach I am exhausted to say the least. However all is not gloom and dispair as my many hours of slavery translate into much-needed funds for my Sydney trip... which is 3 days away! I am most looking forward to being away from Brisbane- from work mainly but also the daily pressures and chaos that are part of the tapesty that is my life. For those of you who are in the dark as to why I would be making a 11 day stopover in Sydney I am participating as the North Korean delegate to the 1st General Assembly Committee of International Security and Disarmament (hehe it sounds a lot more impressive then it really is ) in the Asia Pacific Model UN Conference. Needless to say I will also be involving myself in the tourist bit as well- sightseeing, eating at 5 star buffet restaurants and what not..

on another topic I am also engaged in securing employment for my Alliance comrades at Lasers As Michelle is currently seeking more fodder for the perpetual quagmire that is my workplace, I am attempting to persaude the powers that be to consider the applications of both Scythe and Kaiser. If I am successful this will counter the growing power of the Mckeachie/Kelly Coalition while at the same time arresting the threat from the Hunter group (there is much background story to the power politics at Lasers- I will elaborate...one of these days). I have also asked for my specialised name badge to be labelled as 'Alliance Officer'... am also still awaiting the results from this venture.

and thus concludes yet another post from your Commander... I will most likely be making another entry prior to my departure on Thursday so stay tuned...

Haha I cant resist NOT including this... a subject of much humour at lasers
Brannigan: If its a lesson in love I must warn you that I have a very sexy learning disability... Kipf what do I call it?
Kipf: Sexlexia....

so tired...

Tue, 28 Jun 2005 11:50:14 GMT

well I dont know how Ive managed to do it but Ive been able to drag myself onto the computer and of all things, update my blog and my what a tiring day its been...an absolutely CHAOTIC day at lasers (and im not just talking about the unorderly, anarchical kind but the fullblown, all-out mass confusion, george-bush-is-running-the-world chaos... add to that a most enjoyable buffet dinner at Redlands (Ive still got your prawn head feeney... gift wrapped and ready to go ) where they have yet again proved themselves worthy of holding the 'toppest pavlova in the universe' title

just a brief note on the whirlwind day that was laserforce, I had the utmost DISpleasure of being abused by a parent who demanded to know why her precious darlings were still awaiting their first game after being at the centre for 20 mins and why she had not been given prior notice to the mountainload of paperwork that had to be completed (membership). Normally I can handle such 'in your face' bitching however I really must give this woman the credit she deserves as she truly succeeded in testing my patience Cheers to Will for using an arsenal of commonsense, reason and bribery (with many gaming tokens) in order to calm the beast and restore peace once again

on a lighter note, my campaign to assist Rhiannon in realising her true feelings for Scythe is progressing remarkable well... for someone in such a severe state of denial I have been impressed by her gradual acceptance of the inseparable bond that exists between her and her pseudo-lover it will only be a matter of time before the final layers of stubborness and naivety are peeled back and a lasting relationship with a love that echoes through the ages will blossom...while I am still awaiting the kudos I have already begun scripting my best man speech

on a completely unrelated topic I am currently on a quest to locate the perfect video card for my computer so that much battlefielding (of the number 2 variety) can be performed... having witnessed this game in action firsthand, and being privy to the sadistic pleasure gained by Tim from brutalising human players with both a sniper rifle and RPG, I find myself increasingly attracted to this game-like a pirates treasure I feel many riches await within...*insert homer simpson drool here*

and now comrades I must again bid you adieu, but I leave u with a quote from stargate to ponder- its a russian saying ;) 'the cord may curl long but an end will apear...''

yes...contrary to popular belief I CAN be serious... and wise

Mon, 27 Jun 2005 13:40:48 GMT

testing, 1.2.3.4... more to follow :P