23. (PROGRESS!) Read 1 chapter per day of a book for a month.
Fourteen chapters of Patriot Games (Tom Clancy) this week. One chapter to go. Cannot wait to finish it. So good.
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Nineteen*3
29. (PROGRESS!) Watch all Star Trek films.
As I pack all my dvd's to move I've come to the conclusion that I needed a list to refer to for my Star Trek watching progress. It's something that is going to take a while, my being such a massive Star Wars fan and all. But I'm curious - this year I finally watched Wrath of Khan and thought it was fan-bloody-tastic. A shame that half the effects were CG and compared to the miniatures in the film, have no aged as well.
My progress thus far;
As I pack all my dvd's to move I've come to the conclusion that I needed a list to refer to for my Star Trek watching progress. It's something that is going to take a while, my being such a massive Star Wars fan and all. But I'm curious - this year I finally watched Wrath of Khan and thought it was fan-bloody-tastic. A shame that half the effects were CG and compared to the miniatures in the film, have no aged as well.
My progress thus far;
- Star Trek: The Motion Picture
Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan- Star Trek: The Search for Spock
- Star Trek: The Voyage Home
- Star Trek: The Final Frontier
- Star Trek: The Undiscovered Country
Star Trek: Generations- Star Trek: First Contact
- Star Trek: Insurrection
Star Trek: NemesisStar Trek
Impressive I know. it took me ages to get to this point! I saw a fair bit of Star Trek The Next Generation on random times on tv, as well as Star Trek Enterprise (which I am currently contemplating investing in). Something about the over technical focus on talking rather than doing threw me off. I really enjoyed Enterprise however, perhaps it was Scott Bakula and next generation had Patrick Stewart. But after seeing JJ Abrams revamp of the series - it raised my interest in watching the entire series and I would hate to be an elitist ignoring Trek whilst loving Wars. I won't get into Trek to the same extent (reading the books etc) although I may yet invest in Star Trek Online, I rather enjoyed my limited trial run!
It's a bit sad; I picked up Nemesis in first year of uni, Generations not too long after (due to my Boston Legal craze and my wish to see Shatner in the Star Trek Universe). I then picked up Star Trek earlier this year. So basically I have only seen a single film that I do not own. But I'll get there! I'm particularly looking forward to seeing the Borg-related adventures of the Next Generation crew - I have heard alot.
Nerd.
Eighteen*2
My insurance claim for my Macbook battery came through a while ago now and I cashed it in and bought a replacement battery. It's excellent! It means I can take my laptop places again without having to worry about dragging the power adapter along as well and the best thing is it was covered under my insurance so I didn't have to shell out $200 for it - which was basically why I was putting up with it in the first place.
This particular item will be completed over and over I think. I think I was meaning for a new template to go up before I crossed this off but decided against a complete redesign for now - it's something I've got to stop doing every 6 months. That said, I have changed the design slightly - but the most important change is the content. The Design and Illustration sections have been overhauled, Motion remains the same, my About has been completely reworked, CV updated and the background changed as well. Comparison above (the scale difference is due to different resolutions/monitors).
3. (PROGRESS!) Lose 5kgs.
Started a new diet on the 4th. Basically it includes actually eating 3 meals in a day, smaller portions, healthier meals (more veg), next to no soft drink, more water and juice, bit more walking etc, next to no snacks and what snacks I have are nuts and eating slower. It seems to be working! My weight as of the 4th was 74kgs. My weight as of today (18th) is 71.5kgs. That's an average of basically 1kg a week just by eating better! That was pretty much the problem mind you - so, pretty happy about this!
16. (PROGRESS!) Obtain new dvd shelving unit.
My parents are currently painting and rearranging our house in Young for the first time that I can remember! This means some new furniture is moving in and some old is moving out! Dad has had these white bookshelves in the study... Well, forever! And he's swapping them out for something else. Not one to throw things out he's trying to figure out a use for the shelves - so I asked if I could have at least one of them (there are two) for my dvds. They're roomy so there will be no issues with box sets and metal tins not fitting AND it provides me with more space to put dvds and strangely enough will not take up more space than my current set up. Less Even! So when I move I will be getting those!
17. (PROGRESS!) Own a 100 year old book.
I had forgotten that as a graduation present to myself I picked up an 'antique classic' version of Robinson Crusoe from a second-hand book shop in Fitzmaurice St in Wagga last year. I checked out the publishing date the other day whilst sorting through my books the other day and it was published in 1911! so that means next year it will be 100 years old! It's crazy how long books can last if they are cared for appropriately.
18. (PROGRESS!) Watch 3 'alternate' films.
Two down one to go. I have watched Just Add Water and The Life Aquatic with Steve Sizzou.
23. (PROGRESS!) Read 1 chapter per day of a book for a month.
Starting today!
35. Camp in the Blue Mountains.
Possibly stealing one of dad's tents while in Young next week to go camping on the upcoming long weekend.
Eighteen*1
21. (PROGRESS!) Own all Raymond E Feist books in hardcover.
Could not believe my eyes when I saw a hard cover edition of Magician sitting on the shelf in Dymocks Penrith. For $30! As you know collecting the remainder of Feist's released collection is on my List so I could not pass it up! I was confused but after talking to the saleswoman and a quick google search it turns out that it is a limited release for Voyager's 15th Anniversary - a line of 5 books which have been re-released in HC. It was going to be the most difficult book of Feist's to find in HC so that's a massive dent in my collection efforts. In case you are curious here is my checklist for Feist's released HC's;
-Magician- - Silverthorn
- - A Darkness at Sethanon
-Legends of the Riftwar: Honoured Enemy-Legends of the Riftwar: Murder in LaMut-Legends of the Riftwar: Jimmy the Hand-The King’s Buccaneer- - Prince of the Blood
- - Krondor the Betrayal
-Krondor the Assassins- - Krondor Tear of the Gods
-Shadow of a Dark Queen-Rise of a Merchant Prince-Rage of a Demon King-Shards of a Broken Crown-Talon of the Silver Hawk-King of Foxes-Exile’s Return-Flight of the Nighthawks-Into a Dark Realm-Wrath of a Mad God-Rides a Dread Legion-At the Gates of Darkness
As you can see I have 5 to go (8 if you include the 3 unreleased books). I have seen Krondor the Betrayal and Krondor Tear of the Gods around in second-hand bookshops and on ebay so many times I am not concerned - there are an abudance of copies. Hell I've even seen Silverthorn and A Darkness at Sethanon a few times - they will cost a bit so it's a matter of the right money at the right time with those two. The only book that really concerns me now is Prince of the Blood. I have been searching for HC's of all these books since about 2004 and I have only ever seen it once. I am avoiding sourcing from overseas but I think that may be my only option. But at the end of the day I am happy that I found Magician - for me it is the most important find because it is my favourite book. It was was got me into fantasy and it's a majestic read.
Eighteen*0
I picked up my shiny new Canon EOS 550D DSLR from an importer in North Sydney. My mother stumbled across their site and their website left me more than a little suspicious of their products and their prices but after some research and a few phone calls it was fine. They import their products from Japan and we all know that the Japanese make excellent cameras - there is always the thought that they may be less-than-reputable but I went on a few forums and spoke with some people who had bought from there previously and they were very happy with the services provided. These impressions were confirmed when I picked up the camera, the shopfront is very professional - as are the employees. And because the cameras have been imported they have a very nice price tag. The only thing that some of the cameras are badged differently than they are in Aus. The 550D is such a case - being badged as the EOS Kiss X4 in Japan and the EOS Rebel T2i in North America. But at the end of the day it matters very little - I picked up the Twin Lens Kit for $1339. A solid save of around $500 on average which allowed me spend some of that other money on a decent camera bag, SD Card and Tripod. I picked up the bag and card from JBHIFI and I must say the staff there were obnoxious, rude and arrogant towards the fact that I had purchased the camera elsewhere. One staff member noticed that I was looking at the camera bags and asked 'What camera did you get' I told her the model and she simply replied 'You should have bought from us' and walked off. Bitch. So much for customer service.
Seventeen*3
No. 44 on my list has been nailed!
It was a while ago, while I was still writing the list but I've finally gotten around to grabbing photos off my phone so here we are. Liz and I took a day trip to Newtown on the cityrail free transit day. Why the hell wouldn't we? We went to King's Comics as well, so we didn't have to pay for a trip that probably would have cost somewhere in the $20 - $25 mark. The shop was nuts! I'd seen brief photos on the web but had always assumed it was downstairs in some sort of basement shop for some reason. Like the best music stores are you know? So I was wrong. It was in some sort of old factory type building with the entire place decked out with shelves. As you walk in you pass by a comedic amount of 2nd hand cd's and dvd's but you barely glance at them because it is plainly obvious that no matter how many there are they are minuscule in comparison to the epic number of books covering the walls, shelves and floor of the shop. There is zero room to move through the isle's as the narrow shelves are even more cluttered with the milk crates and general piles of books threatening to cave in and smother you. If you went in looking for one specific book you would have absolutely no hope and it's pointless asking about it because there is no way on earth that they would have records of what they have. Not a chance. I worry if there is a section to the shop that you can't see, that houses more books. I loved it! Hunting through 2nd hand bookshops is a love of mine and dependent on the the company I could spend hours in Gould's Arcade (before I found anything I'm sure). They have a healthy stock of old comics as well, but most impressive is there large corner of lp's. I didn't peruse them too closely, but I hope one day to sort through them in hope of finding some Sabbath, Stones and Maiden. Eerily enough 'Black Sabbath' - Black Sabbath just came on itunes. Also, bought my Soundwave tix last weekend - cannot wait to see Maiden live AGAIN!
The entrance.
The main stage.
An average isle.
So there you have it. No. 44. Once I move I dare say I will be exploring Newtown more often.
Sixteen*9
I have been inspired by a mate's to do list, so I have been doing up my own in the past 2 weeks. Some of these things have already happened so I'll catch up on that soon.
2. Finish further training.
3. Lose 5kgs.
4. Buy PS3.
5. Make a vinyl toy.
6. Move from Blaxland.
8. Frame my degrees.
10. Make short film.
11. Act like Bill Murray for a day.
12. By Limbo and finish.
13. Read the remainder of the Scott Pilgrim series (#2 - #6)
14. Makes efforts to become an artsy photographer.
16. Obtain new dvd shelving unit.
17. Own a 100 year old book.
18. Watch 3 'alternate' films.
19. Frame a poster.
20. Own an antique film poster.
21. Own all Raymond E Feist books in hardcover.
22. Buy some Threadless tees.
23. Read 1 chapter per day of a book for a month.
24. Get license.
25. Cook a roast dinner.
26. Illustrate children's book.
27. Buy an artwork.
28. Create a digital homage to the 2nd level of Goldeneye 64.
29. Watch all Star Trek films.
30. Buy Sennheiser headphones.
31. Buy a new desk chair.
32. Collect complete set of Heath Ledger's feature films.
33. Have artwork published.
34. Go running 4 times a week for a month.
35. Camp in the Blue Mountains.
36. Enter MIAF.
38. Get some new Converse's.
39. Land more freelance work.
40. Ride 10km's in a week.
41. Patch up desk.
42. Clean up desk lamp.
43. Pick up assorted frames from op shops etc.
45. Watch film at Dendy Cinema.
46. Buy typewriter.
47. Buy a polaroid camera.
48. Buy a vintage phone.
49. Independantly publish.
50. Complete this list by 15 April 2012.
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