There used to be this idea that government would be distinct and separate from religion. Don’t know what happened to it. Context: from the U.S. Social Security website (here), “No SSNs with an area number of “666” have been or will be assigned.”
Great news! My visa paperwork, the key, most critical document absolutely necessary for me to even start an interview at the U.S. consulate, is having a wonderful holiday in the Bahamas. Yes, FedEx have managed to misplace an entire shipment, which was due for Sydney, but which is now happily sunning it up… somewhere. sigh… Read more
For what it’s worth, I don’t want anyone to ever give up on me… if I end up in a situation like Bronwyn. Heck, anyone who evenly remotely knows me knows how stubborn I am – I don’t give up the things I like, and I’m quite happy living right now. <:) But if despite… Read more
Also, note to self: I owe Bronwyn one Ferrari or one lift in my car, whichever comes first. 😆 She gave me a lift to the cinemas last night, after the bus decided not to appear. She had to drive all the way back from Frankston to pick me up (from Mt. Eliza), and she… Read more
Daylight savings sucks. I want my hour back. Also, tiny pins get hot when soldered. This Just In. I was using my thumbnail to hold the opposite end to that which I was soldering, only the board slipped… I now have a small but precise square dint in my thumb. Yep, the excitement never ends… Read more
It’s interesting how some people seem to think they can’t be taken for granted… that every time they don’t cheat on their partner, their partner should somehow make an exception of that, and celebrate them greatly. Personally, I do take it for granted that my partner won’t be unfaithful. I have better things to celebrate… Read more
Tomorrow morning we have a house inspection from the realtor, which is always fun – there’s a little flurry of activity right beforehand where Anton, Damien & Laura try to spruce the place up to a liveable standard. I did my part – I swept some cobwebs and spider-webs away. Now all the spiders in… Read more