World Trade Centre, Melbourne

I was on the train the other day and travelled past the World Trade Centre in Melbourne. It seems the slightest thing can amuse me. I noticed that the "World Trade Centre" on the side of the building had been hastily painted over, and a new "World Trade Centre" painted in writing one third the size just below it....probably to make it more difficult for planes to read...which was my first thought anyway.

Die Hard

Last night was spent once again delving into the world of Dracula. Previous to that, I had watched Die Hard with a friend, as we were preparing ourselves for the release of Die Hard 4.

Today was market day at work, and as a result, we were extremely busy. It was quite amusing to watch the herds flock to the 99c bread and two litre soft drink. But working in the ghetto within which I work, it was to be expected. Especially with the old foreign citizens who just love their specials. It was refreshing when there was a die down in customers today, not that this occurred very often, but it allowed for a drink to be had and a breath to be taken.

Tonight I preoccupied my time listening to Queen and packing my books, cds and dvds in prepartion for my move into a new unit next week -- this was no easy feat as my books filled four large boxes. I've thrown out a fair bit of stuff so far, and boxed a lot of old books to be taken to my mother's house for storage until I have a larger house with another bookcase or two. It is disheartening to see such a grand mahogany bookcase with nothing to fill it's shelves. However, in one and a half weeks time, all sanity shall be restored.

Facebook

I have just tried my hand at Facebook. It is similar to MySpace, yet much more disappointing. The account I created for myself lasted less than 20 minutes as I deactivated it and instead insisted upon my friend to join MySpace. Hopefully she will succumb to my request as I really loathe to start a new account when the Facebook enterprise has yet to expand profoundly into Australia. If such a time may come, and its popularity grows, I shall reconsider its usefulness in contact connectivity, but until such a time, I will bide my time on MySpace.

Oh So True

"The tooth fairy teaches children that they can sell body parts for money."

- David Richerby

A wise quote

"Have regular hours for work and play; make each day both useful and pleasant, and prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well. Then youth will be delightful, old age will bring few regrets, and life will become a beautiful success."

-Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888)

Dracula and Frankenstein

I find my communicative ability somewhat diminished and life turned into a steadfast game of charades. The reason for such an occurrence stems back millions of years to the first reported meeting of particles desiring union and purpose - their main ambition being to someday develop into mischievous little microbes and cause havoc and vocal distruction to all they have contact. Well, it seems that they succeeded. I have lost my voice. That is, it is currently in a state of weakness and silence but for the pain-filled moments that words must be uttered and thoughts expressed to those who will hear them.

This brings me to an expression of personal desire and yearning. I have recently finished reading the well-known "Frankenstein" written by Mary Shelley back in 1818. I must say that the beauty with which it is written and the form of such, is awe inspiring and leaves one wishing they too were possessed of such wonderful talent. Not talent in relation to the creation of stories, but rather, and perhaps more importantly, to the use of words in a way that captivates and conveys precise meaning to its readers. The ability to use highly intellectual words is somewhat trying for me as I find my exposure to great works of literature and inspirational pieces has previously been limited.

After reading Frankenstein I decided to change my current outlook and replace it with a determination to be highly educated and knowledgeable in words and writing. My second step was to move onto Bram Stoker's Dracula. This is written in much the same fashion as Frankenstein with diary entries and letters filling the bulk of the novel. But this seemingly simplistic approach to writing works remarkably well as both books are exceptional. It may be that the premise behind the stories aided in their huge success, but if it were not for the style in which they were written, there is doubt as to the degree of popularity such stories would actually possess.

I am yet to watch the movies that have been filmed based on the books, but it will be very interesting to see how they portray the story on camera, and how closely the film-makers adhere to the original.

Although I have not finished reading Dracula, I have already decided upon some other classical literature I would like to read. The main two titles being Gulliver's Travels and Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. I would be delighted to hear from anyone who has some suggestions as to works that I should add to my list of books to read.

In other news, I was given inadequate notice as to the timing of the Respawn Lan and as such am unable to attend. I would just like to add a *glare* to the person responsible for my delayed invitation. You know who you are. Although I may occassionally glare or poke you, it is in a jestful manner and do not take it too seriously. However, I am expecting my external hard-drive to be full of delicious entertaining goodness when you return from your voyage to the land the emos.