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Adventurer. Vintage fiend. Wanabe Rockstar. Loves snail mail. Bringing back "the Twist".Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09837924498214629850noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110282977932428331.post-3596922363455550242011-05-08T16:52:00.000-07:002011-05-08T16:52:52.586-07:00Engineering HappinessTis' amazing how the quality of the people that you work with can miraculously change your outlook on going to work.
While my workplace is a battlefield of personality-less engineers on a testosterone rampage for the title of biggest ego, there are a handful of merry humans which fall into the category of "real people" and essentially make life cool. Whilst a minority, we band togetherCourtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09837924498214629850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110282977932428331.post-87192261740553608032010-10-17T16:40:00.000-07:002010-10-17T16:40:18.703-07:00Mondayitis. Ode to ProcrastinationSuffering. Yawns, Sighs and my head is basically on the desk.
I am sure I am not the only person in the world that gets to 10.30am Monday and has only replied to a weekends worth of private emails and done a handful of filing!
C.K.Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09837924498214629850noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110282977932428331.post-26734992547924005332010-10-17T16:36:00.000-07:002010-10-17T16:36:57.148-07:00Support LocalI have recently discovered a wicked little independent radio which I listen to religiously. Discovering loads of new music influences which is great, feels incredible to support something grass roots, feel a part of something unique and somewhat alternative I guess.
Similarly, have started doing my weekly vege shop at the Sunday markets down from my house. FRESH, long lasting, tasty and CHEAP AS Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09837924498214629850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110282977932428331.post-51457041572954421972010-09-14T22:23:00.000-07:002010-09-14T22:23:19.105-07:00new home.In the first week of my new home;
I broke the shower head at my flat and nearly flooded the place - there was water on all four walls and the ceiling and floor of the bathroom...was fairly intense.
Nearly was attacked by a crazy bearded tattooed carny looking man in a bank as I was innocently trying to open an account.
Ran into the one person I knew in the entire city while in the supermarket on Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09837924498214629850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110282977932428331.post-41894040152437334122010-09-08T15:38:00.000-07:002010-09-08T15:38:58.633-07:00lions, tigers and bears oh my!My new home is full of adventures that's for sure.
1) yesterday I was running in the forest and accidentally stood on a huge snake! No I am not kidding - thought I was going to die. It was about a metre and a half long and as thick as my arm and I just wasn't looking for it, I guess it just isn't in my realm of understanding. I think I screamed the forest down and bolted home Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09837924498214629850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110282977932428331.post-34273053411868030132010-08-19T20:28:00.001-07:002010-08-19T20:28:53.223-07:00So long, Farewell, aufweidersehen, Goodni-ight.So I sit here eating my last freddo frog at my clean desk waiting for something to arrive in my empty inbox in my final hour of work. I’m not a particularly emotional or nostalgic person when it comes to work, but this job and the people here really have been such a blessing. I will struggle to find a new one that competes I think.
I never before realized how exhausting a departure can be. I amCourtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09837924498214629850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110282977932428331.post-45313319224381757562010-07-27T01:30:00.000-07:002010-07-27T01:30:32.990-07:00My Nan is Awesome.While in limbo prior to skipping the country, I am living covertly, deep in suburbia's quietest cul-de-sac with my grandmother - if I was Mr Bin-Laden I think this would be the spot I would choose...far more discreet than a cave in the hills of Afghanistan and much more comfortable! While we have our differences in age, lifestyle and most certainly opinion, we make it work and I couldn’t be more Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09837924498214629850noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110282977932428331.post-6922361697790205462010-07-26T02:13:00.000-07:002010-07-26T02:13:34.359-07:00My New Deskmate.I have just experienced an unwelcome new arrival.
Yet another class conscious, rotund middle aged English import with a receeder. Great. At least my last deskmate had a dry wit to rival Ricky Gervais. Meet Duncan.
I have always been lucky enough to have such a wide range of responsibilities in my work that my job description is suitably vague and no-one really knows what I do. I’d like to say Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09837924498214629850noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110282977932428331.post-77427240999793038512010-07-16T21:36:00.001-07:002010-07-16T21:38:14.837-07:00slackerWow. So I haven’t written since APRIL. Disgraceful. And so much for my resolution to write twice weekly – clearly flushed that one down the giant white porcelain telephone. Anyway, I was trying to think of exciting excuses to the lack of material and here are some I came up with;
I made it into a reality tv show (insert Masterchef, Top Model, Mitre 10 Dream home here) and have been away filmingCourtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09837924498214629850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110282977932428331.post-72502279794144250642010-04-11T03:47:00.000-07:002010-04-11T03:51:17.176-07:00fashion faux paHaving never been one fussed about dressing to impress in the workplace, I am far more interested in promotion and acknowledgement based on merit rather than looking like I'm more important than I am, and blatant arse kissing. Although I work in a professional consultancy, our regional office is known to be fairly relaxed when it comes to dress. Don't get me wrong, I am not about to wear my Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09837924498214629850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110282977932428331.post-56337034265327379182010-03-28T00:29:00.000-07:002010-03-28T00:32:22.222-07:00latest and greatest vintage finds...Mint condition perfect fitting white LEATHER. This may have once belonged to Madonna. A steal at $25 I might add.
A second little leather number - straight from the set of Top Gun at a mere $20Some super handbag finds.
Check the sleeves and fantastic fabric on this LBD
Home on the Range, where the deer and the antelope play...
And a new hobby, nicked from my nans (hoarding is in the blood) Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09837924498214629850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110282977932428331.post-16978400876043333702010-03-26T22:01:00.000-07:002010-04-09T11:56:41.818-07:00Wilderness.Four hour work days are so much healthier for human beings! After sacrificing my entire weekend working for 'the man' I took a wee break with two half days in a row midweek for a cleansing weekday adventure to heal the soul.
Spent 3 hours in the bush climbing up to a gorgeous and effort-worthy 106m waterfall! Hadnt been tramping in quite a while and forgot how fun it is, and if you choose a Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09837924498214629850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110282977932428331.post-56172862809765907842010-03-26T21:44:00.000-07:002010-03-26T21:44:24.441-07:00My Kryptonite.Im not sure what it is about Lady Gaga that makes me want to throw up so much... Never before have I had a stronger compulsion to switch the station for any other music or artist. I like to be as open to new musical influences and styles as possible and can appreciate the artistic talent in just about anything, from rock to rap to baroque to jazz to house. I just cant understand Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09837924498214629850noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110282977932428331.post-73907518965510866972010-03-10T02:34:00.000-08:002010-03-10T12:05:42.208-08:00Oopsy. Insurance.Why is it that I even bother with insurance - I never seem to be able to claim on the darn thing. I am currently lamenting a wee nose to tail incident which I was responsible for early in the year after recieving the bill today. The cost was $50 under my $1450 excess - I swear they failed to explain the $450 excess for being under 25 and $750 excess for being and "inexperienced driver" i.e. Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09837924498214629850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110282977932428331.post-108721536168126412010-03-10T01:59:00.000-08:002010-03-10T02:36:55.385-08:00SelfishnessMy newest philosophy is "if I cant bike there, Im not going.": How flippin selfish am I! Seriously, I have a total aversion to going anywhere father than a stonesthrow from my doorstep if I can possibly avoid it. I just love home. Simple as that. As much as I enjoy travelling, I completely despise the big smoke, particularly familiar evils such as the place (with the second highest rate of Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09837924498214629850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110282977932428331.post-65332739013044243552010-03-01T01:34:00.000-08:002010-03-01T02:21:15.047-08:00Camping.On Friday I was waiting for the clock to tick down so I could bolt from the cube farm, and spontaneously booked a tent site in Raglan. The Rip Curl Pro surf competition was on, the weather forecast was good, I checked with the BF, sorted a tent from my grandmother and sent a lame excuse to my Patrol captain to get out of Lifegaurding my weekend away. The stars were aligned promisingly.
Started Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09837924498214629850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110282977932428331.post-80181368230586211972010-02-28T23:51:00.000-08:002010-03-01T02:24:00.802-08:00Animals, stick men and magic carpets...In a slew of non-work related emails regarding attending a concert at the Zoo, things got fairly elaborate and ended with us all describing one another channelling our inner David Attenborough. So I thought I would give you a sample below;
Here is the description of me by a very old friend;
Courtz (scientific name: Courtneilious k*****tious) is a unique creature, often exhibiting more Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09837924498214629850noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110282977932428331.post-32656581219551811122010-02-14T00:15:00.000-08:002010-02-14T00:37:07.695-08:00gym people.A leathery botoxed, lycra-clad woman rasps at a class of (largely) perspiring pensioners. "Start with sun salutations, progress to tai chi ball series, child’s pose, up dog, down dog, three legged dog, baby cobra, warrior I followed by warrior II, try to push your belly button into your spine and don’t forget your universe breaths" UNIVERSE BREATHS?! I’m not a big gym class attendee and the firstCourtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09837924498214629850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110282977932428331.post-14953600506185677562010-02-13T22:36:00.000-08:002010-02-13T22:36:50.441-08:00Professional Development and Nightmare NetworkingAfter a week-long sojourn to the Garden City, Capital of the Mainland, Christchurch (aka Crime-church), I am supposed to consider myself ‘professionally developed’ and actually do my job with some sort of efficiency.
Of the 50 or so participants I was probably the youngest by a decade and a minority in that I wasn’t balding or male.
As much as I was concentrating my darndest, the gripping Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09837924498214629850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110282977932428331.post-75424133004545727622010-01-28T02:45:00.000-08:002010-01-28T02:48:51.729-08:00home economics.At the last few social occasions I’ve attended I have started to develop a complex about my lack of home enterprise abilities. I get lumped in with the boys when it comes to things to bring; "oh just bring some bread and meat" or, "garlic bread and some drinks" ...and if they are really pushed for choice ill get asked to stretch to a salad. Personally I never thought I had a problem with cooking Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09837924498214629850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110282977932428331.post-74257992442105898782010-01-28T01:10:00.000-08:002010-01-28T01:10:28.824-08:00Take a risk.Do something scary. I am a firm believer that age is a choice. If you feel like walking along that railing or fence next to the car park on your way to work, do it! If you feel like jumping off that high ledge into the sea, you feel like dancing like it is 1999 or singing karaoke just jump, dance or sing with all your heart. You will feel a rush that can only be the real elixar of youth. I think Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09837924498214629850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110282977932428331.post-57090908210068279232010-01-28T01:01:00.000-08:002010-01-28T02:55:43.162-08:00Dance Innovation. A wee bit of rural and the lasso cougar.It seems every good time ever had in my living memory has been embodied by a particular dance move. Here is a selection from recent and distant memory...largely popularised by an eccentric friend of mine.
the bar stool boogie
the hail jesus
the T-rex
the twist
the hoe-down
the slater
the moa
dare I mention the Macarena?
the chainsaw
dice and broom sweep and something-a-rather
right down to theCourtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09837924498214629850noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110282977932428331.post-63307836798895771912010-01-24T23:07:00.000-08:002010-01-28T01:08:40.674-08:00New friends.You can never have enough friends. Sure you will always spend more time with some than others but they are all valuable no matter what level the friendship! Don’t forget you can learn something from every person you meet. Everyone has been new and alone at some stage in their lives whether at a social function, work place or new town. I’m sure we all appreciate those who have taken the time to Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09837924498214629850noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110282977932428331.post-49524885475325840842010-01-22T20:51:00.000-08:002010-01-28T01:11:01.462-08:00A dose of localAgricultural and Pastoral shows. Rural New Zealand at its best and most concentrated. Candyfloss, ferris wheels, laughing clown sideshows, dog trials, shearing, woodchopping, horseriding, home enterprise, dust, sunburn and kids on sugar. Magic.
Got some local down me today and loved every moment from patting clydesdales, checking out some live milking, and world champion shearers and axemen Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09837924498214629850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110282977932428331.post-77408800023915653982010-01-22T20:41:00.000-08:002010-01-22T20:42:47.408-08:00snail mailIt doesnt get much better than the delight of seeing a handwritten letter in the box with your name on it. I have recently been reaping the benefits of hard work pre christmas with about 50 cards both nationally and internationally, which I love the process of writing anyway (despite the hand cramp and concrete eyelids at ridonculous hours of the night). This week there was one from Sweden, ItalyCourtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09837924498214629850noreply@blogger.com0