Poor Fool, He Makes Me Laugh

Just finished watching The Phantom of the Opera. And I really enjoyed it. The story is cool, the acting great and the songs were kickass. Maybe one day I'll actually see a stage production of it. Apparently it's still going in the US and UK. So half a chance that someday I'll be able to see it.

Ordered some books from Infinitas. Two books from the new Robin Hobb series, Shaman's Crossing and Forest Mage. I wanted Polity Agent by Neal Asher, but the hardcover copy is not in stock and they have to order it which takes (plus delivery) 1-2 months at best! The paperback copy comes out in July, so I guess I'll wait until then.

Besides that, the month is not exciting as I thought it would be. I guess the books I've ordered masked most of the feeling, but it hasn't arrived and I'll finish them quickly. Anybody organising a day out or something?

Besides the books, I'll probably resist spending my money on anything else. As a habit, I don't buy anything that I don't really need and hoard the money, eventually putting it into the bank and letting it build up. Chinese New Year brings some hope, but I'm not expecting that much money anyway. Getting a casual job would be nice. Ideally, work at a games or computer shop would suit me best, but I'm not too picky. Unfortunately, timetables still haven't come out, so I can't commit to anything. But more money would be nice, so I can hoard more.

Still it's a good month to formulate long term plans. I would like to get a new computer, take advantage of Vista and all that jazz. But that's furthur down the road, maybe near the end of the year or early next year. And regarding education I'm thinking that after I graduate, I'll get a job and continue part-time studying. Or maybe continue long-term studying if I can keep the pace.
But that as well is down the road a fair while, so I still have time.

Only played a few hours of FFX. Still haven't been able to get into a rhythm. I left it for such a long while. I tried playing Day of Defeat: Source but it feels so weird after playing DotA for so long. Ahhh well...

The cicadas are pissing me off. I don't know about other places, but the cicadas start their droning buzz and it starts to get louder. Imagine the buzzing of the cicadas. Now imagine that the sound gets louder and louder, until you can't hear the lawnmower next door. Then imagine the sound keeping up so you starting screaming in a cold sweat, but no one hears you since the the buzzing is so loud. Then the buzzing cuts, and your ears are now ringing from the deafening silence. Rinse and repeat. Arrgh....

So yeah, someone plan a day out or something. City, net cafe, whatever. And give us our damn timetables USyd, you mugs. Anyone does anyone have a few RAV4s or something, because here's a splendid idea for some fun: