Fighting for Peace, Screwing for Virginity

.::HOLY SHIT!! Im a GEEK!!::.

2005-09-22T18:26:00.000-07:00

Oh My God!! New trailers of Harry Potter and the Goblet Of Fire, available at...
.::GoF Official Website::.
.::HPANA::.

I cant WAIT for November 18th!! Im such a geek!!!

.::More Cartoons::.

2005-08-19T00:40:00.000-07:00

.::Loving these Cartoons::.

2005-08-18T03:25:00.000-07:00

.::Love or Something Like It::.

2005-08-15T22:21:00.000-07:00

Ok, I am one of those pathetically soppy people who believe that in life we are able to have one true love, that can overcome any possible hiccup and problem. BUT, a friend of mine has a completely different opinion. Heres an extract from a txt conversation I had with this friend, see wat you think...

A: You believe everyone has one true love, right?

B: i would like to think so, yeah

A: How do you reacon you know when you meet them, I mean theres no such thing as love at first sight, but it could be the person stacking shelves at the supermarket

B: You just know I suppose, you just feel compelled to get to know them, and you know. the feeling of love isnt instant, but the possibility is

A:How may people have you meant to get to know and you havent? Or said to yourself I should go talk to them? It may sound bad but I think most of us have blown our chance

B:No, I truly dont believe we CAN blow it, meeting at least. When we are meant to love somebody, we wont blow it

A:In reality we are purt on earth to reproduce and pass on ourselves, but how many people do you know are alone with no kids? They would of had a chance sometime!

B:Perhaps it hasnt yet, love is not defined by age, or maybe they ignored it!

A: You know when you got your your palm read, and it said a 'Prctical' marriage? I think if you can get that and have some fun yourself that you should stick with it. If you look back at past relationships, have you ever been truly in love?

B:Nope, Iv loved, but never truly been in love. Practicality is part of mariage, but love is so much more important

A:I love Shannon in a way and we could live together happily

B: Was that you coming out, or are you manipulating the situation to prove a point out of context??
A: Hahaha, I thought your gaydar was never wrong! It wasnt out of context though, just putting a different perspective on it, not to prove a point

B: To love a good friend is to be expected, to love your partner is completely different. There is more than one kind of love

A: I know, thats why people who say they had love at first sight are wrong, but people who are happy togetherthough alwats say their partner is their best friend.....

Who do you agree with?? or maybe you have a different idea.....

.::Online Communities... Safe??::.

2005-08-13T20:03:00.000-07:00

Ok, I am a web geek! It is now official, and I state this loudly and proudly!
Apparently, the way to tell a web geek from any other name-branded geek is if they belong to some kind of online 'community' of sorts, and BY GOLLY!! I do!!
Recently discovered through a friend the joys that is MySpace, and Im loving it!!
HOWEVER......
There have been one or two scary incidents happening on there to make me wonder if it is truly safe or not....
For one, people have got access (somehow...) to my personal email address, and think that its funny (or productive...) to send me graphic photos of their Netherregions!! And this isnt gender specific!! Hehehehehehe!!
The other thing is when people who add you to their friends list claim to know deep and intimate details of your life, which is really kinda creepy. Some how a guy from Ireland seemed to know what SUBURB of Wellington I lived in (which wasnt mentioned in my profile, CREEPY!!!)
Well, I am off to buy birthday presents, so I will continue this later!!

Oh, and another thing!! CONGRATULATIONS to Jono, who has today posted his 101st post on his blog Walking the Right Path He has a rather amusing list of the 101 most cool things about his blog..... He has alot of spare time!! :D

.::SWEET JESUS!! Thats NOT Fanta!!::.

2005-08-12T18:42:00.000-07:00

I would like to clarify one small point before i begin this rant...

.::FANTA IS ORANGE!!::.

Now that that is off my chest, I may begin.
A friend and I went into Countdown a couple of days ago, and in the midst of all the tasty goodness that is coke, sprite and l&p, I came across something rather disturbing... GREEN FANTA!!!1
thats right kiddies, Fanta has taken one more step into the alienation of its true orangey goodness. I was alarmed a while back when they bought in the ice cream soda flavoured fantas, (GROSS!!!!!) But now, they have done it again with SOUR flavoured beverages.
Not one to pass up a new taste experience, I promply placed a bottle of sour apple fanta in my shopping basket, and carried on my merry way, leaving the sour watermelon behind for later trial.
GO FIGURE, it actually tastes rather good (Im a big sour apple ANYTHING fan) BUT!!!! It shouldnt be named 'FANTA'
Fanta is an ORANGE flavoured, ORANGE coloured carbonated drink, that we all used to spend our dairy money on and be told off by our parents for coming home with ORANGE mouths!!! IT IS NOT GREEN< OR PINK or any other godforsaken colour!!

So I will declare this....

I Love Sour Apple Soda Pop, NOT SOUR APPLE FANTA!!!!!

(Man, I really am full of shit sometimes....)

.::People Are Stupid::.

2005-08-11T21:51:00.000-07:00

Honestly, some people are so completely numb in the brain!!Anyone who knows me wil realise that I have quite a few male friends, but what REALLY bugs me is when people on the outside of my life think hat because I am socialising with a group of guys, that it means that I am eggin to get into the pants of every last one of them!! Eeeew!
How can people be so fuckin stupid, honestly???
I was out in town last night with one of my close girl friends, and with us we had quite a few males, all of whome I would consider friends. HOWEVER, When I was up dancing on the floor, some little (probably 16 year old sneaking in with her big sisters id) girl came up to me, laughing, saying that I was being greedy... GREEDY!!!!! Gah, little people make me angry.
But this got me thinking. Can a girl ever truly be friends with a guy with out it getting complicated. I think its entirely possible, but maybe Im wrong.....

.::On Sexuality of Sorts::.

2005-08-09T13:53:00.000-07:00

I have a theory, and in my own little mind, I think its a valid and interesting theory.
People define themselves in a way of sexuality, as Straight or Gay, sometimes Bi, and some are not truly sure.
In my own personal opinion there is no trua state as straight or gay. I truly do believe that as humans we make that choice, either conciously or subconciously, and we choose to stick to our own ideal.
I think that we are all able to love and care in an intimate way about a man or a woman despite our own sex and sexual preference.
I know that alot of the people I have spoken do agree with me, and we have discussed at legth the theory of the 'Grey' area, ie. there is no trua shade of black and white when it comes to our own sexuality, some people are 'off white' and some are 'charcoal', in other word very very close to being straight or gay, but noone can truly be one hundred percent

This is NOT me coming out, or declaring my love for girls, but a simple idea, a theory that I do believe in. What do y'all think??

.::My Personality Traits, Apparently::.

2005-08-08T00:02:00.000-07:00

Just took a random 30 question personality test, and these are the traits they fired at me, waddaya reckon?? Apparantly I am....

messy, disorganized, social, tough, outgoing, rarely worries, self revealing, open, risk taker, likes the unknown, likes large parties, makes friends easily, likes to stand out, likes to make fun of people, reckless, optimistic, positive, strong, does not like to be alone, ambivalent about chaos, abstract, impractical, not good at saving money, fearless, trusting, thrill seeker, not rule conscious, enjoys leadership, strange, loves food, abstract, rarely irritated, anti-authority, attracted to the counter culture

.::Which Leader Are You::.

2005-08-07T19:27:00.000-07:00

What Famous Leader Are You?
personality tests by similarminds.com

.::Which Movie are You::.

2005-08-07T19:23:00.000-07:00

What Classic Movie Are You?
personality tests by similarminds.com

.::Dangerous Ground::.

2005-08-07T02:58:00.000-07:00

I spent all of today in a car, driving back to Wellington from Rotorua, and I found myself thinking something dangerous, and honestly, rather foolish....

I was wishing that I was someone else...

Generally, that would be OK, I mean, every once in a while when I am browsing the internet I come across a picture of a gorgeous celebrity and find myself daydreaming about what it would be like to be them. But the thoughts I was having today were not that kind, they were actually almost distressing! I was wondering what I could have acheived in life so far if I was completely different, both physically and mentally, and for a while there I made myself believe that I would of been happier had I been born completely different.
Thats when this thought came to me....
We cannot change the person we are, the child we were or the parents we have, We can only change the person we will be, the love of the children that we have and the parents that we will become.
For some bizarre reason, that made me a hell of alot happier.... see, this is what happens when you get stuck in a car with only 1 more person to talk to!!!

..Franki..

2005-08-04T19:04:00.000-07:00

*TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey*
Name:	Franki Petrie
Birthday:	22 July
Birthplace:	Cambridge England
Current Location:	Wellington, New Zealand
Eye Color:	Hazel
Hair Color:	Brown / Blonde
Height:	Um, Short!
Right Handed or Left Handed:	Left
Your Heritage:	British, Irish, French and Italian
The Shoes You Wore Today:	My Furry Pink Slippers
Your Weakness:	My Heart, and Ciggarettes
Your Fears:	Lonliness and Sadness
Your Perfect Pizza:	Lotsa meat!!!
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year:	To Finally Be Happy
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger:	Lol, or Ppprrffftttttt........
Thoughts First Waking Up:	Oh god, I left the electric blanket on.....
Your Best Physical Feature:	Hahaha, I wont dignify that with an answer!
Your Bedtime:	Ungodly hours of the morning...
Your Most Missed Memory:	Rotorua Little Theatre company
Pepsi or Coke:	COKE!!!!!! (Obviously, who would choose Pepsi?)
McDonalds or Burger King:	McDonalds for cheeseburgers and BigMacs, BK for chicken burgers!
Single or Group Dates:	Single dates
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea:	Lipton (so damn good!!)
Chocolate or Vanilla:	Chocolate!
Cappuccino or Coffee:	Coffee (real black thick and strong!)
Do you Smoke:	Too Much
Do you Swear:	Far too much
Do you Sing:	Not enough
Do you Shower Daily:	Of course!!
Have you Been in Love:	Yes, unfortunately
Do you want to go to College:	I am already!
Do you want to get Married:	Yes, one day
Do you belive in yourself:	No at all
Do you get Motion Sickness:	Nope
Do you think you are Attractive:	No!
Are you a Health Freak:	Hahahahaha, um, NO!
Do you get along with your Parents:	Yup, I love my Mummy and Daddy!
Do you like Thunderstorms:	I LOVE them, dancing outside in the rain!
Do you play an Instrument:	I did...
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol:	Yup
In the past month have you Smoked:	Yup
In the past month have you been on Drugs:	Yup
In the past month have you gone on a Date:	Unfortanately Not!
In the past month have you gone to a Mall:	Yup
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos:	Not a whole box......
In the past month have you eaten Sushi:	Mmmhmmmm, I love the stuff!
In the past month have you been on Stage:	Unfortunately not, and I miss it!
In the past month have you been Dumped:	Nope, wish I had been!
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping:	Nope, cant say i have!
In the past month have you Stolen Anything:	Besides a coke from Marias fridge, No
Ever been Drunk:	Haha!
Ever been called a Tease:	Yup
Ever been Beaten up:	People have tried too, but no....
Ever Shoplifted:	Yup
How do you want to Die:	Peacefully and Loved
What do you want to be when you Grow Up:	Young
What country would you most like to Visit:	Italia
*In a Boy/Girl..*
Favourite Eye Color:	Green
Favourite Hair Color:	Blonde
Short or Long Hair:	Short, Shaggy, Windswept
Height:	Tall
Weight:	Average, with a lil bit of muscle....
Best Clothing Style:	Well dressed, with their own sense of style
Number of Drugs I have taken:	Im not going to answer that....
Number of CDs I own:	Far too many!
Number of Piercings:	7
Number of Tattoos:	2 (But I want more!)
Number of things in my Past I Regret:	Too many to count, and not enough to mention...
CREATE YOUR OWN! - or - GET PAID TO TAKE SURVEYS!

Songs Of My Life

2005-07-31T19:06:00.000-07:00

Well, HL is taking forever to load, and hey presto, a BadNav!! So I am going to go through the songs that best describe my life right now.... (Ooooh, another list!!)

1. Dazed and Confused by Led Zepplin (If you know me, you know that I am!!)

2. Blue by the Sugababes (Listen to the lyrics and you will know what I mean...)

3. Soar by Christina Aguilera (We cannot expect others to pull us along, we must learn to suffice ourselves, and be happy with who we are?

4. I Dant Wanna Be by Gavin DeGraw (I only need to be myself, not what others expect me to be)

5. Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd (I can turn my feelings and emotions on and off, and recently, they have had to be permanently off!)

6. Everlasting Gaze by the Smashing Pumpkins (Nothing is truly Great in itself, it is all perception)

7. Gone by the Black Eyed Peas feat. Jack Johnson (Everything you want isnt everything you need)

8. My My My by Armand Van Helden (Its all about the dancing...)

9. LaLa by Ashlee Simpson (lol, Im always LaLa'ing!!)

10. Cherry Bomb by John Mellancamp (Say yeah yeah yeah!!! Groovin was groovin..)

Things That Piss Me Off.......

2005-07-28T18:04:00.000-07:00

Ok, its been quite a while since my last blog, so this one is going to be extra extra long........

Lets start with a list, because I love lists, and this list is going to be about all the things that really piss me off......

1. People in clubs (namely one specific DANCE club) who climb up to the DJ booth and ask if they can play Christina Aguilera or Britney. (Note: This can be repaired with the DJ laughing at them and telling them to fuck off!!)

2. Public Displays of Affection in unappropriate circumstances (Yes, you know who you are........) Like making out in burger king, which is wrong because I really wanted to ENJOY my Whopper with Cheese, and y'all just put me off!!!

3. Guys who think that just because he is surrounded by girls, he can have whatever one he wants (Note: Mate, they are hanging around you because they all think you GAY, not hot!!!)

4. Shop Assistants who dont know what the hell they are talking about. There is nothing worse than asking a storeperson a question and then having to wait 15 minutes for them to find the right manager to ask

5. People who take competition WAY too seriously. You should not fall out with your friends because a GIRL beat you in a race on Need For Speed (Which I did, Gareth, and there is no denying that I am the BombDiggidy now!!!!)

6. Running out of Butter in the fridge... need I say more!!!

7. No smoking in bars and clubs. I mean, in resteraunts, I can understand, people are eating and that can be really quite unpleasant, But COME ON!!!! Bars are where you go to dance drink and SMOKE!!!!

8. People who vote for who their friends are voting for... Get Your Own Damn Opinion!!!

9. Creepy guys on internet sites, who send you even creepier emails....... *shivers*

and Finally.....

10. People going back on their words, telling you one thing and then completely betraying you with their actions

Well...... that was fun, so Im going to end my blog with the 5 coolest things I discovered this week.....

1. Online Grocery Shopping

2. How much fun dancing with guys who love house music is!!

3. The beauty of the young, and the amazing friendships that can come from it

4. my cool new 'Holy Smoke' ash tray from IkoIko

5. Myspace (www.myspace.com) My name on there is franki, so come Say HELLO!!!!

Ok, thats enough bitching for me today..... back to HL for me...........

Ciao

Domestic Goddess....... Again!

2005-05-21T16:34:00.000-07:00

Im making a habit of this!! This morning I got and started preparing DINNER!!!! Before you roll your eyes at me (too late, your probably allready doing that!!!) Im making a dish with a Yorkshire pudding base, and my grandmother swears by leaving to cool in the fridge for at least 5 hours, so that was what I did. At prersent, I have a beautiful batch of YP mix cooling in my fridge, as well as a DELICIOUS lime and prawn pilaf for a side dish!! Made that for lunch, but I made heaps so we can have that for dinner as well!! Yummy!!!
Its my mums birthday today, and so, as per usual, she has run away overseas to hide from it. Conviniently enough, dad has a conference in Aussie this week, so mum went over there with him. They were suppose to be staying at the Hilton (lucky bastards!!) which is the site of the conference. However, the Hilton is on the outskirts of Melbourne, and apparently not close enough to the shops. So when I rang mum this morning to sing her Happy Birthday she told me that they were moving into some swanky apartment in the middle of town!! Typical mum!! Well, shes shopping today, and hinted that there might just be something nice for me in it, so I cant complain!! I sooooo cant wait to go home next monday!!! :D

Ciao!

Personality Test from OKCupid

2005-05-20T19:30:00.000-07:00

ENFP - The Champion
Your Type is 100% Extroverted, 25% Observant, 12% Logical and 31% Structured

Your type is known as the Champion type, which is part of the larger
group called idealists. Nothing occurs that does not have some deep and
ethical significance in your eyes. You see life as an exciting drama.
You are very charismatic, yet tend to be too harsh on yourself for not
being as genuine as you think you should be. 3% of the population
shares your type.

As a romantic partner, you need to talk about what is going on in your
life. You are a strong supporter for your partner's efforts to grow and
change and be happy. You need to feel that same support from your
partner. Expressive, optimistic, and curious, you are eager to enjoy
new experiences with your partner, whom you wish to be your confidant
and soul mate, as well as play mate. You are uncomfortable sharing
negative emotion, though, and tend to withdraw from confrontation and
process your feelings privately. You feel most loved when your partner
appreciates your creativity, accepts your uniqueness, and sees you as
the compassionate person you are. You need to hear your partner tell
you how much you mean to them and would love if they did thoughtful
spontaneous things to demonstrate it.

Your group summary: idealists (NF)

Your type summary: ENFP

vincex's shorter version of this test.

My longer version of this same test. The real deal.

My test tracked 4 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:

You scored higher than 67% on outgoing
You scored higher than 36% on observant
You scored higher than 21% on logical
You scored higher than 45% on structured

Link: The Quick and Dirty Personality Test written by unpretentious2 on OkCupid Free Online Dating

Which Holy Grail Character are you??

2005-05-20T19:17:00.000-07:00

Take the quiz: "Which Holy Grail Character Are You?"

God
Every time I try to talk to someone it's 'sorry this' and 'forgive me that' and 'I'm not worthy'. It's like those miserable Psalms-- they're so depressing. Now, knock it off!

Gasp

2005-05-20T17:48:00.000-07:00

Heavens to betsy!! I just saw the new Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire teaser trailer and I'm spellbound!! (pardon the pun!!) Although quite a bit of the trailer is made up of shots of Harry, Hermione and Ron from previous movies, there are some top quality shots in there, like the dragon fighting scene from the TiWizard tournament.
The trophy for the TriWizard didn't look quite like what I was expecting, but I cant complain one little bit, Im just excited that the movie is coming out!!!
If you want to see te trailer, go to HarryPotter.com and check it out!! (by he way, you need quicktime to view it!
On another, not entirely different, note, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince is coming out July 16! I have already pre ordered my copy from Whitcoulls!!! So excited about that right now, and anxious, as JKR on her site has confirmed that another character will die in this book!!! There has been some serious theorising around my house, as I have MADE my flatmate read the books, and now shes hooked on them too!!!
FINALLY..... I am not a complete HP geek, I have crossed over from simply books and movies, and have plunged into the geek world that is Harry Potter RPG!! The site is Harry Potter Online and it is such an addictive game! It is a text based game which allows you to roam around Hogwarts, Hogsmead and the Forbidden Forest, levelling up, gaining skill points and money, and encountering Voldemort!! I have been playong for 2 weeks or so, and its also really social, I have met tonnes of people from around the world just by playing this!! BUT BEWARE!! If you are going to play this game, be carefull of the horny 13 year old girls who treat the Owl Mail and the boards like LonelyTeenageSingles.com!!
Anywho, thats my Harry Potter rant, I cant believe I haven't done one before now!! Undoubtably I will be back with more from the wonderfull world of HP!!!
Ciao

Im Going Home!!

2005-05-20T17:19:00.000-07:00

Lucky for me, I have no exams!! So, in a few days, as soon as my last tutorial is over, IM GOING HOME!!! I sooooo cant wait, my parents will have just got back from Aussie (fingers crossed for duty free for me!!!) so thats gonna be awesome, and my little brother will be there, as well as all those who took the easy road and decided to stay in rotorua! The only bummer about it is, the girls dont get off till the end of June, so I am gonna be sitting around twirling my thumbs for something to do! I think I might go get my drivers liscence!! (Im 19 years old and STILL only have my learners!! This is a sad sad thing!!)
Anyway, thats enough from me for now
Ciao!

DBP- Teacher Standing By

2005-05-18T17:13:00.000-07:00

A former teacher at the same school DBP taught at, and allegedly abused students at, has come forward in defense of his reputation.
Former Dunedin teacher Ashley Day said today Mr Benson-Pope was adamant he had not stuffed a tennis ball into the mouth of a student at Dunedin's Bayfield High School in the 1980s to make him stop talking.
"He did not do this. I have absolute faith in him and believe he will be vindicated."
On a seperate note, it has been revealed that the allegations against Benson Pope, that were raised in the house last thursday by Rodney hide and Judith Collins, will be transfered to the police. DBP continues to deny these incidents ever happened.

Boredom!

2005-05-18T16:45:00.000-07:00

this is what happens when I am stuck at home, I start tuttuing with HTML and change the template to my blog more often than I actually post on it!
Just went down to Micky D's this morning for breakfast, and now I'm settling in for a day in front of the computer! I have a meeting at 2pm for Shakespeare, but I dont think I will be able to make it, since Im double booked for a meeting at Bond and Bond!! Gahhh!!
Went out for a few drinks last night at the uni pub, which infact turned into an entire afternoon and evening of steady beer consumption, which was all in good fun! HOWEVER, getting into political debates when you have had the goo part of 4 jugs in your system is never a good idea, people NEVER seem to see that their views are entirely WRONG!!! :D
thats about it for today, had a call from the lovely ladies at Napoleon, asking me to come in and play, so YAY for the playdate on tuesday afternoon!!

COOKIES!!!!

2005-05-16T18:00:00.000-07:00

I am becoming uncomfortably domestic!! I have so far spent the morning rearranging the furniture in my room, only to restore them to their original position, then I made peanut butter cookies and nut break muffins!! Next on the list for today is cleaning the bathroom, and I might even get around to finally cleaning the oven!! Aaaarg!!! This is scaring me!! This is what happens when I have a day off uni!

Lets see, I havent blogged for a while, and nothing really has happened recently. Uuuummmmm, lemme see......

I am contemplating doing a night time makeup course, in order to qualify for a job at Napoleon cosmetics. Went in for an 'interview' the other day, and it turns out that it is company policy for employees to have a certificate in artistry, but I suppose thats a good thing!! Maybe thats something to do during the holidays. I have 5 weeks off for holidays because I have no exams, so I can go home on the 29th of this month... SOOOO excited!!

What else? Life out in G.V is great, quiet and fun!! After all of my skyting, I cant even use the spa pool for another few weeks, because I got a tattoo a few weeks ago when Jemo came to visit, andI cant get into the spa for at least a month!! :(

So, thats an update for now!!

....Dont Be Jealous

2005-04-09T19:08:00.000-07:00

....just because my new flat has a friggin' SPA POOL!!!! Yeah, I'm sure that anyone who knows me is sick to death of me saying this, but honestly, how awesome is that!!
I'm supposedly moving out to Grenada Village on the weekend, so its a wee bit further out of town than I am at the moment, but I dont give a toss!! I'm gonna be living with a wicked lady called Maria, and she has a cat called Samwise Gamgee (like from LOTR), and shes going to teach me to sing, and to make pottery (she has a pottery wheel!!!)!!!
I am going to miss this place though. There is a real sense of community in this building, and there are a few people (you know who you are) that I am gonna miss like hell, so you had better visit!! I have to say though, the bitchyness and rumours that circulate in a hostel enviroment are not exactly stellar, so thats definately not something I'm going to miss.
So, anyway..... whats been up lately?? I havent blogged in a while....
Went home to Roto's for a week for Easter, which was refreshing. I got into some rather cool habits, somewhere along the lines of getting up early, cleaning my room (*gasp*) and motivating myself to do school work.
A youngin' that I used to babysit (who is now 3rd form) was the lead in a school production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, and for a production of a musical that I dont really like from a school I cant stand, I was really impressed. Fredi was absolutely amazing as Joseph, that boy is definately going places, so keep your eyes out for him!!
Caught up with the girls a few times, who are both studying at Massey, so I dont see tham nearly as much as I would like to. Rotorua's club scenes so small now, with all of its 2 clubs (one of which doesnt count because its the grumpy mole!!) but it was still nice to see everyone out!!
Thats about it from me!!

Being Gay In Singapore

2005-03-23T14:14:00.000-08:00

Personally, I wouldn't know much about it. However, I have just been reading an article that really pisses me off!
The Singapoean government has declined a request for an HIV awareness concert, due to the fear that it will be seen as promoting an unhealthy homosexual life.
The concert was going to be held by Safehaven, a local HIV and AIDS support group, and was going to feature the gay christian pop duo Jason and deMarco.
In a statement released by the media authority of Singapore, this was said...

"Based on the duo's website and reports of their performances in the United States, it is assessed that their performance will promote a gay lifestyle which would be against the public interest,"

The duo have been a monogomous couple for the past few years, and aimed at promoting such in their concerts. Safehaven maintains, they were not aiming to produce a 'Gay' concert.
This is a continuation of homophobic speech from the government this month. A singaporian official earlier this month blamed a Gay and Lesbian festival in April last year for the spike in those tested positive for HIV, outraging the singaporian homosexual community.
Again, I will say it, STUPIDITY PISSES ME OFF!!!! Gggrrrrrr!!!

My Flatmate Hates New Zealanders

2005-03-20T11:48:00.000-08:00

Hahahaha, well, not really, but the Sunday Star Times seems to think so (or to phrase that better, seem to portray her as NZ hating!!) This Sunday, a fantastic article was published in a national newspaper about the future of the Right Wing Parliamentary System.
The main focus point of this article were the comments, beliefs and nature of a good (straight thinking) friend of mine, Hannah Collings. Kerry (my flatmate) also had a mention, where (quote)...

"Collings' friend, National supporter and fellow Vic student Kerry O'Connor, 20, shares Collings' politics, not to mention her assertiveness. "I swear I would rather go hungry than be on welfare. It's just a shame that no one else in godforsaken socialist New Zealand thinks the same way," O'Connor wrote in her weblog.

Hahahahahaha, classic!! Good on ya lovvie!! Hannah also had a rather lovely picture in the article, which as I understand was airbrushed (how much of a star do ya feel now??).

Oh yeah, as for the den incident, wasn't nearly as bad as I was anticipating, still ever so slightly scary, but manageable!! Crashed out early and didn't go into town, but MEH!!

The Den

2005-03-19T18:32:00.000-08:00

...as in I'm entering it, and I'm not overly stoked to be doing so, but MEH!! Meh I say to that! And I dont care!! Well, I kinda do, but now I'm confusing you all, so I shall cease.

ANYWAY, this has to be a record, blogging today, after blogging yesterday!! Not much has really been happening since I saw y'all last, went underwear shopping with B (again!!) and went to San jewellery and bought a pipe... NO, you dirty mischevious thing, not that kind of pipe, but a tobacco pipe, but it wasn't for me anyway, I SWEAR!! (honest!! :) )

Right O, I have places to be and people to piss off, so I'll catch u up bro!! (smirk!!) I come from Rotorua, what can you REALLY expect??

Return of the Queen!

2005-03-19T00:51:00.000-08:00

....well, not really. I actually wanted to say 'Long time, No Blog', but thats so overdone!! Anywho!! Its been ages, and I wont claim its because of my overrun social schedule and hectic studying.... Nope, I've simply either forgotten, or just couldn't be bothered! I promise you this though, I will try harder!!
I've just come upfrom the common room (Ah, the joys of Hostel living!!) where we were watching Red Dragon. Just quietly, can I say that I almost took offence to that movie. SEVERE FACIAL DEFORMITY MY ASS!!!!! Anyone who knows me will know what I mean by that!!! On top of that, his name was Francis (Mines with an E, but thats not the point!), and you dont see me biting out peoples tongues and doing strange things with mirrors!! (I do, however, have a slightly abusive Grandmother)
But, in all honestly, I did enjoy the movie. Ralph Fiennes is absolutely fantastic, and god knows most females on the planet would LOVE to take advantage of Edward Norton in bad, naughty ways!! Anthony Hopkins is a god, which is rather obvious, and the movie as a whole is sooooo much better than Hannibal (which was really quite sick!). Not quite as good as Silence of the Lambs, but there is a reason that movie is a cult classic!!
Right O, now that I have had my random rant about nothing in particular, I'll leave you to do something more interesting!! See you tomorrow!!

We Dont Need No Education...

2005-02-20T21:25:00.000-08:00

Well, maybe I do, and thats why I'm STOKED that uni has finally gone back! Personally, I was getting a little bit sick of lounging around on my arse watchin Harry Potter DVD's (Not that there is anything wrong with that!)
Was a little bit pissed of due to the fact that I have to do Theatre 101, but BONUS, got into Thea 208, which is a rather nani Shakespeare paper!! Hahaha, and next semester I'm taking a Dance and theatre paper, which may turn out to be a wee bit..... interesting, shall we say???
Now all I have to do is wait for my course related costs to come thru so I can buy some books!

Oscar Nominations

2005-02-10T15:29:00.000-08:00

ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Don Cheadle - HOTEL RWANDA
Johnny Depp - FINDING NEVERLAND
Leonardo DiCaprio - THE AVIATOR
Clint Eastwood - MILLION DOLLAR BABY
Jamie Foxx - RAY

ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Alan Alda - THE AVIATOR
Thomas Haden Church - SIDEWAYS
Jamie Foxx - COLLATERAL
Morgan Freeman - MILLION DOLLAR BABY
Clive Owen - CLOSER

ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
Annette Bening - BEING JULIA
Catalina Sandino Moreno - MARIA FULL OF GRACE
Imelda Staunton - VERA DRAKE
Hilary Swank - MILLION DOLLAR BABY
Kate Winslet - ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND

ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Cate Blanchett - THE AVIATOR
Laura Linney - KINSEY
Virginia Madsen - SIDEWAYS
Sophie Okonedo - HOTEL RWANDA
Natalie Portman - CLOSER

BEST PICTURE
THE AVIATOR
FINDING NEVERLAND
MILLION DOLLAR BABY
RAY
SIDEWAYS

!!HUGE!!

2005-02-08T03:02:00.000-08:00

This is huge!! I just 'Un-Messed' my site, and this is an official order to check it out!!

It took me hours, I really dont like HTML!!

CHECK IT OUT...... NOW!!

Aaaarg!! Valentines Day!!

2005-02-07T21:29:00.000-08:00

I think I might be getting a little resentfull towards men!! I went on a wee shopping trip today with a male friend of mine, who has just happened to have made the most considerate and beautiful valentines gift for his lovely lady. This trip got me thinking.... Why can't all guys be more like that?? He took the time and effort to actually MAKE a pressie for his girl, instead of just buying a card and writing his name in it!! (Not that a card is a bad thing, I wouldn't complain!! Infact, I wouldn't complain with anything on valentines!!)

I'm usually not a big believer in Valentines day, it has become far too comercial for my liking, but this isn't about the actual day, but the thought that goes into showing someone that they actually care! Girls, how many guys do you know who would MAKE a gift for you??

Maybe chivalry IS dead, but it's not a reality that I am ready to take on board just yet!

Revenge of the (Pop) Nerds

2005-02-06T20:21:00.000-08:00

It is now official, I am a pop geek. In one sitting with my beloved Kazaa Lite, I downloaded 6 (thats right..... SIX) Blue songs, not to mention some Barry Manilow. I am actually ashamed of myself. To make matters worse, I ended up with a few new TLC tracks and (god forbid) 'whats new pussycat' from Tom Jones!! Eurg!!

Where has all the good music gone?? Where are the guitar rips thaty make you shiver, the scream lyrics of zepplin and the stones that make you jump right out of your snake skin ass huggin' tights?? Honestly, I grew up listening to LZ, The Stones, Allman Brothers, Lynard Skynard, The Who, Queen..... The REAL music!! Where has it all gone?? I know its out there somewhere, all you have to do is listen to the Datsuns to see that, but why has the mainstream culture not embraced such musical genius??

Meh, I give up, bring on the Manilow!

B.A.N.A.N.A.S

2005-02-05T14:16:00.000-08:00

Hahahahaha, I pity the fool who lives below me!! Namely because in recent weeks I have been known to BLAST Love . Angel . Music . Baby by Gwen Stefani from my stereo, not to mention a dance cd made for me by a certain unmentionable back in good ol' Rotovegas!

So I finally got a tagboard that worked with blogger, its a wee bit ugly, but thats no excuse not to sign it!!

P.S Hannah, Sign it again, I scrapped th shoutbox u signed, the HTML was eratic!! Meh!

Hhhmm.... what else.... Going to a BDay party tonight, not overly sure what I'm gonna wear (ah the womens predicament!!!) but I really cant be bothered stressing out and throwing my clothes all over the place!! Saw this GORGEOUS dress in principles that I realllllly want, but since the RECT have fucked up with the NCEA scholarships, I wont get mine either until March 1!! Gggaaaaarrrrrr!!! That and the fact that studylink are not gonna pay out untill 20 Feb, I'm poor!!

Speaking of StudyLink, they are all morons..... Just thought I would clarify that!! I had a ring from some bubblegum brained studylink advisor yesterday, enquiring about the continuation of my Student Allowance. Firstly, I have never received nor applied for an allowance, I simply wouldn't be elligable, so I didn't waste my time....... Aaaarrrrgggggg, stupidity infuriates me!!!

Hahahahaha, final thought on this beautiful day, found a fantastic parody site of the destiny church.... make sure you read the article about the sunday they went to church at Wellington High!! Aptly, its called Happy Clapping Homos.

Misplaced Faith

2005-02-03T18:04:00.000-08:00

I am disguisted, which is a feeling that has compelled me to write 2 posts in one day. I was surfin round other blogs, when I came to http://shrinkingheads.blogspot.com/, which seemed really interesting. THis guys most recent post was talking about 'The Children of God', or 'The Family', and a recent murder suicide that has been linked to that particular cult. So, being the inquisitive person that I am, I went to check it out.

Turns out, 'The Children of God', who have breed a few well know celebrities, like Rose McGowan (from Charmed), as well as River and Joaquin Phoenix, has a prominent history of child sexual abuse and incest. The methodoligy they used to attract people to the cult was dubbed "Flirty Fishing", where members would lure the opposite sex into the cult under the promise of sex. Richard Rodriques, a childhood member of 'the family', committed suicide after killing his nanny at the beginning of this year, leaving a video recording of himself prior to his death documenting his motives.
In this video, he described his violation as a child, as said he had no choice but too leave this world, as the cult had stripped him of his dignity and left him with nothing.

Why do we let our world be corrupted by this kind of wrong. Religion is to be peacefully cherished, not undermined by acts of cruelty. If you want to know more about this, go to http://www.rickross.com/groups/family.html

I was sickened

Change and Rearrange

2005-02-03T16:35:00.000-08:00

So, do you like it?? I was mucking around with the HTML template for my blog, and decided to do things a wee bit differently. I think its pretty, but dont take this as me turning into a little girly girl bubblegum pop obsessed 13 year old!! I'm just in a pop mood!!

Downloaded a shit load of Donnas songs last night, so I've been rocking out to that.... Brilliant!!

This morning has been rather productive. After dragging myself out of bed at 11am, I cleaned my room, and bought up all the stuff from the basement of mine that was still down there, as well as swapping it with the 3 dinnersets and some odd pots and pans that were just cluttering the minimal space we have in our apartment!! Ooooh... and I cleaned the floors!! I feel quite proud really!

Ooooh, and another thing, I just hooked it onto www.horoscope.com for my daily predictions...... what a load of crap!! Wanna hear??
"You will have plenty of chances to let someone you care about know exactly how you feel, so don't chicken out. It's time to lay your cards on the table so that you can move forward. "

Peh!!

The Mind-Fuck that is Marriage

2005-02-03T01:40:00.000-08:00

Right, so Hannah and I got bored this afternoon, so we decided to check out the bridal salon, purely for shits and giggles. The story was, she was getting married, and we were looking for bridesmaids dresses. Simple enough. After I tried on many a dress, we agreed on the hyperthetical style of the dresses, not to mention the colour.

So heres me, in a bridal salon, solidifying the outfits for mine, and hannahs, bridesmaid..... Before I've found a friggin groom!!! Meh, no worries, a girl can dream....

Ciggarettes: 6, a damn sight better than yesterday

Listening to: Gwen Stefani (B.A.N.A.N.A.S Mwahahahahahahaha)

Craving: Chocolate icecream and a girlie DVD

The Count

2005-02-02T01:00:00.000-08:00

Cigarettes: 13 (I bought a pack from unistop this morning with 10 cent coins, the lady behind the counter wasn't impressed!!)

Time at Home: Way too long, I need a job

Units of Alcohol: 2 glasses of wine with Hannah

Stupid Quote for today: "I have random patches of hair... (where?) ...inside my knee"

Listening to: Xibit, Hey Now (Mean Muggin')

High Point: Last card (......I need to get out more!!)

My flatmates blood pressure is rising at an alarming rate.... she claims this is due to mindless bludge-drivle contested to her by dirty socialists..... Put aside the fact that she is working her ass off in all arenas of her life, but honestly, that helen-hugging mindfucking that seems to be circulating right now is BAH!! Thats all I have to say about it, BAH!!!!!

The Virgin Blog

2005-01-31T22:10:00.000-08:00

Mwahahahahaha, I will take over this universe, but first, I shall blog!! Why I hear you ask?? Simple, because I wanna be cool like Kerry!! This will most probably be a fad, and will become less and less frequent as the year drags on, but PEH I say to all that,because I'm resolute for this particular moment....
Well, I just managed to fill..... 4 lines of meaningless drivle....

But, thats blogging right??

Franki