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Note: Having just reread this, let me clarify very quickly. The first line of the post is meaning November … not a person or persons.

You suck.

Because of commitments with the army, the Cucumbers and other things I might as well give up on you right now.

Via email L and I are trying to figure out the next time we can actually spend some time together. She travels a lot for work and I’m off trying to please everyone who needs me to play and/or take photos. Sure I may actually have some money at the end of November but is the lack of cohesion and mental drain going to be worth it?

And in between all this is me trying to spend some time with my little boy before he grows up and realises his father isn’t all he’s built me up to be.

Last nights army rehearsal was good. That’s a big statement to make lately.

We got through all the music for the next couple of gigs and it looks as though I could be going on a one month army photography course as the RSM has approved my application (recommended it in fact).

I have also picked up another three days worth of photography work for the month with the army.

78/365 – Framed

Originally uploaded by RXAphotos

Lately Mike and Chris have made comments about hitting the wall in their 365 day projects. Hitting the wall as in running out of original ideas. I can appreciate their concerns as I’m sort of at that stage myself. The only difference is that they are in their first 10 days and I posted day 79 today.

It seems I get the best reaction to a photo whenever my eyes are staring directly down the lens. As much as I want to provide variety, in the instance of a complete lack of new ideas, my eyes come to the rescue. It’s almost like a safety net.

Spent nearly all day yesterday going through the army photos I took on Saturday. At least I can justify the full days pay I will be claiming for the selection and post processing time tonight. November is rapidly vanishing under a cloud of army activities but at least I may be able to afford Christmas presents for people during the festive season.

I was planning on doing a blow by blow description of the weekend past but the mere thought of it nearly sent me to sleep. So in it’s place is the dot point weekend. Enjoy.

Friday

• Organise army uniforms x 3
• Lunch with L
• Pick up drums from army
• Drop of some of Matthew’s clothes to ex at her workplace
• Drive to gig
• Set up drums
• Find open wireless network and past the time
• Played gig, ate lot, finished late drove home
• Got to sleep at 0200

Saturday

• Awake at 0500
• At bandroom by 0730
• Photographed regimental church service
• Photographed regimental parade
• Played and photographed at lunch
• Played and photographed at official dinner
• Fell into bed around 0200

Sunday

• Up at 0930
• Took dog for a walk
• Told L off for buying breakfast
• Went to 40th party and took a few photos (yes only a few)
• Went to Mum’s and nearly fell asleep on the couch with my head in L’s lap. Mmmmm comfortable couch sleeping
• Went to L’s and watched a DVD whilst having dinner
• Went to sleep

Quote of the weekend:

“I love our regiment … where else in the army could you say ‘What ever floats your boat sir’ to a colonel and get a way with it?” – Me.

Frustration of the weekend:

‘Birdland’ is not an appropriate tune to open a mess dinner with.

There you have it.

Damn it’s early.

5.55am to be precise.

I should think of going … but I wanted to say good morning to my loyal readers first.

No more entries for the day unless I manage to escape army for a while and find an open wireless network somewhere.

Three hours sleep is not enough, but that’s all my body would allow me before jolting me awake.

Looking forward to climbing into bed tomorrow morning. Sorry in advance for the snoring.

Must go … butt stuck on chair.

Have a great day and have no fear. Australia will be well protected … from what I have no idea … but there will be a lot of us there.