Thursday, October 29, 2009

LOOKLET OF THE DAY

Spring has arrived in Melbourne and that means,
Melbourne Cup! The Spring racing season brings
fashion to the fields, with women dressed to the nines
in gorgeous gowns and cocktail dresses.

Monday, October 26, 2009

Why not try a triathlon?

I haven't posted in ages!
As of this coming Monday, I'll be doing a training regime for a triathlon!
Here is the plan from The Herald Sun:

WEEK 1
MONDAY walk 5min, jog 10min
TUESDAY rest
WEDNESDAY swim 25 min
THURSDAY walk 5min, jog 15min, walk 5min
FRIDAY rest
SATURDAY ride 40min
SUNDAY rest

WEEK 2
MONDAY walk 5min, jog 15min
TUESDAY rest
WEDNESDAY swim 25min
THURSDAY walk 5min, jog 15min, walk 5min
FRIDAY rest
SATURDAY ride 40min
SUNDAY rest

WEEK 3
MONDAY ride 40min
TUESDAY rest
WEDNESDAY swim 30min
THURSDAY walk 5min, jog 20min, walk 5min
FRIDAY rest
SATURDAY ride 40min, run 10min
SUNDAY swim 30min
WEEK 4
MONDAY jog 15min, walk 5min
TUESDAY rest
WEDNESDAY swim 25min, ride 25min (seperate sessions)
THURSDAY jog 12 min, walk 3min (x3)
FRIDAY rest
SATURDAY ride 50min, run 10min
SUNDAY swim 35min

WEEK 5
MONDAY rest
TUESDAY run 35min, ride 35min (seperate sessions)
WEDNESDAY swim 45min
THURSDAY walk 5min, jog 30min, walk 5min
FRIDAY rest
SATURDAY ride 50min, run 20min
SUNDAY swim 45min (open water)

WEEK 6-7
MONDAY rest
TUESDAY run 35min, ride 35min (seperate sessions)
WEDNESDAY swim 45min
THURSDAY walk 5min, jog 30min, walk 5min
FRIDAY rest
SATURDAY ride 50min, run 20min
SUNDAY swim 45min (open water)

WEEK 8
MONDAY rest
TUESDAY ride 40min
WEDNESDAY swim 30min
THURSDAY run 25min
FRIDAY rest
SATURDAY ride 20min, run 10min
SUNDAY race day!

I think I can do this. I've always been curious about doing a Triathlon.

Thursday, October 1, 2009



FUNKY FRESH.




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New Blog header. This definitely fits it better. :)
Vodka in a can, with a straw. Very classy.
I recently got money stuck in a Smith's Vending machine - I was thurstay and irritated.

To add to this irritation, my money got jammed. I'm poking at the machine with a bobby pin, fuck I looked like a scab. To make it even more cheap, I called the company up for a refund. So I got my Australian Money Order, with a letter attached:


"Dear Eleanor,
.........................

We were concerned to receive your report that you recently used a faulty vending machine, and subsequently lost your money. We can assure you that both stock refilling and mechanical maintenance are carried out regularly to help prevent problems occurring. .....
Please accept out sincere apologies for any inconvenience. We appreciate you bringing this matter to our attention.
We enclose a $2 refund."

Yeah. $2. Don't fuck with me.