I'm home. It was sad to come home but even more so to what I've come home to.



More photos: [link] , [link]

I'm sure those in Australia, especially around Victoria will no doubt know of the devastation and tragedy that has been caused by the immense bushfires that have raged and are still viciously raging across the state. Flying in yesterday I could see the amount of smoke and knew that it had been a bad day but I didn't realise until I spoke to Dad just how bad it was. As I write this there are 76 confirmed dead and over 700 homes lost. The worst day in the state's history. And these are only the preliminaries, there is doubtless more horrifying news to come. Personally, my family and I are very lucky that there are no immediate threats to our own safety or the region, and that one family friend living in Kilmore lives on the opposite side of town to the fire front.

My thoughts especially are out with those affected by the fires, from the families and friends who have lost people, the people who have lost all possessions, to the brave men and women - some of which are old mates of mine from around the surrounding areas - from the CFA, DSE and more who risk their lives to save others.

For those that can, I implore you to donate what you can, from clothes, food, toys to money. To those who have lost everything, anything helps.

Victorian Bushfire Fund: 1800 240 667

Australian Red Cross online donations (thanks to =miksago for the heads up): [link]

So I'm sitting here in the Malaysia Airlines Business Lounge in a really ultra saggy chair. I've checked in my baggage, said goodbye to my loving family, wandered through Customs and the masses of duty free.

That's right, I fly out today. In just under two hours to be exact.

I've been feeling quite nervous today, but not as nervous as I expected. I guess it won't get bad til I'm on the final leg of the Bahrain to Heathrow flight. But until then I'm going to enjoy my comfort to Malaysia.

Other news, I got my results back for Uni. It was kind of what I expected, 2 HDs (a 90 and a 85) and a CR (60). I'm stoked with the bonus of the CR, I struggled with programming this year. Just one more semester and some work placement and I'm a fully educated boy!


I don't have much else to right about as my mind is swimming with ideas of what it's going to be like when I land. I have no idea. All I know is that I'm going to need a big fuckoff coat.

Fill me in guys! I'd like to know how you're doing!


I'll see you on the other side of the globe <3

Gemma's in Iceland. She's feeling cold.


I'm a bit chilly myself. Quite bored. Quite lonely. BUT!

It's 3 and a half weeks til I go! Yay!


In the meantime, watch this: [link]

It's funny. :B



Oh, I resigned.

How's things? Tell me moar.

Hey I think I've mastered irregular posting.

Big thanks for all the birthday wishes

Me, I've been flat out at uni for ages, and it all finished up yesterday. It's a massive relief since I spent the last couple of weeks averaging few hours sleep a night to get my animation done.

Yep, it's a new work! Hooray!

Check it out here: [link]


I'd love to hear your thoughts on it.


In other news, I'm going to England on the 15th of December. For 7 weeks. It cannot come soon enough!

How you guys doing?

Been a bit, eh? Month and a half by my count. So, where are things now?

I'm back in Macedon. Been here about 4 weeks.

Bit behind in Uni work. I'm coping alright though.

Work is draining me immensely. I'm spending way too much time ontransport there, or waiting for trains.

Bought myself Spore earlier this week, so add me if you play, I'd like to see your creations.

Have been watching a lot of comedy related stuff. I love it.




So how are you guys?



Oh, also I'm 23 today.