One thing that I have always had a fascination with is the Paranormal, even before shows like the X-files, Medium came onto the scene. I remember as a kid I always used to watch documentaries about ghosts, and be absolutely scared sh*tless later that night when in bed!
I have never seen a ghost but know quite a few people that have, my parents have experienced some weird things (including UFO’s).

The most weirdest thing that I have experienced was when I was 10 and we had been in our house for 6 months when this occurred. It was a typical summer’s night, warm and not even the slightest breeze. The entire family (my parents and my older brother, sister and myself) were watching TV in the lounge room, when we heard foot steps in the kitchen. Like someone was coming through to the lounge room.
I was the closest to it all and expected someone to walk through but there was no one. We all got up and searched the entire house and found nothing!

Not the most scariest thing to experience but it certainly spooked the crap out of me at the time. One of the favourite stories was what happened to my Uncle years ago. It was at night and he was on his way to the Ravenswood Hotel for a few beers (The road to the Ravo is virtually pitch black as there is hardly any street lights). Anyways on the way there he had a feeling that he wasn’t alone, he looked into the rear vision mirror and noticed a figure who had decided to hitch a ride. I remember him telling me that he didn’t turn around once and kept his eyes on the road the entire time. The moment that he got there he VERY QUICKLY got out and headed straight to the bar for a very strong drink to calm the nerves.

One thing that I have to do is to go on The Fremantle Ghost Tour, the old Fremantle Gaol and Maritime Building both have a history of paranormal activities so it would be one hell of an experience.
If anyone out there has had an experience (and not a drug induced one) and would like to share it then please email it to me and I will post it. My email is darren_carr@hotmail.com

July Ramblings

Things to have been achieved this month and somethings that havent!

- I finally completed my Buffy DVD collection! Much to the dismay of my friends who cannot understand why I like it.
- My block of land is FINALLY under offer (gee it only took 3 months); hopefully settlement will be in 6-8 weeks.
- Moved up to level 2A in salsa dancing, not quite up to Dancing with the Stars material just yet.
- After much thought I have concluded that The Stooge of The Month Award for July is a tie between Shane Warne and Jude Law, for their sexual misconduct.
Shane and Jude, being rich and famous still doesn’t give you the right to cheat on your partners!

Coming in behind them was the London Police for their “Shoot first, ask questions later” policy, now this sounds like something the Springfield
Police would do! (yes I’m talking about the Simpson’s) I just hope that no other innocent people are the victims of this ridiculous policy

Fantasy Island!

Sup People?

Well plans are currently under way for a holiday to Bali, finally a REAL holiday for a change! Its only been 14 yrs since my last real break away (that was to Queensland). Anyways Paul mentioned after Salsa dancing the other night how Contiki have set up a get away in Bali and how cheap it is. So after much thought (about 5 mins) it has been decided that its time to get out of WA and see another part of the world (even if it is for only 7 days).

I still hope to one day venture to the US to watch some basketball action but right now its Bali time! Nonetheless it is still something that I want to do sometime. SO all we have to do is find another 2 people and we are set (you get discount with a group of 4 people).

I was looking at the activities that are available and really can’t wait, apart from the usual shopping expeditions and site seeing they also have:
- Basketball
- Beach Volleyball
- White water rafting
- Cooking lessons
- Jet skiing
- Surfing lessons
- Learn to be a DJ courses
- Plus heaps more.

So I was pretty much sold on basketball, but when the DJ courses were mentioned I was pretty much ready to pack my bags! Being a DJ has been a fantasy of mine since I can remember. Hmm sounds like an episode of Fantasy Island!
Wonder If they have a midget yelling “the plane, the plane” whenever new people arrive? I just have to remember that I organise my travel insurance if Im going to be doing any action sports and not take my Boogey Board!

If you are interested in getting away for a bit then have a look at the Contiki site www.contiki.com as they have holiday packages all over the world.

Currently the trip is pretty much been planned for early November so its gives me time to save. All I can say is BRING IT ON!

MMM SLEEP IN!

I thought that I would share a typical 4-day break of mine. For those people out there who don’t know I work 4 days on 4 days off. Yeah it’s a hard life at times but working 12 hr days does have its shortcomings as well. Anyways I will start with Monday.

Monday was the first day of my 4-day break so sleeping in was on the agenda and during winter that is heaven! But someone let the dogs in and not having closed my door properly I was awakened by Shiraz (Raz for short) who decided to jump on a sensitive part of the body. A painful start to the day! Being my intended "slack day" I nonetheless did my washing and watched several DVD’s. For memory I watched X-files, Buffy and some basketball. Pretty casual day and the only way to beat Mondayitis!

Tuesday, now this was the first day back at the gym for some time and I must say I did go hard. It was legs and Biceps exercises and those areas definitely got a hammering, including my bank account with the amount of bills I have received and still am (no big nights out for some time). Anyways once again recovery was spent watching more DVD’s and doing some reading.

Wednesday, well this was pretty much the same as Tuesday BUT now I got to exercise my chest and my triceps. Once again the old DVD player got a damn good workout in between ironing (anyone that loves ironing and wants to do mine, please feel free).

Thursday, last day of my break (bugger) and also the day where I felt like a speed hump after the previous 2 days, more ironing and some food shopping. Thursday is also Salsa night at The Deen so I was looking forward to that. I once again ventured to level C and this time we had a new instructor and didn’t have to swap partners every 10 seconds, which was great.

I partnered up with Liz and we had fun trying to master the moves while making fun of all the drunk old guys trying to learn the basics, if only I had camera with me at the time!

In conclusion a pretty average break, nothing to exciting (by my standards) but it sure beat being at work!

The Lovely Jessica Alba in Sin City. 

Sin City

Just been watching Sin City and it sure is different (to say the least). In a way it sort of reminds me a bit of Pulp Fiction in the way that the movie is set out with the interweaving multiple story lines.
If you are going to see it, go with an open mind and judge it for yourself! Im not to going to say what the movie is about and ruin it but its based on the comic of the same name. Its pretty violent so be prepared, but what would you expect from Robert Rodriguez.
Anways its a definate must see so enjoy!!!! :p

Hmmm (cont)

Well another week has past us by and to think its already July! Time sure does fly when your having fun or just really busy.
I finally managed to get onto the computer as I have family (my sis and her husband) staying with me and trying to get two teenage boys away from the computer isnt easy! But bribing them food always works and also the chance to watch Episode III was to irresistable. So anyways back to the mayhem of last week and it wasnt boring to say the least.

First of all I had to get a haircut and was after a slight trim as it was pretty short and i still wanted some hair to keep my head warm with the weather that we have been having. SO what happens? I went to the usual place and got a new hairdresser, maybe I should have been a bit more specific but I come out looking like Vin Diesel! Which isnt exactly a bad thing but not great when its 0.5 degrees and you have to work outside...

I once again went to salsa dancing and went to the next level and damn it was hard, the instructor was really quick in her instructions on the new moves that we had to learn, needless to say everyone struggled so I went back a level for a refresher (joined by Paul this time). And it was heaps better, so the challenge is on to master level C!

To bad that thursday night was spoilt by the news about the London bombings, now Im not a violent person but I must say that the urge to find these low lifes and to torture them with a pair of plyers and a some rusty razor blades *insert evil laugh* is something that is to hard to control. Anyways hopefully justice will be done!

I have to say a BIG Happy Birthday shout out to a great friend of mine, Nathan aka Bundy, Scooter Boy, McStooge and a couple of other names not suitable to be mentioned. Anyways Bundy, enjoy your Birthday!

Thursday Night Madness

Hello! Well another new week is upon us once again and today’s topic is about dancing and being single! Yes the title isn’t Singledom for no reason.

Anyways back to the story, a while back a friend of mine suggested that we should try Salsa dancing some time, as it was a new way of meeting people and its actually fun.
So on Thursday night after 12 hrs of sheer fun at work I travelled to The Deen, I got there early and registered awaiting Paul to turn up so I would have someone to talk to.

Anyway the class started and Paul was fashionably late but wasn’t aloud to join in (being 15 mins late), but nonetheless I soldiered on being joined by many women and a few guys. And I must say Salsa is a lot harder than I anticipated, the beginners level is all about learning the steps so your not dancing with a partner at this stage (thank god cos I no doubt would have stepped on some toes).

After an hour of the basics then we moved on to the fun stuff, dancing with partners! It kinda reminded me of being back in primary school in a way except it was a lot more fun! I meet many different women although your changing partners all the time while dancing so there wasn’t any time for conversation plus I was concentrating more on the dancing than anything else.

It was quite challenging to get all the moves correct without looking like a complete stooge (although I probably did), but the FUN part was yet to come. After this level you have to pass a test to go on to the next level (something which I didn’t know about). Anyways I moved on up stairs to get my card signed only to be greeted with, "you have to pass a test first". Now I have sparred with black belts before but damn this was challenging cos I needed a partner and some caffeine!

But I was in luck as a chic from the class I was in was trying to practise the moves by herself so I did what any normal guy would do and asked "so do you come here often?" JUST KIDDING, I asked if she wanted to practise and we were set!
Now have you ever tried to concentrate so hard on something when your completely tired? Well this was me by this point, tired, hungry and craving some sleep! But thanks to the lovely Liz (and some help from the instructor) we managed to pass! Thank god.

Well there really isn’t any moral to this story except that if you single and finding it hard to meet people, then you have to get out and about! Go past your comfort barrier and do something different cos the person of your dreams isn’t just going to rock up at your house (although it would be awesome, that’s a hint to Jessica Alba).

I will no doubt be there next week as it definitely rated high on the fun meter, and if you don’t meet anyone then hey, at least you get to learn how to dance…