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I imported an iphone for myself for my birthday. A marvel of techonology it is! It's amazing. Unfortunately Apple has managed to keep us out of the loop for the iphone, and if we want them here, we have to import them. It arrived from the States on my birthday, which was cool.
For my birthday we had a KICK ASS party at my house. There were about 50 people, and it was one of those that everyones been speaking about since. It started at 4pm, and we (the last 6 people) ended up going to bed at 5am... utterly smashed. Thats what 4 bottles of champagne and a HOT jacuzzi will do to you. That's one of the first times i noticed the drug interaction. needless to say, the night is a complete blur.

we're half way through Lent now, and it's going okay.I've made some sacrifices, that are taking some will-power to keep to. the one, is that i'm fasting every day (but sundays) from 12am to 12 pm... so i'm only allowed liquids. it's not too bad. :) The thing that is taking it out of me, (and yes, you may all point and laugh, haha) is that i've decided to give up masturbation for the period of lent. It's quite a challenge, but i'm sticking to it quite well. From once a day, to 4 times in almost 28days is quite amazing for me. haha. one thing that's surprised me, is how it's affecting me during every day living. I have a huge amount of nervous energy now, that makes me feel a little hyper and shakey throughout the day, that i didn't have before lent. it's wierd to see the difference it makes, when you hold off on your usual urges. I've also realised that i'm not alone. from speaking to friends and to people on forums, i know that an every day effort is not a stretch for MOST guys, and that's something i'd didn't think until now. We're all a bunch of wankers. haha.

Zee and i are getting more and more excited by the week. We're finalising our trip to Australia this week. We'll be going from the 12th July to the 19th. For the World Youth Day celebrations in Sydney, and then travelling to Cairns and Perth to see a bit of the rest of the country. We're looking forward to it alot.
We're also going with a couple of our friends to Mozambique for the Easter weekend. It'll be nice to lie on the beach and soak up some sun for a couple of days.

Now that i'm working FULL TIME, rather that half day and studying, it's a little easier to get everything i need to get done, sorted out. I'm not stretched for time like i was last year, although i have yet to use anything i learned last year, in practise. it's a bit scary, cos i'm losing confidence and feel like i'm getting rusty at flash, so fast. although, i'm sure i'll get it back as soon as i work in it a little.

Otherwise, just doing my thing. I'm helping out with youth leadership for the Confirmation group for first part of the year. Trying to lead 8 young guys in your faith, that has grown in you slowly over a couple of years, in just a couple of evening sessions, is quite cool. Sharing experiences, and trying to relate the way you live your life, and how you try to overcome the things that bother you, and that you know will be the same struggles for them, is difficult, but i'm sure it'll help them a bit.

I've also told some of my mates that i have a few piercings, and i've been trying to convince one of them to get a PA. haha. he's open to the idea, but he's procrastinating with it, so i've just left it for him to decide. i'm not gonna push him and firce him into it. if he wants it, and wants my support, he must do it. it'll be nice to have someone alound in my cisrle of friends to share the novelty with. He's quite excited about it, but also quite nervous, as we all are when contemplating our first piercings. They were'nt very surprised to hear about mine. i think they all suspected it since they know about my nipple and ear and knew about my septum.

Anyway, work is waiting for me. i've gotta get going.
Cheers.