Sketch Rambling...
March 26th 2008 02:07
I Know.
Ive been rambling a hell of a lot lately havnt I? With the excess of pics and incessant, mindless rambling on ridiculous topics, you'd think my blog was back in its beginning stages....Wouldnt you?
Id say its just because theres a lot on my mind....Normally Id endeavor to tell it all to you, but Im trying to be selective?
Id just like to mention how cute my animals are being. Ive been home for a week and the undisguised surprise on their faces every morning has lit up my world. WistaPew is delirious - when he hears the slightest sound from me he starts running madly up and down the deck quaking. If I go out he chases me like a baby duck chases his mommy. He's even leapt into my arms for a cuddle. The horses are fairly indifferent - they are excited Im here, but they all know its going to lead to work for them in the long run. Right now its just begging for food and "what the hell are you doing here?" but there are also furtive glances at the 'lunging circle' and the saddle.
Jara.....Jara is excited in a way I cannot impress upon you. She is a mynah bird - A MYNAH BIRD!! Ive said it so many times, you HAVE to understand my feathered friend is NOT a budgie, lovebird, cockateil or other beastie you can buy in the pet shop. Ive bred all those other pet birds. I used to say oh, look how smart they are, look how intelligent!
Yeah. Right. Get yourself a REAL pet!
Every morning when I wake I hear Najara in her room (Um, yeah, she has a room of her own, Kman still argues with me but she wont live in a cage) singing frantically to herself, trying to banish her lonileness. Check out your nearest fast food outlet or supermarket - there will be mynahs in the carpark. They are never alone. Even if you see one by itself, I'll bet within seconds it'll throw up its head and call "CHUUP - CHUUPAA!" and an answering call will come from nearby. In the mornings in the silence of the house, Jara knows she's been left alone. Still, she's not a wild mynah - she has a mirror, (full size) a stereo (she can change radio stations herself) soccer balls, bells, old 'shiny' bottles, key rings, wicker baskets....Shes entertained ok? But the instant she hears my footstep....Theres screams. Theres "CHUUP!" s theres "Hello!" She gets excited to a point I cant believe. She keeps looking up at me like she cant believe Im really here.
It always bugs me to have my phone ring when Im at home. Its ALWAYS Kman, and he ALWAYS wants to chat. Its ALWAYS pissed me off. Ive never been able to understand why, if Im bored at work, he doesnt want to talk. If hes bored at work, he rings me at home (where I should be just WAITING for his call!) expecting us to yak for hours. Im actually busier at home than I ever was at work! When he rang today I was juggling 3 empty soft drink bottles, 4 coffee cups and 2 plates. Im like...."Im busy" and hes like..."How?"
The weather is MAGNIFICENT.....It was so cold when I got up this morning, but it got hot in a hurry, and that depressed me. But Id forgotten about the high pressure system coming in - cold fronts and wind, even if the rains cleared up for a bit. Winter is comin, and comin FAST. One of the jobs Ive set for myself is to clear out the sheds to make room for wood. Also mend and clean rugs, gear, generally get us and the animals prepared. It would make my life so much easier if people could just CLEAN UP AFTER THEMSELVES! I know, Im the home body right now. Its my duty to do kitchen, bathroom, laundry, washing, sweeping....But jeez, cant you see Ive actually got WORK to do? When will I ever get to sit on my arse at this rate?
These are just some holiday sketches.....Some ramblings. ....
Ive been rambling a hell of a lot lately havnt I? With the excess of pics and incessant, mindless rambling on ridiculous topics, you'd think my blog was back in its beginning stages....Wouldnt you?
Id say its just because theres a lot on my mind....Normally Id endeavor to tell it all to you, but Im trying to be selective?
Id just like to mention how cute my animals are being. Ive been home for a week and the undisguised surprise on their faces every morning has lit up my world. WistaPew is delirious - when he hears the slightest sound from me he starts running madly up and down the deck quaking. If I go out he chases me like a baby duck chases his mommy. He's even leapt into my arms for a cuddle. The horses are fairly indifferent - they are excited Im here, but they all know its going to lead to work for them in the long run. Right now its just begging for food and "what the hell are you doing here?" but there are also furtive glances at the 'lunging circle' and the saddle.
Jara.....Jara is excited in a way I cannot impress upon you. She is a mynah bird - A MYNAH BIRD!! Ive said it so many times, you HAVE to understand my feathered friend is NOT a budgie, lovebird, cockateil or other beastie you can buy in the pet shop. Ive bred all those other pet birds. I used to say oh, look how smart they are, look how intelligent!
Yeah. Right. Get yourself a REAL pet!
"Whoa! Did anyone else think that cat was real?"
Every morning when I wake I hear Najara in her room (Um, yeah, she has a room of her own, Kman still argues with me but she wont live in a cage) singing frantically to herself, trying to banish her lonileness. Check out your nearest fast food outlet or supermarket - there will be mynahs in the carpark. They are never alone. Even if you see one by itself, I'll bet within seconds it'll throw up its head and call "CHUUP - CHUUPAA!" and an answering call will come from nearby. In the mornings in the silence of the house, Jara knows she's been left alone. Still, she's not a wild mynah - she has a mirror, (full size) a stereo (she can change radio stations herself) soccer balls, bells, old 'shiny' bottles, key rings, wicker baskets....Shes entertained ok? But the instant she hears my footstep....Theres screams. Theres "CHUUP!" s theres "Hello!" She gets excited to a point I cant believe. She keeps looking up at me like she cant believe Im really here.
It always bugs me to have my phone ring when Im at home. Its ALWAYS Kman, and he ALWAYS wants to chat. Its ALWAYS pissed me off. Ive never been able to understand why, if Im bored at work, he doesnt want to talk. If hes bored at work, he rings me at home (where I should be just WAITING for his call!) expecting us to yak for hours. Im actually busier at home than I ever was at work! When he rang today I was juggling 3 empty soft drink bottles, 4 coffee cups and 2 plates. Im like...."Im busy" and hes like..."How?"
The weather is MAGNIFICENT.....It was so cold when I got up this morning, but it got hot in a hurry, and that depressed me. But Id forgotten about the high pressure system coming in - cold fronts and wind, even if the rains cleared up for a bit. Winter is comin, and comin FAST. One of the jobs Ive set for myself is to clear out the sheds to make room for wood. Also mend and clean rugs, gear, generally get us and the animals prepared. It would make my life so much easier if people could just CLEAN UP AFTER THEMSELVES! I know, Im the home body right now. Its my duty to do kitchen, bathroom, laundry, washing, sweeping....But jeez, cant you see Ive actually got WORK to do? When will I ever get to sit on my arse at this rate?
These are just some holiday sketches.....Some ramblings. ....
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Comment by Kleonaptra
Kalikapsychosis
Its bugging me. I dont like rambling really, but its all I feel up for right now.
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Comment by Michaelie
Flick Wit
Mich
Comment by Kleonaptra
Kalikapsychosis
Its funny you should say that. Its how I began here, with random ramblings, and I find it inspires me in the long run. Like clearing out the junk to find the treasure. At least Im spicing it up with some pics!
Mich,
Great to see you and THANKS....Thats exactly what they are supposed to be! I dont even know what Im going to draw - I just start one thing, the aim is to create positive and negative space and fill it with ANYTHING.....My aim is to just draw the eye randomly around with kooky images.