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    Saturday, September 24th, 2005
    9:39 am
    Diary of 'I see your 20 and raise ya 30'.
    Dear Journal,
    Last night I went over to Justins house to play some poker at an invite only party.
    The theme was Cowboy and Indian. I liked it and understood the rules quickly.
    Justin said he invited a single girl to come along, she never showed but atleast I had some fun with a good group of friends.
    Bought a cowboy hat and scarf that I'll be using for costumes in Werewolf and Vampire.
    Looking forward to tonight at the pub.
    Last week at a party I went to with Chris, I met a girl who lived only on the other side of the highway in Greystanes.
    We talked a little and she seemed interested in Vampire so I invited her along for the night.
    Not concentrating on alot right now, just to have some fun and get on with life.
    Will get to the pub early and have some dinner, should be good.
    Recieved my trade certificate in the mail this week, I'm now a tradesmen.
    Seems a little weird though. For so long (4 years) I've had to live under the guise of the stereotype of the apprentice. Now I got credibility and it feels good.
    Hard work pays off they do say.
    Holidays are next week, nine days off. Really only four from work but I'm counting weekends and labour day.
    Will leave for Toowoomba on the wednesday morning (5th) and get back on the sunday (9th). Don't know what to do? Probably all the stuff I've said "do that when I have a break".
    Either way I'll use Toowoomba as a personal present for myself for graduating my apprenticeship.
    May even play more poker. Texas Holdup and 2 Card Draw are my favourite so far.
    Should be good.

    Current Mood: accomplished
    Thursday, September 15th, 2005
    5:42 pm
    Diary of a guy just getting by
    Dear Journal,
    Ok for the record you have to be careful the words you say.
    I've got this theory that if a person has been by himself alot he/she can eventually forget how to speak fluently or even just say the right words.
    Example would sometimes be I'll ask for a plate and point at it knowing in my head that it is a plate yet it's a bowl something like that.
    This poor brain function can be troubling.
    Last post I wrote> Diary of... I'm thinking how to end it. Well I know I wrote some depressive stuff but the title wasn't means of saying I wanted to end, just meant I didn't know how to end the line, Diary of?
    I did have bad thoughts before I wrote it.
    Well like the old man in the Life of Brian, "I'm getting better".
    Doing my best to think positive. Doing my best to just be me.
    Sat down to a good meal the other night that Michael shouted me, hey I offered to pay but he insisted. I'll always pay him back.
    That night was interesting. Had alot of conversation, mostly about my behaviour over the last couple of weeks. He put it all in perspective.
    I won't go into what was discussed, that's for him and I and the ribs we ate.
    I will however say that to get better I really do have to face up to problems in my life and conquer them and come to terms with others.
    Am really trying to face one of them. Who am I and who is Hayden?
    Hayden is a well rounded guy. Keeps to himself most if not all the time. Kind to others making them feel welcomed as he would wish to be. Needs to belive more in himself that FUCK YER HE'S THA' BOMB and has the physique to prove it. Ok too far... or too unreal ;)
    I guess I've always imagined what are people think about me and so I've, for a good time, have judged myself from another's point of view. Never really stopping and really appreciating who I am to not only others but myself.
    Bought myself some clothes the other week to cheer me up and wore them last saturday night after the Vampire game.
    Few members went to the pub near the hall and I thought it would be a good opportunity to get out there and start the feeling good with good times process.
    Keiran and I went onto the very crowded dance floor to attempt to 'pick up'. I didn't and so didn't Kieran but atleast we gave it a shot.
    It was funny though making our way there. Kieran says, shouts, to me, "ok your the better good looking one so they'll come to you, I'll hang behind you so you pick them up".
    Didn't know to take it as a compliment or a male testosterone stradegy. That and the first song that came over the sound system was 'JITTA BUG' (Wake me up by George Michael) Keiran and I just laughed immediately at each other. We were about to fall over in hysterics.
    I did however had more time to perfect my crowded floor dance moves. Who ever wants to see them will have to ask for a demonstration in the future.
    Well next week Vampire is at The Elephant & Wheelbarrow Pub in Paddington. They have a dancefloor there so I guess it'll be fun fun fun.
    Getting a new shirt and belt for the night. Thinking of going Brad Pitt Thelma and Louise Cowboy.
    I'm not trying to be someone I'm not, just trying to find clothes that I'd look good in. So far tighter jeans.
    SERENITY was awesome. I'd hate to say it by damn I love the Reavers even more now. Man they freaked the shit out of me!
    So I'm moving forward and trying not to look back. Have to think of all the good qualities I have. What makes me stand taller amongst the rest.
    Easy going. Not an arsehole. Newly granted tradesmen. Money in my account, 8 weeks 2 days accrued annuel leave (means I'm a hard worker). Handsome (from what the local ladies tell me). Funny with a bizarre sense. You get the general picture.
    Will also use LJ as a means of saying how cool my life is and not use it as a depression posting list.
    Here I come ;)

    Current Mood: rejuvenated
    Monday, September 5th, 2005
    5:34 pm
    Diary of ... I'm thinking how to end it.
    Dear Journal.
    I don't know what to say. I don't know if the words I write are being used against me or will be used against me in the future.
    So far I've tried to write a certain peice on this same line. If I do is it is it a sign of weakness? Will a particular person feel bigger after reading it?
    I guess I'll just save it for another person in the meantime.
    It doesn't feel like I'm bottly it up, it feels like I can't trust a few cause it feels like I'll be really hurting myself.
    I had a really weird weekend. All weird, fun, adventurous, humourous, loneliness, sadness and depressive all rolled up into one weekend.
    I commited a crime for a friend on saturday. Petty crime I know. I wont call myself a kingpin but geez it was fun and geez you can blame alot on the effects of warm wine.
    That hat will look good upon a certain head soon... just have to remember where it was left. Geez alot of bad effects can be blamed on warm wine.
    I tried to cheer myself up yesterday. Bought myself some new clothes. Two good cotton shirts and two good pairs of pants.
    Part of the purchases were for my Captain Mal costume when I go and see SERENITY when it comes out at the end of the month, maybe in time for Conclave.
    Thought I'd spend some more time cheering myself up. Another friend says that I need to just get layed... I take his word seriously.
    Maybe a movie would cheer me up so I watched Lords of DogTown in a cinema empty but me alone. Never watched a movie in a room that big by myself before.
    LODT was ok. You'd have to be a fan of the documentary DogTown and ZBoys to really like it.
    However they played the film trailer for SERENITY and see it I must.
    Was told there is a secret screening this Wednesday at Penrith, but I already promised myself to be in the city for a club meeting.
    With what made me feel shitty I've somehow worked on a quick method to calm me down. All I say to myself to fight against my brain is 'no'.
    Worked a couple of times today. Its my disability I guess that is an enemy I have to fight over the next few months.
    Nearly wasn't here for the next few days.
    Will be working on props this week for the Vampire game. Again trying something to work on and keep busy.
    I think my mind is my worst enemy... I'll beat it.
    Saw last episode of CARNIVALE... aww it's good. Pony Mike and I feel so empty yet I've already begun writing a new script for season 3 and plan to film it.
    Somewhere along the lines of it's set in 1963 during the black rights period in texas, louisianna. Trying to involve Kennedy asassination. Ben now takes MANAGEMENT'S place in the back of the truck.
    Well I'll post it when the first three shows are written.

    Current Mood: confused
    Thursday, August 25th, 2005
    11:40 am
    Diary of yet another Thursday.
    Dear Journal,
    Things are pretty level right now.
    I had the talk with Melissa last thursday and a talk with Michael, a good friend of mine on the friday.
    Pretty much came down to 'don't force or spoil what Melissa and I have now... friendship'.
    I can't make her go out with me and I can't force to be my partner. We're just going to have to be friends right now and see what happens in a couple of months, maybe a years time.
    Things will be different... they always are.
    Still threatened people not to move in on her >:), I don't care even if she and I don't want to be boyfriend/girlfriend... what can I say I'm a guy ;) it's in our nature. I'm not mean about it.
    Keeping myself busy being occupied with only things I like and can easily handle.
    I've been writing a heap of plot and character for Vampire and working on layouts for future game settings.
    My goal in setting up the venues= minimum props= maximum effect.
    Duck from Orange has been talking with me and I put in an application to be the project manager for INVICTUS australia.
    Poppy was Invictus and its been only a covenant I've dipped my toes into. Should be good.
    Duck has sent me all the programs to fill out so that'll occupy sometime. All for the club I guess.
    Been thinking about Conclave. Mum said she'll pay for me to go... setback is its xmas present out of the way.
    Theres not a whole lot for me there.
    Probably only a coven meeting (INVICTUS) in which I can take down everyones name and character. My sire from Melbourne, Ross Pepper, will be there so it'll be good to act with him in IC for a while.
    So on one hand it's a free trip and on the other there is alot of time that I don't want to waste.
    Maybe I should only go for a day or two? Sure Toowoomba is a shit hole from what I'm told but everything could be tied up nicely. I'll track down the timetable and have a think.
    Tommorrow night I'm seeing 'Willy Wonka and the Chocalate Factory', the old 1970's movie at Castle Hill. They are running a classics film festival.
    Always did like the film.
    Have a pretty cool saturday worked out. Planning on doing nothing but cleaning, ironing and tidying up in the morning.
    Then get ready for Vampire in the city that night.
    Once thats out of the way, relax and get to work on reading the first Anita Blake book GUILTY PLEASURES. Shes just been to a vampire strip bar and has been called to a crime scene. Sounds good.
    Justin, a good friend picked up season 2 of Degrassi Junior High. Who needs ectasy/heroin when you have a sunday with nothing planned but a virgin dvd of a series you loved as a kid and now adult, yes I am sad they say, but I love canadian soap opera. "Got a weird thing for girls who say aboot" -Chasing Amy.
    Anyways things are on the level right now. Trying my best to keep it that way.

    Current Mood: leveled out
    Thursday, August 18th, 2005
    3:53 pm
    Diary of a Thursday
    Dear Journal,
    Well today I'm feeling a little better, not great but better.
    I think I know what the problem is.
    I'm always imagining what are person could say in the future and if it ends in me not liking that person or me being happily everafter with that person then that will be the current mood I am in now.
    Stupid as it is but that is the sad way my mind is clicking at the moment.
    Went walking again last night, but with reason.
    Not only to get some exercise but also to drop off some DVD'S to some friends Katie and Daniel the Dance Machine. Hope they like them.
    Like one of the apostles I choose to spread the word of FIREFLY.
    Tonight I'm going to Castle Hill with Melissa to see SKELETON KEY. Don't know if it's good? But she wants to see it.
    Am going to talk to her.
    I have this feeling that she is going to be seeing someone else shortly. What I want to know from her is is she wanting to see me.
    I told her things and did things with her that I'd do to someone I care about. It feels awkward just suddenly stopping all that.
    I got a heart and compassion. I got feelings and commitment. I want to give them to someone who doesn't say wait a few months or something like that.
    As a friend said. "If you come to a problem you can always go over, under or around it but pass it you should.
    Wednesday, August 17th, 2005
    4:51 pm
    Diary of a response
    I know that this is a public journal, but I would like to respond to all those who have written your support to me. Thankyou.
    Last night I found myself wandering 3-4 suburbs last night just walking around.
    I had to get out of the house. Feeling scared and down It felt like I was getting away from the stuff that made me feel bad.
    You that feeling of must get it of my mind. Didn't really help but for the time I was out wandering like a gypsy I forgot some bad thoughts.
    Thought alot about Vampire and Werewolf. Plot ideas and scenes in my head. Somehow all I have to do is walk to music and all things blow away on the night's cool wind.
    Starting to wander like dad who his side of the family is Norwegin Gypsy.
    I got home and felt worse. So i started to work out with my weights. Rather then starve better to exercise.
    I need to get some running shoes and work more on my long distance running. Winter is good if your inside with a warm blanket/good movie/girl in your arms. Winter is bad for cutting down on exercise cause of natural body wanting fat and cold outside.
    Found my gut getting flabby and my selfimage acting haywire again. Feel out of shape. Gut and love-handles must go.
    Will give martial arts a goe or ps2 games.
    Bought my PS2 cause I was meeting Melissa's family, mostly her mother, and was feeling nervous. Bought it to take my mind off the situation. "HOW MUCH ARE MEMORY CARDS?!!! >:( ".
    Reading the responses made me feel good. I wasn't doing it for pity. Theres times where you feel you hit the bottom and look for somewhere to vent whats on your mind.
    Glad to know someone is ok to hear what's rattling in my head.

    Current Mood: hopeful
    Monday, August 15th, 2005
    5:25 pm
    Diary of life so far
    Dear Journal,
    Well I had a full on saturday on the weekend and sunday was like all sundays... you don't know what to do cause you know you have to go to work the next day.
    Actually I don't know what to make of saturday. There was a real mixture of a tonne of emotions I went through.
    Anticipation. Excitement. Boredom. Fear. Anger... alot of anger. Depression. Melancoly etc.
    1st I got up at 6am and was at parramatta, setting up the hall for the vampire game.
    Somehow I like early morning starts every now and again. Something about the way everything looks at 630-730 in the am.
    Both like to get work out of the way and wish to currently drown myself with stuff to forget about current issues ie. Melissa and other stuff.
    I don't hate Melissa I just hate remembering feeling the way I was.
    So I got most of the work done early yet didn't have all the setup till atleast 5mins into the game. "I'm late, I'm late, I'm very very late".
    Playing Werewolf was interesting. It finished on a low note though. 'Muss', my PC, has yet another hill to climb :(
    Found out James got the VST role and good on him. He's one of 2 I go to for rule clarification.
    I setup the dance floor yet no one danced. Some say it's cause it's not what their PC would dance to. Others say cause most of the members of the club are overweight/out of shape nerds. You decide, I just wanted to have fun and of course do my Chad thang'.
    During the week I had made up a 'mix tape' of music. Songs a player could socialise with and talk to a fellow PC. Only problem, Melissa and Kieran got kidnapped by Bikies and all the goon squad and most of everyone was outside.
    Everyone who remained inside I had already talked to and I was getting bored which led to frustration which led to anger which led me to snapping at people.
    It got to a point that I arranged a hit (attempting) on another 2 players in downtime. My one downtime and hopefully the other's. That and I wanted a cuppacino.
    My last few weeks have been shitty. Shitty for me so I don't be going there are others worse off.
    I looked forward to playing to releve some tension I had been feeling but felt worse in myself.
    Since Melissa left I'm really feeling alone now. I had someone who could make me know I had someone if that makes sense.
    Melissa wasn't around in the game and I felt left alone again. It was like she was my Vixin in the game yet someone again took her away.
    Atleast I got to play the ghost of Poppy
    Anna on the other hand was teaching me how to rumba/salsa/tango or something like that. Shes good... damn good (not saying cause shes probably reading ;-) ) And Chris me a piggy back as I yelled WANKUM!!!
    I'm to hard on myself is what they say. I'm just lonely, lonely for my girl, that someone who I know. That someone who I can wrap my arms around and never let go.
    My eating is starting to become a problem again. I find myself starving myself cause of whats going through my head then gobbly up everything in sight. I haven't gone any further thankfully.
    For the record, "Hello my name is Hayden and I was recently buelimick" (think thats how you spell it).
    Its like I do this stuff to punish myself. That and have tonnes of work to do. I can then blame the pain on the work. It's easier then to be reminded of eg. that night with Melissa.
    Well sorry to be all melancoly like, but nothing cheery has happened today.
    Speak to you soon again.
    -Ghostly sadpoppy wwwwwwwwooooooooo''''
    Tuesday, August 2nd, 2005
    8:16 am
    Where I'm going... probably where I wan't to go.
    You know I'm thinking about life in general about now.
    Ever since I was 'around 10' i reckon, mums always said that I act older then my age. Even my manager bags me out for not doing the things a 22 yr old would be doing now.
    So apparently I act as a 29 yr old now.
    What gets to me is if I have the life of an older man, I don't actually have his possessions.
    I've been thinking of getting a home loan w/ a new home, a new car and so on.
    Eh I know it'll never happen, not in the near future.
    So I've been working on projects to keep me busy in the mean time, maybe even get me along to where I'd like to go with my life.
    Been writing two stories of late.
    One is a children's book and it's about the true story of why dog's sniff each others tails. Books called, "A Tale of Tails".
    Second one is a semi biography graphic novel about the troubles I'm going through. Calling it, "Jack Bottom". My name in it is Jack Bottom... I just like the name.
    See I've recently broken up with my girlfriend and rather then mood over it I'd feel it better to vent my emotions into a proper channel rather then vent them in anger.
    I'll post some of the chapters on my journal for you all to read.
    Thursday, July 28th, 2005
    1:54 pm
    Diary of a Lonely Guy
    I was sad the other day. I felt really down. Then low and behold someone came up to me and cheered me up. She showed me my world had purpose. I had purpose. I had meaning. I had life to go on with. She said say what's on your mind, I said I love you. She made me feel good. Better then I was the other day. She said she didn't want to leave, I said I didn't want her to go... not now, life is getting better. Today I feel sad. I feel really down. She's gone now, gone away but still is here. I feel sad, I feel really down.
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