Cow Texas

That Guy

2012-01-26T05:30:00.000+08:00

CT #228

2012-01-25T04:30:00.001+08:00

You Caught Me

2012-01-18T05:30:00.000+08:00

When The World Ends

2012-01-18T05:00:00.000+08:00

Home - Michael Bublé Cover (By Rice and Copes)

2012-01-11T05:30:00.000+08:00

Rice's girlfriend (Steph) recently came home from a student exchange to Milan, Italy.
Just before she was due to fly back, we decided to whip up a little something for her.

World, Meet Nanna

2012-01-04T05:00:00.000+08:00

Now, I like to think I'm pretty good with technology.

I was born in a generation where computer development conveniently largely overlapped with my childhood. I can draw picture thingies (debatably humorous), write blog stuff (with perfect Egnlish) and set up internet houses (aka 'websites') fairly comfortably.

But I will admit, sometimes I'm a little late to catch on.

I only just recently got my first smart phone, a Samsung Galaxy. Up until this time, I thought the future was still going to be an elaborate network of paper cups and string. I'm talking underground tunnels of taught string, and interchange stations where operators would tie different strings together to connect your call. Texting would be done by Morse Code (everyone knows Morse Code), and telemarketers would need some super-mega-ass-string to cross oceans - rendering their job useless.
As you can see, the vision was both brilliant and faultless.

Something else I struggle to grasp are TV remotes. They drive me crazy. Why are there so many damn buttons?? I think in the wrong hands, someone with a TV remote could unknowingly launch a space shuttle. I don't want to be that person. But quite often the case, after 30 seconds of intent button staring I panic and press random buttons.

On holiday in South Africa last year one of the hotel TV remotes had this button.

Seriously.

Just when I'm getting the hang of these bloody things, some kind of Devil Lord tempts us simple beings with curiously intriguing buttons.

I think my delay of technology acceptance is partly born from the fact that while starting my Computer Science studies in University only seven years ago, we were still handing in assignments on floppy discs. Floppy discs. And I was studying to be in the future world of computers. The only time floppy discs are used now are in marketing campaigns for Nasal Delivery Technology.

But a few days ago, I got a text message from my Nanna.
In two short sentences, she would shake the very foundation of life itself.

I don't even have a Twitter account yet. In the world of Social Media, my Nanna has just outranked me. She has the app on her phone (yes, a smart phone no less!) and is not afraid to use it!

I was instantly fascinated. I wonder how many people my Nanna can get to follow her tweets? Do you have Twitter? Want to know what a Nanna does (apart from cook amazing food)? You should follow her. Who knows what pearls of wisdom she'll offer us!

You'll find her at www.twitter.com/MavisEEvans
If it's anything to go by, she makes a killer shortbread biscuit.

Don't mind me, I'll just be staring at my remote control.

Boxing Day 2011

2011-12-28T05:30:00.000+08:00

Boxing Day is an amazing day.

Firstly, it's the day after Christmas.
And there's nothing like waking up from a self induced Christmas food coma, only to indulge in leftovers for breakfast.

Secondly, if your lucky enough to live in Australia, the cricket is on.
And there's nothing like cracking open a beer at 7am, while eating said leftovers, and sitting on your ass for hours watching TV.

Thirdly, a whole bunch of new movies are released.
And there's nothing like smuggling in leftover Christmas food, under the guidance of cricket beer, into the movie theaters, and sitting on your ass some more.

This year we watched "We Bought a Zoo".
You should watch it. It's a good movie. They buy a Zoo.

Did you watch a movie this Boxing Day? There was a swag of sweet looking movies this year. Couldn't help but notice these few titles on the way out.

They look intriguing...

What a Wonderful World

2011-12-21T05:30:00.000+08:00

C'mon now. Don't tell me we all haven't done this before.

Everyday Turtles

2011-12-14T05:30:00.000+08:00

The Good Life

2011-12-14T05:00:00.000+08:00

CT #227

2011-12-07T05:30:00.000+08:00

Professional Hairdressers

2011-12-07T05:00:00.000+08:00

A Big Day

2011-11-30T23:48:00.001+08:00

Today was a big day.
It was actually a huge day. Screw small talk, let's get to the facts.

1) It's Hump Day. This doesn't need much more elaborating than that.

2) It's my birthday. This morning I got up, had some cereal, and went to work.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Wrong.

It seems when people get to a certain age they stop 'celebrating' their birthday.

I call bullshit.
Your birthday is your one day a year where you can do whatever the hell you want.
What did I do this year?
I didn't go to work. I've never worked on my birthday.
The beach seemed like a better idea.

I had Nachos for breakfast followed by Hungry Jack's for lunch. What? Nachos isn't a real breakfast? Cake and popcorn isn't a real dinner either. Think that stopped me?

3) It's the last day of Movember. All the men in the world have been growing their 'staches for the last month and today's the day everyone reaches their peak. Not just a bold fashion statement - did you know that the Collective World Moustaches raised over $116 million for Men's Health Initiatives this past month alone?

My Mo got completely out of control this year (aka it sucked. Again.) Turns out my facial hair genes haven't fully developed yet. I'm actually starting to wonder if I've actually gone through puberty. The fact that I can count my chest hairs isn't helping the case.

Heck, I think my Mo was bigger when I was 8.

Here's to next Movember!

CT #226

2011-11-30T23:46:00.001+08:00

CT #225

2011-11-23T05:30:00.000+08:00

CT #224

2011-11-16T05:30:00.000+08:00

What

2011-11-09T05:30:00.000+08:00

Village Call

2011-11-02T05:30:00.000+08:00

The New Master Chef

2011-10-26T05:30:00.000+08:00

I am a Master Chef, there is no doubt.

Being half Italian, it really comes at no surprise. It's in the blood.

I use only the finest of fresh ingredients.
This is why I cook with pre-made spaghetti sauce and shrink wrapped gnocchi.

Though I think there's only one thing that's stopping me from having my own travelling/cooking TV show.

I think I just need to work on my proportions a little bit.

The Case of The Potty Mouth

2011-10-19T05:30:00.000+08:00

I made you an EBT! (Electronic Book Thingy)

It's got pictures, and words, and even pages. Here are some hot-off-the-press reviews:

"A great bedtime story for the kiddies." - G.D.

"It's got that new book smell." - Today Tonight

"Tolkien's demise." - Me

Click on the picture below to open the .pdf (306 kb)

Zombie Cat

2011-10-12T05:30:00.000+08:00

CT #223

2011-10-05T05:30:00.000+08:00

CT #222

2011-10-05T05:00:00.000+08:00

CT #221

2011-09-28T05:00:00.000+08:00

Illegal Parking

2011-09-21T05:30:00.000+08:00