33 odd facts about me
One of the Eve Online bloggers that I follow posted some questions for other bloggers to answer. I thought I’d give it a go, but since it was non-Eve related, I’m posting it here in my personal blog instead of … Read more …
OLD (1998-2012)
Car repairs
I’m sitting at the service centre while they’re taking photos of my car, using my iPhone to write this. Back in 2007, shortly after getting my car, I noticed a scratch on the passenger side rear door. I was immediately … Read more …
Photos and websites
It seems like such a long time ago now, but back in 1998 I started my online presence with www.thespirit-online.com. It was my home for quite a few years, where I detailed my life and adventures. It also was the … Read more …
HDR Photography
I’ve just learnt about High Dynamic Range photography today, which is a style of photography that accentuates colours and contrasts in vivid detail. Here’s an example: Isn’t that just awesome? Here’s another example: These are the kinds of things that … Read more …
A new camera
I bought myself a new camera on the weekend, a Canon PowerShot SX10 IS. I figured it’s time to upgrade, since I had my previous camera for over 3 years. It doesn’t seem like it, but it’s true. I bought … Read more …
Another new look
I’ve changed the theme on this website to something that feels a lot better. I actually tried using this last year, but didn’t have the time or the patience to configure it properly at the time, so I ignored it. … Read more …
Perfect partner for an INTP
I found this, and I thought it was an excellent guide for any potential and future partner(s) of me. Here it is for your reading pleasure… This is one INTP’s definition of the needs of an INTP as a spouse … Read more …
More on Polyamory
I’ve mentioned in the past that I’m intrigued by the concept of Polyamory, the relationship choice where you love whoever you feel like loving, rather than the ‘one at a time’ love that western society seems to dictate. While I’ve … Read more …
Internet Archive
I just found this today, the Internet Archive WayBackMachine. What’s really cool is that one of my sites is there from over a decade ago. Eyes On The World used to be my conspiracy website, reporting on news and ‘stuff’ … Read more …
Changes to the Great Aussie Adventure
Ok, I’ve been thinking about it overnight, and I realised I wasn’t particularly happy at doing such a ‘lightning’ trip around Australia in just 40 days. There are quite a few long stretches I’d need to do in order to … Read more …
More on the adventure
I think this is going to be the focus of quite a few posts this year, leading up to it, and likely beyond it. I’ve been refining my travel plans the past couple of days, working out where I’ll be … Read more …
The Great Aussie Adventure
I’ve worked out my ‘great Australian adventure’. Here’s an image of the route: Over 18,000km, taking me 40 days. Here’s how I’ve planned it out: HOME Leave Canberra, head to the east coast. VICTORIA Follow the coastline down to … Read more …
Photo Album
I’ve added a new page called ‘photo albums’, which you can click on in the menu at the top of the page. The photo albums are via Picasa Web Albums, which is where I’m posting all my photos, and the … Read more …