When Things Go Wrong

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit-
Rest if you must, but don't you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a fellow turns about
When he might have won had he stuck it out.
Don't give up though the pace seems slow -
You may succeed with another blow.

Often the goal is nearer than
It seems to a faint and faltering man;
Often the struggler has given up
When he might have captured the victor's cup;
And he learned too late when the night came down,
How close he was to the golden crown.

Success is failure turned inside out -
The silver tint in the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It might be near when it seems afar;
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit -
It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.

~ Anon

Stealing a moment...

Was reading Vicki's blog Sparkle and Glitter about all the little things that helps one make it through the workday. Endless cups of coffee aside, amid the mind-numbing spreadsheets, I try to sneak out for a quiet moment, to make a call to a loved one (or the headhunter), sometimes to reflect, maybe even daydream...


Quite surprisingly, at the very heart of a bustling city of 4 million, one can find many quiet spots, all within a stone's throw of the office (located on the northern end of the city, just before the Harbour Bridge). In case you're ever in Sydney and need some where quiet, here's a couple of my favourite...

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1) Under the Aon Building there are some shops selling great coffee and a really peaceful space overlooking Hickson Street Wharf.

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2) Courtyard of St Patrick's. BTW this little church has a fantastic collection of statues located round the internal wall of the building.

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3) Park at Lang Street

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4) Wynyard Park and statue of Reverend J.D. Lang, the minister who founded the Scot's Church.

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5) Underpass of the Western Distributor (up ramp to the Harbour Bridge)

Lunch time... sneaking out for a little peace, quiet and sun :)

Recommended Reading List

"Reading makes a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man."
- Sir Francis Bacon

Books, in pursuit of knowledge, a source of pleasure, not to mention hours of amusement and leisure. Blogged earlier, never to underestimate the power of the mind, one of favourite books. Was honestly hoping it could help with the dimensions of a particular male appendage, but alas, it was not the case :(

Nonetheless, here's my list of must read tomes ;)

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Runaway trolleys are a real problem down under. If one reported a lost shopping trolley, you get the chance to enter into a monthly competition to win $1,000. If Aussies had a book like this, well, competitions wouldn't be necessary, we would be able to direct lost trolleys home.

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Knit one purl two. No knitter should be without this.
What more need be said...

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This one stolen from Gem. Yep it's definitely wood :)

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Looks like everyone is trying to get onto the band wagon.
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Cat lovers, note!
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Mandatory reading for all chefs and cooks.
Followed to the letter by those serving gelato at the Coogee Bay Hotel *ugh*
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I'm considering taking up woodwork in my old age...
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Walk away!
What were you thinking?
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Sending a crate of these books to the Buzkashi tribe in Afghanistan.
Exchange for a kg of their finest :p
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Wish I read this when I was in college... *sigh*
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Action, adventure, exotic location, bondage, cuffs, whips
and a pygmy nymphomaniac... Sex sells!
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Happy reading and have a great weekend :)

Goat's with a view

One thing I love about Taronga Zoo is it's location along Sydney's foreshore in the very, very expensive suburb of Mosman. Glad the goat's enjoying the view :)