Thoughts...

I have been pretty slack at updating. I have been busy as usual, just not really doing anything that much out of the ordinary, thus not really warranting a new post. I could write up the news that I have been busy having a great time spending quality time with friends, listening to or making new music, designing a little more again lately, and getting distracted with socialising more than is probably medically advised...

The one thing that has happened a bit more than usual lately is the amount of direct (phone and instant message) contact I have had with family back home.

Which is great!

...I just wish it wasn't so directly related to illness and hospitalisation.

Most of you know what I'm talking about, and I want to make it 'official' (as far as putting thoughts on the internet are) that my most positive thoughts for a speedy recovery and my well wishes are with you all.

Times like this really 'hit home'* the fact that I AM just about as far away from Australia as you can be... And being this far away makes me realise a little more that I need to reiterate the fact that I love you all** and that those few words are pretty important within the family, so make sure you all say them to each other when you feel even the slightest urge to.

*Is that a metaphor, or simile, or irony, or what? Wordy people, little help? Dad? Ryan..?
** Wow, what an emo*** post....!
*** emotional...