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Diary of a B+ Grade Polymath ([personal profile] tcpip) wrote2012-01-27 10:36 pm

The Damned, Rats For Sale, Seminary and Celebrancy

My thanks to the scores of people who wished me well on my birthday last Friday, primarily through FB. On the night, courtesy of [personal profile] caseopaya, I was given the opportunity to see punk rock legends, The Damned, and naturally enough the "usual suspects" were present. As is my want I reviewed the concert on Rocknerd.

Perhaps in remembrance of former band member Rat Scabies ("Let There Be Rats"), but more by coincidence, our wee ratlings have come of age that they can be passed on to new owners. Who could possibly not want a rat or two from this fine pair of litters? But be quick! Seven are already taken.

I have decided not continue with studies at The New Seminary. I simply wasn't getting good value for what was being asked in terms of fees and to be frank, the student administration was somewhat less than optimal. As for the content, I was getting much more out of my own research than from the course books, lectures and tuition. In lieu of a seminary study without academic recognition and ordination at a specific interfaith temple, I've decided to enrol in a recognised Cert IV in Celebrancy at Victoria University. I have other plans on the subject as well - but that will have to come later.

[identity profile] carlowe.livejournal.com 2012-01-27 08:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Uh, Happy Birthday! :) Pity one has to pay full fee for TAFE these days if you have another qual. They are, oddly enough, having trouble filling courses.

[identity profile] tcpip.livejournal.com 2012-01-27 09:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks! Well, apparently it's not quite full-fee, but relatively high just the same. Perhaps we're only supposed to have one vocation in one life.

(In a parallel universe there's a version of me that's a marine biologist)

[identity profile] fluffyblanket.livejournal.com 2012-01-28 07:51 am (UTC)(link)
Can you view this -
http://fluffyblanket.livejournal.com/412867.html?mode=reply#add_comment
?
It's too long to post as a comment .
Edited 2012-01-28 08:05 (UTC)

[identity profile] khrysha.livejournal.com 2012-01-28 11:23 am (UTC)(link)
Hey Happy Birthday for last week! :))
I saw the Damned too on Saturday night in Sydney, was fabboo. Thankfully I never was one of the 'in'-Goth crowd of the day so didn't know anyone but those I went with! Had a hoot! ;)