So I thought that I should get back to what happened at the Gold Coast. Today was the Friday, and we spent most of the day just hanging around the house or the pool waiting for more people to arrive. Tom, one of the sound guys from the show came which was awesome (We made good friends with lots of the production crew) and later on Corin. We also played some guitar hero and watched a number of episodes of the show and laughed at each other some more. Some people found certain episodes hard to watch. Episode 5 for me anyway...
That night Michelle, Hadassah (as well as her sister and cousin) came over for dinner. Hadassah did most of the cooking of the spaghetti. We then all got in a maxi cab and went out clubbing. Michelle knew all of the best clubbing places at Surfers Paradise. She also knew all of the bouncers so she got us into clubs for free as well as free drinks! Good work Michy :) At one place they had a modelling contest with swimwear, evening wear etc. It was quite interesting to see the different types of girls who enter these contests but I wont get into that. Michelle was one of the judges and I agreed with all of the girls who got through to the next round.
Being in a group of 10 people from the show did give us a lot of attention. We were stopped continuously on the street for photos and everyone was in love with Xenogen! There were people talking to him in a club at one point with more people lined up behind waiting for their turn. I did not mind that he got all the attention. I do like to hide away sometimes - its almost like a game to see if I can get away from it :) But we all had a great time dancing and chatting and just hanging out.
So that was the first night clubbing! Heaps of fun, quite a few tipsy people and laugher and stupidity. A word of advice: kebabs at 2am before a long cab ride home does not go well even if you have sobered up completely. Your stomach will not like it. I know from experience.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
USA Beauty and the Geek
I have just started watching the first US series of Beauty and the Geek. I can see that a lot of our challenges were taken from this series, including the massage challenge and the rocket challenge. I have to say that I am both impressed and disappointed in this series.
Good Points
More filming of the cast just hanging around doing their own thing
Hidden cameras for filming those scenes when people think the cameras aren't watching
There are 3 questions each for the elimination instead of 2, and the elimination process does not drag on
Richard is hilarious
Bad Points
Everything almost seems a little to unpolished from the way the cast are standing, the the way the host behaves. Even the girls aren't dressed up enough.
Richard is annoying
Brad is too good looking
Overall, I think that if you combines the extra behind the scenes footage of the cast getting to know each other etc from the US version with the polished nature of the AUS series is would be perfect!
Good Points
More filming of the cast just hanging around doing their own thing
Hidden cameras for filming those scenes when people think the cameras aren't watching
There are 3 questions each for the elimination instead of 2, and the elimination process does not drag on
Richard is hilarious
The challenges are better i.e. they get to go out and do better things
More prize money ;)
Bad Points
Everything almost seems a little to unpolished from the way the cast are standing, the the way the host behaves. Even the girls aren't dressed up enough.
Richard is annoying
Brad is too good looking
Overall, I think that if you combines the extra behind the scenes footage of the cast getting to know each other etc from the US version with the polished nature of the AUS series is would be perfect!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Gold Coast Day 1
So I have finally gotten around to tell you about the Gold Coast holiday.
Originally the plan was for me to fly from Canberra-Syndey at 7:30 and then Sydney-Gold Coast and 9:10 and meet Xen, Paul and Alan at the Gold Coast airport (they arrived about 30 min before me) and then we share a cab to Nathan's place. Due to Virgin not having enough staff on, my flight was delayed 1 hour. I arrived at about 9:15 and so I missed my connection flight by like 5 mins. Then had to wait 2 hours for the next flight (lucky they gave me $12 worth of meal vouchers for lunch). We touched down at Gold Coast airport and had to wait about 15 mins before we were allowed off the plane due to traffic on the run way. By now the others had left so I caught a shuttle bus to Nathans house. It was a long morning!
Nathans house is right near a hotel and we got free use of the pool :) So when I finally arrived, we all had a relaxing afternoon by the pool, which was more like an inland beach (salt water pool with sand surroundings). So at that stage it was Nathan, Xen, Alan, Paul, Kim and I and we lazed around chatting while we waited for Hadassah and Toby.
Nathans house is really huge and awesome!! Pool, putting green, TV room! Really cool, except for the weird artwork ;) And everyone uses Golf Buggies to get around the suburban area!
That afternoon we went and bought groceries for the week and had a barbecue dinner. It was more of a relaxing day because everyone was tired from the trip up. But it was so great to see everyone again - just like we were back in the house. There were no hard feelings about anything, but everyone kept on paying each other about such as 'it's your fault I did not get to do the billy cart challenge' and 'Jeremy can buy dinner because he is rich' 'that challenge was awesome, but wait I was not there. I wonder why that was'. It was hillarious, and all in good humour. At least I think it was?!?
Originally the plan was for me to fly from Canberra-Syndey at 7:30 and then Sydney-Gold Coast and 9:10 and meet Xen, Paul and Alan at the Gold Coast airport (they arrived about 30 min before me) and then we share a cab to Nathan's place. Due to Virgin not having enough staff on, my flight was delayed 1 hour. I arrived at about 9:15 and so I missed my connection flight by like 5 mins. Then had to wait 2 hours for the next flight (lucky they gave me $12 worth of meal vouchers for lunch). We touched down at Gold Coast airport and had to wait about 15 mins before we were allowed off the plane due to traffic on the run way. By now the others had left so I caught a shuttle bus to Nathans house. It was a long morning!
Nathans house is right near a hotel and we got free use of the pool :) So when I finally arrived, we all had a relaxing afternoon by the pool, which was more like an inland beach (salt water pool with sand surroundings). So at that stage it was Nathan, Xen, Alan, Paul, Kim and I and we lazed around chatting while we waited for Hadassah and Toby.
Nathans house is really huge and awesome!! Pool, putting green, TV room! Really cool, except for the weird artwork ;) And everyone uses Golf Buggies to get around the suburban area!
That afternoon we went and bought groceries for the week and had a barbecue dinner. It was more of a relaxing day because everyone was tired from the trip up. But it was so great to see everyone again - just like we were back in the house. There were no hard feelings about anything, but everyone kept on paying each other about such as 'it's your fault I did not get to do the billy cart challenge' and 'Jeremy can buy dinner because he is rich' 'that challenge was awesome, but wait I was not there. I wonder why that was'. It was hillarious, and all in good humour. At least I think it was?!?
Monday, February 15, 2010
Rubik's Cube
Yay!!! I think that I have managed to memorize how to solve a Rubik's cube. Alan helped me with the first stages when he was here in Canberra. Then I solved part of it myself using trial and error and then I went on the net and memorized sequences to finish it off. For the record, I used the method on this web site: http://www.learn2cube.com/beginners/intro.php
I was using another web site which was really good, but by the time it got to the 7th and final step you had to pay for it. Hello no!
For any Geeks out there, solving the Rubik's cube is a must for your resume.
If anyone wants to challenge me to do anything else, please feel free :)
Jeremy
I was using another web site which was really good, but by the time it got to the 7th and final step you had to pay for it. Hello no!
For any Geeks out there, solving the Rubik's cube is a must for your resume.
If anyone wants to challenge me to do anything else, please feel free :)
Jeremy
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Logie Awards
Hey everyone,
You should all vote for Beauty and the Geek for a Logie Award for best reality TV show. Lets take down Master Chef!! Anyways..the link is here: http://au.tv.yahoo.com/the-logie-awards/
It would be cool if Emma and I got to go to the awards ceremony itself. Even more cooler if the whole cast got to go!
You should all vote for Beauty and the Geek for a Logie Award for best reality TV show. Lets take down Master Chef!! Anyways..the link is here: http://au.tv.yahoo.com/the-logie-awards/
It would be cool if Emma and I got to go to the awards ceremony itself. Even more cooler if the whole cast got to go!
Friday, February 12, 2010
Melbourne Part 2 - Clubbing
So we went out both Friday and Saturday night when we were in Melbourne. The Thursday night was OK, but I think I was in a crappy mood and did not enjoy the places we went or the music as much as I could have. I think I was tired after playing such a tough tennis match with Corin earlier that day. Well, thats my excuse.
On Saturday we started off at a bar that my friend Mel works at. It was good to see her again - I don't see her as often as I would like after she moved to Melbourne. Corin came out to the bar too before we decided to hit the nightclubs. Caught up with Nathan for the first time since the finale which was awesome! It was great for them both to meet my Canberra friends too. Mainly for the fact I wanted my Canberra friends to see how awesome Corin and Nathan are and for them to meet TV stars. (I don't count as a TV star for them because they have always known me).
We ended up at one club where there was dancing actually ON the bar. Also a hens night where the girls were wearing cowgirl hats. There was a bet to see if someone could get one of their hats. Priya disappeared and brought back a hat. 'A hot guy will buy me a drink if I can borrow a hat'. Very sly Priya. The hens night girls also had challenges throughout the night. One challenge was to get a guys underwear. So one of the Geeks volunteered and made one girls night - I have been asked not to reveal who. But there are photos on the net if you search hard enough ;)
We then headed off to another club which had really great music. There was karaoke but it was closing just as we got there. Plus Corin was getting free drinks all night (I think) and did not tell the rest of us. :(
As we were walking to our final club, I said to Corin 'So where are we going?' A passing by drag queen said 'Back to your place honey'. A new new experience which kinda weirded me out.
After Corin got a kebab, we all went back home - it was now 5:30 am. The longest night I have ever been clubbing. It may have been a bad idea because I party lost my voice, was kinda hung over, really tired, and I had a flight back to Canberra were I had to do a bit more filming for the Guinness World Record show. Smart one dumbo! - Geeks have their blond moments too.
On Saturday we started off at a bar that my friend Mel works at. It was good to see her again - I don't see her as often as I would like after she moved to Melbourne. Corin came out to the bar too before we decided to hit the nightclubs. Caught up with Nathan for the first time since the finale which was awesome! It was great for them both to meet my Canberra friends too. Mainly for the fact I wanted my Canberra friends to see how awesome Corin and Nathan are and for them to meet TV stars. (I don't count as a TV star for them because they have always known me).
We ended up at one club where there was dancing actually ON the bar. Also a hens night where the girls were wearing cowgirl hats. There was a bet to see if someone could get one of their hats. Priya disappeared and brought back a hat. 'A hot guy will buy me a drink if I can borrow a hat'. Very sly Priya. The hens night girls also had challenges throughout the night. One challenge was to get a guys underwear. So one of the Geeks volunteered and made one girls night - I have been asked not to reveal who. But there are photos on the net if you search hard enough ;)
We then headed off to another club which had really great music. There was karaoke but it was closing just as we got there. Plus Corin was getting free drinks all night (I think) and did not tell the rest of us. :(
As we were walking to our final club, I said to Corin 'So where are we going?' A passing by drag queen said 'Back to your place honey'. A new new experience which kinda weirded me out.
After Corin got a kebab, we all went back home - it was now 5:30 am. The longest night I have ever been clubbing. It may have been a bad idea because I party lost my voice, was kinda hung over, really tired, and I had a flight back to Canberra were I had to do a bit more filming for the Guinness World Record show. Smart one dumbo! - Geeks have their blond moments too.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Melbourne Part 1 - Tennis Tennis Tennis
So I thought that I would break down the Melbourne trip into two parts. First the tennis and then the clubbing. It may take me a couple of weeks but I will eventually catch up to the present (February).
We bought the cheap tickets for the first two days of the Aus Open tennis. Rod Laver on the Wednesday night and then a day pass on the Thursday. We thought the day pass would be good because the top players would still be playing on the outside courts during the first week (because there are too many good players left for them all to play on the main courts).
We were Super lucky with the Rod Laver ticket!!! Number 5 (I think) in the world Elena Dementieve vs former number one Justine Henin. I think the first game alone took 15 mins!! Epic. Two long sets later of sheer brilliance by Henin and she was through 7-6 7-5 from memory. She ended up the tournament runner up to Serena Williams so it was an awesome second round match to go to. I think that she and Federer have similar styles - not sheer power but a perfect one handed backhand and good precision.
The next match was Tomic vs Cilic which went to 5 sets. Bad for the Aussie who lost, but I think Cilic made the semis in the end. So for Tomic to take him to 5 sets shows that the 17 year old may be one to watch in the future. I think it finished around 2pm and we did not get home until 3. We tried to change seats halfway through the match once all the corporate people left but the stupid grounds people moved us back - even though like 10 rows in from of us were all empty!
Day 2 was more relaxed. We got to see some good names including Haas, Gonzales, Lubicic, Kuznetzova, Azerenka up close. We then stayed and watched the big screen for Hewitt and Dellacqua (sorry about spelling mistakes).
Corin was here the second day and while we watched the big screen we had a whole bunch of people come over and say how much they loved Beauty and the Geek. My friends who were down for the tennis with me had never seen the 'famous celebrity treatment' that we sometimes get so they thought it was hillarious!! They all see me for the Jeremy that I always have been so they were a bit shocked at my 'celebrity' status. However, my friends keep me very well grounded which I am extremely grateful for.
Next day and Corin picked me up on his Scooter for the tennis rematch of the century. BTW - scooters are awesome, easy parking, cheap and low petrol costs. I may need to get me one. So the tennis was on clay - my least favourite surface. I thought Corin would have the advantage. It was just as close as last time in terms of rallies etc but I managed to pull through 6-4 6-7 6-2 6-3 from memory. (Correct me if I am wrong Corin). So I am now the official Wimbledon and French Open 'Geek' champion (grass and clay). So now we just need the two hard court matches for the Aus and US open titls. Maybe I could do what Federer could not - win all four titles at the same time. But I am sure Corin may have a say in it ;)
So that is all the tennis updates. Let me know if you want any more details in the comments section. Up next will be all the clubbing gos
We bought the cheap tickets for the first two days of the Aus Open tennis. Rod Laver on the Wednesday night and then a day pass on the Thursday. We thought the day pass would be good because the top players would still be playing on the outside courts during the first week (because there are too many good players left for them all to play on the main courts).
We were Super lucky with the Rod Laver ticket!!! Number 5 (I think) in the world Elena Dementieve vs former number one Justine Henin. I think the first game alone took 15 mins!! Epic. Two long sets later of sheer brilliance by Henin and she was through 7-6 7-5 from memory. She ended up the tournament runner up to Serena Williams so it was an awesome second round match to go to. I think that she and Federer have similar styles - not sheer power but a perfect one handed backhand and good precision.
The next match was Tomic vs Cilic which went to 5 sets. Bad for the Aussie who lost, but I think Cilic made the semis in the end. So for Tomic to take him to 5 sets shows that the 17 year old may be one to watch in the future. I think it finished around 2pm and we did not get home until 3. We tried to change seats halfway through the match once all the corporate people left but the stupid grounds people moved us back - even though like 10 rows in from of us were all empty!
Day 2 was more relaxed. We got to see some good names including Haas, Gonzales, Lubicic, Kuznetzova, Azerenka up close. We then stayed and watched the big screen for Hewitt and Dellacqua (sorry about spelling mistakes).
Corin was here the second day and while we watched the big screen we had a whole bunch of people come over and say how much they loved Beauty and the Geek. My friends who were down for the tennis with me had never seen the 'famous celebrity treatment' that we sometimes get so they thought it was hillarious!! They all see me for the Jeremy that I always have been so they were a bit shocked at my 'celebrity' status. However, my friends keep me very well grounded which I am extremely grateful for.
Next day and Corin picked me up on his Scooter for the tennis rematch of the century. BTW - scooters are awesome, easy parking, cheap and low petrol costs. I may need to get me one. So the tennis was on clay - my least favourite surface. I thought Corin would have the advantage. It was just as close as last time in terms of rallies etc but I managed to pull through 6-4 6-7 6-2 6-3 from memory. (Correct me if I am wrong Corin). So I am now the official Wimbledon and French Open 'Geek' champion (grass and clay). So now we just need the two hard court matches for the Aus and US open titls. Maybe I could do what Federer could not - win all four titles at the same time. But I am sure Corin may have a say in it ;)
So that is all the tennis updates. Let me know if you want any more details in the comments section. Up next will be all the clubbing gos
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Sorry :( plus a taste of whats to come
I have to say a big sorry for not posting anything in a while. I think there may be a few of you waiting for me to post because the hit count increased by 120 since last time :) After being away in Melbourne and the Gold Coast I guess I got a little sidetracked and by the time I would get around to blogging, it would be late at night and I wanted to go to bed. Anyway...enough of my excuses.
So I will just be a little mean and give you temptations of what happened while I was away. I will give a full account throughout the week.
Melbourne consisted of the best 2nd round Australian open tennis match imaginable, one of the Geeks going out clubbing wearing underwear but returning home without them, scooter rides, an episode with a drag queen and the Geek v Geek tennis rematch of the century.
The gold coast consisted of blue bottle stings, surfing, 7 Geeks and 3 Beauty's living in the one house again, one Geek at the ocean swimming well after midnight and not returning home the next day, a beauty contest in a nightclub, the 'loosen up when you dance' comment of the century and a lot more.
I guess you can say we had some fun ;)
PS I would love to know who is reading this blog and if anyone has any suggestions, or would like to contribute. So please post a comment. I would love to hear from you.
So I will just be a little mean and give you temptations of what happened while I was away. I will give a full account throughout the week.
Melbourne consisted of the best 2nd round Australian open tennis match imaginable, one of the Geeks going out clubbing wearing underwear but returning home without them, scooter rides, an episode with a drag queen and the Geek v Geek tennis rematch of the century.
The gold coast consisted of blue bottle stings, surfing, 7 Geeks and 3 Beauty's living in the one house again, one Geek at the ocean swimming well after midnight and not returning home the next day, a beauty contest in a nightclub, the 'loosen up when you dance' comment of the century and a lot more.
I guess you can say we had some fun ;)
PS I would love to know who is reading this blog and if anyone has any suggestions, or would like to contribute. So please post a comment. I would love to hear from you.
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