Handy Tips

It's got to be getting to be flu season back in Canada...and there's probably a bit of Swine Flu Hysteria as well. The fear of "Swiney" here  in Australia has subsided somewhat since a mass vaccination campaign has begun. Until a mass vaccination campaign stops Swiney from spreading far and wide in BC, here's some handy tips I documented during the height of flu season here in Melbourne.

Security

I locked my keys in the flat earlier this week. Thankfully, I had left the window in the bathroom open. All I had to do was shimmy up the wall, take off the screen and lift myself through the window and into the bathroom. Easy! Too easy, actually.

See? Just enough room between the wall and the removalist's  bin to shimmy up to grab the window sill. As warm weather settles in, it will be necessary for me to get some security braces for the windows.

Congrats!

My parents celebrated 40 years of marriage this week. Congratulations, Mom and Dad! I love you and miss you! Hugs!

Taking a Drink Break

Met a friend for a drink this weekend at Misty Bar in Hosier Lane. This Melbourne laneway is popular with fashion and wedding photographers. These are some of my favourite bits.

Note to Self #21

Papers do not write themselves, as much as you would like them to! I sat down and forced myself to write two papers this weekend... and still managed to get out and enjoy the sunny spring weather for a bit. There is a certain freedom in not worrying about your assessment mark.
2 down. 2 to go.

Who knew...

Today I would be squatting in a closet to make theatre...?
It was a good day.

Go to that Happy Place

Reality Bites. 

"Why?" you ask.

• My housemate has just told me he's moving out next Tuesday and back to Sydney. I need to find someone to replace him ASAP.
• I have two major assignments due tomorrow. One is a group project and my partner hasn't answered my messages about arranging a meeting time. 
• I start teaching an Acting class on Thursday night and I haven't finished prepping for it. 
• I have a wicked head cold. 

Things I am thankful for:

• A great time in Hawaii with good friends. 
• A tan.
• General good health.
• I worked a full day yesterday at one of my favourite schools. 
• I've got good friends here in OZ. 
• I can still feel as if I'm moving on the waves when I close my eyes. (And NO, that isn't the cold medication! If you look back at my earlier posts, you'll remember I've learned not to take cold medication in Australia. It's like crack.)

So, yes... right now, I'm going to summon memories of the beach back in Maui, and that will keep me calm.