So it's really nice to know that the American medical system cares so much about the well-being of anyone apart from their own ( Read more... )

So I don't really know what's going on re the federal election. I heard a bit of the coverage last night but not much. This morning I find out it's still a bit undecided, or something; I dunno. Something to do with being in a situation we haven't been in since worldwar 2, but my not knowing as much about politics as I'd like, I've no real idea. I ( Read more... )

So, like I haven't had a lot of luck in the past, but, well, i got another offer yesterday; job offer that is! :) -- I got an offer for some shifts working at Silvertop last night. I'm yet to call her back but I don't think i'll be able to take them up as they're afternoon/evening shifts. I wouldn't mind if some of the rotating shifts ended at like ( Read more... )

Well yes I have had a couple of very full-on days, tiring but lovely ( Read more... )

Oh btw, before I get started, the meatloaf turned out OK. It was nice (haven't finished it obviously) but i don't think it cooked right. It just seemed a bit too moist and crumbly; but I did all the right things so am thinking maybe I had my oven rack too high or something. anyway, it was actually in for a lot longer than the recipe said as i knew ( Read more... )

Well, this is about the second time I've mentioned politics most recently in my LJ. But we got a new prime Minister today, voted in by the labour party; Julia Gillard -- our first female prime minister ever! I reckon that's pretty cool ( Read more... )

Yes, so it's that day once again, Melbourne cup day. While in the past our family have been to BBQ's at family friends, I'm not doing a lot today. Dad's in Rhy, Mum is .. I dunno what she's up too, and I dare say ang will be with Tc.
btw TE got back in touch with me, well sorta. we're still playing phone tag at the minute. haven't heard from TA in ( Read more... )

Well today I went to Little collins street where there were several other blind people, guide dogs, and free food to try out an electronic voting system. And as far as I am aware, Melb is the first to have this trial, (could be wrong). but, I understand that this is going to be available at the November election ( Read more... )

wow first of all, let me promose a public post from ruuk. here She's young, feisty but course I love her :) she stands up for her friends and falo-citizens. She's not afraid to say what she thinks to anyone which I love, and is a quality I am working on myself ( Read more... )