i have been ridiculed to the nth degree by more aussie than i care to mention regarding my tourist adventure for april ;-) i decided to go to canberra for five days as i got a ridiculously cheap flight there and back!! for those who aren't aware, canberra is australia's capital and thus is akin to ottawa in people's perception of a sleepy, government town. as such, to spend five whole days there, well, i was told it was slightly excessive!! while there, i caught up on a lot of sleep, went to the australia museum, saw both parliaments, went to the old bus depot markets, walked to the mint (it was under renovation so i didn't actually get a tour ;-(, saw canberra city cbd and relaxed along the lake and read. all up, it was a perfectly relaxing and lovely long weekend!! there was only one downfall, i flew tiger home and they were almost 3 hours late meaning i didn't get home until 2:15am. work was rough the next day!!
i've had three other rather momentous occasions this month:
1. i submitted three photos into an exhibit with some friends and managed to sell one of my photos!! i was most surprised (and immensely pleased to hear) as i picked them specifically to go up in my room and gift one to a friend. i'm still a bit shocked that someone liked my work enough to buy it.
2. i'm no longer blond!! i've been contemplating dyeing my hair brown for a few months now and i did it about a week ago. it was initially a bit of a shock however i really love it now and think i'll keep it longer than the month that i'd initially planned :-)
3. i have to find a new house as my housemate is kicking me out (his girlfriend is moving in). i was a bit perturbed initially but i've gotten used to the idea and am really looking forward to having a place of my own. i'll likely get a studio/bachelor apt so that i don't have to furnish it too much but i'm stoked about the move and having a place that's all mine :-)
other than that, the rest of the month has been fairly busy with odds and ends... i went to the virgin festival which was fantastic, went grape grazing (effectively you drink a lot of wine at different vineyards and listen to music which makes for a great day :-), attended a comedy show and just caught up with friends, etc...
it's time for me to sign off and enjoy the sound of the rain!! it's actually rained for the last three days which is fairly momentous for melbourne!!
hugs to everyone!! i hope you're all enjoying spring!
sarah
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