Aussie word of the day: whinge = complain, "Everyone is whinging about Daylight Savings."
Daylight Savings time is causing upheaval in Perth. The radio dj's are taking a phone poll on how people feel about it and many of them aren't having it. It's the second year in a three year trial for daylight savings here in Perth and I think the people most against it are the ones who simply don't like change. In March 2009, Perthians will get to vote on whether or not to keep daylight savings ongoing or not.
When I first visited Perth in December 2004 the sun came up at a ridiculously early hour - somewhere around 5 a.m. on Christmas Day! I remember thinking, "What the hell is going on?" Yeah, it was summer, but the sun should NOT, I repeat NOT, be up before 6 a.m. if you ask me. By the way Perthians are reacting to daylight savings, you would think someone told them they could never eat Vegimite again - which I don't think is such a bad idea!
It's raining today for the first time in over a month - yay! Last weekend was low-key, I just enjoyed a bit of jazz and opera with some friends at WAPAA in the Park on Saturday night. It was a concert put on by the Western Australia Performing Arts Acadamy which is part of ECU's campus and features some very talented young musicians and singers. WAPAA is also known for it's broadcast journalism, dance and drama departments. Former WAPAA drama students include Hugh Jackman and the late Heath Ledger.
My weeks are getting busier and busier with uni assignments, but relief is in sight. Mid-semester break is right around the corner and I'm looking forward to it like never before! I'm considering taking a surfing course over the break. I just hope the weather holds out for a few more weeks before getting too cold to enjoy a little surfing. Hope you are all reading and enjoying 3rd Degree!
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