Sunny Days Ahead

So I'm lovin' the sunshine and the long summer days here. To be honest, I'm not super sad that there's a drought here. I'm really sorry - but I'm from rainy Vancouver. I love always looking out the window and seeing blue skies. I also don't mind the 30+ degrees weather. It's interesting though bathing with a bucket in the shower to collect "grey water." The "grey water" can then be used to water the grass. There's also a "grey water" system to re-use the washing machine water. There's all sorts of water restrictions - no watering grass, no washing cars, etc. So there's a bit of incentive to install these grey water systems. A handful of people have somewhat green grass. I went by a church the other day that actually had a sign that said that it had a specially installed irrigation system. If you can't justify why you have green grass, people get suspicious and there's even a "dob" (i.e. tattletale) line that you can call in to rat out your neighbours.

I had a good first week at work. I've been doing lots of reading on microbicides, sexual health, contraceptives etc. It's rather interesting spending a good chunk of my day reading articles on sex. I'm suppose to find a collection of articles on young women and sexual health to post on the website - ummm... you have to be careful with search engines. ;) never know what might turn up...

Last Friday was AUSTRALIA DAY! What did that mean to me? A three day weekend! Hurray! And I also went to two BBQ's that day. No shortage of food. I'm suppose to be on a diet to eat better and healthier -but I temporarily suspended that for the day.

I went for a nice walk w/ a new friend of mine the other day and I saw HEAPS of kangaroos. It doesn't really faze the Aussies here, but I still find it a novelty. I love watching kangaroos jump. And well, run away from me.

Not really much else to report. I'm just having a good time here. Work is good. CHurch is good. I'm trying to organize a games night next Sat night with some new friends from church. I plan to start a Settlers of Catan following here. I'm just adjusting to life in Canberra. I don't know what else to say. Maybe if you guys have questions for me....