Warmth, thou art my friend...

I had forgotten just how nice it is to wander around in September without wearing at least 2, usually three layers of clothing. I stepped out of the car in Brisbane after 1300 kilometres into approximately 22 degree Celsius temperatures. I slept with only a sheet on the bed. I am wearing shorts, a t-shirt and thongs (the shoes, not the underwear).

I am seriously questioning why it was that I moved to Canberra - oh that's right. The government offered me an obscenely large amount of money to work for them (obscene compared to what anyone else was offering, but once I moved to Canberra I realised that with the living costs, its not quite as obscene as it would be in Brisbane.) I do miss this weather. I don't miss the hayfever however, and it has shown up right on schedule. Its not too bad, but mildly itchy eyes and sneezing fits are definitely one of the things that I have NOT missed!!! Along with 90% humidity in summer.......

So what else is happening? Not much. I have a few days to myself this week ahead of intense bridesmaid duties next week, and I am making the most of it. I have read 3 books in 2 days. (well finished the one I was 2/3 through and read 2 others). I have napped - both in the morning and the afternoon. I have watched tv - I even sat through 1/2 of the Oprah 25th (and thankfully final) season opening show in which she announced she is bring all 300 of her live audience to Australia. It has apparently cost our peak tourism body $1 million, but given this woman's exposure, I'm sure its $1 million well spent, but I think I will avoid taking any trips to Sydney or the Great Barrier Reef while the 'fans' are in town. I haven't heard screaming like that in years!

I went shopping. I needed one item of supportive woman undergarment for the wedding - and walked away with 5....... But the wardrobe is restocked and I wont need to go shopping again for at least 12 months. I raided the Borders discount bins and found 4 new books by authors I have not read before that were cheap enough to warrant trying.

Tonight I am going out for dinner. To a place that serves $3.90 steak (scotch fillet, with veges or salad and chips). I will report back on just how good this deal is. Later this trip I will be having the best Brisbane has to offer in chinese food (in Fortitude Valley of course), Japanese food (also the Valley) and ribs (random little place in Annerley - but SPECTACULAR ribs :-D). There is also a hens night at a tapas bar (chicken themed, live animals strictly forbidden) and of course a wedding! I will of course report back on all of these.

Now, I need to go and start getting organised for tonight. I fear that my hair doesn't like this weather and it is demanding that I wash it again before I am seen by anyone outside. Warmth is good for the soul (and the tan) but not for curly hair!