Eye on the news

An election is looming and politics is getting rather interesting. As much as I could never bring myself to vote for Howard (liar, liar, pants on fire), however the Labour party's stands on the FTA and gay marriage aren't exactly winning my support either. The Democrats have become a laughing stock, so I'm taking a closer look at the Greens policy. I can't help but contemplate the pointlessness of this, however, as one of the 2 major parties will win. A few interesting side-issues are being raised on the media that I am curious to see policy developments in.

On global oil issues
On Tasmanian forests

Otherwise, a better day at work so far, with an apology from yesterday's main offender and a start madew on the Project of Doom. Old Man Depression is being kept at bay with determination and a large, pointy stick and my case of the sniffles seems to be easing. Last night we booked out tickets to GodsKitchen in Melbourne, so I guess we're definately going.

Much to look forward to: Melbourne holiday, Launceston conference, digi-cam purchasing and the possibility of rain. The clouds are amazing right now - I just hope they stick around.

Pleasant solitude

Tuesday night and I've the house to myself as the cuddlesome one has headed out to go karting with scooby_au. Just whipped myself up a Toni-syle fish burger (lightly toasted wholemeal bread, ceasar salad dressing, baby spinach leaves, tomato, cheese, cajun spiced fish and hot peri peri sauce) to be helped down ably by a delicious glass of (Grant Burge Barossa 2002) merlot. It's all quite lovely really :-)

I'm missing the beach currently. It's been many months since I've actually enjoyed the ocean - usually I just glimpse Moreton Bay from a distance, and that's hardly a real beach. I think a weekend trip may be in order.