Bites

Apparently, Aussie mosquitoes find me tasty. Ouch...

Simplicity

I'm doing all I can to try to keep things simple. When I'm at work, it's simply work. I've simplified and minimized my possessions to really basic simple things. Yet still, life seems to want to throw complicated things my way. I can't imagine how much more complicated it would be if had more complicated goals like houses, cars, properties, investments, etc.

Cycling

I bought a bicycle yesterday. A Trek 7.0FX for $359. It's nice. I haven't had a bike since I was probably 7. I'm still not keen on purchasing a car. The car itself, insurance, gasoline... it all adds up. Plus, Toowoomba is a small place. This is also the eco-friendly decision to make. Additionally, I didn't want to be limited by what my legs can do, so biking gives me a slight increase in transportational independence compared to previous.

I purchased a lock. I might make a few other additions. Maybe a carrier rack and kickstand. That's probably it though. My brother had an old helmet from before. It's a tad heavy, but it'll do. I'm also not keen on spending more money than I have to. My thighs are already starting to burn and bulge...

Right now, I'm using it to just casually bike around. I would really like to upgrade to commuting to the hospital with this though. I'll avoid the main streets and just take the smaller streets, but I think it's possible to do so safely. Maybe I'll be like this guy...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Urban_cycling_III.jpg

Overtime

So... apparently, I get paid overtime while on call and working during the weekends. This is new, interesting, and different from my prior experiences...

Serendipity

My brother is having me watch "Serendipity" with him. The 2001 film starring John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale. Why, oh, why am I watching this? Kate Beckinsale being the exception... (her British accent is so awesome)

Now, this... this is what I call serendipity... Serendipity III...

Home of the "Golden Opulence Sundae," a $1,000USD dessert...

and the "Frrrozen Haute Chocolate," a $25,000USD dessert (a.k.a. most expensive dessert in the world... complete with golden spoon and everything).

Bug

Viral gastroenteritis sucks...

Rain?

I think it's going to starting raining for a week starting Sunday. That's good. I like the rain. It's also been awhile since we've had some serious rain here. That's one thing that I liked about Seattle and Vancouver, too, albeit it didn't rain when I visited there.

Rain?

Rain!

I'm still trying to figure what people really mean when they say certain things here in Australia. A couple phrases...

"Good on you."
"Cheers, mate."

Sounds pleasant enough. But what does it really mean?