26 Dec 2011

My littlest sister is reading the copy of Alice Pung’s autobiography, Unpolished Gem, that I gave her - before the Hunger Games trilogy that she actually asked for. She’s loving it.

My other little sister is reading The Magic of Reality by Richard Dawkins.

I found out yesterday that my contact in China can’t buy train tickets for me, so my brother and I will be flying all over China instead. This is a blessing in disguise - it means I can go to Chengdu and hold a baby panda instead of going to Pingyao.

Christmas Part 1 has been a success.

Tags:  #Christmas

26 Dec 2011

As accurate an Australian Christmas song as you’re ever likely to hear (though perhaps he should have added that every few years in Melbourne it’s white wine in the 30-degree heat and hail?), and a nice little explanation for why Christmas, for all the religion and consumerism, will remain a good thing.

Tags:  #Christmas  #Tim minchin  #White wine in the sun

25 Dec 2011

My little cousins played in our white Christmas hail, but were made to wear bicycle helmets.

My little cousins played in our white Christmas hail, but were made to wear bicycle helmets.

Camera: Nikon D3100
Aperture: f/2
Exposure: 1/500th
Focal Length: 35mm
Tags:  #christmas  #hail  #hailstorm  #melbourne  #christmas 2011  #2011  #family

25 Dec 2011

I don’t know, a two week cruise to Fiji is a nice gift, but I am so excited about Kirby’s autobiography.

I don’t know, a two week cruise to Fiji is a nice gift, but I am so excited about Kirby’s autobiography.

Camera: Nikon D3100
Aperture: f/1.8
Exposure: 1/60th
Focal Length: 35mm
Tags:  #michael kirby  #christmas  #gifts  #presents

18 Dec 2011

Getting into the work sanctioned Christmas skankiness. I even wore the stockings.

Getting into the work sanctioned Christmas skankiness. I even wore the stockings.

Tags:  #Me  #Christmas  #Work

30 Nov 2011

My boss bought us a selection of sexy Santa outfits to wear around the office. Because that’s totally normal.

Pictured:

  • Santa mini dress (with belt, mesh underskirt and fur trim).
  • Knee high stockings with red love hearts and bows at the knees.
  • Red elbow length gloves.

There was also a selection of tutus, halter tops and miniskirts.

Last I heard we were unimpressed by the student receptionist who came to work in a tutu. Now, who knows what’s going on?

Tags:  #christmas  #i don't know what's going on  #santa  #totally normal office behaviour  #me  #Gpoy