This summer I went to the Hunter Valley for a spa retreat, got engaged at Palm Beach, my best friend visited from London and while she was here, four of us girls took a glorious break on the north coast of NSW. I also celebrated my birthday and lapped up the last of the summer sunshine at the beach.
What I worked out this summer however was that when school is out, my blog is too. I think my blog inspiration comes so much easier during semester.... or my procrastination does - think what you will.
So semester is back today and two of my classes are not starting until next week (i.e. i'm easing into it). Today is like any other new school day - getting your student ID, buying tonnes of textbooks you can barely afford (let alone carry) and hoping to god you find someone in your class who is smart, but not too smart that you feel intimidated, so you can be study buddies or even friends.
My motivation is lacking a little today but I have managed to make a start on some readings. I also chatted to an English and Canadian guy in the grocer this morning who were very interested in the fact that it is compulsory to vote in Australia (don't ask how we got into such a serious discussion at the register). They were perplexed about how that constitutes democracy... but as I reminded them... the little thing called a donkey vote gives every Australian the ability to do as they please - they just have to turn up! The two of them chuckled at the idea of a 'donkey vote'.
I would go into a more ideological debate about this issue but I have a textbook to read, notes to write, a lunch to prepare and a class to get to later today. I leave you with some glorious photos from my summer and hope you all had a great one too.
Elle
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