apply now

The weather continues to be excellent. M and I just went for a walk and it's so balmy. I even had a swim this afternoon! Been tackling job applications. Many of the government departments now use Lominger competencies for selection criteria with inspiring headings like 'Achieves results' or 'Communicates with influence.' Of course I'm finding job seeking tremendously enjoyable...

follow the sun

The weather has been fantastic the last couple of days. On Friday I went for a walk around Lake BG with a friend plus pooch. The trees around the lake have grown a lot in the last few years so it looks quite different, and there is a a coffee kiosk lakeside, just down from the flag avenue. We had an affagato there post walk - delicious. 

A chalk art riff on Blue Poles

Then I came home to meet Mr Telstra. The phone here is connected - but not by us - which is causing strange and annoying problems. So no landline as yet. 

stencil art at Ainslie shops

Today we did the markets, including Fyshwick, which was much better than I remembered. Then the usual domestic duties blah blah (bring back the maids!).

The architecture around here is so angular. I'm reminded of Howard Arkley or Jeffrey Smart paintings. There is a particular corner where birds seem to like perching to have a squawk.

news from the bird hide

All is going well. This morning we had a visit from a crimson rosella - at breakfast we often see them, also swamp hens, firetails and blue wrens. 

I had a walk around the lake this morning. The water was very still, which makes for great reflections. I heard a fish slap back into the water. 

I even had time to bake a cake before I went to my interview. Yes, I cooked something!!! I've been inspired by my friend A and by the great kitchen we have now. 

Carrot cake (spelt version)

My interview went well and hopefully I'll hear from them $oon. 

get a job

Now everything is unpacked, I can concentrate on becoming gainfully employed. To start things off, I've got an interview at a temping agency on Thursday. There seems to be a lot of public service jobs around - but there's also plenty of public servants here. Teaching is a slim possibility - public service policy is probably more realistic.