Random Rambles (including the Shambles)

Yesterday, at work, my boss and I were discussing books and, after bringing up a certain author, she said she'd lend me a book of hers.
Today, after work, I was reading the blurb of the book my boss lent me whilst waiting for my ride, and consequently met a girl who also works in Westfield.
I love work life - not only do you make friends within work itself, but you chat to other strangers who you wouldnt normally talk to.

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LEAVE THE WHALES ALONE! There's no point killing them all for 'research purposes' if there's gonna be none left to bloody understand anyway!!!!! Arghh!!!

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Last night, bored as I was, I decided to watch television. I don't watch TV much, aside from Grey's Anatomy and Heroes - but since the Grey's Anatomy repeats are being replaced by the stupid tennis, and since Heroes isn't on at the moment, I haven't really watched TV in a while. I discovered this sort of melodramtic thriller movie on ABC called Like Father, Like Son which was pretty good surprisingly. Whilst flicking through the channels I also came across a funny sort of talk show on this random channel we have called TVS. I never watch TVS, mainly because everything on it is crap, but, from what I watched, this show actually seemed good. It's sort of like The Chasers but not and it's called The Shambles. You should check it out, and if you don't have TVS then you should get it (...or rather just download the podcasts for free on itunes).
Tonight, I think I'll watch some more TV.

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I've always had this theory - Australia is such a wannabe. First it was Britain, now it's America. I wasn't exactly around for Australia's wannabe Britain days, so I shall speak of only what I see today. Firstly, Australia's ex-prime minister (John Howard that is) is like best friends with George Bush, and in my opinion (but hey, I'm sure many before me have thought the same, but since I'm not so up-to-date with politics and political opinions - and since this is my blog - I shall call it "my opinion") Howard's always been a bit of a sheep towards Bush - always agreeing with him and almost wanting to be him. So when the prime-minister (ex, whatever, Kevin Rudd has done nothing yet, he may aswell sit on the sideline watching) of Australia wants to be like the president of America, and is (was) running the country like he thinks Bush would see fit, Australia is already well on it's way to being a "copycat". Aside from this however, Australia longs for a Hollywood of it's own - to have the celebrity status America has always been so reknowned for. Australia's ARIA awards aren't but a poor imtitation of America's various red carpet events, including the Oscars, Golden Globes, Grammys and Emmys. On top of this, pretty much every American celebrity says they love Australia - no doubt 'cause it's an english-speaking, wealthy, less chaotic version of what they're used to. So whenever they need a little peace of mind, they head on down under to shop and go to the beach. Gosh, what a change. Funny enough, Australia is like the 2nd most obese country, beaten only by *surprise, surprise* America! In all but this (http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/its-easier-to-move-up-down-under/2008/01/18/1200620210420.html) aspect, Australia still has a fair way to go before it reaches it's American dream. Nevertheless, for me, that's plenty more evidence than I need to say that Australia is morphing into the next America, but if you're still unconvinced, dig deeper, compare the two nations even more - and surely then you'll be able to see the light. If not, well then you are a dumb-arse (just kidding...)