Never trust an Australian...

Words of wisdom from Lennie of [Bad username or site: @ livejournal.com]:

*If any of you are planning on visiting this lovely country in the future, these are the rules - pronounce place names exactly as they are spoken to you. Brisbane, Melbourne and anything with lots of o's in it are particular problems. Do not add new words to your vocabulary on anybody's say-so. And I mean anybody. I've seen people tell close friends and relatives incorrect, out of date or offensive things with a perfectly straight face. It's the unofficial national sport, and Americans are the easiest to fool since there are fewer shared words and speech patterns that with other English-speaking countries. (It's no fun with people who aren't native English speakers.) So even if you go up to a complete stranger, policeman, waitress or whoever they'll most likely back up whatever outrageous thing you got told. Particularly if it's about the wildlife. Signs warning about wildlife should always be taken very seriously, though.

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And now off to work for me. The boss was optimistic and put me on until 2pm. We'll see how long that lasts.

Oh, the relief...

Went down to the clinic after work and finally got that ear seen to - we had to resort to the syringe, but at last, success! I have hearing on both sides of my head again. And a dizzy spell straight after, since the pressure had been so built up for so long my inner ear was all confused. But yes, much happier Rossi.

Work was pretty good today, blocked ear and all. I was on counter, it wasn't horrendously busy, and I managed to leave on time. I like it when things go smooth.

Minor heart attack at the pharmacy today, tho' - I'd gotten a script from the doctor for the Pill, and the same medication that costs me around $20 in Australia? $50 here. There goes my budget for the week. I've gotten the last of my holiday pay, so from here on in it's what I manage to earn. Looks like I'll have to haul ass on that job searching thing. Which reminds me... *goes to find more to apply for*

Also. I want a kitty. I'm not sure why, just having one of my period "I want a kitten" phases. Must be February.