Photos, conferences, and haircuts!

The first 2 I have! Those of you who follow me on the generic social networking tool known as "FB" in some circles will have seen my pics on there and read my status about needing to erase something from my mind (and here enters the conference!).

As for the 3rd...I need to find me a barber! My usually short and neat hair is becoming a law unto it's self...it's curling at the ends for God's sake! So, tomorrow I venture out to find someone with scissors and a face that doesn't say: If you offend me I'm going to put these into your neck!

Today was a productive day for me. I now have a bank account (not that there's much in there but still..it's mine!), and I travelled on public transport here (The MUNI) for the first time. I saw the city hall which was HUGE! Why don't they do things small for a change?! There's nothing wrong with Nottingham City Hall (or County Hall for that matter) but in comparison they look like...cheap hotels! I can't believe how beautiful this city is and how much it has to offer to tourists! I say tourists because No one I know could ever afford to move here. The housing is astronomical! You're talking $1m plus for a 2 bed town house near my 'house'. CRAZY!

I'm going out soon to my favourite burger place and then to the Shannon Arms to have a couple of pints. You see, tomorrow is my day off in the week. Which to be honest is pretty laughable considering the work I do is busy for one day and EASY for the next 3... It will become more taxing but I've arrived here at the end of the academic year and, as the Church's role is tied in heavily with the school, we are slowing up and will prepare for the next year in August.

I love America. Everyone (due to their impossibly low rate of pay) is nice to you to get their tips, the food is good, the beer is cheap, and there is always someone in whatever place you find yourself with a smile...especially in Castro if you're a guy (you know what those big rainbow flags mean?? you get a LOT of those in Castro!).

So, This was pretty long considering it was meant to be an update! Those of you who I KNOW read this are being missed. SO much. But, I know with people like you in my life I'll be strong enough to see it out...and anything else life throws at me. For that I shall be eternally grateful and hope to one day return the favour.

In the words of my niece: Peace Out!

Oh, and my Mac is about to change all of the words to American English (one thing I hate) but I shall endeavour to change my dictionary to the correct one for my next...erm...edition!