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Bored
Can there be such a thing as too much peace and quiet? I think the answer might be yes. It's true that I can easily work without distraction in my new office, but the place is so dead that I think I'm going out of my mind. I miss the morning teas and lunches of…
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Happiness
Our dog Kita had a favourite toy. It was a series of plastic sausages strung up on a length of rope. Every morning he would run up to me, sausages in his mouth, and present his toy, encouraging me to play tug-of-war with him. He also liked to chew on the rope. Since we returned…
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New workplace
I seem to have settled into my office on the Macquarie University campus by catching the same bug that all the other communicators have. A virus this time, not a travel addiction. The new location is nice, though quiet. The food is better, though the expense means that I definitely need to bring my own…
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China, HK and Japan holiday comparison and analysis
The recent holiday to Hong Kong, China and Japan (hereafter referred to as HKCJ07) was our ninth overseas. Each trip is special for its own experiences, but I have favourites whose memories I savour. On each holiday I want to recapture the essence of what made those favourite holidays so special. Unfortunately, much as I…
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Pining
Less than a week I have been back and already I pine to begin another journey. I listen for the jets as they fly over, look up at the clear sky and think I would like to be up there, on my way to Europe. It is an addiction. Why do I love to travel…
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Back in Australia, back to work
I feel so relaxed after returning yesterday from our holiday in Hong Kong, China and Japan. It’s like the feeling after exams or just before Christmas. Today was spent filling in colleagues about my travels and moving into Macquarie University. I even did some programming. I feel like I am about to go on holiday…
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