The top ten
(of my world)1.
Daffodil Day tomorrow has resulted in demand for this spring flower increasing 15 fold in the past week. Hopefully the demand driving prices will benefit those for whom daffodil day supports.
Make sure you support the
Cancer Council of Australia by purchasing your
daffodil merchandise. With Cancer affecting 1 in 3 Australians if someone you know hasn't had it, died from it, or been touched by its effects this will probably happen in the next 3 years (my estimation) so you should do something. Remember, while every little bit counts here big is probably going to be better.
2. DEVASTATING....One of
these has opened in Glennferrie Road,
Hawthorn.
How, when and why did this happen? I am surprised my Father hasn't been ranting, raving and foaming at the mouth about multi-national corporations, mac mansions and the destruction of the world. Perhaps he is living in denial. This is probably a good idea - two heart attacks are sufficient.
But who would really go there when you can go to
Mario's Coffee & Candy. I probably shouldn't refer to these places in the same paragraph. My Dad attendence at 'Mario's' is akin to cult following. Basically he goes daily. My sister, brother, Mother and I also frequent this place. Our friends go there. If anyone we know goes to the
'other place' they would be neither considered 'a friend' and if family would be disowned or expelled.
I think it's plausible to argue Dad's weekly Mario's allowance should increase, ensuring he contributes to this thriving business and prevents corporate expansions. One of the fantastic barristas there (May) seems to be on my wave length supporting my 'treat' and coffee habit.
Anyone going past Mario's should grab a coffee. People come from far and wide. Our friends the Schwarz's come all the way from Singapore to go there. It's fantastic.
Swinburne students get a significant discount .... coffee for $2.50 .... at prices like that it takes you back to last century.3. Today i decided I might apply for articles at this law firm:
Slimdonson & Associates . It sounds like a great, energetic and fast paced place to work. It's a high profile international firm. Many thanks go to those at the Bar for bringing this to my attention. I might have difficulty getting my foot in the door. Hopefully, that fantastic reference I obtained from the person who brought this Firm to my attention will bolster my application.
If fortunate to secure a position at this firm I anticipate creating a unique position. People at the firm may go so far as to call me an entrepreneur and to reward me for this development by way of a nice Christmas bonus (financial.) It seems there are many positions for competent, intelligent women. Unfortunately, my friend heard on the grape-vine that it is having difficulties retaining intelligent female workers. Nonetheless, they are pro-actively attempting to curtail this trend.
It's nice to know that other people (well besides me, my parents and my sister - who i owe money to) are interested and involved in my career beyond law school.
My brother isn't interested in much beyond flying, aeroplanes and his girlfriend.
One of these individuals has provided sound advice on various occasions. They are especially useful identifing potential places of employment. I imagine the
focus statement of this firm was why they thought it would be a great place for an enthusiastic young lawyer. While, I am sure this
Partner contributes to the firm, as does this
Associate , it's not really the career path I have in mind.
Although I am happy to start at the bottom and work my way up hopefully i can do better than
this ,
this and
this . If I successfully obtain a position at this firm I think it would be best to apply for a transfer to this
office. I'll keep you notified as to how my application progresses.
4. Apparently, the Chief Justice down in Victoria was rather scathing of male lawyers utilising the media anonymously to criticise
women. She also spoke about Victorian Women Lawyers. She is a patron of this group. Don't think I will join. That said, each to their own. If I have that much spare time on my hands i might see if my demanding sister and her boyfriend required my services for further domestic duties (I haven't quite got the courage to tell them a maid might me a better option than a sister.) I wonder whether my friend who expressed interest in my future career would suggest I joined this group. Moreover, I wonder whether they would think the employees of the the firm mentioned previously would be advised to join, or not?
5. Sue Crennan's appointment to the High Court is evidence that women can, and do, make a significant contribution to the Australian Legal System. No argument there...just google her to find out what would feature on her CV (more than a book.)
6. Planes keep falling out the sky (refer to previous posts on
this.) What is going on? Read about this
here.
7. The annual Ernie Award for the most sexist comments went to P&O Cruises and Tom Cruise.
Interesting.
8. On the homefront, due to car-sickness, I have been avoiding the bush hide-out. Instead I have taken up residence at the Apartment. Unfortunately this apartment isn't a 'basement
apartment.' I am working on this but also working on the addition of a loft bed and mezzanine level for when I take it over.
Adverse possession....Perhaps?
My father draws out of the Apartment. He is creative. It appears that in order to be creative one may not have an organised, clean and uncluttered work-space. I imagine this would inhibit creativity.
I am doing a little cleaning...don't panic Dad just benches, dishes and attempting to do floors. The broom is missing. I wonder how
Mum get's around without
it. This is her main mode of
transportation. Perhaps she has an up-graded
model and doesn't keep it in the house. I will look outside tomorrow.
9. Stem cell research has been picked up in the
headlines. This is obviously controversial .
NEWS FLASH!!! NEWS FLASH!!! NEWS FLASH - Australian Womens 4 X win heat at World Championships. Proceed through to A final. My lovely friend Cait is rowing in this boat. Cait is an amazing athlete and a priceless friend. Best of luck and cross absolutely everything for her and her crew for the final. Follow the live results and commentary here. Of course I'll keep you up-dated.10. It's my holiday task to work out how my dad's
Alain Filberstein watch actually works. This is a motion watch. It requires no batteries rather motion powers it. I have a friend in Queensland who needs a motion watch. His batteries require constant replacement. He also needs a more effective watch band as the pin frequently falls out of his. I wouldn't dare suggest it's probably because things are poorly made in North America.
DISCLAIMER: LEARNED INDIVIDUALS MAY HAVE ASSISTED WITH MATERIAL FOR POINTS 4 & 5. IN NO WAY ARE THEIR VIEWS, OPINIONS(LEGAL OR OTHERWISE EXPRESSED HERE). THIS IS UNEQUIVOCALLY (WELL AT LEAST I THINK) MY RUBBISH.
