It's not that I have a personal vendetta against UGG Australia or anything. And yes, I can completely appreciate how warm they're keeping everyone's piggies within the breath of winter that is slowly creeping upon us. I simply cannot believe how many bloody pairs of them are stomping around the streets here in the States. My niece and I decided to play 'I spy UGG' when we were waiting for the parade to start on Sunday and we literally counted...
I'm in the middle of so much at the moment... my head can't switch out of the ZONE!! Here are a few photos from Australia for today's entry... a bit weak, I realize... but we all have those days...
What is up with Yanks and UGG? All my Australian people... see that LINE?? Of all the things in Australia for people to tap into... seriously. News for you my fellow Yanks, waiting in line outside an UGG shop is VERY un-Australian. In the instance a line formed outside an UGG shop in Australia two things would be critical. 1. Hell would be freezing over. 2. Free beers with an accompanying sausage sizzle would have to be happening along with...
Today is officially my one month anniversary of being in the states, breaking the record for time spent here in seven years. Usually I do a two or three week trip here and there... never anything like this. I love being back. What I miss the most I think, is cultural influence. Australia certainly has it's share of culture... but with twenty some odd million down there compared to over three hundred million here... it's not quite the same mix....
I vote... you should too. In Australia, voting is compulsory... which is hands down one of my favorite topics when it comes to bragging rights of Australian citizenship. I love being part of a society where they force you to vote. You can skip out but if you get caught you cop a fine or (in rare instances) chucked in the clanger for a few days to learn you a lesson. Bet your ass I vote absentee from my land across seas and had no problem rocking...