Language The equivalent Aussie terminology for "like O'Connell Street/Piccadilly" is "as busy as Bourke Street Mall". Of course, as soon as Aly and Mena pointed this out to me, I remembered it. Another great phrase I heard in a meeting today (I had to stop the meeting to ask the context!) was "get a guernsey". … Continue reading Culture Shock Update
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Pellegrini’s
They say Pellegrini's has had one paint job in over fifty years, and it left the place looking exactly the same. I wandered in there one cold Monday night, walking the length of its 1950s bar to the cosy kitchen at the back. The red leather barstools are comfortable enough for a weekday lunchtime or … Continue reading Pellegrini’s
Overworked
After almost six months of stretching my workdays out at times, things just got interesting. I've been co-opted onto a suite of projects for the Victorian Air Ambulance wing which we also manage. My contract has been extended for a year, and I shall henceforth by known as Project Manager - Major Projects (there's posh). … Continue reading Overworked
Two Minutes’ Silence
7 July 2006: 12.00 London, 21.00 Melbourne We're still not afraid. But we will always remember.
Máiréad Doyle 