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[erilyn]

Seems we're changing government. This is probably for the best (my lack of enthusiasm might get me defriended, but I just don't really like any of the major political parties in Australia that much).

Didn't make it to work on Friday, but I figured going with my sister (and dad) to check out a unit was a pretty good excuse, and this was her second look and she made an offer. They didn't accept her first go, and she's upped it a bit (the place hasn't been on the market long). Apart from the fact that this means she'll move out *sad face*, I'm hopeful for her. But it's only two suburbs away.

I'm typing suprisingly well, given the amount of wine I've drunk. iibnf and I watched the new Futurama movie this afternoon and it was goooooood. Then she came out to dinner with my family, to the local Lebanese restaurant, which was also very good. So full of food still.

Partially because I've eaten three cupcakes today - iibnf baked (chocolately goodness to the max!), and while my old primary school failed to have a sausage sizzle [1] going at lunch when I voted, there was a cake stall when my parents went up early, and they bought the richest butteriest cupcakes I've ever eaten. Mmmm.

Things I am grateful for: I live in a country which makes us vote, and apart from running the gauntlet of people handing out how to vote cards (I'm not rude, I just don't want them), no one threatens me, or coerces me, or denies me the right to vote. I'm so lucky, and I just want to acknowledge that. The biggest hassle I face is parking.

[1] I nearly rioted on the spot. Voting without a sausage sizzle is undemocratic!!!

Comments

[kittykatz.livejournal.com]

New Futurama movie?

[erilyn.livejournal.com]

Yup, they're making four movies, which will get sold on dvd, and also broken up into multiple episodes each and show on tv (or something like that).

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0471711/

[kittykatz.livejournal.com]

Eep I wanna see!

[copracat]

Yes, you shameless cynic!! Imagine not being completely enthusiastic for one or another of our political parties. I shall defriend you immediately.

[erilyn.livejournal.com]

My friendslist is rather spammalicious tonight from quite a number of strong Labour supporters. I'm impressed by their enthusiasm, I just don't fully share in it. Possibly too much Yes Prime Minister as a child ;)

[i-naiad.livejournal.com]

Not so much Labor supporters as non-Liberal supporters. Sorry if the squee is annoying.

[erilyn.livejournal.com]

Heh, not annoying, I was just explaining the context for my lame defriending joke :)

[lydia-petze.livejournal.com]

I'm an avid fan of Yes Prime Minister anyway :-)

[erilyn.livejournal.com]

I'm quite hopeful that Labour will do some things that need doing, but ultimately they're all politicians, so I just don't get that excited ;)

[engenda.livejournal.com]

I, too, am glad I have to vote. Because then I have to have a voice. I get to use it. I don't have the option laziness and inertia. I also think because of this, I pay more attention to what is being said. Because I have to make a decision. I can't just ignore and not bother.

Plus, if I get to bitch or be smug, I can because my voice, my choice was heard, whatever the outcome.

[erilyn.livejournal.com]

Decisions are made by those who show up :)

I'm so grateful for compulsory voting - I was baffled when I realised that we were somewhat unusual in this, rather than the norm.

[engenda.livejournal.com]

Decisions are made by those who show up

Damn right!

[qotfu.livejournal.com]

I think I'd still be squeeing if we elected ants instead of Howard.

[lydia-petze.livejournal.com]

HAIL ANTS!

[erilyn.livejournal.com]

I for one welcome our new insect overlords.

[jjjean65.livejournal.com]

No matter who you vote for a politician gets in. I had the same hassles with the 'how to vote' card stalkers and parking.

[erilyn.livejournal.com]

No matter who you vote for a politician gets in.

Damn straight! And voting only encourages them!