#bewareofthebirds

Remember how the land scenes of Finding Nemo were set in Sydney? And remember how they had those totally bat-shit crazy seagulls?

If not, let this clip refresh you...

And yes, it is a very accurate depiction of the local birds, and unfortunately is not limited to seagulls, but also includes the ibis. As you may know Australia has some pretty funky wildlife, and the ibis is a fine example. And no, you won't find them in a zoo or wildlife sanctuary, you'll find them EVERYWHERE...

like in Darling Harbour, where I like to chill out, draw, read and/or  people watch.  Occasionally I get harassed by one of these guys with it's 5-inch beak prodding just about everywhere it can prod... and almost running off with my week's public transport ticket after it picks my nose.

Now back to seagulls;

This past week Jo and I grabbed burgers at the habour where the seagulls were feeling particularly psychotic by swooping and knocking into our heads, and one made a grab at my [chicken] burger. Then,  just as I was about to take my last bite one swooped down and took it out of my hand literally seconds before I would have finished it off. I may have had the urge to throw my shoe at it and break its neck, but that probably wouldn't settle well with the whole "Animals have feelings" image I mildly try to portray.

Moral of the story?
Everyone will try to scare you with all the poisonous spiders, jellyfish, powerful crocodiles and drop bears, but I'll guarantee you the average visitor has more trouble with these guys then the former. So if you're ever in town, beware of those dodgy, Aussie birds.

Winning Wednesday

The start of something great
Okay, so that's a slightly profound way of saying I already have a three week break from my course.  And how did I decide to kick it off?

By taking a little detour to one of the most popular beaches on the planet; Bondi Beach.  My decision was influenced by the absolutely gorgeous weather we've been getting! In only the second week of spring there are highs of 75-80F (21-26C) degrees.

In Wisconsin you'd be lucky if the snow was gone after a month into spring. 

Reading on the Harbor 
In the last few days of class before my break began we were let out ridiculously early, leaving me with plenty of time to bust out the sony ebook and read alongside all the fanny-pack adorned tourists at Darling Harbour. 

Lacoste Shoes
One of the best things about living in the city? A wrong turn can lead into finding a 50-70% storewide sale at Lacoste. Thanks to the boy I scored these babies for $35.

Another wrong turn
While wandering about the city in scope of another job I ended up getting offered a free, and humungo, sunday. As if I'd say no, even if it means I look like a fatty while mowing this sucker down by myself. (I only got a quarter of the way)

A happy little accident 
On my way to beg for a job at Luna park I got off at the wrong ferry stop and had to wait another 30 minutes for the next one. As you can tell I didn't mind much with that view.
Note: Gorrillapod and remote should be carried at all times. It's worth the inconvenience of having to carry a larger bag.

Happy Wednesday!