Christmas Light Critics

After strolling through the city the other night, Jonni seconds my comments toward the city’s attempt at livening the place with Christmas decorations. We both agree that if you’re going to put up decorations, you’ve gotta go all out – half-hearted attempts look very miserable indeed.

Maybe Perth has redeemed itself somewhat with the introduction of extended trading hours in “inner-city suburbs”. This means suburbs such as Leederville, Victoria Park and North, South and East Perth can have weekday trading until 9pm, as well as Sunday trading. There is optimism to expand this to Midland and Armadale also.

Despite the fact that I’m pro-extended trading (mainly weekdays – I think Sundays is a bit too far) this new legislation does make we wonder – what is the point of having a referendum if Parliament are going to implement the changes anyway? Can we expect a similar thing to happen with Daylight Savings? It makes one question if our politicians are truly representing our views at times – although Barnett did announce some time ago that extended trading would be introduced – he couldn’t have actually kept a promise could he?

Oh politicians – I wouldn’t want to be one.

On Christmas Eve

Come Christmas time, our workload decreases (quite unlike those working in retail – I feel for you). Hence we sometimes need to find things to fill-in the spare time …

Is it obvious that the boss is away? Although it appears that he has been substituted with Davin’s new toy – “Gee Joe”. He was my gift to Dav in the Secret Santa – I told him it would remind him of his army days when he had more hair. This morning he was placed prominently in specimen reception with a short threat.

The post-it note reads, “Gee Joe is the new CRA supervisor. He has a gun and is watching so don’t stuff up!” Man I’m really going to miss the characters I work alongside.

Christ-mas!

It’s no Singapore

A bit disappointing – the three words I’d use to describe the City’s Christmas decorations. I guess my standards are particularly high after seeing Singapore’s impressive display of festive cheer at Orchard Road – yet my expectations were still low because, well, it’s Perth. Are we maybe called Dullsville for a reason? We definitely aren’t the liveliest state in Australia (but probably the most beautiful I might add) – and the lack of people shopping last night somewhat supported this statement. I didn’t stand in a queue once. Maybe people were just unaware of the extended trading in the City. It worked in my favour nonetheless. I could really get used to the extended trading hours :) Tis a shame they end after Christmas.

I came across this group of people on Murray Street. I gathered that they were a Christian group from Korea. They were entertaining a small audience (in this picture they are being penguins) and one guy gave his testimony. It reminded me of being on missions.

But then it occurred to me – missionaries are coming to Perth!? Shame on us! We are more than capable of reaching out to those living here yet apparently we aren’t doing it enough! That thought really affected me and has motivated me to strategise for next year. We need a kick up the bum and we need to begin seeking opportunities to share the gospel!

Motivation!

Oh so skinny

We had our church Christmas party last night – Frost – and for the first time in my life, I wore skinny leg jeans.

“Hypocrite" some would say whilst silently judging me.

I know I’m usually the first to bag those wearing skinny leg jeans – but I needed white jeans and Jonni just happened to have a pair of white jeans … that just happened to be skinny also.

I put them on and they fit quite nicely – and they actually didn’t look too bad. Maybe I shouldn’t be so critical of the circulation-restricting apparel.

Elvis.