Bad, Bad fangirl!

I am a slack Star Wars fan. I have not watched a film or brought any shiny (or not so shiny) collectables for ages. I seem to have fallen off the Star Wars planet and I try to find my way back but...sometimes it seems too far away!

I DID go to see One Man Star Wars - he was here for the Melbourne Comedy Festival - I even got front row seats and was in hysterics through the whole thing...but...I mean.....

I'm a bad, bad Star Wars fan!
My subscription to the local fanclub magazine has lapsed, I do check on ebay for any new Leia collectables - but never buy any, and I'm slowly forgetting my once cherished SW quotes.

*sniffles*

Crime in Melbourne

So...there was a fatal shooting in Melbourne yesterday. It brought the city to a standstill and terrified a lot of people. Why? Because gun crimes are rare in Australia - and because the person who died was a good samaratin who came to the aid of a young woman.

It occurred about 8.15am on the corner of Flinders Lane and William Street - thankfully the opposite end of the city from me (I've never been so glad to work just outside the CBD before). A man assaulted a young woman, dragging her by her hair, and when several people came to her rescue he pulled out a gun and shot at them. He then ran off and disappeared into the city...
Which is not reassuring, especially at hometime when you're in a crowded train and eyeing everyone and wondering "could he be the one?"

It also will make future good samaratins more wary about offering help. If someone can get killed or hospitalised because they stepped in to try and help, then I know that I'm going to have to seriously weigh up a situation before I ever offer my assistance.

Society takes another step towards becoming more disconnected and insular.

Weather Girl

The entirety of Melbourne was covered in fog this morning. I think it scared quite a few people as the streets were abandoned - but it makes for a much more interesting walk to the train station.
The fog has now lifted and the sky is completely clear but it's an icy blue - it LOOKS warm out there, but it's an illusion.
We have not left single digits today, it's currently 6 degrees (42 degrees faranheit for you Northen Hemispherers).
Sure you guys up there get snow & stuff - but for us southerners this is damn cold!

I'm going to heat up some ravioli and turn the toaster on to warm my hands!

Additional:

The ravioli was disgusting.

remind me again why I prefer winter over summer?

My hands are mini-iceblocks. The heating is not doing much, it's probably warmer in the office than outside - but not by much.

I have nothing else to say. Other than I'm cold.

*yawn*

People (and by people, I mean me) should not have to get out of bed before the sun is up. They should also not have to get out of bed before the sun has been up and warmed the world for a good long while.
Okay, preferably, I would like to stay in bed as long as I can. But I know that's not realistic so I'm just suggesting some alternatives! Surely they're viable?

I'm tired. I'm on iron tablets again because my iron has dropped and my anemia is back...if it really left me in the first place.
I fell asleep at work the other day. REALLY asleep, sitting up, eyes closed, boring database open onscreen. If I'd snored I might have been caught in the act. I have a strong feeling that sleep is not too far away today either, I may nod off yet.

I'm going back to the doctor on Friday and am going to ask if there are any alternatives that may give me some more energy, because last time I was on iron tablets I didnt notice a change. I've already increased my exercise (Bailey will now be getting daily walks), and we went & brought some slabs of red meat to try and naturally boost my iron consumption.

But...still tired....*yawn* night-night,,,