Let the Festivities Begin!

There's some exciting things happening in the land down under lately:

First things first, I got to watch the Super Bowl over at Liam's place, due to the time difference, on Monday (a little weird not being a Sunday).  I think this was the first time I've actually sat and paid attention the entire game.  Although I don't really follow football at all, I was happy Denver won since I used to live in Colorado and Liam would have killed me if I had gone for the Panthers.  While it was great we were able to see the game, it was a bit sad not having the US commercials play.

Housing update:  Initially I was only supposed to be staying at my current place for 6 weeks which would have been up on Saturday. However, one of my housemates decided to move in with her boyfriend which meant there was a spare room available which I quickly claimed. It's a great relief not having to move and I shouldn't have to worry about housing anymore (or at least for quite a while).  Even better, one of my other housemates bought a new bed and said I could have her old one which makes things very convenient. 

Adelaide Fringe commenced on Friday.  I'm going to do what every teacher in history has told me not to do and quote Wikipedia:

The Adelaide Fringe is the world's second-largest annual arts festival, and the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. For 24 days and nights during February and March, it features more than 4,000 artists from around Australia and the world, featuring world premieres, hit shows and new artists. Over 900 events are staged in pop-up venues in parks, warehouses, lane-ways and disused buildings as well as established venues such as theatres, hotels, art galleries and cafes.

The festival includes contemporary work in art forms including cabaret, comedy, circus and physical theatre, dance, film, theatre, puppetry, music, visual art and design. Adelaide Fringe begins with free opening night celebrations, including a street parade through the city centre and parties at various venues. Street theatre artists from all over the world participate in four days and four nights of events as part of The Adelaide Fringe Street Theatre Festival.

The festival attracts interstate and overseas visitors: 6% percent of the Fringe’s 1,560,000 audience members are visitors to the city.

The amount of shows is pretty overwhelming but I've been doing some research to try and narrow down selections.  A lot of people have said you don't even need to go to any of the shows to appreciate the festival but I figure I might as well see at least 1 while I'm here.  I get to walk by a big festival location that took over a park on my way to/from work which will be fun to do!  It seems like there's going to be a lot to do in the next few months.

In terms of work, I'm still loving my job.  I got "promoted" to a shift manager and have my first managerial shift today.  It feels really nice to be recognized for doing good work and getting rewarded for it, something a certain previous job failed to ever do.  We got a spot at the Royal Croquet Club, one of the hubs of the Fringe in the middle of the city which has been great.  I did an 11 hour shift on the first day of Fringe and a 7 the next which was exhausting but fun.  Throughout the festival I'll be trading between working at the shop and at the croquet club.

High quality iPhone 3 camera picture.  Entrance to the RCC.

Although it's still a little ways away, plans for my birthday have started to formulate.  I am very excited.

Have a good week and happy Valentines Day!

That's all for now.  Bye.