Tagged with Sydney

Fireworks: a guilty pleasure

Fireworks: a guilty pleasure

Fireworks. They cost an absolute fortune. They help no one. They don’t build for the future. They are basically good for nothing except short-term entertainment. Kind of like taking a whole pile of money and burning it. For all of you who believe that state-funded fireworks are a misappropriation of public funds, I hear your … Continue reading

Sydney lights up

Sydney lights up

For my fellow piggies still living in Europe, occasionally I like to remind them that their home city of Sydney is pretty amazing. The usual approach taken is to moan about how incredibly warm the weather has been and how the grass is dying because it hasn’t rained in months, knowing full well that they are … Continue reading

You don’t make friends with salad

You don’t make friends with salad

So here’s the thing: ordering salad when you’re out is fraught with controversy. If you’re a guy, your masculinity gets called into question. If you’re slim, people assume you always have to eat rabbit food to maintain your weight. If you’re carrying a little bit extra, people silently commend you for your perceived healthy approach … Continue reading