My new cubicle

This is a picture of my new cubicle at work. Note my backpack and walking shoes under the desk.

My cubicle is right in front of the bosses office. In fact, I believe when she looks out her door she can see exactly what is on my monitor.

Here it is again - My Cubicle - the song that brings it all home.

New Job Opp - New Decision?

Well after finally making some decisions for the next year what appears to be a good job opportunity as arisen at Rio Salado College. I am going to apply for it and see what happens.

Come Visit Western Australia

Hey Hey

I am likely returning to Australia for one year only. Take advantage of my final year there. You are more than welcome to come visit at any time. However, the best time for me to spend time with you is during the "School Holidays" [vacation]. I get three long breaks of during the year and some long weekends. You can check these days and times out here.

Visiting Western Australia

• Visit me in Geraldton . My place isn't a palace but it is only a few minute walk to the coast. Geraldton is famous for a few things - crayfish (a type of rock lobster - not crawdad), wind (wind surfing and kite surfing), and we have some pretty impressive diving at the Abrolhos Islands (the boat trip is not for those with a weak stomach). Check out these photos of the area.


• South of Geraldton is the Turquoise coast.
  
• The Bibbulmun Track is one of the world's great long distance walk trails, stretching nearly 1000kms from Kalamunda (Perth Hills) to Albany (South Coast) through the heart of the scenic South West of Western Australia http://www.bibbulmuntrack.org.au/


• Swim with Whale Sharks http://www.ningalooblue.com.au/


• Snorkel or dive the Ningaloo Reef
  
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• Swim with dolphins http://www.rockinghamwildencounters.com.au/


• Karijini National Park is the second largest national park in Western Australia and one of the most spectacular sights in the Pilbara. With breathtaking gorges, crystal clear rock pools, waterfalls, and stunning scenery, a visit to Karijini is a must.


• Rottnest Island http://www.rottnestisland.com/


• Valley of the Giants Treetop Walk


• Margaret River Wine Region

Tao of Pooh

I am currently reading (or I should say rereading) the Tao of Pooh. I feel I am a bit like Rabbit who is always thinking and analysing but never coming to the perfect conclusion.

"Rabbit's clever," said Pooh thoughtfully.
"Yes,"said Piglet, "Rabit's clever."
"And he has Brain."
"Yes," said Piglet, "Rabbit has Brain."
There was a long silence."
I suppose," said Pooh, "that that's why he never understands anything." [Tao of Pooh]

I am working on the following two quotes (among others).

When you discard arrogance, complexity, and a few other things that get in the way, sooner or later you will discover that simple, childlike, and mysterious secret known to those of the Uncarved Block: Life is Fun. [Tao of Pooh]

Everything has its own place and function. That applies to people, although many don't seem to realize it, stuck as they are in the wrong job, the wrong marriage, or the wrong house. When you know and respect your Inner Nature, you know where you belong. You also know where you don't belong. [Tao of Pooh]

I am working on figuring out this "where I belong" thing. I can say that I think that I belong back in the US and that returning to Australia will only be temporary. I am going to get through the next year and do all the things that I need to do there both fun things and practical things.

List of TODOs in Oz:

• swim with whale sharks
• connect house to deep sewerage (as opposed to septic)
• get rid of excess stuff
• ship back to US the important stuff
• walk part of the Bibbulmun Track