living with hippies

I am now living with hippies. Lin's sister and her housemates in fact. And, it isn't too bad.

The advantage ofliviing living with wholesome people is wholesome food, lots of kangaroo meat, and a never ending supply of information surrounding Australian native fauna and fauna flora, sustainability, active transport (i.e. pedal pushing) and various other 'healthy and environmentally-concscious' lifestyle options.

However, I thank the stars that I can escape to my parent's place for a plate steak!

The location that we are living in Brisbane is fantastic. We're living in the inner west, the suburb of Auchenflower, just around the corner from The Alley Bar, Rosalie Village and Milton and Auchenflower train stations. Life without a car hasn't been so difficult due to the great public transportation options in this area, but we're both hanging out for our awesome bicycles to arrive from China.

One thing that has struck me since I arrived back in Brisbane is that the lifestyle I have here now would be nigh impossible to have in Shanghai. One plus for moving back, but I'm definitely missing the spontaneity of living in Shanghai. Life is a touch bland here at the moment.

Also, like millions of other Australians, I now possess a dislike for Centrelink. They make China's bureacracy seem efficient and friendly in comparison.