Fall Update

Fall has arrived and actually I think Ben is getting more excited about winter coming sooner than spring. Summer has been good, long and the cooler mornings and evenings are a welcome relief. I think we have both been surprised about the heat this summer and at times I really wish we had air-conditioning.
Speaking of winter I finally got to bring home my xmas present which is a new pair of ski's!! They have been on lay-by since christmas so it was very exciting bringing them home. I am now the proud owner of a pair of black diamond lyric ski's! They are a bit bigger and wider than my last ski's so they should definately help with skiing in trickier conditions, powder and more choppy snow. At least i hope so. I also invested in my first pair of new ski boots. I got a pair of garmont ski touring boots. So gradually I am getting the gear and it should help with any ski touring we do. This winter I really want to ski out to Mt Kosciuszko.
In other news, my life and Ben's has really just revolved around work. Ben's head chef decided to take a six-week vacation and leave Ben holding the fort. He has been working split shift 6 days a week. Its been great for our bank balance but not good for our sanity. This weekend he is actually away on a guiding trip with the Novotel Resort so at least he isn't in the kitchen which will be a nice break for him.
I have nearly finished term 1 of my cert 3 in vet nursing. I am really enjoying it. I actually got to observe a minor operation on our mutant NZ bunnies that the CIT has. It was great, but also made me realize I actually no nothing yet. I did pass my practical assesement of dogs. We had to perform different restraints for injections and perform a physical examination. This first course it fairly basic but I am still learning and it will be a good platform for next years cert 4 in vet nursing. I have finally arranged to start some volunteer work with the Jindabyne Vet Clinic after months of trying to organize it. Next year I have to find a vet clinic to do work placements at and I figured I really just wanted to get my foot in the door and start learning before than. Unlike my classmates who live in Canberra where they are many vet clinics, Jindabyne just has one. Apparently, there are already a few other people at the clinic doing the same thing as I am. I am going to be starting on April 23 and volunteer twice a month. I am excited and nervous.
Here's a cute recent photo of Charlie.

On April 9th we are going on a bit of a road trip holiday which I am very excited about. We are driving down to Victoria to camp and tour the Great Ocean Rd. With a stop in Torquay to watch a surfing competition and a night in Melbourne to see a show at the Melbourne Comedy Festival. It will be great to get away and to see some parts of Australia that I haven't seen.
Anyway, stay tuned for more updates.