Cross-Cultural Conversations

Observations by a Malaysian studying in Australia

Of Rain And Lost Hopes

It rained for the 3rd straight day in Geelong today. I'm beginning to lose any hope of ever seeing the sun shining brightly in the glorious blue sky that I've always associated with Australia. To further dampen my spirit, the newspaper reported that Spring (which begins today in the southern hemisphere) is usually the wettest season in the Melbourne-and-surrounds region.

I realise rain is important especially here in Victoria which have suffered the worst drought in decades, but each time those tiny but torturous raindrops hit the surface of my skin it feels like I've been pierced mercilessly by icy spears of death. Well maybe not death, but it sure feels close to it. I think from now on I might have to start wearing jumpers and long pants.

posted by: Tembaga2 at 13:29 | link | comments (1) |

#1  01 September 2003 - 12:07

 

i like your observations, especially about malaysian supermarkets found on your site...

howard