I can hear the December tunes ....

I can already hear the tunes of December; they beat in unison with the warm summer sun and the crisp taste of freshly brewed beer. I welcome you to the Southern Hemisphere summer of 09/10. The days are becoming longer for us in the south, while Bernie Madoff’s are becoming shorter. A happy thanksgiving to the American heart and soul. I am certain Obama’s first Thanksgiving as an African American President was filled with gratitude and appreciation.

It has been quite the month. New Moon has hit Australian Shores, but I have only heard disappointing reviews. Thierry Henry was able to get his hand into motion, and with that, he projected France into the World Cup. This is not an Irish Joke. Additionally, I would like to apologise to all those out there who I may have offended, by calling football, soccer.

So 2009 draws to a close, we are close to 10, but not much safer. Time is flying, and so was Andre Agassi, as he disclosed that he did Meth and wore a wig whilst on the tennis court. Pirates still rule the waters of Somalia and apparently are thriving in their lucrative business called kidnap and ransom. Tiger Woods golfed in Australia and became 4 million dollars richer and so did a certain New York Yankee pitcher. During the month of November we celebrated our own 9/11, but we do not really like to take the spotlight off our American neighbours, so we stay low-key.

Many moustaches were visible on the streets of Sydney, and I am certain they were welcomed in other parts of the world. To those who participated, mo you grow from strength to strength. To those that did not, there is always next year.

I have registered to participate in the annual Rockefeller Center climb to the top, a charity run with all money raised going towards Multiple Sclerosis research. The race takes place on the 28^th of February 2010 in New York City. It would be a true honour to have you participate with me. If you would like to donate to this worthy cause please contact me, and arrangements can be made. Training is underway (this is not a reference to warfare).

As we enter December, it is usually the time when we look back on the year that was and how we can improve, well some of us do. It is also a time when the best of 2009 is revealed. Yes, there are some shocking revelations. ‘Unfriend’ was voted word of 2009 and I thank all my loyal friends, who I have either retained or have become acquainted with. (The idea of reacquainting is not unhealthy either).

The word from Sydney is good, I continue and am nearing completion of my articling in the legal jungle of Sydney. A friend and I started a book club – please wish us luck. The beaches are filling up, with people. Whales are giving birth and the sharks are getting hungry. And at the end of the day, it seems, all people want for Christmas is a Westfield gift card.

Happy Hanukah.

Sunday Schnapps

I meandered down the hills of Bondi to the beach to grab some afternoon beers after a swim on a beautiful Sunday.

We drank at the recently opened Bavarian Bier (Beer) Cafe in Bondi Beach. My Beer pick of the Day was the Lowenbrau Original.

According to their website, it is a crisp, complex and refreshing taste.

If you are in Sydney, a visit should be made and drinks should be tasted at this Beer Garden.

And here it is:

http://www.bavarianshavemorefun.com/splash/

Giving and receiving

I attended a close friends wedding this past week. Prior to getting married, the groom took a chance to tell some of his close friends of the unification that marriage brings about. The groom is to give to his new beautiful bride. The bride is to give to her new groom. In turn, their receipts from one another are turned into one being, one body, a reuniting of two souls into one.

Marriage of two individuals of the different sex enables this enigma to exist.

Reunions mark the bringing together of an event from a bygone time. Similarly, when two souls reunite, it is a time of joy.

Marriage is the ultimate reunion.