PoGo
Repeat hundo and repeat shinies so far. The RNG gods of PoGo does not seem to have much Christmas cheer with my account. Sad.
Work
Many staff are feeling burnt out. I find management like to create obstacles for themselves. These obstacles from the media stand point make great stories, as they look pretty from the outside, but on the inside it is creating poison for staff mental and physical health.
The use of the spaces should not have such a great of an impact on work flows as it does now and quite possibly over the next 3 years.
The work place is not great at generating income to sustain itself without polluting itself. I feel they still need to copy existing bench marks and modify a business model that works for them.
Dating
Nothing but scammers and fake profiles online. People in-person are not asking me out. Everyone seem to be shy on all fronts.
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Healesville staycation
Oh my gosh, did we see lots of parrots and kangaroos. It was lushes. Though heaps of flies about. The most sweetest yummo food was the gingerbread cookie from the Gewürzhaus Spice House. The cheese jalapeño bagel from Cheese monger Sophie store was by far the most savoury, crunch on the outside, soft on the inside, and overall delicious. The alcohol wise the family voted on Innocent Bystander's pink moscato. I do not mind another serving of the Four Pillar shiraz gin with a slice of lemon and soda.
The Maroondah Dam Wall
Reachable by bus 685. Quite a big park. Slopes. Poor cellular reception. Plenty of parrots. One tried to attack my eyes then later it would use its beak to lean on my hand. Strange. There were some waterfall structure by the dam wall. I am guessing it will only go into action when there is an overflow.
Healesville Sanctuary
Reachable by bus 685. The talks are good. The bird show is the best in the world. The nocturnal exhibit was pretty well designed I must say (for the animals), not visitors with poor eye sight. The playful creek area was nice respite from the heat. They are open to you bringing your own food. Only one big cafe and a small coffee take away.
Tarrawarra museum of art
Reachable by bus 685. However, it might take an hour to catch another bus out to Lilydale or Healesville.
No bench. Slopes. Wine tasting available for a fee. Good art on display. Thought provoking materials. No casual food store.
Warratina lavender farm
Reachable by bus 685 then transfer to 683 then walk for 30 mins. It seems tourist activities was an afterthought at this site. They have this bundle called $15 consist of a charge to take photographs in the garden, a small cup of lavender ice cream (rrp. $4), and a talk (which is not a given, you have to find the owner and request). There were 3 kinds of lavender found on this site: intermedia, munstead, and the darkest one was Egerton Blue (angustifolia lavender). The essential oil really did kill the mosquito bite itches.
Yava gallery and art hub Healesville
Reachable by bus 685. On the main street and in the town centre. Amazing staircase art. Very friendly staff. Amazing collection of work on display. We saw The Water stories. Lots of recycled material turned into beautiful works of art. They would look amazing in anyone's home.
Hearth galleries
Reachable by bus 685. On the main street and in the town centre. Hand made crafts. Possum ball of fluff for your sofa. Lush. The Christmas hand made ornaments were adorable. Plenty of indigenous works of art here.
Overall, Sis and I will come back for more delightful experiences.
