Happy Australia Day

We are lucky people. In a world where so many things are uncertain, I am so thankful that I am here, in Australia.

On this Australia Day, I am so happy to celebrate who we are as a nation. Diverse, unique and proud. For us we’ll be in the pool or in the air conditioning with a heat wave hitting Perth at the moment, no doubt occasionally firing up the BBQ for some lunch and dinner. Staying cool is the aim today.

I came across this from my friend Liz Arcus which was a number of statements that will ring true for any Australian and just had to share a few of them.

So, you know you are Australian if . . .

* You’re liable to burst out laughing whenever you hear of Americans “rooting” for something.
* You can translate: ‘Dazza and Shazza played Acca Dacca on the way to Maccas.’
* You believe that cooked-down axle grease makes a good breakfast spread. You’ve also squeezed it through Vita Wheats to make little Vegemite worms.
* You believe all famous Kiwis are actually Australian, until they stuff up, at which point they again become Kiwis.
* You believe that the confectionery known as the Wagon Wheel has become smaller with every passing year.
* You know what it’s like to swallow a fly, on occasion via your nose.
* You know it’s not summer until the steering wheel is too hot to handle and a seat belt buckle becomes a pretty good branding iron.
* Your biggest family argument over the summer concerned the rules for beach cricket.
* You know that the barbecue is a political arena; the person holding the tongs is always the boss and usually a man. And the women make the Salad.
* You’ve drank your tea/coffee/milo through a Tim Tam.

Happy Australia Day!