  050204 Today summer decided to come back after spending the last few weeks away- and by away, I mean basically everywhere else in Australia except Melbourne. It has been like spring the last few weeks or so- rather cool and cloudy- no heatwaves at all. Today it got to 38.6…..
The train home was very uncomfortable- no air conditioning and some of the windows would not open. The air coming through the windows was really hot anyway- so it really made no difference. When I came home- I decided to go straight to the beach. When I got there, it was really nice and absolutely calm and flat. I could see in the distance waves and the mirage of where the dry cold front was, but thought it would be a while before it got to my side of the bay. Anyway, I went into the water- absolutely clear and calm, although very cold. I was only in up to my knees when I felt very light headed- due to the water being so cold and the air being so hot.
I think that is what is called ‘shock’. I waded around and eventually only go up to my navel when it happened- the cold wind came from the bay and the water got all choppy (well choppy for Melbourne anyway)- and by cool- I mean 34 degrees instead of 38. Nevertheless- it was still too cool to be in that water- so I got out and went home. I was only over there in the water for about ten minutes.
I was very disappointed as I was hoping to be fully submerged today- for the first time this summer. The forecast for this Sunday is for 35 degrees again- so hopefully I will get a chance to go for another swim then. Today I celebrated my third anniversary of when I commenced my job with the government. Yay. I didn’t really celebrate- however I was happy with the payrise that comes with it. My next salary increase comes in September. Yay. Even better, my hecs is now fully paid off- so I can get even more money from my pay packet- less tax! I am expecting to move in about 4-6 weeks- it seems all so sudden, but then again I am also really looking forward to it also.
We will see in a few weeks time what else is available out there and whether I am approved for another lease. I hate moving, but I have taken a week off work to do it so it should not be so rushed this time. I have a sore throat. I think I might have tonsillitis (again). I think I will go to the doctor tomorrow to find out for sure. Wish me luck! (in that I don’t have it! ) 
