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[nishatalitha]

Daylight savings ended last weekend, much to my relief. The extra three weeks either side that were tacked on were a bit much and the mornings have suddenly become a lot easier. Evenings are harder though - it's almost 10.00pm and it feels like I should be in bed (heading there soon, promise). It was dark when I got home today after my 5.30pm lecture.

We need to get firewood from somewhere before winter really hits: some split pine and split hardwood. There's a place in Petone (I think) that does the pine; the hardwood will probably hit us with heavy cartege fees as the closest place I've found is in Upper Hutt. If anyone has suggestions (beyond trademe), I'd appreciate them.

I'm looking forward to storm watching from our house, and having the contrast of being warm and comfortable inside. Additional heating tends to involve extra layers - for example I wear a merino singlet all winter - and blankets, rather than heaters.

That being said, we have a heat pump in the lounge, which may get some use and I had a call today from an insulation person who said our property manager wanted a quote from him on ceiling insulation. That would be fantastic if it actually happened.

Mostly, I'm looking forward to Easter. Two short weeks and four days off work will really help. Even though I'm making up less time at work this year, I'm having to think more about my lectures and I seem to be tired a lot more. Of course, the general malaise could have something to do with the time of day I'm posting. I am currently in my flannel pjyamas, dressing gown and slippers and they seem like good things to be wearing.

I've started walking to work in the mornings on a semi-regular basis. While this didn't particularly wake me up today, I'm finding it's a good way to start the day. Whether this continues into the middle of winter I have no idea...

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[deepbluemermaid.livejournal.com]

My parents get macrocarpa firewood from somewhere - I will ask them where.

Walking to work from your place? Damn, that's some serious exercise!

[nishatalitha.livejournal.com]

I walk through Wilton; it takes about 50 minutes at a not particularly brisk pace (I'm using drinking a cup of coffee on the way). I used to do 40 mins to school and 50 mins plus to uni my first half year, so it's fine.

One day I'll be organised enough to take my camera and get photos of the harbour at dawn.

[mashugenah.livejournal.com]

Whereas I'm thinking "I miss daylight savings". It's now fully dark when I finish work most days. :(

[nishatalitha.livejournal.com]

The fact that it's now dark when I get home isn't so fun I have to admit. See, this is why they shouldn't have made the changeover three weeks later; it wouldn't be such a shock then.