Saturday, December 4, 2010

Things have changed a little bit!

Well it’s been a little while since I last posted, sorry about that! But I have been a bit busy lately. Last time I was at work my career took a bit of a dramatic turn. I was just sitting there working away on one of my reports when I got a phone call from my boss. I won’t tell you the whole conversation but the basic jist was "do you fancy going to Brisbane to work on a project for 5 weeks and then possibly go to Papua New Guinea and work 4 weeks on a rig and 4 weeks off, it means that you will become the global expert for this new piece of equipment". Obviously in my mind I was going OMG yes please. But then I was thinking oh S**t "Global expert" that’s a lot of responsibility. No I’m not usually the sort of person to seek out responsibility, but I have recently been considering a new career anyway so I jumped at the chance.

So I’m currently in Brisbane loving the weather, loving the city and loving the people. No I don’t know if it’s because i live in Southend or if it’s just because I’m from the UK but everyone here is really polite and I don’t think I have ever felt safer just walking around in a city. This has got me thinking, does the climate affect the whole population in a positive way? We have all heard about S.A.D. and its effects on some people and I guess everyone to some extent.

I would love to see if there has ever been a study into crime rates and climate. Is there a correlation between the amount of sunshine and temperature with crime rates and social well being? Now I know I have only been in the city for 4 days and obviously haven’t seen everything it has to give, but there is just a general air of happiness.

6 comments:

  1. I think there is a definite connection between comfortable weather and the quality of life.

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  2. First, 'global expert' how impressive is that! :o) and yes, I really do think weather affects us, simply and profoundly hmmm.

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  3. I do believe the weather affects us.... Enjoy your adventure!

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  4. congrats on your new assignment. Yes, there have been studies on the effect of weather and crime rates here in the States. Hot, humid climes = more murders take place.

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  5. I think there is a definite correlation between weather and crime. I know that I feel so much happier with a bit of sun (we lack that so much in the winter in Canada)...it's an instant mood lifter. Mind you, I've never felt the urge to steal or murder, but you never know...rainy days can bring out the ugly for sure! :)

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  6. There certainly must be some rub-off between the elements. However it is more of the person herself to be acting in a particular way reacting to the environment!

    Hank

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