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Claire found an interesting article about Australian regional dialect differences. There aren’t many different accents here, which is weird in a country so big. (Think about America or the UK for comparison.) I’ll have to try out that “celery” test on Snookums tonight. Most of the time I forget that he has an accent at all. It’s only when I introduce him to American friends or family that I remember what a novelty he is to them. Which is funny, because he’s got the softest, least “strine” accent I’ve ever heard. He sounds way more English than Steve Irwin, that’s for sure.

Which Greek Goddess Are You?
I’m Hestia, the goddess of the hearth. She sucks. She’s, like, the one that nobody can remember. She tended the hearth. I think being unemployed has a lot to do with this result, since I answered “just chillin’ at home!” for most of the questions. (Link courtesy of Brigita)

I’ve been unable to connect to MetaFilter for two days. Has anyone else noticed this?

Are you an R.E.M. fan? They’ve released a new “album” called r.e.m.IX on their official site. It’s all the songs off Reveal, each one remixed by somebody different. You can download the whole thing as mp3s and even get the artwork too! I’m grabbing it right now.

1. What shampoo do you use?
Pantene. When my hair was red I used the “color-treated” kind, but since I’ve gone back to normal I just use whatever.

2. Do you use conditioner? What kind?
Yep. I have very long, very thick hair. If I don’t condition it, I can’t comb it. Again, I go with the Pantene. I was also a big fan of Herbal Essences in college, but I can’t bring myself to buy it nowadays. (I hate those damn commercials.)

3. When was the last time you got your hair cut?
Probably back when I got the last, “normal-restoring” dye job. That was back in January. I think I’ve trimmed my own bangs once since then as well.

4. What styling products do you use?
Nada. Man, are you getting the impression that I don’t do a lot with my hair? Because I don’t. It’s always been vaguely longish and straight as a stick, so there’s not much you can do with that anyway. I like to braid it and stuff, but I never, like, put mousse on it or anything.

5. What’s your worst hair-related experience?
Fifth grade. Blonde. Mullet. *passes out from stress of repressed memories*

We need a backyard… so we can grow a penis tree. Not.

MY VISA CAME THROUGH!
This has been the greatest week ever. The Department of Immigration just called to let me know that my FBI clearance came through, which means that my application for Permanent Residency has been approved! I’m now a totally 100% legal Australian resident. HOW GREAT IS THAT?

Oh, and hey! Since we applied under the “defacto spouse” category, I guess that kinda means that today is kinda like our wedding day! (Well, in the eyes of the Australian government, anyway.) And I didn’t even get to have a bachelorette party!

HA! I found a transcript of the argument Ebert & Roeper (his new TV partner) had about Attack of the Clones on their last show. It’s hilarious! Roeper loved it; Ebert hated it. The bit about Yoda at the end is the best part:

Ebert: Listen, if you’re Yoda and you have the Force. …
Roeper: He’s a Jedi master.
Ebert: …If you encompass the Force, you don’t need no lightsaber!
Roeper: You do when you’re going up against another Jedi dude who’s also got super-duper mind powers!
Ebert: You’ve just got to go like this [makes a mind-reading gesture]. You’re Yoda, nobody can stop you.

I love that they completely drop into fanboy-speak. And how bitchy is that “He’s a Jedi master” interjection? I can just picture it. And Ebert making a “mind-reading gesture”. Hee! Man, I wish I’d seen this show!