quicko: morning light

When I was back in America, I was struck by how late in the morning it was dark -- definitely still dark until 7:30 am.  While the time zones and latitude and daylight savings and such all obviously make a difference, I am pretty sure that it is generally darker later in the morning in America than in Sydney.  Which I think is why I actually prefer it to be dark in the morning -- early sunlight always feels like a slap in the face to me, and I much prefer for there to be an hour or so of darkness on my way to work before I have to deal with the day at hand.  It's what I grew up with, and much easier to reconcile, in my opinion.

quicko: the day delay

It's a hazard of living so close to the international date line, but it's been known to happen:  you get wished a happy birthday, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day, Easter, etc. a day late.  Your friends remember and want to wish you appropriate greetings, but forget they have to be on the ball about a day in advance.  Ah well.  At least they tried, hey?