Can anyone say, "China, what the hell?" The answer is probably no, but the new requirements for the olympic games are quite ridiculous. If you ask me, they should be boycotted. How's this, no competitor may wear shirts or flags that constitute a political point of view at the olympics. They're being asked to sign a contract to that effect and the results of breach of contract are considerably worrying. A violation allows the Chinese government and state police to hold the violater for 72 hours without informing the relevant embassy. *blinks* UM.

Furthermore, they can revoke exit visas! Surely an expulsion from the games and the country would be the proper response? Locking up people and refusing to tell their embassy seems oddly shady to me, not to mention the ability to prevent the offenders from leaving the country.

*images of Chinese prisons filled with flag-wearing offenders flash across page* O_o This is my concerned face.

Anyway, that aside, it's been an interesting week. My uncle, who's the headmaster of a Christian school in Adelaide called Tyndale, has made his home open to six extra youths for the next week. Heathdale is a school in Melbourne who come over every two years to compete with the Tyndalians and consequently, they need a place to say. So, on top of myself and my five cousins, we have six extras. Not to mention the visiting guests who want to be a part of the action. it's a little crowded at home and not very quiet. (There goes my politics studying. ::cough:: What a shame. ::cough::

In other news the 30 Rock finale is on tomorrow night and I'll probably only get it on Staurday, but then it'll be over and I'll go back into withdrawal. (Of course, I survived the writer's strike so I'm sure I can survive summer hiatus.) Anyway, I hope it's good and it better resolve some stuff or I'll explode. (Well, maybe not, but I'll definitely be a little miffed.)

( 30 Rock Spoilers )

Moving on...

I'm feeling pretty feeble and girly at the moment, I've put on some weight and my face seems to think that spotty is an attractive look. Arg. Damn Australian eating habits that rub off on me! :( I'll get over it though, I just need to change something to make me happy that I'm looking after myself. Otherwise I am content.

Missing everyone back home today, just wish I could sink back into an old routine for the day and then revert back. (Oh for it to be that simple. Soemone should really invent the teleport. Gosh.)