The last day of 2009 started very hot, 35 degrees, and ended with pouring rain. I was cold, my hair's miserable, my feet hurt, and all and all nice and wet. The umbrella did nothing to help; I actually think it might have a leak....

But despite all of that, I had a blast. Started with picnicking with Candy's host parents and housemates. Well, I didn't actually eat anything. Just sat with them by the river and chat. The rain started falling around 9, and all 20 of us held up our umbrellas. I guess it must've been pretty funny to onlookers. One woman actually stopped to take pictures of us. :P Too bad I couldn't; my camera's not waterproof. =/

Mini fireworks display at 9.30. Was alright. Candy and I went to meet up with Dixon. The rain got so bad we had to go to Hungry Jack for shelter. Had never seen so many people in Melbourne before. It was pretty nuts. Oh, and a guy punched the glass door of Hungry Jack. It cracked. I think he was either drunk or fighting with his girlfriend, or both. The security didn't notice until he was gone.

Around 11, we returned to fed square and stood in the rain (with umbrellas of course) and watched performance from this African dance group. It was fun, everyone singing along and clapping. Had a small conversation with this guy who didn't bring an umbrella, and I was being nice and shared mine. Not my type though, and I don't really like talking to strangers, so it ended really quick.

The firework was just okay, I think. I've seen better. But what was exciting was the atmosphere. Everyone was counting down and excited and having fun; that was really nice. And I had a lovely time, didn't even mind being wet for a bit. But then of course everyone was going home and pushing each other to reach the trains. Not so lovely.

But all in all it was definitely an interesting way to start off 2010. Hope everyone else had a wonderful NYE too!