Fix the internet

So here's the situation. I bust out the door out this morning, full of energy, armed with about five places that I have read have wireless internet access. This is going to be such a productive day. I've had my double-spoonful Nescafe and am pumped. I get to my first target, Cafe Capriccio but they do not have wireless internet. Apparently they used to, but the company providing it went bankrupt. No biggie, I have four other places to look at. I walk back down George Street looking for a place called Blend. This time they tell me they've never had free wireless internet, even though there is a sticker advertising it right on their wall. They mention something about bankruptcy. I am beginning to see what's going on. Apparently a company named Azure outfitted the entire city with wireless internet a few years ago, but in 2006 they went belly up. Of course, nobody here seems to mind at all. No worries! On top of this, when you can get online, the connection is sloooooooooow. We've heard this is true throughout Australia. Apparently a political candidate is even making it a part of his platform to do something about it. I can see the advertisements now. "We WILL fix the internet in Australia! You WON'T be isolated forever!" I am MAD. Once back home I see the flowers that I bought yesterday in order to cheer myself up. I justified their purchase by telling myself that our apartment is so... bland. There is only bad artwork on the walls, and everything is beige. Today the flowers don't make me feel better. I get through a couple chapters of my latest book, Almost French - it is a great read. I feel like I am tearing through books like a mad woman. Last week, I polished off Eat Pray Love, something I think everyone should read. Before that it was Bad Karma, which was quite a laugh (thanks Heather!) In the evening we end up in Surry Hills, first hitting a local drinking hole with lots of character and a cool, retro vibe. Afterwards we dine on Lebanese food with Ryan, one of Chris's co-workers and his wife Natalie. They are from South Africa and apparently love to travel - very interesting couple! It's a fun night. As we walk by this colorful porn shop, I can't resist a photo!