The Countdown

When I first started working in Parramatta, I had my reservations. To me, Parramatta was synonymous with rat tails (ratties), loud cars and people who spoke like how they write text messages. The move to the city couldn't come sooner. Now it's just over a week away.

The one thing I've appreciated while in Parramatta apart from $8 Portuguese chicken burger combos; artisan breads and cheap dry-cleaning, is the difference between crazies in the West and the Inner City. The crazies in the West are mostly preoccupied with their split personalities and imaginary friends to even notice your presence. On the other hand, the crazies in the City are eager to share their split personalities as well as other unpleasantries. West crazies are more entertaining; they don't break the fourth wall... apart from maybe that bomb threat guy (he broke a window).