I live in Melbourne, Australia. They rate it one of the best cities in the world, so I'm happy with that, and from my very limited experience, I'm ready to agree. Our sky scrapers only scrape the sky when the sky falls (fog) and our suburbs aren't too densely populated. The public transport is good (in my opinion) too.
I tried going to University doing Mechatronics and Software Engineering, but I couldn't handle the electrical side of it. It's beyond me and down right boring. I now work as an Administration Trainee. I get paid less than minimum wage, but I get a free qualification (and yes, it's legal). I handle the stock control, archiving and assist with quality assurance for a government contractor dealing with Apprenticeships and Traineeships.
There doesn't seem to be such a thing as an Australian anymore. Everyone here comes form everywhere. We have little sub-cultures all over the place. You could name any one suburb in Melbourne and be given a race that dominates it. It makes for an interesting place. Since I went to school in the city, I met people form everywhere, not just my home suburb (thank God!). That also means it's a real pain trying to visit people. Currently, my best friends live in Hawthorn (1 hour away), Laverton (1.5 hours away) and Wagga Wagga (8 hours and $75 return away).
I have fun with my computer and DVDs and legs (I like walking). I mostly play building games, FPSs with a story (not multiplayer), and RPGs. DVDs are mostly Sci-Fi, anime, or art-house. And walking happenes where e'er there be land!
