Five days, 14 hours, 12 minutes and (for arguments sake) 32 seconds later, my water dramas are (touch wood) over. Several tradies have come and gone, litres of water are down the drain and my patience has been tested. The carpet isn’t dry yet and the smell is far from gone but my shaky start to 2010 is ready to be put behind me.

The plumbers finally discovered the source of my leak yesterday and repairs took place today. I have a new tap outside, a crimp on my pipe and a $45 laundry bill but it seems the hard part is finally over.

Tonight I get to sleep in my own bed, tomorrow I will shower in my own bathroom, use my own mirror and have my entire wardrobe to choose from. I’ll get to have breakfast at home, take the tram to work and just feel content, maybe even happy.

For now, I have written enough about domestic disturbances and feel the need to return to my more passionate pursuits. The countdown to LMFF is on and with the first of many store openings, closings, celebrations and various other fashionable outings starting this Friday at the GPO, there are certainly more fun and frivolous things to focus on.

~Visit Limedrop at Level 1 of Melbourne’s GPO from 6pm to 8pm this Friday 22 January to celebrate the pop-up store moving on to bigger and better things. Grab a bargain and wish the designers well over a glass of champagne. www.melbournesgpo.com and www.limedrop.com.au

~Sign Up for Escapade Events February movie night at the Moonlight Cinema in the Botanical Gardens. ‘It’s Complicated’ starring Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin is a romantic comedy with a twist and tickets are only $15.50. www.escapadeevents.com.au

~The Queen Victoria Market is running its annual Summer Night Market every Wednesday 5.30pm til 10pm until February 24. Grab a fashion bargain, some dinner and enjoy a balmy night out. www.qvm.com.au

~The Australian Open is on everyday until the end of January. With an after 5pm ground pass priced at only $29 this week and $20 next week, you have no excuse to sit at home watching alone on TV. Grab a friend and head over to Melbourne Park to sit on the lawn and cheer on the Aussies or watch some of our international visitors have a hit on the outside courts. www.australianopen.com.au

With so much to keep us busy this summer in Melbourne, there simply won’t be time for any more water dramas (or electric or gas please!) – put on your dancing shoes, kick up your heels and get out on the town – it won’t be long before the short days of winter are upon up again.