The Easter Show is one of the most fun days out you can have as a kid living in Sydney. There are rides to go on, animals to pat, lollies to eat, and showbags to buy (or more accurately, for your parents to buy for you. Thanks mum and dad). But with over 350 to choose from, how are you supposed to know for sure that the showbag you get is going to make you happier than any other? There is so much pressure riding on this one decision, and it’s not something you can afford to get wrong.
In 2007, shortly after this very happy photo was taken, I found myself in exactly that position. I spent far too long dragging my parents between showbag trucks, trying to figure out which would be best for me. In the end, I opted for The Incredibles showbag, but it came at far too great a cost. The time I spent pondering this massive decision was time I would never be able to get back- time I could have spent watching motorbike shows and going down slides like everyone else was.
This year I am vowing to help you not make the same mistake that I did. With the help of Professor Steven Most, a psychologist from the University of New South Wales, I am taking it upon myself to ensure you make the most of your time and your money at the Easter Show, coming home from it as happy as you possibly can be. By thinking ahead of time about what you actually want out of your showbag, you can save yourself (or your indecisive little blessing) hours of umming and ahhing.
Listen to our interview to learn how you can get to the Easter Show prepared, confident, and excited to enjoy your day out at “Australia’s most iconic event”.
