Day 21

One word-nothing..

Today was a nothing, lazy, homework, organizing--kind of day. But nice. I had a successful request made at the study abroad office..and it looks like its going to go through... each room may now receive MINI FRIDGES!!!!!!!!!

I did get a package today-thanks momma:)

Little house drama (mass email sent out)...


Hey all,

In case you haven't realized, we don't have mommy and daddy here to clean our stuff up, and we don't have any pledges to help out with that either. That being said, there are some basic household maintenance things that seem to be getting a bit out of hand.

The trashes; if it is full, don't throw something else into it. Take out the trash. It's not that hard. There's no reason that the same people should be left to empty it every time.
The common room; take care of the condiments you leave out, put the dishes in the dishwasher or clean them, throw away the bottles, turn off the tv when you leave.
The counters; just wipe them down when you're done with them.
The microwaves; if something boils over or explodes, wipe it off.
The dishes; if you open the dishwasher for a dish and its clean, just put all the dishes away so that people can start loading it again.
If we could all pitch in $2 for some of the general household items needed (dishwasher soap, trash bags, dish soap, hand soap, paper towels, sponges), I will go out and buy them tomorrow and store them in one of the 1st floor closets by the bathrooms. If you could stop by my room and drop off a couple dollars (room 5, first room on the right of the main entrance), that would be great.



(REMINDER .. I live in room #5 (sent from my roommate)

Day 20

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I can't believe this is DAY 20..wow.

Today it was my birthday here..although not yet in the states. Opened my pretty pink packages from mom--fun surprises.

Went to the beach for a bit. In the afternoon we took a bus to Sydney to scope out some local markets...




and grabbed dinner at a place in Darling Harbour (Harbourside Shopping Centre: the mall/center maps were touch screen!) called "Pancakes On The Rocks".

http://pancakesontherocks.com.au/menu

I got the Gourmet Eggplant Pizza, my roommate got the Savoury Thai Chicken Crepes and Matt got the Famous Strawberry Patch Pancakes--quite diverse choices for dinner.

Day 19

I spent my day doing not too much. Headed up to campus.. walked around ..hit some shops..

I went to Coogee Beach for a bit.. headed over to a new area on the beach..that people call the "baths" or the "pools" loved it..

The water is clear like a pool and very rocky. Lot of cliffs..that kids jump off of and a lot of snorkeling business going on.. next time I am definitely going to have to bring my Flip Cam to snag some videos..

Went to the Coogee Bay Hotel last night for some festivities..

http://www.coogeebayhotel.com.au/

than to a house gathering for some Irish festivities...didn't realize how thick the accents are here..

I just nod my head and smile.

After wondering home last night...saw some cockroaches for the first time..stepped one one..nasty.

(note: my camera pictures are a bit blurry--having some malfunction issues...not sure what the actual issue is.. )

Day 18

Greatt day soo far! 10 am alreadyyyyyy!

After the bakery yesterday I was in the kitchen today...and had everyone tell me they "heard" about the ice cream pie..but unforuntately didn't get any because it was gone too fast..

So today.. I baked some funfetti cupcakes (some with chocolate frosting and som with peanut butter frosting)..and baked some brownies.

..Also bought Lady Gaga tickets for her concert on St. Patrick's Day in SYDNEY!

Day 17

Woke up early to bake for my house...

On the walk.... i saw a few things..these delicious looking gingerbread men and a license plate that reminded me of Drewbie and I (my intitials and his football number).

Baked chocolate chip cookies and peanut butter cookies.. bought ice cream to make mini ice cream sandwiches.. after making them --i came back to check on them and they were a melted mess... so after brainstorming.. i took a circular cake pan broke up all the cookies and mixed it with the tub of vanilla ice cream and put it back into the pan to freeze (a chocolate chip cookie/peanut butter cookie pie)... hopefully it will freeze like that! Drewbie dont be jealous.


OHHH MAIL Delivery just came! Thanks Jenny and Mandy for the birthday cards:) I loveee maill...my wall of mail is growing...

went to the beach today on my day off for an hour.. jelly fish warning on the loud speaker.. "don't swim if you don't want to be stung"...

Ended my day with a Moo Burger Dinner.

Other than being in a complete food coma .. I was getting in the shower.. and Bobby shouts something like.. "Hey Brittany.. that cookie pie cake in the freezer..most amazing thing"..

A successful failure I guess:)

Now off to do a little homework for Tuesday (yes early I know).

Day 16

Such a nice day! Beach dayyy.. except not.. 3 classes:)

After today.. I have Thurs-Mond off ..plenty of beach and laundry time..

In my consumer marketing class we have to make a video for a large part of my grade... which I am super psyched because of my newwww video cam :)

Day 15

Yah first day of classes! Roommate picture for first day of school (Grammy would love this). Saw a lot of little public school kids heading to classes.

I got another birthday package!! Prettyyy pink packagesss with lots of stickers (thanks MOMMMA)!

My first class was 930am to 11pm.. it was Service Marketing. I am in love with this class. The class is very hands on and the activities sound exciting. Lot of going out and observing. I probably shouldn't be counting my chickens before they hatch. Still.. such a great start to the week.

Normally I would have a tutorial (after the lecture) from 11-1230pm.. but the tutorial doesn't start until next week.. So i walked home.. made myself some lunch and next I am headed back on campus for a 2pm-5pm lecture. Fingers crossed that this class will be just as exciting!

My second class went well.. very laid back (which I am not use to!)...

3 classes tomorrow!