Archive for January, 2009
I think I’m turning Australian
Thursday, January 29th, 2009Today I had a first aid class and one of the things I had to learn a whole bunch of sea life that are native to Australia and how to respond to a sting or a bite. So that was interesting. But that’s not the reason for this post. During my lunch [...]
One year anniversary
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009Today it’s been a year since we first arrive in Australia to call home. In that year, I have learned to drive on the other side of the road. I have learned my way around certain parts here. We have bought our own house. I say some Australian words at times [...]
Tell me it ain’t so…
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009I keep hearing about places in the US that are going bankrupt and closing their doors. At first, I thought oh ok, shit happens but after the 5th one, I’m wondering what’s going on over there. I know the times are tough and no matter what people say a recession is imminent but [...]
Getting used to the Australian germs
Monday, January 19th, 2009It’s been nearly a year since I’ve been here and I’ve been sick so many freaking times. And not just a cough and cold, I mean MAJORLY sick. Today I’m on my 3rd day of horrible stomach pains, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and dizziness. This has nothing to do with the pregnancy. My [...]
Is it me…
Monday, January 12th, 2009Or are Australians are so truly laid back to the point that they’re sooooo slow??
We were out running errands today so we didn’t get a chance to cook dinner so we quickly went into town to a fast food place to get some pasta. It took 25 minutes to get 1 bowl of [...]
Just a quick post…
Friday, January 9th, 2009to let you know I’m still here and wanting to write but been so sick and if not sick stressed. Stupid mortgage bank is giving us problems. So I’m dealing with what comes my way. Will write more as soon as my head clears…
2008 recap
Thursday, January 1st, 2009It’s now 2009 in Australia while in the States there are a few more hours still of 2008. As my hubby plays with his Xbox 360, I’m sitting here thinking about how 2008 was a crazy year for us.
From January 2008 to just recently our lives have been in a whirlwind of lots of [...]