Hello lovely readers of mine,
Golly Gee (people honestly say that here!)...it's been a while since I've written to you! As you can imagine, and as I predicted, things have gotten quite busy here. I am wrapping up my 6th week at the school, and we are bring term 3 to a close. Now, you know what that means??! SCHOOL HOLIDAY!! But, we'll get to that in a minute or so, because I have heaps (another common word here) to catch you up on!
The last time I posted was August 23rd, which was almost a month ago! Since then I have wrestled a crocodile with my bare hands, gotten my hair cut (about 4 inches off!), rode a kangaroo to school, and had a birthday!!! I've been SO busy! Ok, so I was kidding about a few of those...can you guess which ones??
Give up?
It's tricky to know what I'm really up to, so I'll just tell you! I did indeed get my hair cut. I mean if you're going to get your hair cut in another country, and you have a $25 off coupon for a really awesome salon, so it will only cost you $15, I say why not!! It's hair...it always grows back!
Secondly, I did have a birthday nearly three days ago now. I turned 24 in Australia...what a birthday to remember!!! I have taken loads of pictures since I've posted last, so I will put some new pics on this blog, as well as my facebook page--so check there too!!
Now onto the crocs and roos. I did NOT wrestle a crocodile with my bare hands...YET or get the kangaroo ride. But, I am planning a trip throughout the country for the school holiday so I do believe Iget my opportunity then!!
I have been showered with beautiful birthday cards filled with very nice messages, so I feel very loved!! I have THE BEST support group back at home...my family and friends rock!!
I also received a massive and gorgeous bouquet of red roses while I was at school from my family for my birthday! What a surprise that was! All my students thought I had a secret admirer!
I spent my birthday dinner at Wendy's parents house. We had a delicious roast with potatoes and roasted pumpkin...they seriously eat so much pumpkin as a savory dish!! It's really starting to grow on me, but I can't wait to make a pumpkin pie for them!!
I have also made a lot of friends through the church I've been going to so I celebrated with them throughout the weekend too, which you'll see pictures of as well, woohoo!
Now, not only did I celebrate a birthday recently, but Bella the dog did as well! Wendy's dog Bella turned 1 years old on September 14th, so on the weekend of 9-11 we had a birthday party for her! We had lollie bags (treat bags), chocolate crackles (basically the same as rice krispie treats, but they have cocoa and cocunut in them...mmm! Mom you'd love them), and Honey Joys! Honey Joys are awesome--I am definitely making a batch for you all when I return! They are cornflakes, butter, and honey melted together to make a toffee type hard crunchy blob of goodness...they are delicious! Bella's party was a huge success--see my pics on facebook!
Now I know you're all on the edge of your seats, wondering what my plans are for the school holiday. I leave this Sunday, the 26th, for Sydney Australia! I will get to see the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, beaches, and much more!! Then from Sydney, we'll fly to Cairns, which is where the Great Barrier Reef and the Dain Tree Rainforest are--we will spend a day or two at each! Then from Cairns we'll fly to Uluru to see Ayers Rock, right in the heart of the Outback, mates! Now whe I say we, I am traveling with a girl named Brittany who is teaching here in Perth as well, and she's from Atlanta Georgia...should be a fun trip!
Well, I am whacked (term for tired here!) so I'd better hit the hay...school tomorrow, 2 days til the holiday! OH, and the AFL footy final is this weekend...good stuff!! I'll let you know who wins!
I miss you all and I hope you're all doing fantastic. Feel free to leave comments, questions, etc, and I'll get back at ya as soon as I can. The weather is amazing here--spring is in full bloom. The wildflowers are out and the temp. is reaching 80 most days!
Talk to you all soon...take care!!
Caitrin
