I know how to do phone work. I was a receptionist for 5+ years. This is the interaction I just had.

*ring ring*

"This is Erin."

"Hello, this is _____ from the University of Queensland. (Dean is what I thought she said. Which makes no sense as it was a woman.) Is Michael there?"

Me internally: "OMG! It's an Australian voice! Quick, what do I do ( Read more... )

It's easy and fun in an air popcorn-popper. Do it outside with a bit of caution and you too can have lovely-jubbly fresh coffee. It really is worlds different than preroasted. I can get green coffee beans at my grocery store--Atlanta has been good to me in so many ways. For more info, click here.Anyhow though, the home-roasted coffee is making me * ( Read more... )

Packing something you know you won't open until you're living in Australia.

That's weird.