45 days to go...
We’ve spent the last couple days at the Mornington Pennisula so I haven’t had a chance to write - just didn’t feel like whipping out my laptop when we’re in the middle of the country side, it just feels wrong. The time on the Peninsula definitely helped calm my nerves, up until we got into Sydney today. It was fun sleeping in the same room with all the girls in bunk beds since it was almost like camp. The hikes we went on were beautiful - filled with some really serene coastlines and beaches. My favorite part was definitely the kangaroos. I thought that we would only see one or two kangaroos, but there were TONS! I got a few good pictures that I’m excited to show to Steve. So after getting to know everyone a little bit better, I was feeling pretty good.
Then we arrived here in Sydney, and once again I panicked (and still am a little bit). I’m SOOO glad I’m rooming with Jessica, as this place is pretty drab and depressing. I would definitely be crying right now if I was alone by myself in the room. I’m sure Jess will keep my spirits up, which is really good. Part of my panic was true culture shock, just shopping for groceries and linens was frustrating when it should have been a simple task. I think part of the stressing was due to the fact that a lot of us feel like we weren’t really informed about stuff we had to buy - i.e. pillows and linens and all that. We also had a buy a shower curtain, dishes, hand soap, toilet paper, and we’re going to be using the bags we got because we don’t have a trash can. Patrick said tonight that usually people freak out about the lack of structure at the beginning then relax as time moves on. All of the girls were talking about that earlier tonight and it will be interesting to see how we feel about it at the end.
Tonight for “dinner” we took the bus down to the circular quay (pronounced “key” for some odd reason). We got an awesome look at the harbor (or should I write harbour), and the opera house. It was really cool to be able to see at night time, I just wished Steve was here so I could share it with him; it was really romantic. It was amazing to see the opera house up close, I was surprised it was covered in tile. It does look much better from afar but it was still magnificent to look at.
After that we went to a cute little place called the Opera Bar. I don’t know about Sydney, but while we were in Melbourne and on the Peninsula, the cafés were really quaint and cute. They were very homey and welcoming and except for last night’s dinner, I’m really enjoyed the food. Here’s a rundown: the chicken for lunch on the first day was alright, not too bad. Then we ate at this place that I guess was Thai food and called Cookie. I had some stir fried beef with green beans that was really good. It was a little spicy towards the end, but definitely delicious. Then the first day on the Peninsula we ate at this cute little café called The Bakehouse where I had this really good ham and cheese sandwich with tomato pesto and spinach leaves. That night we ate at a good Italian restaurant, of which, I can’t remember the name. I had a pizza which was pretty good - nothing like Old Chicago or anything, but definitely edible. The second day on the Peninsula we ate a little seaside café called Shells Café. I had a really good grilled cheese sandwich - although nothing beats mom’s grilled cheese and I’m definitely looking forward to that when I return.
I suppose that’s all for now…I’m definitely feeling a lot better. I’m actually in the room alone and not feeling bad at all. Maybe dinner and the walk sufficiently calmed me down. I feel a little bit bad that I didn’t go with Jess and Allison to the guys rooms because I don’t want them to think I’m anti-social, but I just wanted some time to write and some down time. Plus I’m pretty tired from going all day so I’m probably going to get to bed after Miss Congeniality is over (it’s on TV right now). Oh, that reminds me. I can’t believe all the American influence over here - I actually heard Modest Mouse on the radio and the TV show Charmed is on too. I’m also surprised with myself, I haven’t been getting to sleepy too often, Steve would be proud that I haven’t napped at all (more so because I haven’t had time).
I’m anxious to start work so we’ll see how that works out. That’s all for now!
Then we arrived here in Sydney, and once again I panicked (and still am a little bit). I’m SOOO glad I’m rooming with Jessica, as this place is pretty drab and depressing. I would definitely be crying right now if I was alone by myself in the room. I’m sure Jess will keep my spirits up, which is really good. Part of my panic was true culture shock, just shopping for groceries and linens was frustrating when it should have been a simple task. I think part of the stressing was due to the fact that a lot of us feel like we weren’t really informed about stuff we had to buy - i.e. pillows and linens and all that. We also had a buy a shower curtain, dishes, hand soap, toilet paper, and we’re going to be using the bags we got because we don’t have a trash can. Patrick said tonight that usually people freak out about the lack of structure at the beginning then relax as time moves on. All of the girls were talking about that earlier tonight and it will be interesting to see how we feel about it at the end.
Tonight for “dinner” we took the bus down to the circular quay (pronounced “key” for some odd reason). We got an awesome look at the harbor (or should I write harbour), and the opera house. It was really cool to be able to see at night time, I just wished Steve was here so I could share it with him; it was really romantic. It was amazing to see the opera house up close, I was surprised it was covered in tile. It does look much better from afar but it was still magnificent to look at.
After that we went to a cute little place called the Opera Bar. I don’t know about Sydney, but while we were in Melbourne and on the Peninsula, the cafés were really quaint and cute. They were very homey and welcoming and except for last night’s dinner, I’m really enjoyed the food. Here’s a rundown: the chicken for lunch on the first day was alright, not too bad. Then we ate at this place that I guess was Thai food and called Cookie. I had some stir fried beef with green beans that was really good. It was a little spicy towards the end, but definitely delicious. Then the first day on the Peninsula we ate at this cute little café called The Bakehouse where I had this really good ham and cheese sandwich with tomato pesto and spinach leaves. That night we ate at a good Italian restaurant, of which, I can’t remember the name. I had a pizza which was pretty good - nothing like Old Chicago or anything, but definitely edible. The second day on the Peninsula we ate a little seaside café called Shells Café. I had a really good grilled cheese sandwich - although nothing beats mom’s grilled cheese and I’m definitely looking forward to that when I return.
I suppose that’s all for now…I’m definitely feeling a lot better. I’m actually in the room alone and not feeling bad at all. Maybe dinner and the walk sufficiently calmed me down. I feel a little bit bad that I didn’t go with Jess and Allison to the guys rooms because I don’t want them to think I’m anti-social, but I just wanted some time to write and some down time. Plus I’m pretty tired from going all day so I’m probably going to get to bed after Miss Congeniality is over (it’s on TV right now). Oh, that reminds me. I can’t believe all the American influence over here - I actually heard Modest Mouse on the radio and the TV show Charmed is on too. I’m also surprised with myself, I haven’t been getting to sleepy too often, Steve would be proud that I haven’t napped at all (more so because I haven’t had time).
I’m anxious to start work so we’ll see how that works out. That’s all for now!