So, I've decided that I'm not going to try and fill-in the past month or so of my life, and just try and write what I see fit. Hope you all are okay with that! You can always see my scrapbook to see what I've done since my excursions, but to be honest the majority of those weeks incorporated many, MANY assignments (a.k.a. about 15 papers, projects, and presentations), along with the corresponding readings for classes. Its been a little hectic, to say the least.
Okay recap, had a boyfriend for 3 weeks, t'was fun...and short-lived. Sparknotes version: he's my teachers step-son from the U.S., he had work, I had never-ending school, I was busy, he was bored....not a good combo I guess. Anywho, moving on...
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| Me and my roomie, Sydney, before a netball game! |
Since then I've been enjoying Australian nightlife with my girls! (and the few boys of the P&O) I have been hiking, seen more wild kangaroos that I even go to eat carrots out of my hand, rode a mechanical bull, went to an aquarium, and even enjoyed a footy game. Footy is Australian rules football, and its too hard to explain so you can look that up yourselves! There was even a streaker at the game....so we got the pleasure of seeing LOTS of Australian culture that day! haha Also, our netball team won our first game!!!!! YEAY!!!! It was legit too, don't think it was a forfeit...that was the week before! haha It was such a great game! We won 23-19. Our season is sadly over and we finished 7th out of 10. Such a great accomplishment! Also, one of my projects for our CSBSJU study abroad seminar class was an Experiential Learning project where we took a certain culture of Oz and learned more about it.... so, me and my buddy Christine Schneider (we're officially dubbed 'Bret-Schneider') did beer culture! How fun right! We learned all about the culture, and it was actually very interesting! My Dad was proud too! haha We went on a brewery tour and tasting, of course; it was a lot of fun! And for the ending of our presentation to the class, we brought everyone to the bar nearby and poured 'tasting' samples of two different kinds of beer. BEST end to a presentation EVER!!!... Must've been why we got an A, just kidding, we knew our stuff very well. If you would like, I could teach you anything you want to know about the craft revolution of beer in Western Australia... but its BYOB.
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| Told ya I rode a mechanical bull! =) |
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Currently, I just finished a 7 page research paper for my Aboriginal People class, and still need to study for my Microbiology Practical exam tomorrow. Life is great, right! Actually I'm not complaining....it's technically 'Winter' here, which is supposed to consist of torrential downpours, but lately it has been about 80 degrees so a bunch of us girls have been laying out on our patio tanning. It's been a great 'Winter!' This is our last week of classes, then we have a whole 'study week' off before two weeks of finals. I have 4 finals, each spread out by about 3 or 4 days, so let's be honest....Study week is NOT going to be put to academic use! My roommate and I already have movie nights planned and pizza delivery to go with it! Also, a bunch of us are planning to go to the Perth Zoo, golfing, shopping/souvenir trips, and more...basically enjoy the time we have left, doing things we haven't been able to see/do yet. These last weeks are going by fast....I don't like it.
Yesterday I received a package from home! My first care package from my parents while being in college! I got an awesome MN rode sign that says Kelsey Dr., Funyuns, Oreos, Dove chocolates, pistachios, and ALL the ingredients to make MONSTER COOKIES!!!! nomm nomm nommmm!! I can't wait to make them. I first saw the peanut butter and could not understand why my Mom and Dad would send Our Family brand peanut butter, I don't even like peanut butter that much...I soon realised that she also included the oatmeal, sugar, and everything else (aside from eggs and butter) that goes in to making the cookies. I can't wait! Homemade goodies taste SOOO much better with ingredients from home! =) My mother is the best!
So every week on Wednesday nights, the bar below our place has karaoke night! Amanda panda and I strutted our stuff singing Rihanna & Eninem's song "Love the way you lie"... I rocked the white girl out of me singing Rihanna, while Amanda revealed herself to be deep-down a male rapper! We had the WHOLE place clapping, singing, and cheering as we finished our song...It was awesome! It might've been slightly the they were drunk, but nonetheless we take the credit! And later, us two and Molly sang the CSBSJU classic "Piano Man!" It was just like home, aside from more pants were visible....inside joke. Sorry if you don't get it. Just go to Sal's some night in St. Joe at bar-close....you'll get it then.
Tidbit: So I called someone in Bemidji and talked for over an hour and a half a couple weeks ago. Great phone call, but I've found I cannot do that anymore, I seem to run out of credit on my phone quite fast. So until I leave, no more long phone calls. Sticking to texting only once in a while. Also, I found that when I receive pictures in my email from home I get really happy!! (Also, letters) So if any of you feel the urge to give me a sense of home, or want to say hi, please feel free. I will reciprocate the gesture in the future! Maybe even send you a Monster cookie...(or make you fresh ones when I get home)! Cheers all!
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| Molly, Me, Christine, and Gina after riding the bull! |
