until we make the move!
I'm practically mexicana.
I'm practically mexicana.
Monday, July 30, 2012
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
The Overcoming of the Jet-lag
Thanks to melatonin, gravol, ear plugs, a super-amazing eye mask and a very acquiescent Jeremy (who, despite having just returned from New Zealand, gave up his bed for me) I've had a rather excellent sleep and am beginning to feel almost human again.
In fact, my body is adjusting so well that I'm terrified to see what's going to happen when I return home.
No worries, I'm a pretty big fan of surprises.
Last night I was introduced to the evening routine of E-53 (Emma, Jeremy, Vince, Mike, Casey, Dan and Stef. Apparently there are two others as well, Denise and Chris, however they have, thus far, proven to be the more elusive members of this particular species and therefore appear to not partake in the evening routine). This ritual has but one name: MasterChef Australia.
It's highly addictive and airs EVERY SINGLE NIGHT. Ok, not EVERY night, but six out of seven. It pretty much dominates after 7 pm.
Yesterday (during the day, clearly) we toured around Brisbane and basically just hung out. It's a cute city, similar to many others. It's been nice to see Em again and just relax. I got on a plane immediately after signing off on report cards and therefore haven't had much downtime yet.
It's actually hard to believe that summer break has begun, let alone remember that I'm on holiday on the other side of the world, as far from home as physically possible.
Today we're going for lunch at the restaurant where Jeremy works. It's a pretty amazing place with what sounds to be a ridiculously delicious tasting menu. After that we're heading to a pub to watch the final game of State of Origin, an annual rugby match between Queensland and New South Wales. I've been told to expect ridiculously amazing rugby (although my rugby experience is limited to Ontario high school rugby, so I'm not sure how high my standards are. I suppose I'll find out soon). I'm pretty excited seeing as this appears to be the summer of sports in my world (I watched my first football game in June as well!).
After that we're off Cairns for a few days with Stef, Dan and Vince. I'm also quite looking forward to this as I get to scuba dive for the first time, and at the Great Barrier Reef at that!
That's it for now... More to come! :)
In fact, my body is adjusting so well that I'm terrified to see what's going to happen when I return home.
No worries, I'm a pretty big fan of surprises.
Last night I was introduced to the evening routine of E-53 (Emma, Jeremy, Vince, Mike, Casey, Dan and Stef. Apparently there are two others as well, Denise and Chris, however they have, thus far, proven to be the more elusive members of this particular species and therefore appear to not partake in the evening routine). This ritual has but one name: MasterChef Australia.
It's highly addictive and airs EVERY SINGLE NIGHT. Ok, not EVERY night, but six out of seven. It pretty much dominates after 7 pm.
Yesterday (during the day, clearly) we toured around Brisbane and basically just hung out. It's a cute city, similar to many others. It's been nice to see Em again and just relax. I got on a plane immediately after signing off on report cards and therefore haven't had much downtime yet.
It's actually hard to believe that summer break has begun, let alone remember that I'm on holiday on the other side of the world, as far from home as physically possible.
Today we're going for lunch at the restaurant where Jeremy works. It's a pretty amazing place with what sounds to be a ridiculously delicious tasting menu. After that we're heading to a pub to watch the final game of State of Origin, an annual rugby match between Queensland and New South Wales. I've been told to expect ridiculously amazing rugby (although my rugby experience is limited to Ontario high school rugby, so I'm not sure how high my standards are. I suppose I'll find out soon). I'm pretty excited seeing as this appears to be the summer of sports in my world (I watched my first football game in June as well!).
After that we're off Cairns for a few days with Stef, Dan and Vince. I'm also quite looking forward to this as I get to scuba dive for the first time, and at the Great Barrier Reef at that!
That's it for now... More to come! :)
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Holy Doodley
Now THAT was one hell of a trip.
Five hours to Vancouver, three in the airport, fifteen to Sydney, two in the airport and one more to Brisbane.
I'm exhausted (I never sleep on planes), dehydrated (the price you pay for only peeing in airports, NEVER on a plane), in serious need of caffeine (see last point) and kind of feel like I'm going to die.
That being said, I've arrived!
And now I'm going to sleep.
Five hours to Vancouver, three in the airport, fifteen to Sydney, two in the airport and one more to Brisbane.
I'm exhausted (I never sleep on planes), dehydrated (the price you pay for only peeing in airports, NEVER on a plane), in serious need of caffeine (see last point) and kind of feel like I'm going to die.
That being said, I've arrived!
And now I'm going to sleep.
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