Such an awesome day this was!! Even if certain people thought we were clinically insane for swimming in the sea in winter (really though, it’s Australian winter people!!)
Am homemade some lovely cookies for us all, brought hot chocolate WITH BAILEYS (YUM) and tea. We are so well looked after.
We started the day with a lovely little trip to the Goodwood Farmers market, and the pear men remembered us from the previous week after Joe’s birthday!! We must have made quite an impression, ha ha. Legends.
We then made some lunch and us girls went down to the beach. Was a wicked day, we made sandcastles (A MAHUSIVE ONE, possibly to rival mine and dads) went swimming in the sea, although that may have been what began my cold : (
I prefer to blame Alex, as he was ill first, and not the fact I went swimming in winter.
The hot chocolate was a big hit to warm up after, as was the slightly ominous looking port which I brought along. Frisby was also a winner at warming everyone up and keeping up eye-hand coordination after all the special hot chocolate.
There ended up being a fair few of us down there, despite the abuse on the facebook group calling us all mental.
Two of am’s friends even turned up with garden shovels to help with the sandcastle construction – we even had preliminary drawings!!
When it got dark we had sparklers and put them all around the sandcastle too!! It looked so pretty. (making sure we took them off the beach with us of course)
After changing into warm/dry clothes we headed to our fav Mexican restaurant in Glenelg – Motezumas. Where we had their amazing sangria!! And also lots and lots of food, nachos and refried beans became a sea!
Another wander down the jetty was a wicked end to the day. It couldn’t have been better and I think I’m with am in saying one of the best beach days in Australia.
: )
Monday, June 21, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
VOLLEYBALL PRESENTATION NIGHT
Such a good night!! There was awesome food, loads of cheap drinks and great company. Everyone looked so different all dressed up and was so good that everyone made a good effort.
There were competitions throughout the night to win prizes. I was so happy, i won a prize!!! It was for best bum, but still!! lol
Even danced although the shoes were cripling me!!
I couldn't get over the food, there were miniture pies!! they were gorgeous, and strips of schnitzel!! It was just delightful!!
There were competitions throughout the night to win prizes. I was so happy, i won a prize!!! It was for best bum, but still!! lol
Even danced although the shoes were cripling me!!
I couldn't get over the food, there were miniture pies!! they were gorgeous, and strips of schnitzel!! It was just delightful!!
Monday, June 7, 2010
JOE’S SENSATIONAL BIRTHDAY
We planned to buy him a cake as there was one down the road from us which was a spongebob cake but unfortunately it was far to expensive so we (I mean me and sarah) decided it would be better to all pitch in for some wicked presents and make a cake.
Sarah and I made the cake (semi) on the Friday before the film screenings, Saturday Joe and I went shopping for all the food for the weekend (I even had a list and crossed it off as I got things – oh dear), and then Alex and I went to Glenelg to buy the remainder of Joe’s present. Si and I got half of it in the week.
We got him an AMAZING hamper of all English sweets and crisps and pot noodles (he is a child yes) coz he was feeling a bit homesick. I’ve never seen someone so excited about skips and jelly tots!!
I also cleaned the ENTIRE house on Saturday (yes I am mum here)
We had a few people over for drinks and a bit of food then headed out on the town. Was a good night despite us all being a bit dispersed and Joe not remembering much of the evening!! He doesn’t even remember me and Gary singing him happy birthday at the top of our lungs at midnight in the middle of the pub. Ha ha.
Sunday was a difficult day, we all felt very ouch. I managed to make it to meet am at the farmers market with Sarah but it was a very hard decision to make. And there may have been some uncontrollable stops on the way.
But then am gave me magic drink (Gatorade) and a man at the farmers market gave me a pear to make me feel better and I was on top of the world after that. We also tried the most amazing scallops of my life!! I love the farmers market so much!!
Came back and made a giant fry-up for six of us. Us girls then completed the cake, it was Victoria sponge and then I put white icing on with melted chocolate to make it look like the Stigs helmet (although Joe didn’t know what it was!!)
Was a good day and I think Joe really enjoyed it. Loved his presents and cake which was the main thing.
Sarah and I made the cake (semi) on the Friday before the film screenings, Saturday Joe and I went shopping for all the food for the weekend (I even had a list and crossed it off as I got things – oh dear), and then Alex and I went to Glenelg to buy the remainder of Joe’s present. Si and I got half of it in the week.
We got him an AMAZING hamper of all English sweets and crisps and pot noodles (he is a child yes) coz he was feeling a bit homesick. I’ve never seen someone so excited about skips and jelly tots!!
I also cleaned the ENTIRE house on Saturday (yes I am mum here)
We had a few people over for drinks and a bit of food then headed out on the town. Was a good night despite us all being a bit dispersed and Joe not remembering much of the evening!! He doesn’t even remember me and Gary singing him happy birthday at the top of our lungs at midnight in the middle of the pub. Ha ha.
Sunday was a difficult day, we all felt very ouch. I managed to make it to meet am at the farmers market with Sarah but it was a very hard decision to make. And there may have been some uncontrollable stops on the way.
But then am gave me magic drink (Gatorade) and a man at the farmers market gave me a pear to make me feel better and I was on top of the world after that. We also tried the most amazing scallops of my life!! I love the farmers market so much!!
Came back and made a giant fry-up for six of us. Us girls then completed the cake, it was Victoria sponge and then I put white icing on with melted chocolate to make it look like the Stigs helmet (although Joe didn’t know what it was!!)
Was a good day and I think Joe really enjoyed it. Loved his presents and cake which was the main thing.
LAST DAY OF UNI : (
Everyone was so happy that it was over but I was really upset. I love the courses and obviously might not see any of these people again so understandably I was pretty upset. I had a final hand in of all my assignments then my last video production lecture.
Fortunately I would see everyone again on the Friday as we did an official film screening at the university cinemas. We did an intro and some of the other girls made a programme. We invited all family and friends and showed the corporate videos while everyone was arriving, showed music videos to begin, then the trailers and on to the movies.
Had a really good turn out so was pleased with that.
Fortunately I would see everyone again on the Friday as we did an official film screening at the university cinemas. We did an intro and some of the other girls made a programme. We invited all family and friends and showed the corporate videos while everyone was arriving, showed music videos to begin, then the trailers and on to the movies.
Had a really good turn out so was pleased with that.
INTERNATIONAL CENTRE LEAVERS DRINKS
International centre put on some drinks and food with a presentation to say fairwell to all the exchange students but also to say thanks for coming. Also making sure they gave us yet more leaflets and a delightful booklet to fill out making sure we documented our time. Bless. I seem to have misplaced mine.
Then it was the Socceroos vs. Denmark so we all went to watch that at the Casino (my first time there and I only spent $10. very proud!
Then it was the Socceroos vs. Denmark so we all went to watch that at the Casino (my first time there and I only spent $10. very proud!
SAD DAYS
So my original plan was to extend my flights and go on a month road trip with the girls up to Darwin and back. However my money situation is a LOT worse than I thought and with paying more rent than I had originally anticipated (I thought it was by month not week – der)
Anyways turns out I didn’t have enough money to extend my flights (as everyone in England is very happy about) because every other airline except quantas seems to let you make one change for free but they charge $200!! I hate them!!
So we have to make our trip a lot shorter and also make our budget a lot shorter but we’re trying to work something out.
Money is the bain of my life!!
Anyways turns out I didn’t have enough money to extend my flights (as everyone in England is very happy about) because every other airline except quantas seems to let you make one change for free but they charge $200!! I hate them!!
So we have to make our trip a lot shorter and also make our budget a lot shorter but we’re trying to work something out.
Money is the bain of my life!!
NAIB’S BIRTHDAY
This was finally a chance for me to catch up with the friends I made in my first week. I was so much fun to see them again (I met them at the hospital) and we had pre-drinks and cake at their house then headed out into town. Casablabla – one of the greatest bars ever!! It’s a latin American style place and everyone does proper dancing there, theres not really a dance floor either so is just everywhere and such an amazing atmosphere.
I was also supposed to be $10 entry but as I went in with the birthday boy who also knew the bouncer I was free!! Yes – all about contacts baby!!
I was also supposed to be $10 entry but as I went in with the birthday boy who also knew the bouncer I was free!! Yes – all about contacts baby!!
MEDIA SUMMIT
E-democracies and e-participation’s final Summit in our online characters and we, the media, had to present.
My character is India King (scared john - boy!? Ha ha) and I was the editor of Incognita’s only broadsheet, it was so fun to present to everyone and the rest of media right worked so hard. We had a video slideshow as if we’d done interviews with citizens of Incognita and then a print out of a newspaper cover from our fictional paper. So much fun – but also glad it was over. It was getting a bit too full on but such a good learning experience!!
Yes I know I’m a geek but I don’t care, it was such a good way to experience democracies etc, even if it gave me a slight stress hernia.
My character is India King (scared john - boy!? Ha ha) and I was the editor of Incognita’s only broadsheet, it was so fun to present to everyone and the rest of media right worked so hard. We had a video slideshow as if we’d done interviews with citizens of Incognita and then a print out of a newspaper cover from our fictional paper. So much fun – but also glad it was over. It was getting a bit too full on but such a good learning experience!!
Yes I know I’m a geek but I don’t care, it was such a good way to experience democracies etc, even if it gave me a slight stress hernia.
BAROSSA TAKE THREE!!!
Now this one was a longer visit and a delightful one!! Although making me a bit homesick.
On the Saturday felt slightly seedy after the media pub crawl but I think it could have been the pancakes. Ha ha.
Went for some wine tasting (back on it) at JACOBS CREEK!! I was very excited also coz I know mum and dad like it. I go a picture of the sign and some of them were so yummy, although the lads from the Barossa tell me they are the worst wines because they’re too commercial and they don’t care about the taste so what do I know?! Lol.
Then went to visit the lovely Huon at his winery for more tastings then onto the CHEESE FACTORY! I was in heaven, you get to try everything and then we spent $30 on a cheese board!! I thought I may turn into cheese but it was so worth the tummy ache!!
Watched the sunset over the Barossa from trial hill which was beautiful. Got some good pictures so will try and upload them soon.
Back to Alex’s parents for yet more food (this is a big theme of the weekend!!) and a big family dinner – yum! – it was so good. Who ever thought of putting prawns in a pasta bake is a god!!
Then I had a VERY boy evening, there are somethings girls should not be a part of. And that’s not at all dissing women’s rights; there are just some things you don’t need to know about the male specie!!
Sunday was lovely, it was Alex’s parents 60th birthday so a massive family day. Glad more mates came!! Thanks hoon!! Made me a bit homesick due to all the speeches, etc. But such good food!!! It says something when ur mum is a home economics teacher, the food was amazing!!! I ate far too much though, and possibly a fair amount of red wine. Totally worth the overeating pains later!! Ha ha
On the Saturday felt slightly seedy after the media pub crawl but I think it could have been the pancakes. Ha ha.
Went for some wine tasting (back on it) at JACOBS CREEK!! I was very excited also coz I know mum and dad like it. I go a picture of the sign and some of them were so yummy, although the lads from the Barossa tell me they are the worst wines because they’re too commercial and they don’t care about the taste so what do I know?! Lol.
Then went to visit the lovely Huon at his winery for more tastings then onto the CHEESE FACTORY! I was in heaven, you get to try everything and then we spent $30 on a cheese board!! I thought I may turn into cheese but it was so worth the tummy ache!!
Watched the sunset over the Barossa from trial hill which was beautiful. Got some good pictures so will try and upload them soon.
Back to Alex’s parents for yet more food (this is a big theme of the weekend!!) and a big family dinner – yum! – it was so good. Who ever thought of putting prawns in a pasta bake is a god!!
Then I had a VERY boy evening, there are somethings girls should not be a part of. And that’s not at all dissing women’s rights; there are just some things you don’t need to know about the male specie!!
Sunday was lovely, it was Alex’s parents 60th birthday so a massive family day. Glad more mates came!! Thanks hoon!! Made me a bit homesick due to all the speeches, etc. But such good food!!! It says something when ur mum is a home economics teacher, the food was amazing!!! I ate far too much though, and possibly a fair amount of red wine. Totally worth the overeating pains later!! Ha ha
MEDIA PUB CRAWL
What can I say? Another classic night!!
GET OFF YOUR FACEbook. Oh ha ha, how witty. And apparently bigger than Kates Party – standard!!
Stared off delightfully at Sez’s mansion, then nearly wet ourselves on the bus as we tried to make it to PJ’s the first bar on time. We missed it.
On to the Elephant ( I swear there’s only one route on all pub crawls here!!
Mansions was a new experience, slightly derro but with $2 shots and random other drinks you can’t really complain. I think there was another bar in there but I’m writing this a few weeks later so can’t remember (nothing to do with the amount of alcohol of course)
Ended at Electric Light once again where they had a fairly wicked band and then good times outside in their great beer garden although it was packed!!! $2 champagne though!! (I doubt that it was champagne in any form but by that time who can tell the difference and at $2 who cares!?
Night was quite ritually ended in the 24 pancake house, how we love it there!! But this time was just me, sarah and joe and no randomers called wHILLY!! Ha ha.
GET OFF YOUR FACEbook. Oh ha ha, how witty. And apparently bigger than Kates Party – standard!!
Stared off delightfully at Sez’s mansion, then nearly wet ourselves on the bus as we tried to make it to PJ’s the first bar on time. We missed it.
On to the Elephant ( I swear there’s only one route on all pub crawls here!!
Mansions was a new experience, slightly derro but with $2 shots and random other drinks you can’t really complain. I think there was another bar in there but I’m writing this a few weeks later so can’t remember (nothing to do with the amount of alcohol of course)
Ended at Electric Light once again where they had a fairly wicked band and then good times outside in their great beer garden although it was packed!!! $2 champagne though!! (I doubt that it was champagne in any form but by that time who can tell the difference and at $2 who cares!?
Night was quite ritually ended in the 24 pancake house, how we love it there!! But this time was just me, sarah and joe and no randomers called wHILLY!! Ha ha.
RESULTS
Yes I’m still working hard and getting the grades. We received a Distinction on our music video project which we were very happy with. We go 32 out of 40, basically the 8 marks were lost on the ending.
He said that is finished too abruptly and should have faded out although I really think that’s just a matter of personal taste to be honest.
Anyway go us!!
He said that is finished too abruptly and should have faded out although I really think that’s just a matter of personal taste to be honest.
Anyway go us!!
LUNCH AT AM’S
What can I say, I know this blog revolves around eating and drinking but really what more is there in life?!
AM IS AMAZING AT COOKING!! Why does it not happen more?!
She made us Mexican and us girls planned our road trip – yay!
AM IS AMAZING AT COOKING!! Why does it not happen more?!
She made us Mexican and us girls planned our road trip – yay!
UNI SKIVE
I know it is probably bad to put it on here but I only missed Video Production and we didn’t do anything anyway, I was told. I’d already handed in my first assignment and the other project I had nothing to do now.
Also I’ve finished studies so there’s not much they can do.
It was sunny so I went to the beach and had the most amazing malteaser cheesecake of my entire life!!!
Although penance for missing uni, I did get sunburnt.
Also I’ve finished studies so there’s not much they can do.
It was sunny so I went to the beach and had the most amazing malteaser cheesecake of my entire life!!!
Although penance for missing uni, I did get sunburnt.
FIRST CINEMA SINCE ARRIVAL!!
Went to see Robin Hood with all Simon’s friends, plus Jen. Simon didn’t come – GAY!
Was actually really good and the cinema was AMAZING!! It was a curvy screen so it was almost like it wrapped all around you!
Love It.
We even made the tram home, yay.
Was actually really good and the cinema was AMAZING!! It was a curvy screen so it was almost like it wrapped all around you!
Love It.
We even made the tram home, yay.
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