Everything is well and good in Aussie land.

I had a super long weekend this time around. Having Friday AND Monday off. Things at work
are starting to wind down. I have been able to fill the time with some BPI work that had
to be done.

Friday night I went to the movies with Anthony and Dave. They went to see The Dish, I went
to see The Cell. Bad idea on my part. We went for drinkies afterwards.

Saturday I was awoken by Kristy giving me an SMS. Stupid me, I left my phone on "outdoor"
so all the tones and beeps were SUPER LOUD. Normally this would have been ok, except for the
fact that she did it at 8am on a saturday morning. We ended up going to Andrews house for a
bit (He was driving us To Gavins place). Once at Gavs, we just hung around, watched a few
DVDs, orderd pizza. All in all, it was pretty good. Relaxing - just having a good time.

Sunday was uneventful. Did some cleaning up around here. Laundry, Vacuuming, stuff you
normally do on a Spring Sunday afternoon. I went to Andys house that night to play some
multiplayer Half Life - I am starting to get addicted to that game again.

Today - going to finish my laundry as well probably head out and get some fresh air. I might
head out to Bondi and do a little shopping. I want to get a new wallet, and I saw a really
nice one at Mambo. I might also get a new pair of
shoes. Things are on sale here, trying to get rid of the spring goods. I have to be at the
University of New South Wales today at 4:30. Meeting James and Veg - Have to give James
a hard drive that he is buying off me. Veg is borrowing my digital camera for a few days.
Probably end up having a drink or something while I am there.

*** Few Days Later ***

I just got a notice from Australia Post telling me I have a parcel ready to be picked up at
the post office. I really hate those things - why can't they just put the parcel in the
letter slot? My cd that I ordered could easily fit - but they decided to give me that lame
"you have a parcel at the post office and the postie is too lame to put it in your slot"
card.

** The Next Day **

The package I got was from my mommy - it was a bunch of christmas stuff. I am soo happy!
Even 40,000Km away and the "Life Savers" tradition has not been broken. I also got my
24 chocolates (one to eat each day in December until Christmas) which didn't really make
the trip. I also got a present - something soft and mushy, but I wont be opening that until
Christmas :)

The weather has been pretty good lately. Getting up to close to 30C now. I got my tan back.
Everyone is in a good mood - Christmas and Summer! I think the reason why Aussies arn't
really into the whole Christmas thing is that there is no snow! It really isn't as big here
as it is back home. Thursdays still suck though - especially now, because everyone is
Christmas shopping. Took me an hour and a half to get home. blah

Andrew and I were planning on going down to Victoria for a bit when I got back from Perth.
Looks like the plans have changed, Andrew decided to spend the money on new Lenses for his
camera instead :/ I am still going, just by my self this time - which really isn't good
because bushwalking by your self kinda sucks (and dnagerous) so I think I will just be
driving around and staying in motels/hostels instead of camping. It's going to suck though
because I was really looking forward to Andrew coming. Spend some quality time before I go
back to Canada.

I might or might not go to Pascals birthday party tomorrow. I wont finish work until around
6pm or so. Plus I don't really have the money to spend.

**The Next Day**

Well I went to Pascals party ;) Everyone was already there when I showed up, which felt
really wiggy considering I am normally the first person to arrive and stuff. Had a SUPER
great time. Finally got to spend some more time with Jenny (his girl friend), in most cases
it's just been "hello and goodbye" sort of thing.

It was really cool, after most of the people left we popped out the champaigne (those
frenchmen really know how to throw a birthday party ;) ) and the atlas. Yes, Atlas everyone
seemd to wanted to know stuff about Canada. Told them all about it - then we all talked
about various countries where people went/saw/were from. Was really nice - informative too!
I am really going to miss these guys when I leave :/

The social schedule is starting to fill up. I have a work Christmas thing next Friday, then
the Friday after that I have another Christmas party at Virginia's place. Then Saturday I
will spend the day packing for my trip to Perth. Sunday at 7pm my flight leaves Sydney. I
also have to remember to call my parents on Boxing Day. The problem is, I will probably
be calling on my cell phone because I will be on my little road trip with Chrissy (stupid
time difference).

My camera is aching to take some photos, so I decided to walk into coles and start taking
some photos of really odd and weird Aussie foods. Expect to see that "Photo Essay" somtime
in the coming week.

Time for me to get some lunch :)

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