Finally a Great Weekend!

Finally a great weekend! Ah, this weekend was muy bueno!

Friday- Friday I had a long day of work, and a frustrating one at that. I came home and hung out till my roomie got back. Once she got back, she was super tired and so was I. We took a nap; I slept on the floor and she slept on the couch. We passed out for about an hour and a half. I was going to sleep longer, but I was woken up by Mel’s typical moans, although they were different this time. When I yelled at her to stop, I then realized she was doing it because the TV was left on an episode of “My first puppy.” The puppies were so freaking cute, and it definitely had me missing my Roxy aka Booj. We both could not change the channel because we missed our pups from back home.  Anyways, Mel got up to get ready for the night, as I still lay on the floor. Usually by Friday I’m exhausted and the last thing I want to do is 1) Be on my feet and 2) go out. Everyone was giving me a hard time, and trying to convince me to go out—but there was no budging for me! All the girls went out, and stayed behind and edited pictures forever. I started putting pictures on Facebook when my wireless USB drive stopped working. Ugh. So, it was perfect timing when Mel came home. I got to skype with Ma and Dad for a while, Rocko, and Max! It was good catching up with everyone. Mel really wanted to talk to Max, as they wouldn’t stop making fun of me. Womp. We didn’t go to bed till like4:30!!! So much for trying to get rest….

Saturday- Got up to have an American Breakfast that all the North American girls were craving. We ate at Pancakes on the Rocks. It’s located near there Harbour Bridge in a really quaint area. While walking there the whole area was covered in flea markets. There was a lot great things, but so expensive and if you tried to bargain they would only take $5 off. Stupid. Anyways breakfast was fabulousJ. We were all in heaven and definitely in a food coma after that. We walked near the bridge and took some pictures. We slowly meandered back, stopping in shops to grab some things. I got tired from walking, and really wanted to take a nap. I came back and passed out. Once I got up I missed dinner with the girls, so I just started to get ready. By the time I got ready the girls were back and ready to go. Me, Danielle, and Jenn went down the street to this really chill backpacker bar, which we’ve been to before. We didn’t realize it was singles night, so that was a plus ;-). We got our drinks, and headed to a table to chill out until it started getting livelier. The girls went to get their second drinks, as I stayed at the table to keep our spots. There were two guys standing at our table, but on the opposite side so I made conversation. First guy was Zieren and the second guy was named David….both from Germany travelling for Holiday. Zieren was really chill, but his friend David was a little out there! David, was trying to have a conversation with me, but his yelling sounded more like Hitler giving a speech—my ear was vibrating. Anyways, we all just chilled and I pushed Danielle towards him to talk so I could dance to the five hip hop songs they played every so often. The Germans walked away, and we had new guys show up at our table. These guys were fun, sarcastic and really good company. We had a really good time just dancing and having drinks. We found out they were from England, and moved here to work. Joe, Jayme, and Billy all mad us laugh with their accents and sense of humor. It was all good and fun, until the crazy German, David came back and literally dragged me to the main dance floor. I was in my element and did not want to go to the dance floor. David, not listening pulled/ dragged me to the dance floor and started to dance with me and hold my hand….yuck—I hate that. I was really uncomfortable as he was just being weird. I quickly said “oh, I will be right back I’m going to go get the girls (totally not coming back)”; he said No, and I said Yes. Lol. He pointed to the ground and stated don’t move I will get them (WOW). He left and this other kid came over and started to salsa with me during a techno song. Well, I told him that the German was my boyfriend, and he shrugged and waved him off like he was nothing. David saw this and pulled me away from him. Haha. He pulled me in to start dancing again, and I was glaring at Jenn to get her to help me out. She took my hand and spun me around to get me away from him. Then I grabbed Danielle’s hand to make sure he didn’t go for my other arm. I then stated let’s get out of here and head to the bathroom. Went to the bathroom, then back to the guys we were chillin with. This blonde-hair-blue-eyed boy that would be considered pretty cute, could barely speak clear English for me to understand. He kept asking me odd questions and telling me how beautiful I was. The last thing he asked if I was Catholic or Protestant????? WHHHHHHHHHHAT? After all that ruckus, we headed to the stage to dance. We were like the GoGo dancers of the bar, as we had the whole upper stage. Pretty fun and it kept me away from the German. We left the bar, and exchange numbers with the guys we met to go to the beach. As we were leaving, we noticed our boys we met…got into a little bar trouble. Womp. We got back home and made a pizza, and went to bed

Sunday- Got up super early to head to Bondii Beach with the girls. We stopped at Boost to get our morning smoothies. We got to the train station that would take us right to Bondii. Once there we hopped on the bus that leads us to the beach waterfront. Wow, is Bondii Beach beautiful. I’m supposed to be biased to Manly…..though I think Bondii takes cake. We got burnt/bronzed all morning and afternoon. The water was crystal blue and so much fun to be in. I also noticed it was a topless beach—SCORE! I would’ve gone topless with every other girl, but our guy friends met up with us….didn’t think that would be appropriate haha. I’m really glad we got to meet some really good mates. As much as I love the girls, definitely love to be around guys more. Hopefully we can have them to chill with on weekends. It got to be around 4ish, so we finally had our first meal of the day at Gabby’s. After Gabby’s we headed to the train station. I got back and got ready for my dinner date with Mel, since she ditched the Global girls all weekend. After our delicious dinner (sorta) we headed to the bar on the next street from our flat to be up with the boys again for a drink at O’Briens, as well as two of the girls from last semesters Global Experience. It was a really good time, but then we all got tired and headed back.

Monday- Today was a pretty good day. Hard to get up from such a fun filled weekend. I got to work, and noticed I got a great-mail from Domo. Love hearing from friends, and what’s going on with them. Anyways got to work on the ad portfolio, and then stopped to head to lunch with Meegan to go over the last few things on the grant. Finished my part in the grantJ. Came back to the office to finish the grant, and then I started to download music. I came home from work late, so I could finish a few things. I went to grocery store to pick-up some fruit for my breakfast. I got back to the flat and Mel was waiting for me to take a swim. I worked out in the pool, and then we relaxed in the Sauna with some really good conversation. Headed back upstairs to shower and rinse off, because we were craving Sushi. I must say it’s surprising that Japan and China are so close to Australia, yet the sushi sucks here. WOMP. At dinner Mel reprimanded me in my untidiness, so I came back to the flat to clean…in which the flat is now immaculate. Exhausted as of right now, and have to be in Manly by 7:30 for a meeting. Going to be a rough one tomorrow.

Good Night from Australia