"You never really leave a place or person you love, part of them you take with you, leaving a part of yourself behind.”
Wednesday.
Today was by far the craziest and busiest day I have had at work. I must say I did heaps of things. I have two more articles to write before I leave and a web banner to create for APL. I also had some work to do with finding contact information for prospective clients we can send our new email campaign to.
Tommorow is Christmas in July which is an Aussie tradition. Since Aussies dont get the typical Christmas because it is so hot here in December some choose to celebrate another Christmas when it is cold enough to eat the traditional Christmas food. So we are having an office celebration tommorow for my going away and Christmas in July.
I really have made some great friends here at 33. Everyone is amazing and I am going to miss it so much. Joel said maybe they can hire me to work in Texas...lol Who knows.
Tonight I ran to the stores because everything closes so early. I am glad that I got everything to make pie and broccoli and cheese casserole. So tommorow we are partying at the office and then out on the town for my farewell.
I am sad to see it go.
Until tommorow G'day!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Poker and the Gaff Days 38 and 39
Monday.
I am so sad that this is my last week in Australia. This place has been very good to me and I have enjoyed each and every minute of my experience here.
I completed tons of projects today interning. I love my job and I am so greatful for everything I have experienced and learned.
Tonight is monday which means poker at Cheers!! I actually made it to the final table in poker and came in 5th place out of 50 people. That is a huge accomplishment for me, so it was pretty exciting. Too bad I won bar cash and couldnt spend it.. well its a souvenier I suppose.
Tuesday
Another wonderful day at 33 Interactions. I wrote heaps of articles and did some work calling prospective clients to offer our marketing services. Writing these articles have given me tons of knowledge and such a great experience.
Tonight is the night when things go on sale in Australia. So, Becs, Jess and I went to Kings Cross Hotel for 4 dollar burgers and beer. It was so good. The burgers here are made with onions baked into the patties so they tasted like meatloaf...Sooo good.
The Gaff is a crazy bar in Sydney that some of us went to tonight. Its like Coyote Ugly but not nearly as cool...lol But we still had some fun dancing the night away. Especially since we got in free!
Well until Tommorow. Hope everyone back home is doing well and I will be home soon.
Until tomm. G'day G'day!
Sunday, July 19, 2009
My Last Weekend- Days 36-37
Saturday!
Today I was supposed to go hang gliding. Unfortunately the winds changed direction and it was unsafe to fly. So I was pretty bummed. But I did head out and go to the Tarango Zoo and touch some Koalas and we saw the new baby elephant. So cute.
We met the nicest Aussie couple and their kids in the que (Aussie for line) to get on the skyrail and the girl tried to do an American accent. It was really precious
Tonight was the State of Origin Rugby game where the New Zealand All Blacks played the Qantas Wallabees. The NZ team does this really amazing war dance before they play and so we watched that and then headed to Cheers bar to watch the game. Pretty awesome game with lots of hits and 80 minutes of intensity. Sorry to OZ but the NZ Blacks were victorious...
Sunday
I cannot believe it is my last Sunday here. I am so sad to be going. I cannot begin to express it. I have loved living in this city and taking in the Aussie culture. People here are so very nice and kind.
Becs and I headed out to the Rocks Aroma festival. First we walked along George street and admired the architecture and all things beautiful about Sydney. It was such a nice day!
The festival was full of booths offering coffees, tea and all sorts of foods. Everything smelled and tasted wonderful. I ate a lamb kebab and there was a Mona Lisa picture made out of coffee in cups. Crazy!! We had a great time walking around the area known as the Rocks in Sydney. Its right by the Opera House and the harbour. So it was a fun festival with music and stuff set to an amazing background.
Today was really sunny and nice day as well.
Tonight I met my friends Johan and Rosie from whale watching for dinner and drinks. We had some real Aussie food- Crockodile Pizza and beer. All of us hung out for a long while just having pleasant culture conversation and enjoying each other's company. We then walked to Circular Quay and had the best sticky date pudding (pudding here is like a cake so more like sticky date cake) it was amazing!
I enjoyed my night with Johan and Rosie, I will meet them one more time before I leave.
Tommorow back to 33 to start my final week. What an amazing ride.
Until then G'day!!
All in all it was a great relaxing and fun weekend! Sad it was my last but I still have one week of Aussie fun ahead of me!
Until then, G'day!
Days 34-35 Thurs/Friday Fun
Thursday
Thursday is a day of working. I worked pretty hard today working on some articles and calling businesses to pitch our services.
Tonight was poker night. Joel told me he got beaten out by Bengamin Button...LOL That was pretty hilarious. It was nice b/c everyone from work went out to dinner tonight and had a great time.
Friday
I interned all day! And finally found a great story for A Pampered life...which I had been working on all week. It was great
Tonight Jess, Rebecca and Moniek and I headed to the store for a dinner party. We picked up a few things and then I cooked some real American style food for everyone. Pretty awesome if I do say so myself.. Hard to convert mesurements...lol
We all had a blast together to hang out and chill!
Until Tomm~ G'day
Thursday is a day of working. I worked pretty hard today working on some articles and calling businesses to pitch our services.
Tonight was poker night. Joel told me he got beaten out by Bengamin Button...LOL That was pretty hilarious. It was nice b/c everyone from work went out to dinner tonight and had a great time.
Friday
I interned all day! And finally found a great story for A Pampered life...which I had been working on all week. It was great
Tonight Jess, Rebecca and Moniek and I headed to the store for a dinner party. We picked up a few things and then I cooked some real American style food for everyone. Pretty awesome if I do say so myself.. Hard to convert mesurements...lol
We all had a blast together to hang out and chill!
Until Tomm~ G'day
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Land Down Under Days 31-33
Hello to Monday.
Today was a great day at work. I started a new project for the office and spent my day catagorizing lists and writing blogs. Love this job! Seriously the best interning experience. I love feeling like a part of the team and a valuable member.
Tonight was a night for Poker at Cheers bar! ( And yes most everybody knows your name...lol) It was a cute little bar and looked nothing like the movie but still fun. I actually did relatively well in poker and even beat out my boss, which never happens when we go to poker. I guess lady luck must have been a little bit on my side.
Poker was fun!
Aussie lingo
Rug up- bundle up to keep warm
Spelling is different here as well- colour, favourite, harbour, programme, etc.
Tuesday,
Tuesday was another great Internship day. I spent alot of my day researching for articles. I get to write and comment on things for Dog lovers, Cat lovers and write posts about things that would be interesting to Aussie women- like fashion, culture, books etc. I also began some work in cultivating new clients for 33. I am calling companies asking if they would like our services and setting up meetings for my directors. Pretty awesome stuff.
Tuesdays are Trivia night in Bondi Beach so we headed out for a night of Aussie trivia. Aussie trivia is an American epic failure... but we came in 2nd to last which was pretty cool. The questions were pretty unfair to nonAussies but still very fun to play.
I also got a free ride on the bus, long story.
Anways Tuesday was a great day! G'day!
Wednesday
Interning went great today. I spent my morning writing an article about designers making clothing lines for dogs. What is the world coming to honestly but I guess if you can afford it why not? LOL.. I also wanted to thank Tasha for her kind words about my blog! It makes me feel good to know someone cares about what I am up to.
Harry Potter mania overtook the Sydney streets tonight! I loved the movie...it was epic. And I got to watch it in IMAX 3d on the Darling Harbour. It was pretty much amazing and the cinematography is unparralled. I would give it 4.5 stars as it should have been more in 3D since I paid a little bit more for it but oh well.
New Harry Potter word:
Snogging- making out--cracked me up!!!
These past few days have been great. I feel like a real Aussie running about the city. I have really enjoyed this experience and I love the Aussies that I work with and the ones I have had the priviledge to call friends. I must go to bed now as it is getting pretty late and tommorow is another exciting day!
Until then, G'day!
Today was a great day at work. I started a new project for the office and spent my day catagorizing lists and writing blogs. Love this job! Seriously the best interning experience. I love feeling like a part of the team and a valuable member.
Tonight was a night for Poker at Cheers bar! ( And yes most everybody knows your name...lol) It was a cute little bar and looked nothing like the movie but still fun. I actually did relatively well in poker and even beat out my boss, which never happens when we go to poker. I guess lady luck must have been a little bit on my side.
Poker was fun!
Aussie lingo
Rug up- bundle up to keep warm
Spelling is different here as well- colour, favourite, harbour, programme, etc.
Tuesday,
Tuesday was another great Internship day. I spent alot of my day researching for articles. I get to write and comment on things for Dog lovers, Cat lovers and write posts about things that would be interesting to Aussie women- like fashion, culture, books etc. I also began some work in cultivating new clients for 33. I am calling companies asking if they would like our services and setting up meetings for my directors. Pretty awesome stuff.
Tuesdays are Trivia night in Bondi Beach so we headed out for a night of Aussie trivia. Aussie trivia is an American epic failure... but we came in 2nd to last which was pretty cool. The questions were pretty unfair to nonAussies but still very fun to play.
I also got a free ride on the bus, long story.
Anways Tuesday was a great day! G'day!
Wednesday
Interning went great today. I spent my morning writing an article about designers making clothing lines for dogs. What is the world coming to honestly but I guess if you can afford it why not? LOL.. I also wanted to thank Tasha for her kind words about my blog! It makes me feel good to know someone cares about what I am up to.
Harry Potter mania overtook the Sydney streets tonight! I loved the movie...it was epic. And I got to watch it in IMAX 3d on the Darling Harbour. It was pretty much amazing and the cinematography is unparralled. I would give it 4.5 stars as it should have been more in 3D since I paid a little bit more for it but oh well.
New Harry Potter word:
Snogging- making out--cracked me up!!!
These past few days have been great. I feel like a real Aussie running about the city. I have really enjoyed this experience and I love the Aussies that I work with and the ones I have had the priviledge to call friends. I must go to bed now as it is getting pretty late and tommorow is another exciting day!
Until then, G'day!
Easy Like Sunday Morning Day 31
Sunday was a tranquil day of rest after my all day adventure in the Blue Mountains yesterday.
I did venture into Bondi Junction to go grocery shopping, visit the pet store and get a new haircut.
This evening I walked around Darling Harbour and took some great night shots of that area.
I feel like I have acclamated well to Sydney life and I cant believe how fast time is moving.
Well tommorow is a work day for me. So until then G'day!
I did venture into Bondi Junction to go grocery shopping, visit the pet store and get a new haircut.
This evening I walked around Darling Harbour and took some great night shots of that area.
I feel like I have acclamated well to Sydney life and I cant believe how fast time is moving.
Well tommorow is a work day for me. So until then G'day!
The Majestic Blue Mountains Day 30
Today I set off early and headed out for the Aussie famous Blue Mountains about an hour north of Sydney.
We drove down in a small van from Paramatta Road in Sydney and made a not so steep climb into the mountains. Our first stop was visiting a few Kangaroos that seems to be tolerable of people. They were the smaller to middle sized Kangaroos and one even had a joey in its pouch. It was so fun to watch them hop about in the wild.
Our coach then loaded back up for a trip to the Wallara Falls. We hiked in this area for 2 hours and saw the fog roll across the gorgeous Blue Mountains, which are knows to be actually plateaus. We also visited the waterfall and scenic lookouts (see pic above)
Next our adventure took us to the Aussie famous 3 Sisters Rock Formation. The 3 Sisters formation comes from an old aboriginal tale of a shaman turning 3 aboriginal maidens into stone because they were so beautiful.
Well the area itself was named the Blue Mountains national park and it was incredible. We hiked down the 900+ steps to the bottom of the gorge. It was true bush and jungle walkabout. I absolutely loved hiking in this tranquil rainforest setting.
Our final stop was the Blue Mountains lookout where we had a great view of the Hunter Valley as well.
The day trip in and of itself was absolutely amazing. I really loved walking around this famed area. I felt like a regular mountaineer.
What an amazing day! Aussie adventures are the best. Tommorow is a day of rest!! Until then G'day!
Saturday, July 11, 2009
What a beautiful day - Day 29
Hello to a great Friday!
Today was an amazing day working at 33. I finished up a good list of perspective clients and I will begin making connnections with them on Monday to see if they want services from 33. It should be a great experiences working on the pitches with the company. I also completed tons of articles and lots of projects. It was a great day!!
Tonight I decided to relax and stay in since tommorow I am headed out to the blue mountains. It should be really great. I cannot wait.
Jenine did bring up a great point to me today. We are usually the best versions of ourselves when we travel. That really made me think how many times I have just said hello to someone and something good came of it. With Johan and Rosie my new friends from whale watching and with anyone I am more apt to introduce myself and put myself out there because I am traveling. I really do love this lifestyle. I cannot believe I only have 2 weeks left. Time has flown!
Well tommorow the great Blue Mountains! Until then G'day!
Today was an amazing day working at 33. I finished up a good list of perspective clients and I will begin making connnections with them on Monday to see if they want services from 33. It should be a great experiences working on the pitches with the company. I also completed tons of articles and lots of projects. It was a great day!!
Tonight I decided to relax and stay in since tommorow I am headed out to the blue mountains. It should be really great. I cannot wait.
Jenine did bring up a great point to me today. We are usually the best versions of ourselves when we travel. That really made me think how many times I have just said hello to someone and something good came of it. With Johan and Rosie my new friends from whale watching and with anyone I am more apt to introduce myself and put myself out there because I am traveling. I really do love this lifestyle. I cannot believe I only have 2 weeks left. Time has flown!
Well tommorow the great Blue Mountains! Until then G'day!
PPPPoker Face Day 28
Hello. I am finally feeling back to myself!
Work went really well today! I find that I never clock watch at this job. I am always busy doing something that is interesting and time just seems to fly when you are getting stuff done. Alot of my work has been published on our blog and microsites. It really is a great job.
Now I am up for doing things tonight.
Thursday night is poker night for my friend Jenine and I have decided to tag along after all this is Texas Hold Em... I should be good at but no such luck. LoL However, it was tons of fun and a great night of meeting new friends. I even convinced some to come to Texas to hang out sometime. It was so much fun and I actually didnt do too bad... I came in 4th at the losers table so that has to count for something right?
Well tommorow is FRIDAY!! That means another weekend of adventure!
Until then G'day!
Work went really well today! I find that I never clock watch at this job. I am always busy doing something that is interesting and time just seems to fly when you are getting stuff done. Alot of my work has been published on our blog and microsites. It really is a great job.
Now I am up for doing things tonight.
Thursday night is poker night for my friend Jenine and I have decided to tag along after all this is Texas Hold Em... I should be good at but no such luck. LoL However, it was tons of fun and a great night of meeting new friends. I even convinced some to come to Texas to hang out sometime. It was so much fun and I actually didnt do too bad... I came in 4th at the losers table so that has to count for something right?
Well tommorow is FRIDAY!! That means another weekend of adventure!
Until then G'day!
These Times Day 26 and Day 27
Well these past two days have been touch and go. I unfortunately spent Tuesday sleeping on the couch watching Aussie TV. Not very eventful but it helped me to get over my terrible sinus infection and cold. So that was good.
Wednesday! I finally got to go back to work after feeling really crap. That was good news for me, as I was really tired of spending my days alone and miserable. It is not the best feeling to be sick a million miles from your own bed. Ya and foreign medicine is different. Anways back to working at 33. I had tons of projects to complete today! I worked really really hard and had to come home to relax. Sorry nothing too exciting.
Until tommorow G'day!
Wednesday! I finally got to go back to work after feeling really crap. That was good news for me, as I was really tired of spending my days alone and miserable. It is not the best feeling to be sick a million miles from your own bed. Ya and foreign medicine is different. Anways back to working at 33. I had tons of projects to complete today! I worked really really hard and had to come home to relax. Sorry nothing too exciting.
Until tommorow G'day!
Monday, July 6, 2009
Medical Mishaps Day 26
Well its official. I am ill.
So I went to the doctor at 2:30. All I know is when you go from a country that has private health care and state of the art equipment you tend to take things for granted. The medical center was nice and all but the machinery and tools were very outdated. But at least he diagnosed what was wrong with me. Sinus Infection and mild cold. Yea fun!!
So I am taking it easy until Wednesday when I can feel better.
I am just going to rest and get well.
TTYL!
So I went to the doctor at 2:30. All I know is when you go from a country that has private health care and state of the art equipment you tend to take things for granted. The medical center was nice and all but the machinery and tools were very outdated. But at least he diagnosed what was wrong with me. Sinus Infection and mild cold. Yea fun!!
So I am taking it easy until Wednesday when I can feel better.
I am just going to rest and get well.
TTYL!
Scuba Sydney Day 25
Sunday is the day to Scuba Dive. Jessica and I were in for the time of our lives.
We headed out to Manly Beach a short 30 minute fairy ride from Circular Quay. It was a nice ride but we had to be there really early in the morning. I started to come down with a cold...stuff nose and stuff so I was worried I wouldnt be able to do it but we still went.
We got to the dive center and got all of our equipment together and drove to the beach. We scuba dived off of Shelley Beach, which is the only northern facing beach in Sydney and it helps to protect from large waves and wind.
We took a brief intro course from Peter our instructor and put on the million pound equipment and walked out to the beach.
It was scary for me at first to go all the way under and breathe. It is a completely different experience. But Peter helped me to get used to it and in no time I was swimming like a pro and we were checking out pink coral and saw a school of blue groupers. I was also lucky enough to spot a leopard fish! It was beautiful and pretty cool being under the water. We also learned several dive skills to help us underwater.
We got out of the water and took a little break from it all and got something to drink. I started to feel sicker during this time as I was shivering, my nose was running and I had a hard time breathing so I had to sit out for the second dive for safety reasons.
There is always next time and it is better to be safe than have my lungs pop....ya know.
Anways Peter and the dive team were really nice and I would recommend Pro Dive Manly to anyone for whale watching or diving. Great group!
I loved my day but went to bed early!! I am trying to beat this cold and I may have to explore the medical system tommorow.
Until tommorow G'day!
We headed out to Manly Beach a short 30 minute fairy ride from Circular Quay. It was a nice ride but we had to be there really early in the morning. I started to come down with a cold...stuff nose and stuff so I was worried I wouldnt be able to do it but we still went.
We got to the dive center and got all of our equipment together and drove to the beach. We scuba dived off of Shelley Beach, which is the only northern facing beach in Sydney and it helps to protect from large waves and wind.
We took a brief intro course from Peter our instructor and put on the million pound equipment and walked out to the beach.
It was scary for me at first to go all the way under and breathe. It is a completely different experience. But Peter helped me to get used to it and in no time I was swimming like a pro and we were checking out pink coral and saw a school of blue groupers. I was also lucky enough to spot a leopard fish! It was beautiful and pretty cool being under the water. We also learned several dive skills to help us underwater.
We got out of the water and took a little break from it all and got something to drink. I started to feel sicker during this time as I was shivering, my nose was running and I had a hard time breathing so I had to sit out for the second dive for safety reasons.
There is always next time and it is better to be safe than have my lungs pop....ya know.
Anways Peter and the dive team were really nice and I would recommend Pro Dive Manly to anyone for whale watching or diving. Great group!
I loved my day but went to bed early!! I am trying to beat this cold and I may have to explore the medical system tommorow.
Until tommorow G'day!
JULY 4th Day 24
Saturday July 4th came in with nothing too exciting. Jessica, a girl I work with and I had a great day of shopping in the Bondi Junction mall. We hit up all the end of the year sales and I even found my sister's boots that I had been dying to get here. I hope she liked them.
We also ate at the food court and I of course had to have some McD's, it being July4th and all had to have something American afterall!
Jess and I then headed out to Bondi beach where there was supposed to be a party but that was a no go..so we went out for dinner instead. Pizza from this great Pizza place, Wilsons.
Tonight was another story. The gang all headed out to Scubar where there was an awesome American party being held. The DJ played all American music and it was so much fun to dance and party! We even chanted USA after a few songs! There were lots of Americans there so that made it worth while as well! Good times Good times!! There was even some new people we met that were from the US...we stayed out until 3am...crazy days!
Well Tommorow is the big Scuba Diving Day! G'day!
We also ate at the food court and I of course had to have some McD's, it being July4th and all had to have something American afterall!
Jess and I then headed out to Bondi beach where there was supposed to be a party but that was a no go..so we went out for dinner instead. Pizza from this great Pizza place, Wilsons.
Tonight was another story. The gang all headed out to Scubar where there was an awesome American party being held. The DJ played all American music and it was so much fun to dance and party! We even chanted USA after a few songs! There were lots of Americans there so that made it worth while as well! Good times Good times!! There was even some new people we met that were from the US...we stayed out until 3am...crazy days!
Well Tommorow is the big Scuba Diving Day! G'day!
Friday DAY 23
Hello!
Friday was a day filled with light work but good times on the job interning and learning new things. I really have enjoyed writing articles and contributing to the work done at 33.
Tonight we headed out to Darling Harbour for dinner and at at the Blue Fish..but I ate great chicken. Then the group and I headed out for a short night out on the town. Lots of fun but we were home pretty early. Tommorow is July 4th!! So it should prove to be interesting being 12,000 miles away from the US
Until then G'Day
Friday was a day filled with light work but good times on the job interning and learning new things. I really have enjoyed writing articles and contributing to the work done at 33.
Tonight we headed out to Darling Harbour for dinner and at at the Blue Fish..but I ate great chicken. Then the group and I headed out for a short night out on the town. Lots of fun but we were home pretty early. Tommorow is July 4th!! So it should prove to be interesting being 12,000 miles away from the US
Until then G'Day
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Work Day, Dinner and Drinks, TEXAS HOLD EM! Day 22
I am loving life in Australia!!! I think everything is wonderful here. I even have a morning routine. I take the morning 8:40 train to work and get off 2 stops from Bondi Junction, where I live. I then pick up a croissant and my morning coffee- hazelnut mocha from Steve, the owner of Detour this adorable little coffee shop downstairs from work. Steve and his workers are so nice, they ever remembered my name and my drink is ready for me. Great Aussies!
Today was a great day at 33. Howard told me he was really impressed with my work and asked if I could help the company pitch to a few clients! I think this is the biggest compliment I have had in a long time. Ad Campaigns class really has paid off.
Tonight the gang headed out for dinner at this cute hotel that had a balcony. The food and friends were amazing! I had such a great time at dinner with everyone and I even had a real steak.
Jenine invited me to buy into a game of Texas Hold Em the hotel hosts. So I havent played in a long time...you could tell but I really should have won. I ended up loosing and I had a FULL HOUSE! Not fair.... anyways I had a blast in the city tonight. I met some really great people and enjoyed great conversations. I am so tired but ready for an amazing weekend with Jessica, a fellow American to celebrate July 4th!
Loving Life in Sydney!
Until tommorrow, G'DAY!
Today was a great day at 33. Howard told me he was really impressed with my work and asked if I could help the company pitch to a few clients! I think this is the biggest compliment I have had in a long time. Ad Campaigns class really has paid off.
Tonight the gang headed out for dinner at this cute hotel that had a balcony. The food and friends were amazing! I had such a great time at dinner with everyone and I even had a real steak.
Jenine invited me to buy into a game of Texas Hold Em the hotel hosts. So I havent played in a long time...you could tell but I really should have won. I ended up loosing and I had a FULL HOUSE! Not fair.... anyways I had a blast in the city tonight. I met some really great people and enjoyed great conversations. I am so tired but ready for an amazing weekend with Jessica, a fellow American to celebrate July 4th!
Loving Life in Sydney!
Until tommorrow, G'DAY!
Days 20 and 21 Some fun!
Hello to another great day in Sydney Australia.
Tuesday was a bit of a slow day. I did alot of work for the company and got to do some more article writing, blogging and copy editing. My job is so amazing and the people I work with are so very nice.
Tuesday was a day just to hang out again. We just rented a movie and stayed in not to much to talk about.
Wednesday was another story. This had to be the craziest and busiest day at work. I did so much and made tons of phone calls and weazled information out of people. I decided it was the American accent, they feel for me I am sure. LoL.
Tonight the gang and I went on the town. We were looking for trivia night what we found was an Irish pub full of cross dressers hosting a Kareoke Night! I ended up singing and having a blast. There were some pretty fun stories from this night which involved craayyyyzzzzzzzzzzzyyyyyy people. I really had a blast hanging out a seeing the nightlife of Sydney. This place has so much to offer! It is such a blast here.
Can't wait for the weekend!!
Until tommorow
G'dAY!
Tuesday was a bit of a slow day. I did alot of work for the company and got to do some more article writing, blogging and copy editing. My job is so amazing and the people I work with are so very nice.
Tuesday was a day just to hang out again. We just rented a movie and stayed in not to much to talk about.
Wednesday was another story. This had to be the craziest and busiest day at work. I did so much and made tons of phone calls and weazled information out of people. I decided it was the American accent, they feel for me I am sure. LoL.
Tonight the gang and I went on the town. We were looking for trivia night what we found was an Irish pub full of cross dressers hosting a Kareoke Night! I ended up singing and having a blast. There were some pretty fun stories from this night which involved craayyyyzzzzzzzzzzzyyyyyy people. I really had a blast hanging out a seeing the nightlife of Sydney. This place has so much to offer! It is such a blast here.
Can't wait for the weekend!!
Until tommorow
G'dAY!
Monday, June 29, 2009
Monday Monday...so good to me Day 19
Hello Sydney! Today was a nice but chilly day. I headed off to work after a restless sleep. I just couldn't sleep- I was simply too happy and excited from my wonderful Sunday.
Interning was good today. I did a few different things and researched for some workshops the company will be doing. I really do feel like I am learning so many new things. Already I have learned about 5 new social networking and blogging platforms. I also get to write and publish articles...that people read. Pretty amazing and invaluable things I am learning here. Not to mention I met another cool Aussie today. Steve owns the coffee shop downstairs from my work and he actually remembered what kind of drink I like. Again another amazing Aussie. And Not to mention Rebecca, Jenine, Joel and Adobe (the dog...can't forget about the office dog) who have taught me great marketing skills, and made me a better writer and editor.
Tonight I took a relaxing evening at home and watched the boats float in the harbour and the lights light up the Sydney night sky from my window. It is a beautiful view. To all of my friends at home- it is really hard to post large amounts of pictures on this blog but 'no worries' you can view them via my facebook! Tommorow is another day of work and I love it! Until then I will leave you with new words!
Aussie words Rug up- bundle up...put on lots of layers because it will be cold
Good on'ya- Good job or well done
Toilet- this is self explanatory but if you ask for a bathroom you get a room with a bathtub or a strange look
Reckon!- They say I reckon... which I thought was totally Texan but they do use it here.
How you going? - How are you? Aussies all say this one
Tommorow will be another working day!
Well G'DAY!
Interning was good today. I did a few different things and researched for some workshops the company will be doing. I really do feel like I am learning so many new things. Already I have learned about 5 new social networking and blogging platforms. I also get to write and publish articles...that people read. Pretty amazing and invaluable things I am learning here. Not to mention I met another cool Aussie today. Steve owns the coffee shop downstairs from my work and he actually remembered what kind of drink I like. Again another amazing Aussie. And Not to mention Rebecca, Jenine, Joel and Adobe (the dog...can't forget about the office dog) who have taught me great marketing skills, and made me a better writer and editor.
Tonight I took a relaxing evening at home and watched the boats float in the harbour and the lights light up the Sydney night sky from my window. It is a beautiful view. To all of my friends at home- it is really hard to post large amounts of pictures on this blog but 'no worries' you can view them via my facebook! Tommorow is another day of work and I love it! Until then I will leave you with new words!
Aussie words Rug up- bundle up...put on lots of layers because it will be cold
Good on'ya- Good job or well done
Toilet- this is self explanatory but if you ask for a bathroom you get a room with a bathtub or a strange look
Reckon!- They say I reckon... which I thought was totally Texan but they do use it here.
How you going? - How are you? Aussies all say this one
Tommorow will be another working day!
Well G'DAY!
Whale Watching with Wondeful Aussies Day 18
It is a beautiful Sunday in Sydney and it could not have been a better day today. I woke up late had a lazy and calm morning and then headed out to go whale watching! I was late getting there because I took a lazy stroll down to the harbour only to get lost and find the boat seconds before it left...I ran....lol
So we headed out of Darling Harbour under the bridge, past the city skyline and the beautiful opera house over to Manly Beach. We picked up other passengers and then sped out to the ocean. It was like floating in the sky it was hard to tell where ocean and horizon met... one of the most magical sites I have ever seen. Whale watching was the most beautiful thing... the whales are such mysterious and unpredictable creatures. They really take you by surprise with their size and gracefulness. We saw about 10 whales all together and some of them leapt out of the water and sent their tales down with a splash, we saw some blow their blowholes.
It was an alltogether neat experience it was like a hunt ... we would search the endless ocean and someone would spot one and everyone would run to other side of the boat.(It is a wonder we didn't capsize) While heading out I met this married couple I sat next to on the boat. Johan and Rosie. It was like meeting old friends again we talked the whole time and Rose would sit on one side of the boat and I was on the other and we looked out for each other. After spotting the whales (as close as 10 ft from our boat) we headed home, only to be met by this crazy typhoon storm... it was nuts. The roof leaked, it was so dark and rainy... then we docked and it was as if nothing had happened.
Johan and Rosie invited me out to dinner with them and we had the BEST time together. I learned so much from them about Aussie life and customs- we discussed politics, medicine, language, food, customs anything you name it. Rosie is originally from Brazil so it truely was a global dinner. I really hope one day they can come to Texas and see what America is like.
I really gained something tonight. The real Australia can't be seen in the Bridge or the Opera House or the Outback, it's seen in the real people. Everyone I have met here has been so kind and welcoming (especially Johan and Rosie who invited a strange girl from Texas to have a meal with them). I have not met an Aussie who has been rude or to busy to give directions or a smile. They are the most warm hearted people- from my colleageas, (who have taught me so much and not just about marketing but they have been real friends as well)to the random direction givers on the street to the taxi drivers who ask "how you going?" Australians are a wonderful people. Tonight I am exhausted. Until tommorow G'Day!
So we headed out of Darling Harbour under the bridge, past the city skyline and the beautiful opera house over to Manly Beach. We picked up other passengers and then sped out to the ocean. It was like floating in the sky it was hard to tell where ocean and horizon met... one of the most magical sites I have ever seen. Whale watching was the most beautiful thing... the whales are such mysterious and unpredictable creatures. They really take you by surprise with their size and gracefulness. We saw about 10 whales all together and some of them leapt out of the water and sent their tales down with a splash, we saw some blow their blowholes.
It was an alltogether neat experience it was like a hunt ... we would search the endless ocean and someone would spot one and everyone would run to other side of the boat.(It is a wonder we didn't capsize) While heading out I met this married couple I sat next to on the boat. Johan and Rosie. It was like meeting old friends again we talked the whole time and Rose would sit on one side of the boat and I was on the other and we looked out for each other. After spotting the whales (as close as 10 ft from our boat) we headed home, only to be met by this crazy typhoon storm... it was nuts. The roof leaked, it was so dark and rainy... then we docked and it was as if nothing had happened.
Johan and Rosie invited me out to dinner with them and we had the BEST time together. I learned so much from them about Aussie life and customs- we discussed politics, medicine, language, food, customs anything you name it. Rosie is originally from Brazil so it truely was a global dinner. I really hope one day they can come to Texas and see what America is like.
I really gained something tonight. The real Australia can't be seen in the Bridge or the Opera House or the Outback, it's seen in the real people. Everyone I have met here has been so kind and welcoming (especially Johan and Rosie who invited a strange girl from Texas to have a meal with them). I have not met an Aussie who has been rude or to busy to give directions or a smile. They are the most warm hearted people- from my colleageas, (who have taught me so much and not just about marketing but they have been real friends as well)to the random direction givers on the street to the taxi drivers who ask "how you going?" Australians are a wonderful people. Tonight I am exhausted. Until tommorow G'Day!
Sydney Skytower and Rugby game. Day 17
Saturday...a day to explore. I did just that.
Today I went to the Sydney tower which stands 260 meters above Sydney, which the lady told me was a little less than 1000 ft. I went to the observation deck and decided to do the skywalk which is where you go outside the tower. It was amazing 360 views of Sydney. I could even see my apartment complex from the south view of the tower. We even jumped up and down in our harnesses to prove it was safe (check out my facebook pics!) It was soo cool. I also saw the Oztreck ride which is a "tour" virtually and theatrically through Australia. It was pretty cool
I then came home and got ready for some Rugby!
Tonight the Aussie Wallabies took on the French. It took us an hour and a half to get to the game at the Olympic Stadium but boy was it worth it. It was so much fun to watch rugby. Let me tell you something those guys are tough! They take hits no one could stand and it's like American Football and soccer put together ...intense and no pads!
It was really cool to watch and it went really fast. Overall great game and the Aussie's won!!! Go Wallabies!
Then it took an hour and a half to get home! But it was well worth it... I even got a Wallabies scarf to wear at home in the winter!
Until tommorow G'Day!
Today I went to the Sydney tower which stands 260 meters above Sydney, which the lady told me was a little less than 1000 ft. I went to the observation deck and decided to do the skywalk which is where you go outside the tower. It was amazing 360 views of Sydney. I could even see my apartment complex from the south view of the tower. We even jumped up and down in our harnesses to prove it was safe (check out my facebook pics!) It was soo cool. I also saw the Oztreck ride which is a "tour" virtually and theatrically through Australia. It was pretty cool
I then came home and got ready for some Rugby!
Tonight the Aussie Wallabies took on the French. It took us an hour and a half to get to the game at the Olympic Stadium but boy was it worth it. It was so much fun to watch rugby. Let me tell you something those guys are tough! They take hits no one could stand and it's like American Football and soccer put together ...intense and no pads!
It was really cool to watch and it went really fast. Overall great game and the Aussie's won!!! Go Wallabies!
Then it took an hour and a half to get home! But it was well worth it... I even got a Wallabies scarf to wear at home in the winter!
Until tommorow G'Day!
Friday, June 26, 2009
Interning and Night In Day 16
Hello FRIDAY!!
Today was a rough day at work. Well really it was cool because I got to design an online banner ad but bad because I worked on it for 2 hours clicked a button and lost it all. So that was a tricky challenge but I finally got it all worked out. Oh and Tasha is the coolest for joining the 33 Facebook group without being in Australia.
Also I got to work on our Win a Date with a Sydney Bachelor contest so that will be pretty cool to see how everything works out.
I am tired today after the ER night of craziness.
Anyways tonight the gang and I rented a movie and chilled in... so it wasn't to much of a crazy day but TOMMOROW is RUGBY!! I am so excited to go to my first ever Rugby game.
Get ready because it is going to be awesome.
Anyways sending love home to everyone... Wish you all were here.
Today was a rough day at work. Well really it was cool because I got to design an online banner ad but bad because I worked on it for 2 hours clicked a button and lost it all. So that was a tricky challenge but I finally got it all worked out. Oh and Tasha is the coolest for joining the 33 Facebook group without being in Australia.
Also I got to work on our Win a Date with a Sydney Bachelor contest so that will be pretty cool to see how everything works out.
I am tired today after the ER night of craziness.
Anyways tonight the gang and I rented a movie and chilled in... so it wasn't to much of a crazy day but TOMMOROW is RUGBY!! I am so excited to go to my first ever Rugby game.
Get ready because it is going to be awesome.
Anyways sending love home to everyone... Wish you all were here.
Interning, and the Twilight Zone Day 15
Today is Thursday!! Good day!
Interning was a blast today as I got to do some creative advertising things for the website. Also I will be helping Howard to craft potential client lists from top brands in Australia. I really am learning so much from this job. I get to learn and do something new everyday and I do tons of social media projects as well.
Tonight was the craziest night of my LIFE! So Rob one of the guys that lives in my apartment (in a seperate room- its a 3 bedroom) slices his hand open with a knife and proceeds to gush everywhere. So this prompted a trip to the ER so Meryl and I accompanied him to the hospital.
Let's just say we picked the wrong hospital and met all of the crazies in Sydney. A homeless man, who threw up everywhere. That is not the worst part - NO ONE came to clean it for at least a half hour!!! I am so glad I live in the US where things like that are ok. The worst part was during the throwing up this man is EATING!!! I know the story gets better when the Italian woman came in screaming on the phone and another drunk started screaming at her. Needless to say the three hours spent in the ER was like being in the twilight zone or some sort of crazy sitcom.
So tonight I am going to bed at one... I have to work tommorow so G'day!
Interning was a blast today as I got to do some creative advertising things for the website. Also I will be helping Howard to craft potential client lists from top brands in Australia. I really am learning so much from this job. I get to learn and do something new everyday and I do tons of social media projects as well.
Tonight was the craziest night of my LIFE! So Rob one of the guys that lives in my apartment (in a seperate room- its a 3 bedroom) slices his hand open with a knife and proceeds to gush everywhere. So this prompted a trip to the ER so Meryl and I accompanied him to the hospital.
Let's just say we picked the wrong hospital and met all of the crazies in Sydney. A homeless man, who threw up everywhere. That is not the worst part - NO ONE came to clean it for at least a half hour!!! I am so glad I live in the US where things like that are ok. The worst part was during the throwing up this man is EATING!!! I know the story gets better when the Italian woman came in screaming on the phone and another drunk started screaming at her. Needless to say the three hours spent in the ER was like being in the twilight zone or some sort of crazy sitcom.
So tonight I am going to bed at one... I have to work tommorow so G'day!
Interning Days and Shopping Times Day 14
Today was another great day at my Internship. I really have enjoyed writing articles and postings. Check out my work at apamperedlife.com.au
I post under Stephanie so it won't be hard to know which ones are mine. I have written some pretty cool stuff if I do say so myself. It's nice because I can write about any topic as long as it would be interesting to the clients.
Tonight I went shopping for clothes again. I love to shop here there are so many different things to look for and at. But its expensive on the downside especially for clothes even during the end of year sales which are going on now.
Well tonight was a night to stay in and hang out... Until tommorow. G'Day
I post under Stephanie so it won't be hard to know which ones are mine. I have written some pretty cool stuff if I do say so myself. It's nice because I can write about any topic as long as it would be interesting to the clients.
Tonight I went shopping for clothes again. I love to shop here there are so many different things to look for and at. But its expensive on the downside especially for clothes even during the end of year sales which are going on now.
Well tonight was a night to stay in and hang out... Until tommorow. G'Day
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Interning, Japenese, Sunny Days! Day 13
Hello to a beautiful sunny day in Sydney. The weather this week has been so much better than last week. It was sunny and a little warm... nice.
Today was an interesting day at work. I really did learn alot working with social media and such. I feel like I have alot of freedom to be creative with the microsites that I write articles for as well as blog posting for the company. It's great to have someone appreciate my writing skills and work. I feel like I have contributed some great thoughts and articles that I will be proud to put into my work portfolio at home.
For lunch everyone trekked up the hill for some Japenese. It was a nice long lunch... that is also another thing I have noticed that is different from home. At home there are times for everything and work runs on a schedule and a clock. I never look at a clock at work- we get there around 9-9:30 and eat around 12-12:30 and go back to work whenever we are done. It is a nice feeling to be able to work at your own pace... it is a change for sure.
After work I went home, and then did a little grocery shopping which is a challenge. Food here is so different than at home. I really like some of the stuff and than other things I can't believe people actually eat that... so it goes both ways.
Tonight we also watched MasterChef Australia...which is like Top Chef meets America's Next Top Model... they widdle down the chef's through culinary challenges then take them on a trip to a foreign country (like ANTM) and do more challenges. I love it! Great show!
Tommorow will be another project filled day at work. I also cannot wait for the weekend as we are going to a Rugby Game and I am going WHALE WATCHING!!
Until Tommorow G'DAY!
Today was an interesting day at work. I really did learn alot working with social media and such. I feel like I have alot of freedom to be creative with the microsites that I write articles for as well as blog posting for the company. It's great to have someone appreciate my writing skills and work. I feel like I have contributed some great thoughts and articles that I will be proud to put into my work portfolio at home.
For lunch everyone trekked up the hill for some Japenese. It was a nice long lunch... that is also another thing I have noticed that is different from home. At home there are times for everything and work runs on a schedule and a clock. I never look at a clock at work- we get there around 9-9:30 and eat around 12-12:30 and go back to work whenever we are done. It is a nice feeling to be able to work at your own pace... it is a change for sure.
After work I went home, and then did a little grocery shopping which is a challenge. Food here is so different than at home. I really like some of the stuff and than other things I can't believe people actually eat that... so it goes both ways.
Tonight we also watched MasterChef Australia...which is like Top Chef meets America's Next Top Model... they widdle down the chef's through culinary challenges then take them on a trip to a foreign country (like ANTM) and do more challenges. I love it! Great show!
Tommorow will be another project filled day at work. I also cannot wait for the weekend as we are going to a Rugby Game and I am going WHALE WATCHING!!
Until Tommorow G'DAY!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Interning, and New Friends! Day 12
Hello Tuesday. What a beautiful Aussie day. Today I did my usual work load and some copy editing for the company's new site launch. I really like this company though, I get to write articles and manage social content. It is a great work experience.
What I do love about Aussie business is that people in the workplace in general seemed to be relaxed and enjoying their job. The business atmosphere is so much different here , and I really like the differences.
Tonight, I met my mom's friends son (yea thats kinda a long connection I know but its nice to have another Texan here!) and he was amazing!
I really enjoyed our conversations about Australia. He told me that most companies require people to take long holidays for Christmas and New Years. Also the business philosophy is alot more relaxed. He also seems to have a really cool job and life here.
The resteraunt we went to was really wonderful and the food was awesome. I really liked it Austrian food in Australia... exciting right! It was called Maggies and its somewhat of a Sydney icon.
Anways I am going with them to their property up on the coast the weekend of July 4th and I couldn't be more excited. I am actually going to get to celebrate!
It is so nice to have a friend!!
Until tommorow! G'DAY!
What I do love about Aussie business is that people in the workplace in general seemed to be relaxed and enjoying their job. The business atmosphere is so much different here , and I really like the differences.
Tonight, I met my mom's friends son (yea thats kinda a long connection I know but its nice to have another Texan here!) and he was amazing!
I really enjoyed our conversations about Australia. He told me that most companies require people to take long holidays for Christmas and New Years. Also the business philosophy is alot more relaxed. He also seems to have a really cool job and life here.
The resteraunt we went to was really wonderful and the food was awesome. I really liked it Austrian food in Australia... exciting right! It was called Maggies and its somewhat of a Sydney icon.
Anways I am going with them to their property up on the coast the weekend of July 4th and I couldn't be more excited. I am actually going to get to celebrate!
It is so nice to have a friend!!
Until tommorow! G'DAY!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Interning and The Great Pumpkin Problem Day 11
So today was another great day at work. I think I got the best internship out of everyone except maybe Hannah who's boss seems pretty cool.
Anyways I have decided that I love the Australian people. People are so friendly and kind here. They will go out of their way to help you and teach you about their great country. I have also decided that they move at a great pace here... nothing seems to be too hurried and everyone seems to enjoy their walks down the street and life around them.
A few nights ago we asked a man how he could tell some of us were American and he said you jus move too fast... maybe that is the big difference... our pace even at home in Texas is much quicker than here.
As for work today it was magnificent as well. I finished my design blog, which I thought was going to be a nightmare it turned out to be pretty cool and I learned some stuff along the way. I also saw the coolest new coke machine online too (http://www.mumbrella.com/ search coke)
I wrote another article for a website as well. Overall great day!
As for tonight I had a bit too much fun last night and about ran myself to death, so I am going to take it easy and relax tonight.
So now for another segment of Aussie words:
Skull- Chug (this seems a bit more lethal than chug ever would)
Gives me the shits- makes me angry (NOT WHAT YOU CAN SAY AT HOME...lol)
bacon- ham, they don't have real bacon here
daft- stupid
mates- friends (im sure most people know this)
prawns- shrimp (so no one here says throw another shrimp on the barbie...they don't call it shrimp)
Tim Tam- The worlds best cookies.. this isnt a word just a fact!!
As for the great pumpkin problem. My 33 office mates are having a Christmas in July party with American and Aussie traditional foods. I was placed in charge of the pumpkin pie... slight problem they don't sell canned pumpkin over here so I am kinda at a loss as what to do. I also didn't see any big orange jack-o-lanters anywhere. So this pie may or may not happen. If you have any suggestions email me at stephanie.fowler@33i.com.au
Well tommorow I meet Shane, mom's friend for the first time! I am so excited!
So until then I will be searching for the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown. G'DAY!!!
Anyways I have decided that I love the Australian people. People are so friendly and kind here. They will go out of their way to help you and teach you about their great country. I have also decided that they move at a great pace here... nothing seems to be too hurried and everyone seems to enjoy their walks down the street and life around them.
A few nights ago we asked a man how he could tell some of us were American and he said you jus move too fast... maybe that is the big difference... our pace even at home in Texas is much quicker than here.
As for work today it was magnificent as well. I finished my design blog, which I thought was going to be a nightmare it turned out to be pretty cool and I learned some stuff along the way. I also saw the coolest new coke machine online too (http://www.mumbrella.com/ search coke)
I wrote another article for a website as well. Overall great day!
As for tonight I had a bit too much fun last night and about ran myself to death, so I am going to take it easy and relax tonight.
So now for another segment of Aussie words:
Skull- Chug (this seems a bit more lethal than chug ever would)
Gives me the shits- makes me angry (NOT WHAT YOU CAN SAY AT HOME...lol)
bacon- ham, they don't have real bacon here
daft- stupid
mates- friends (im sure most people know this)
prawns- shrimp (so no one here says throw another shrimp on the barbie...they don't call it shrimp)
Tim Tam- The worlds best cookies.. this isnt a word just a fact!!
As for the great pumpkin problem. My 33 office mates are having a Christmas in July party with American and Aussie traditional foods. I was placed in charge of the pumpkin pie... slight problem they don't sell canned pumpkin over here so I am kinda at a loss as what to do. I also didn't see any big orange jack-o-lanters anywhere. So this pie may or may not happen. If you have any suggestions email me at stephanie.fowler@33i.com.au
Well tommorow I meet Shane, mom's friend for the first time! I am so excited!
So until then I will be searching for the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown. G'DAY!!!
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Bondi Beach and Friends Day10
I woke up to a relaxing Sunday. I still haven't found a church to go to but I am going to make that a task to do. I really want to experience a church service here.
Anways it was a nice lazy Sunday morning. Then off to Bondi (bond-eye) Beach. It was a nice 30 minute walk from the apartment. The beach is absolutely beautiful and there are people actually swimming in it. But, after putting my feet in I cannot understand why. It was freezing water! But it was a beautiful, picturesque scene of Australia. Kids playing rugby, surfers on the waves and people walking with their dogs in the sand. Beautiful. It was everything you could imagine Aussie life would be like. Simply peaceful watching the waves hit the shore.
After a walk along the beach. We headed up to a cafe, where I enjoyed my first taste of Aussie fish and chips. Food was great, server was not so much but no worries.
Then it was a quick busride home.
Tonight I headed out with my office mates for some drinks and nightlife on the town. Aparently, Sunday is a good day to go out. Who knew? Anyways we went to this swanky bar, I think thats the best word to describe it. It was the Victoria room, a posh and well decorated room. We drank mulled wine and enjoyed a few laughs together. We then headed to the Sugar Mill, a crazy techno bar (Joel corrected me saying techno is a bad version of this stuff... that techno style is called house music)
Joel made me laugh, oh by the way he is one of the partners of 33 so it was nice to get to know him outside of the office. He told me Aussies are nothing like the movie Australia... if American's want to know real Australians just watch Crockodile Dundee... I don't know Joel that is left to be determined.
Today was a fantastic day of beautiful beaches and wondeful friends!
Anways it was a nice lazy Sunday morning. Then off to Bondi (bond-eye) Beach. It was a nice 30 minute walk from the apartment. The beach is absolutely beautiful and there are people actually swimming in it. But, after putting my feet in I cannot understand why. It was freezing water! But it was a beautiful, picturesque scene of Australia. Kids playing rugby, surfers on the waves and people walking with their dogs in the sand. Beautiful. It was everything you could imagine Aussie life would be like. Simply peaceful watching the waves hit the shore.
After a walk along the beach. We headed up to a cafe, where I enjoyed my first taste of Aussie fish and chips. Food was great, server was not so much but no worries.
Then it was a quick busride home.
Tonight I headed out with my office mates for some drinks and nightlife on the town. Aparently, Sunday is a good day to go out. Who knew? Anyways we went to this swanky bar, I think thats the best word to describe it. It was the Victoria room, a posh and well decorated room. We drank mulled wine and enjoyed a few laughs together. We then headed to the Sugar Mill, a crazy techno bar (Joel corrected me saying techno is a bad version of this stuff... that techno style is called house music)
Joel made me laugh, oh by the way he is one of the partners of 33 so it was nice to get to know him outside of the office. He told me Aussies are nothing like the movie Australia... if American's want to know real Australians just watch Crockodile Dundee... I don't know Joel that is left to be determined.
Today was a fantastic day of beautiful beaches and wondeful friends!
WildLife World, IMAX and Winterfest Day9
So today is SATURDAY!!
I finally got to go do some great Sydney exploration. I was supposed to go whale watching today but due to the rain couldn't go
So, I headed out to Sydney Wildlife World on Darling Harbour. I hailed a cab after the bus because I had no idea where I was going. The cab driver was a pleasant Aussie who told me lots about the country and took me on a minitour of the area. Such a nice man! I love Aussies!!
Wildlife World was cool. I did get to see a baby koala crawl out of it's mom's pouch and peek out at everyone for a little bit. I also saw a cuckaburra which I had not yet seen and so the song about the cuckaburra and the gum tree was forever engrained in my head for the day.
After the animal visit, I went to Cockle Bay for lunch which was just around the corner. I actually had lunch alone.. which I had never done before, but it was nice to look out into the harbour and people watch. Great food and experience.
Then I headed to an IMAX show. Sydney has one of the world's largest IMAX theatres. It was neat! I saw an under the sea movie narrorated by who else but Jim Carrey...lol
But nevertheless the movie was a good one and it was amazing picture.
After the movie, I met my work friend Rebecca at Hyde Park for the Sydney WinterFestival. Which was INCREDIBLE. It was like winter around the world. It had amazing food, run punch (which was served warm and tasted amazing) and movies about the world's winters. I really enjoyed it because Becs and I sampled the food and shared a bit about each of our cultures. Rebecca's family actually celebrates Thanksgiving with her American aunt. I thought that was so cool and invited her to Texas anytime to celebrate the holidays. The ice rink and the fake snow just added to the atmosphere. It was a wondeful night.
Until tomomrow.
G'day!
I finally got to go do some great Sydney exploration. I was supposed to go whale watching today but due to the rain couldn't go
So, I headed out to Sydney Wildlife World on Darling Harbour. I hailed a cab after the bus because I had no idea where I was going. The cab driver was a pleasant Aussie who told me lots about the country and took me on a minitour of the area. Such a nice man! I love Aussies!!
Wildlife World was cool. I did get to see a baby koala crawl out of it's mom's pouch and peek out at everyone for a little bit. I also saw a cuckaburra which I had not yet seen and so the song about the cuckaburra and the gum tree was forever engrained in my head for the day.
After the animal visit, I went to Cockle Bay for lunch which was just around the corner. I actually had lunch alone.. which I had never done before, but it was nice to look out into the harbour and people watch. Great food and experience.
Then I headed to an IMAX show. Sydney has one of the world's largest IMAX theatres. It was neat! I saw an under the sea movie narrorated by who else but Jim Carrey...lol
But nevertheless the movie was a good one and it was amazing picture.
After the movie, I met my work friend Rebecca at Hyde Park for the Sydney WinterFestival. Which was INCREDIBLE. It was like winter around the world. It had amazing food, run punch (which was served warm and tasted amazing) and movies about the world's winters. I really enjoyed it because Becs and I sampled the food and shared a bit about each of our cultures. Rebecca's family actually celebrates Thanksgiving with her American aunt. I thought that was so cool and invited her to Texas anytime to celebrate the holidays. The ice rink and the fake snow just added to the atmosphere. It was a wondeful night.
Until tomomrow.
G'day!
Friday, June 19, 2009
Working, Pancakes, Nightlife Day8
G'Day.
Well another wonderful day interning at 33. I really do love my job. I wrote several articles today and really enjoyed doing all the marketing and stuff. And for lunch I had the best sandwich ever as a side note.
So I wrote a story about the Sydney Winter Festival, which happens to be this weekend and now all of my office mates and I are going tommorow. I am so excited it's going to be so neat. I will tell everyone all about it!
So after work my apartment mates (the interns) and I headed out to Circular Quay, which has amazing views of the harbour bridge, opera house and the ferries. Really beautiful place. So we all met up for dinner and Jamie suggested "Pancakes on the Rocks" nope thats the name of the resteraunt not the drink. The Rocks is another suburb which is right next to Circular Quay. Anyways these pancakes were amazing and ihop cannot hold a candle to this place.
After pancakes we headed back home to Bondi Junction (our burb) and got ready for an evening on the town. We went to two really cool night spots- The Luberhein and the Argyle. The first one was a German-esque bar where there were full liters of beer being served. So we go upstairs and there is a dance club and they play Journey... awesome!
And the Argyle was more of a techno club than anything but it had really good music and an incredible set up. There was an outdoor bar with heat lamps and then you went inside and the DJ booth was suspended over the first floor between the two sides of the second. It was awesome and lots of fun. It was western night which cracked me up. So I'm like I am going to go take a picture with someone in their western wear. The one group of guys I pick out has someone from Houston... now I think I could just tell he was Texan...lol
Anways it was an amazing week so far. No whale watching tommorow due to rain but I reschedueld for next weekend...so no worries!
Tommorow is Saturday and I cannot wait!!! It's going to be a fun day!
Well another wonderful day interning at 33. I really do love my job. I wrote several articles today and really enjoyed doing all the marketing and stuff. And for lunch I had the best sandwich ever as a side note.
So I wrote a story about the Sydney Winter Festival, which happens to be this weekend and now all of my office mates and I are going tommorow. I am so excited it's going to be so neat. I will tell everyone all about it!
So after work my apartment mates (the interns) and I headed out to Circular Quay, which has amazing views of the harbour bridge, opera house and the ferries. Really beautiful place. So we all met up for dinner and Jamie suggested "Pancakes on the Rocks" nope thats the name of the resteraunt not the drink. The Rocks is another suburb which is right next to Circular Quay. Anyways these pancakes were amazing and ihop cannot hold a candle to this place.
After pancakes we headed back home to Bondi Junction (our burb) and got ready for an evening on the town. We went to two really cool night spots- The Luberhein and the Argyle. The first one was a German-esque bar where there were full liters of beer being served. So we go upstairs and there is a dance club and they play Journey... awesome!
And the Argyle was more of a techno club than anything but it had really good music and an incredible set up. There was an outdoor bar with heat lamps and then you went inside and the DJ booth was suspended over the first floor between the two sides of the second. It was awesome and lots of fun. It was western night which cracked me up. So I'm like I am going to go take a picture with someone in their western wear. The one group of guys I pick out has someone from Houston... now I think I could just tell he was Texan...lol
Anways it was an amazing week so far. No whale watching tommorow due to rain but I reschedueld for next weekend...so no worries!
Tommorow is Saturday and I cannot wait!!! It's going to be a fun day!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Interning, Rainy Days and Shopping Day 7
Today was another rainy day. Im starting to think that it is Monsoon season. No lie its like crossing a river walking to work. But you know I'm pretty much in the neatest city so I can't really complain.
Another great day at work as well. I really like my office and the job. I enjoy writing the articles and today we perfected my Illustrator project. It was nice. I also wrote a neat article about Therapy Dogs in Australia. They have a great program over here where over 600 dogs are partnering with their owners to offer therapy. I honestly am learning alot.
Tommorow I hope to write and finish another article.
Speaking of dogs, anyone who knows me knows I want a puppy more than most things. But, I really can't have one right now. So I am going shopping tonight and find the cutest poodle in a pet shop around the corner from my place (dont worry I didn't buy it) and it was 1300 dollars!!!! Oh my wow I was shocked a dog could cost that much. I'll just wait till I get home.
Anyways shopping was a success I got the latest fashion boots and I am so excited about them. They are way cute. Good day! Today is the late night for shopping in Sydney. Normally shops close at five, which is crazy early so tonight it was nine. That was nice!
I really enjoyed my day today!
Well tommorow is Friday and then WHALE WATCHING!
G'DAY!
Another great day at work as well. I really like my office and the job. I enjoy writing the articles and today we perfected my Illustrator project. It was nice. I also wrote a neat article about Therapy Dogs in Australia. They have a great program over here where over 600 dogs are partnering with their owners to offer therapy. I honestly am learning alot.
Tommorow I hope to write and finish another article.
Speaking of dogs, anyone who knows me knows I want a puppy more than most things. But, I really can't have one right now. So I am going shopping tonight and find the cutest poodle in a pet shop around the corner from my place (dont worry I didn't buy it) and it was 1300 dollars!!!! Oh my wow I was shocked a dog could cost that much. I'll just wait till I get home.
Anyways shopping was a success I got the latest fashion boots and I am so excited about them. They are way cute. Good day! Today is the late night for shopping in Sydney. Normally shops close at five, which is crazy early so tonight it was nine. That was nice!
I really enjoyed my day today!
Well tommorow is Friday and then WHALE WATCHING!
G'DAY!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Interning, and the Cold! Day 6
Hello! So today was a good day. Last night was a blast with all my office mates. They are so much fun. I have the best job!
My morning commute is really great. I enjoy riding the train (subway) to work and walking a few minutes. It makes me feel authentic, I know that sounds silly but still its neat to just walk out in the Sydney air.
Today I got to work with Illustrator and redesign alot of graphics for a powerpoint that will be used to sell a management software thing. I really had a great day. I love this job and I am excited to work more on my articles that will be featured on websites that are communities for our client's and their products. Also still tweeting and learning alot. Apparently Cadbury Chocolate is doing a Willy Wonka thing searching for bloggers via golden tickets... neat idea.
Definitely a great day. I did get to go the the store (everything closes at like 5:30 so getting to the store is a real trick) and I bought some scraves and gloves. I cannot believe how chilly it is here. I really didn't think it was going to be that cold but tommorow I am going shopping for cute boots (that are the latest craze here) and some warmer clothing. I wish I would have brought more. Note to anyone planning a US Summer trip, when they say winter they aren't messing around. Seriously it has rained alot but luckily I have been inside during most all of it. Luckily
Also today I booked a whale watching adventure for Saturday so I am having an awesome week.
And there is only more to come.
Until tommorow to talk about my shopping adventures. G'Day!
My morning commute is really great. I enjoy riding the train (subway) to work and walking a few minutes. It makes me feel authentic, I know that sounds silly but still its neat to just walk out in the Sydney air.
Today I got to work with Illustrator and redesign alot of graphics for a powerpoint that will be used to sell a management software thing. I really had a great day. I love this job and I am excited to work more on my articles that will be featured on websites that are communities for our client's and their products. Also still tweeting and learning alot. Apparently Cadbury Chocolate is doing a Willy Wonka thing searching for bloggers via golden tickets... neat idea.
Definitely a great day. I did get to go the the store (everything closes at like 5:30 so getting to the store is a real trick) and I bought some scraves and gloves. I cannot believe how chilly it is here. I really didn't think it was going to be that cold but tommorow I am going shopping for cute boots (that are the latest craze here) and some warmer clothing. I wish I would have brought more. Note to anyone planning a US Summer trip, when they say winter they aren't messing around. Seriously it has rained alot but luckily I have been inside during most all of it. Luckily
Also today I booked a whale watching adventure for Saturday so I am having an awesome week.
And there is only more to come.
Until tommorow to talk about my shopping adventures. G'Day!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Interning Day 5
Hello to a great day in Australia.
Today was another awesome day at 33 Interactions.
I did some market research for a pitch the company will be doing. I also am going to get to work on indesign and redesign some graphics and stuff which will be totally amazing. I am also currently working on some new online content and such.
Today we left work at 2pm to go on a leisure yacht, however the weather didn't think that was such a great idea. So we ended up at my bosses flat for some company bonding time.
It was nice to get to know everyone outside the office. Also Adobe was there today... not the software which was there too but Joel's dog. Now this dog doesn't like to be pet. It's the strangest thing but its a cool minpin none the less.
Anyways today was a short day just fun day with my office mates. Hopefully soon I will be able to go on this promised boating outing- I am sure I will!
Tommorow is another great day and I love it here.
See you then!
Today was another awesome day at 33 Interactions.
I did some market research for a pitch the company will be doing. I also am going to get to work on indesign and redesign some graphics and stuff which will be totally amazing. I am also currently working on some new online content and such.
Today we left work at 2pm to go on a leisure yacht, however the weather didn't think that was such a great idea. So we ended up at my bosses flat for some company bonding time.
It was nice to get to know everyone outside the office. Also Adobe was there today... not the software which was there too but Joel's dog. Now this dog doesn't like to be pet. It's the strangest thing but its a cool minpin none the less.
Anyways today was a short day just fun day with my office mates. Hopefully soon I will be able to go on this promised boating outing- I am sure I will!
Tommorow is another great day and I love it here.
See you then!
Monday, June 15, 2009
Amazing first days, new words, bacon- Day 4
So i woke up early this morning. I mean really early as in I saw the sunrise which never happens unless I have stayed out the night before which that never happens either so that was a pretty amazing site to me. Not to mention I am on the 14th floor so it was pretty spectacular.
On to the day. I headed on my normal commute and went to work. I walk into the office and its so neat. Like a modern flat. It was completely open with sleek modern desks and computers and a couch meeting space. It was so nice. I didnt want to take a picture on the first day but I promise to soon. The office is on the 3rd floor without an elevator so it was a climb in heels but it was not too bad.
My new job is amazing. I am going to be a marketing assistant, thats my official title. I will be tweeting for the company and researching interesting articles that fit in with the company philosphy or recreating brand awareness through meaningful product/consumer interactions. I read all of their stuff and it really makes a lot of sense and it will be the future of marketing. It's alot of community building within the social media world. For example a brand creates a website centered around people who use their product and their intersts like a pet vaccine company sponsoring dogworld type thing. Very neat and I am going to be creating stories and online content which is beyond amazing being an intern and actually having an important role is the internship I was searching for and I am beyond happy.
One of the owners brought his dog to work today and its name was Adobe (like the software program- isnt that cute!!) and he was precious but I'm not sure he felt the same about me :)
Overall the day was incredible and I look forward to learning so much and helping this really amazing company. I think this Internship may have been the best decision I have ever made, outside of Joe of course.
Side note from the day I have learned tons of new words in Australian (yes I know that it's English but it's still different)
Hannah's boss called someone's coat a SLOPPY JOE-- that made me laugh so hard!
no worries is a common phrase meaning no problem
jumper is a jacket or coat
dodgey is someone who is sketchy or looks like a bad guy
** More to come promise**
And tonight I will just rest at home. I did go to the supermarket which is an adventure in and of it's self. Eggs are not refrigerated and mayo isnt either. Sandwiches are made with butter which is common in Europe too... it actually tastes good; It was cool to shop for everything and I have found a great new flavor of chips - sweet chili sauce flavor... they are amazing!!
Anways tommorow we are going out on a yacht that the company has as a client. I am so excited so until then G'day!
On to the day. I headed on my normal commute and went to work. I walk into the office and its so neat. Like a modern flat. It was completely open with sleek modern desks and computers and a couch meeting space. It was so nice. I didnt want to take a picture on the first day but I promise to soon. The office is on the 3rd floor without an elevator so it was a climb in heels but it was not too bad.
My new job is amazing. I am going to be a marketing assistant, thats my official title. I will be tweeting for the company and researching interesting articles that fit in with the company philosphy or recreating brand awareness through meaningful product/consumer interactions. I read all of their stuff and it really makes a lot of sense and it will be the future of marketing. It's alot of community building within the social media world. For example a brand creates a website centered around people who use their product and their intersts like a pet vaccine company sponsoring dogworld type thing. Very neat and I am going to be creating stories and online content which is beyond amazing being an intern and actually having an important role is the internship I was searching for and I am beyond happy.
One of the owners brought his dog to work today and its name was Adobe (like the software program- isnt that cute!!) and he was precious but I'm not sure he felt the same about me :)
Overall the day was incredible and I look forward to learning so much and helping this really amazing company. I think this Internship may have been the best decision I have ever made, outside of Joe of course.
Side note from the day I have learned tons of new words in Australian (yes I know that it's English but it's still different)
Hannah's boss called someone's coat a SLOPPY JOE-- that made me laugh so hard!
no worries is a common phrase meaning no problem
jumper is a jacket or coat
dodgey is someone who is sketchy or looks like a bad guy
** More to come promise**
And tonight I will just rest at home. I did go to the supermarket which is an adventure in and of it's self. Eggs are not refrigerated and mayo isnt either. Sandwiches are made with butter which is common in Europe too... it actually tastes good; It was cool to shop for everything and I have found a great new flavor of chips - sweet chili sauce flavor... they are amazing!!
Anways tommorow we are going out on a yacht that the company has as a client. I am so excited so until then G'day!
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Paddys Market, Rain, Bruce, Sydney Lights- Day 3
Hello another day in the great country of Australia. I actually feel much better and not tired anymore. I think (hopefully) I have adjusted.
Today we headed to Paddy's Market in Darling Harbour. It was sort of like a flee market type deal where I could buy lots of gifts and other stuff.
On the way to Paddy's- Meryl, Emily and I met an Aussie, Bruce. He was so nice. We were confused on how to get to Paddy's from the train station (subway) and he took us the whole way there. He even gave us a mini tour of China Town and told us where and what to eat and do. He was so nice- I've decided alot of Aussies are incredibly friendly and kind. I love these people. I find that sometimes I act like I am too busy to help someone else and this guy took 20 minutes and went out of his way to help us and answer questions.
It started to rain after Paddy's and a great Chinese/Japenese/Thai lunch... not really sure what I ate to be honest but it tasted good. I didn't like the tea but you know I am kinda picky with ice tea being from Texas and all.
After the market, we walked in the rain and found our internship locations. Mine is a short downhill walk from the station. Yes downhill in the rain was not the greatest but I am looking forward to it. The neighborhood seems great lots of little cafe's and its down the street from Ferrari. So it can't be a bad neighborhood.
Tonight we went to the Vivid Sydney and FireWater. We met an American, Drew on the train who tagged along with us from New Mexico.
Vivid Sydney was a light walk through the city. They had a light display reflecting off of buildings and the most amazing display off the opera house. Absolutely astonishing. I think this was well worth going it was a unique display of laser lights and so nice to walk through the city at night with all the lights around.
Well as we were walking through the city we realized FireWater was about to start so we ran down and hill to get there but well worth it. It was the reenactment of a convict ship, The 3 Bees, sinking in the harbour after a terrible fire. So cool- they raised the ship from underwater and then acted out what had happened and the ship then sank down into the depths after burning.
Tommorow I will head out to my Internship. Wish me luck- I am so excited. No worries- I know where I am going now.
Until next time- G'day!
Today we headed to Paddy's Market in Darling Harbour. It was sort of like a flee market type deal where I could buy lots of gifts and other stuff.
On the way to Paddy's- Meryl, Emily and I met an Aussie, Bruce. He was so nice. We were confused on how to get to Paddy's from the train station (subway) and he took us the whole way there. He even gave us a mini tour of China Town and told us where and what to eat and do. He was so nice- I've decided alot of Aussies are incredibly friendly and kind. I love these people. I find that sometimes I act like I am too busy to help someone else and this guy took 20 minutes and went out of his way to help us and answer questions.
It started to rain after Paddy's and a great Chinese/Japenese/Thai lunch... not really sure what I ate to be honest but it tasted good. I didn't like the tea but you know I am kinda picky with ice tea being from Texas and all.
After the market, we walked in the rain and found our internship locations. Mine is a short downhill walk from the station. Yes downhill in the rain was not the greatest but I am looking forward to it. The neighborhood seems great lots of little cafe's and its down the street from Ferrari. So it can't be a bad neighborhood.
Tonight we went to the Vivid Sydney and FireWater. We met an American, Drew on the train who tagged along with us from New Mexico.
Vivid Sydney was a light walk through the city. They had a light display reflecting off of buildings and the most amazing display off the opera house. Absolutely astonishing. I think this was well worth going it was a unique display of laser lights and so nice to walk through the city at night with all the lights around.
Well as we were walking through the city we realized FireWater was about to start so we ran down and hill to get there but well worth it. It was the reenactment of a convict ship, The 3 Bees, sinking in the harbour after a terrible fire. So cool- they raised the ship from underwater and then acted out what had happened and the ship then sank down into the depths after burning.
Tommorow I will head out to my Internship. Wish me luck- I am so excited. No worries- I know where I am going now.
Until next time- G'day!
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Day 2- Some Photos
Photos of: Cockatoo Birds in the Botanical Gardens , the Harbor Bridge, My Intern friends, Koalas, Me and the dingo puppy, more intern friends at the harbour.
Keep an eye out for more pics... I also uploaded to facebook!
Day 2- Animal Park and Sydney Tour!
What a magical day. We left the city and headed to Featherdale Wildlife Park. This place had every animal indiginous to Australia (over 3000 species of birds, reptiles etc) I saw baby kangaroo's and wombats. I was lucky enough to catch an awake Koala, they sleep for 20 hours a day- sounds kinda nice right now as I am still pretty jet lagged. Anyways my favorite part of the animal refuge was holding a Dingo. Now I thought they were wild you know even if a bull grows up on a farm you can't pet it aparently not the same as the dingo. It was so sweet and even licked my face. Looked like a white sheep dog... very cute and cuddly but still when he went to lick me I was a bit afraid. But no worries (australian word :) it was a sweet gesture on the part of the dingo pup.
After the park we ventured out for lunch at Watson Bay outside of the city about 20 minutes across the bay from the harbour bridge. I ventured down a rocky road that overlooked the ocean, it was so breathtaking to look out to the vast ocean as it hits the rocks. Lunch was good and I had my second Tim Tam- quite possibly the best cookie in the world. I want to take tons home.
Then we headed for a walkabout the city. We visited so many great Sydney sites- St Mary's Church (the largest church in Sydney) , the Bontanical Gardens. the financial district, the Strand Shopping Mall ( which isn't actually a mall its more like a shopping strip in the states) and of course the Opera house, Harbour Bridge (and yes that's hows its spelled -harbour) and Darling Harbor. The tour had alot of intersting facts and I learned that prostitution is legal but that has reduced the crime rate, chili sauce is not chili at all but a sweet sauce almost like polynesian sauce, and Sydney is clean and a friendly place. I liked Hyde Park which is alot like Central Park in NYC. It was nice to get a feel for the city everything seems within reach of what I would like to do- which is everything :)
We met the neatest Aussie couple on the fairie from Darling Harbour who told us to visit Byron Bay so I'm going to keep a lookout for cheap tickets there. They also gave us McDonald's french fries, a taste of home they called it which I thought was pretty funny as McD's is not what I would call home food- maybe some barbeque or steaks.
Dinner was a neat treat and I got my first and probably only taste of Kangaroo- which is served rare and was kinda too rare for my taste. But it was a good lean meat and tasted alot like deer.
Overall my thoughts on the city is it has an incredible feel about it. People are everywhere but it's not like NYC with its hurried pace and self intersted people. Sydney has a true charm to it, people smile at you as you walk the streets. No one seems to be in a really big hurry instead they take the time to play rugby in the park, sit on the bench and enjoy the sunset and just people watch. It is such a clean and wonderful place... not sure I'm going to leave after 6 weeks.
Tommorow is Sunday and I will take some rest and go to the market. Then Monday its off to the races.
Until then--- G'Day!
After the park we ventured out for lunch at Watson Bay outside of the city about 20 minutes across the bay from the harbour bridge. I ventured down a rocky road that overlooked the ocean, it was so breathtaking to look out to the vast ocean as it hits the rocks. Lunch was good and I had my second Tim Tam- quite possibly the best cookie in the world. I want to take tons home.
Then we headed for a walkabout the city. We visited so many great Sydney sites- St Mary's Church (the largest church in Sydney) , the Bontanical Gardens. the financial district, the Strand Shopping Mall ( which isn't actually a mall its more like a shopping strip in the states) and of course the Opera house, Harbour Bridge (and yes that's hows its spelled -harbour) and Darling Harbor. The tour had alot of intersting facts and I learned that prostitution is legal but that has reduced the crime rate, chili sauce is not chili at all but a sweet sauce almost like polynesian sauce, and Sydney is clean and a friendly place. I liked Hyde Park which is alot like Central Park in NYC. It was nice to get a feel for the city everything seems within reach of what I would like to do- which is everything :)
We met the neatest Aussie couple on the fairie from Darling Harbour who told us to visit Byron Bay so I'm going to keep a lookout for cheap tickets there. They also gave us McDonald's french fries, a taste of home they called it which I thought was pretty funny as McD's is not what I would call home food- maybe some barbeque or steaks.
Dinner was a neat treat and I got my first and probably only taste of Kangaroo- which is served rare and was kinda too rare for my taste. But it was a good lean meat and tasted alot like deer.
Overall my thoughts on the city is it has an incredible feel about it. People are everywhere but it's not like NYC with its hurried pace and self intersted people. Sydney has a true charm to it, people smile at you as you walk the streets. No one seems to be in a really big hurry instead they take the time to play rugby in the park, sit on the bench and enjoy the sunset and just people watch. It is such a clean and wonderful place... not sure I'm going to leave after 6 weeks.
Tommorow is Sunday and I will take some rest and go to the market. Then Monday its off to the races.
Until then--- G'Day!
1 Arrival and Orientation
Well I made it. Landed in Sydney around 8:30am here about an hour late. So I start wandering around the airport and got lost but finally found Matt, my guide for the next few days. Then our group of 7 interns headed out to Bondi (Bon-dye) Junction to checkin in at our apartments. I must have done something right because these apartments (Tiffany Meriton at Bondi Junction) are increbile. We are on the 14th floor with a great view of the harbor and tons of space. It's like living in a condo and there is a maid service as well.
I went to an orientation with Tafe to get intern details and then had dinner at a little Japenese resteraunt on Oxford. That place had a great atmosphere.
I really love Sydney so far it has such a relaxed and happy feeling for a city. Tommorow the animal park and Sydney tour.
Until then G'day mate!
I went to an orientation with Tafe to get intern details and then had dinner at a little Japenese resteraunt on Oxford. That place had a great atmosphere.
I really love Sydney so far it has such a relaxed and happy feeling for a city. Tommorow the animal park and Sydney tour.
Until then G'day mate!
Sunday, June 7, 2009
My Internship
So I leave Tuesday and I can't believe it is finally here.
Wow this month has flown by. I am incredibly excited to be working for 33 Interactions a social media networking company. They do some really neat things. I will be in Sydney for the majority of my stay unless I venture out somewhere into the bush...
Well until I land in Australia, I can only anticipate what will be happening.
Keep an eye out for my pictures and post.
To all my friends, family and Joe I love you all and will miss you bunches.
Wow this month has flown by. I am incredibly excited to be working for 33 Interactions a social media networking company. They do some really neat things. I will be in Sydney for the majority of my stay unless I venture out somewhere into the bush...
Well until I land in Australia, I can only anticipate what will be happening.
Keep an eye out for my pictures and post.
To all my friends, family and Joe I love you all and will miss you bunches.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Leaving for Australia
Hello to all.
This will be my Australia Travel Blog.
I will begin posting my experience June 10th and it will last until July 26th.
Feel free to comment and follow.
This will be my Australia Travel Blog.
I will begin posting my experience June 10th and it will last until July 26th.
Feel free to comment and follow.
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