This is the MAMA and BABY
This is the PAPA
He started scratching his balls after I took the picture...Thats how I knew.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Shop till we Drop!
I have returned to Sydney for the millionth time in order to finish visiting every possible monument, location, tree, and shopping market. Amelia and I took the adventure together and along the way we also used our networking skills to land us some contacts and work experience. We took the first day to shop and to eat at my favorite place, Pancakes on the Rocks. We literally walked all Sydney and stuffed our faces with yummy greasy food. Our favorite place was the infamous Paddy's Market located in Chinatown. This is where Bargaining works at its best. We went in for a couple of souvenirs but came out with Dolce & Gabbana purses...they were definitely well worth the extra money lost. After a long day (5pm) we went to our hostel the Elephant and napped. The hostel was definitely a great place for two girls and 20 dollars a night. The following day consisted of the Blue Mountains...
The Blue Mountains are a pretty interesting place because the location is not blue and the mountains are not mountains! ha. Yet, the forest, rides, and tour guide who looked like a really tall elf made the adventure fun. We woke up to a late bus picking us up. I enjoyed our morning conversation with fellow foreigners where we asked them if they were going to the Blue Mountains...the two girls looked back at us and just nodded...then five minutes later...
the two girls asked "Are you going to the Blue Mountains" ha!!
As one bus came the driver came out wobbling around as if he just downed 5 shots in a row and this was his first time standing up. He called out the foreigners name and the European girl nodded. They stared at each other for 30 seconds until he finally pointed at the car and she and her friend got on. I then approached him and he said that was the only name on the list. He then said "your probably on a better tour..." I could not help but thank god! As the bus left the two girls looked back in horror as if they were being deported back to their country. They were probably wondering if they were on the right bus since we didn't get on. After the long wait our bus finally came and the adventure began....
Throughout the tour we went to different areas of the blue mountains and got to see real Aboriginal Art. (well it was just rock) Amelia made some friends she called "kids" even though one of the kids was 25! We stopped at a cute little town where we had yummmmy soup and I bought birth control chocolate. The tour was great and it was nice to see something else besides city.
On the third day I was split from Amelia as she had work experience at a PR firm and I had a tour of the Star City Casino. My tour was great and I made a contact in case I ever want to return and possibly work there. The rest of the day was spent at the Chinese Gardens, more shopping, and watching an IMAX movie by myself (yes people I was alone). To my surprise as I sat to watch the movie I found myself surrounded by 3 people who also came alone. I guess sometimes you do just need that alone time. Our day was great and although we missed out on Roo burgers, Amelia made it to me by hiking up her tights every 5 seconds down Oxford Street while trying to get to the bus. I never want to leave Sydney! Well till next time!!..
The Blue Mountains are a pretty interesting place because the location is not blue and the mountains are not mountains! ha. Yet, the forest, rides, and tour guide who looked like a really tall elf made the adventure fun. We woke up to a late bus picking us up. I enjoyed our morning conversation with fellow foreigners where we asked them if they were going to the Blue Mountains...the two girls looked back at us and just nodded...then five minutes later...
the two girls asked "Are you going to the Blue Mountains" ha!!
As one bus came the driver came out wobbling around as if he just downed 5 shots in a row and this was his first time standing up. He called out the foreigners name and the European girl nodded. They stared at each other for 30 seconds until he finally pointed at the car and she and her friend got on. I then approached him and he said that was the only name on the list. He then said "your probably on a better tour..." I could not help but thank god! As the bus left the two girls looked back in horror as if they were being deported back to their country. They were probably wondering if they were on the right bus since we didn't get on. After the long wait our bus finally came and the adventure began....
Throughout the tour we went to different areas of the blue mountains and got to see real Aboriginal Art. (well it was just rock) Amelia made some friends she called "kids" even though one of the kids was 25! We stopped at a cute little town where we had yummmmy soup and I bought birth control chocolate. The tour was great and it was nice to see something else besides city.
On the third day I was split from Amelia as she had work experience at a PR firm and I had a tour of the Star City Casino. My tour was great and I made a contact in case I ever want to return and possibly work there. The rest of the day was spent at the Chinese Gardens, more shopping, and watching an IMAX movie by myself (yes people I was alone). To my surprise as I sat to watch the movie I found myself surrounded by 3 people who also came alone. I guess sometimes you do just need that alone time. Our day was great and although we missed out on Roo burgers, Amelia made it to me by hiking up her tights every 5 seconds down Oxford Street while trying to get to the bus. I never want to leave Sydney! Well till next time!!..
Sunday, May 8, 2011
KAngaroo Search
It still continues...here is one i found alone in a stinky market...well more like found and bought! :)
I didn't know VATOS existed in Australia
I am usually never one to put personal messages on blast but this was too good to not share...
I was recently (when i mean recently...like last month) messaged on facebook by a man named ooooh lets say DAVID...(just because I already know so many Davids) asking if I was Latina? The conversation goes like this...
DAVID: Hey are you Latina?
Me: Yes, and you are? (Thinking that I might of met him at a party or something)
-PS: I now know 5 Davids in this country and NO i did not add him as a friend
David: I'm David. I go to UC too
(From here im copying and pasting)
ME: r u in my classes or something? lol sorry i have met soo many davids
DAVID:no I do Graphic Design esa... Im not in any of ur classes lol.... u said yes to been latina or going to UC? coz im from Nicaragua
(Thinking: creepy.. how does he know me?)
Me: um yes to both...but i grew up in america..but born in mexico..thats coo
(I was trying to be nice, I figured he was a fellow hispanic)
David:oh thats cool esa... so ur chicana, dats nice... im going back to Live in L.A once im done here. what braught u to Australia, let alone Canberra in the first place??
(Thats when I noticed the ESA, and I then I noticed the pictures...I then acted very nice because i figured he could kill me)
Me: yea could u not say esa...lol...not exactly my favorite word...and im just here on exchange for the semester...lol. I actually like canberra im not sure why everyone hates it hahah. yea theres not much to do but hey its close to a lot of places. lol. why are u here? just studying?
(I was hoping to the end the conversation..and I DID)
So if you did not notice the use of "esa" within this conversation then you might not understand the culture factor I am discussing. I had no idea LA was in the Aussie house and especially someone who saw ME as an esa. hmmm...I guess I just don't see much respect for that word as I look more white washed than anything!! Anyways...I probably will get shot for posting this up but I could not help and find this HILARIOUS!! It was probably one the most surprising conversations I will ever have in Australia....or basically in my life. toodles*
I was recently (when i mean recently...like last month) messaged on facebook by a man named ooooh lets say DAVID...(just because I already know so many Davids) asking if I was Latina? The conversation goes like this...
DAVID: Hey are you Latina?
Me: Yes, and you are? (Thinking that I might of met him at a party or something)
-PS: I now know 5 Davids in this country and NO i did not add him as a friend
David: I'm David. I go to UC too
(From here im copying and pasting)
ME: r u in my classes or something? lol sorry i have met soo many davids
DAVID:no I do Graphic Design esa... Im not in any of ur classes lol.... u said yes to been latina or going to UC? coz im from Nicaragua
(Thinking: creepy.. how does he know me?)
Me: um yes to both...but i grew up in america..but born in mexico..thats coo
(I was trying to be nice, I figured he was a fellow hispanic)
David:oh thats cool esa... so ur chicana, dats nice... im going back to Live in L.A once im done here. what braught u to Australia, let alone Canberra in the first place??
(Thats when I noticed the ESA, and I then I noticed the pictures...I then acted very nice because i figured he could kill me)
Me: yea could u not say esa...lol...not exactly my favorite word...and im just here on exchange for the semester...lol. I actually like canberra im not sure why everyone hates it hahah. yea theres not much to do but hey its close to a lot of places. lol. why are u here? just studying?
(I was hoping to the end the conversation..and I DID)
So if you did not notice the use of "esa" within this conversation then you might not understand the culture factor I am discussing. I had no idea LA was in the Aussie house and especially someone who saw ME as an esa. hmmm...I guess I just don't see much respect for that word as I look more white washed than anything!! Anyways...I probably will get shot for posting this up but I could not help and find this HILARIOUS!! It was probably one the most surprising conversations I will ever have in Australia....or basically in my life. toodles*
A Footy Game
SOOo...I am aware of the fact that it has been over a month since I have blogged but due to laziness and nothing very exciting happening...I had to put a stop to my weekly routine. Anyways, I will give a short update on what has happened within the last month (Well from what I can remember)
I spent a lovely time with my parents in Sydney and Cairns where I got to swim, snorkel, and DIVE!!! I also got tipsy and had those deep adult conversations with them. Ha, I think they might prefer me after a few drinks. The trip was great and I got to meet some pretty interesting people. A few weeks later I made it to a girls trip in Melbourne. That city is definitely made for shopaholics. The big stores and shiny clothes made me want to click my red heels and say "I wish THIS was my home." The weekend was amazing except for the fact that I bruised my ankle falling multiple times down stairs at a club because well...you guessed it...I was drunk! But enough about that awesomness....let me continue...
The rest of the month continued on with homework, homework, party, homework. NOW to the part of the blog that I would like to discuss...
So in case you thought that there was only one form of Rugby... you would be completely wrong. Australians are serious about their Rugby ... I mean verrrry serious. There are many different types such as League, Union, NRL, AFL (don't even ask me if I am correct or what they stand for...I just nod along).
Apparently NRL is the thing to follow because according to hardcore fans..."AFL is for a bunch of ballerinas." I am definitely G-Rating the comment because I don't know how I feel about typing words that I can barely say out loud. Anyways, I was fortunate enough to attend TWO footy games. My team is the Canberra Raiders. I have no idea who is on the team and their stats BUT they remind me sooo much of the Oakland Raiders, I could not resist. (They are similar in that the fans are crazy and vulgar and they always seem to lose) I would definitely recommend attending one of these games because if you like action, hot guys, and crazy fans then this is the place to be. You would think the crazy fans are young immature adults, but again...
you would be wrong.
The majority of the fans yelling and cursing at the players and each other are over the age of 40 and women definitely get much into it as men. While attending one game there was a old lady almost spitting at a man for opposing her on a play. I personally found it hilarious how they both were going at it with two beers in each hand. At the other game, I thought I saw an old grandpa needing help to get up the stairs. NOPE he was trying to hold himself up while downing a can of beer. I could not resist but daydream about my old age and how I plan to be he crazy lady who sits in her front yard just staring at kids with the EVIL EYE.
Well, in any case, if you are in Australia, one requisite is to attend a Footy game (preferably NRL) because even if you have no idea what the hell is going on. Just relax and watch the fans for entertainment.
till next time...
I spent a lovely time with my parents in Sydney and Cairns where I got to swim, snorkel, and DIVE!!! I also got tipsy and had those deep adult conversations with them. Ha, I think they might prefer me after a few drinks. The trip was great and I got to meet some pretty interesting people. A few weeks later I made it to a girls trip in Melbourne. That city is definitely made for shopaholics. The big stores and shiny clothes made me want to click my red heels and say "I wish THIS was my home." The weekend was amazing except for the fact that I bruised my ankle falling multiple times down stairs at a club because well...you guessed it...I was drunk! But enough about that awesomness....let me continue...
The rest of the month continued on with homework, homework, party, homework. NOW to the part of the blog that I would like to discuss...
So in case you thought that there was only one form of Rugby... you would be completely wrong. Australians are serious about their Rugby ... I mean verrrry serious. There are many different types such as League, Union, NRL, AFL (don't even ask me if I am correct or what they stand for...I just nod along).
Apparently NRL is the thing to follow because according to hardcore fans..."AFL is for a bunch of ballerinas." I am definitely G-Rating the comment because I don't know how I feel about typing words that I can barely say out loud. Anyways, I was fortunate enough to attend TWO footy games. My team is the Canberra Raiders. I have no idea who is on the team and their stats BUT they remind me sooo much of the Oakland Raiders, I could not resist. (They are similar in that the fans are crazy and vulgar and they always seem to lose) I would definitely recommend attending one of these games because if you like action, hot guys, and crazy fans then this is the place to be. You would think the crazy fans are young immature adults, but again...
you would be wrong.
The majority of the fans yelling and cursing at the players and each other are over the age of 40 and women definitely get much into it as men. While attending one game there was a old lady almost spitting at a man for opposing her on a play. I personally found it hilarious how they both were going at it with two beers in each hand. At the other game, I thought I saw an old grandpa needing help to get up the stairs. NOPE he was trying to hold himself up while downing a can of beer. I could not resist but daydream about my old age and how I plan to be he crazy lady who sits in her front yard just staring at kids with the EVIL EYE.
Well, in any case, if you are in Australia, one requisite is to attend a Footy game (preferably NRL) because even if you have no idea what the hell is going on. Just relax and watch the fans for entertainment.
till next time...
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