We've seen a few hanging around our apartment and made a phone call to our landlord as a precationary measure, but we didn't think it was anything to worry about really. They come by infrequently, but dealing with them when it's light hasn't been an issue. They range in size, but are more annoying than bothersome so we haven't raised too much ruckus.
The other night I was lying in bed though and I thought I heard something on the floor. I disregarded it, but rolled onto my back so I could hear better just in case. Then I felt something touch my arm... gently. I jumped out of bed and turned on the light and there was one right there on my bed! Yes, a normal (not even giant) cockroach! I smushed it and went to bed. This is my first attempt at suspense writing... what do you think? New York Times bestseller? I agree.
Tomorrow we leave for the Great Ocean roadtrip! Very exciting indeed. I checked on everything to make sure it was in order yesterday. I was really excited about the super cheap car fare we got ($230 when most are in the $450 range). Who knew there was a Melbourne in Florida too? ... I redid the car fare for Melbourne, Australia and we got the normal $450 range. But what are you gonna do? So tomorrow we're off! Mother I will be calling/texting you to let you know we are fine.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Short update
I turned in my concept report over a project for a rubber band powered car and a lab report on Tuesday... and now I have nothing due for a MONTH. I don't know why they call it school, but I will not argue. Everything is going well, I went out surfing the other day and got up pretty well. Now that it's getting warmer, lots more people are showing up, and they're good! It kind of sucks sometimes because apparently if you get up first on the wave, it is yours. So these good guys come along and get the best waves from the origin and ride them all the way down the tube... Once I get good enough I think I will wear a giant fist on one of my hands and while surfing, punch people off their board who are taking all the waves. Booyakasha!
Monday, September 7, 2009
The man with the dancing puppets
When I get off the train from the beach to the city I walk a tunnel under a busy main street with an escalator leading right up to my school. The tunnel is usually dotted with different musicians. Some are there more times than others. Some are good. Some are not so good. Most play guitar, some just sing, one guy plays keyboard, it's a nice sight to walk through for the most part.
Every Tuesday morning when I go to school at 9 AM there is an old Chinese man standing at the same spot every time. He has this little puppet booth and a puppet on strings with ancient Chinese music in the background (I know because I have been watching lots of kung fu, duh). And every Tuesday morning he is there with this content, closed mouth smile on his face just swaying back and forth with this elaborate puppet and stage. It is sweet.
Every Tuesday morning when I go to school at 9 AM there is an old Chinese man standing at the same spot every time. He has this little puppet booth and a puppet on strings with ancient Chinese music in the background (I know because I have been watching lots of kung fu, duh). And every Tuesday morning he is there with this content, closed mouth smile on his face just swaying back and forth with this elaborate puppet and stage. It is sweet.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
A few things about Sydney
First off, saw Ben Folds this week at the Sydney Opera House and it was FUCKING AWESOME!! Sorry to swear, but I think it was needed to get across the severity of the awesomeness. Ben Folds is the man and must have fingers made of super iron ore the way he plays those keys. He's playing another show tonight with no set list and is playing by request. I wish I had more money. Word on the street though is if it's not sold out and you go there at the time of the show you can get the tickets for quarter price... so I think I'm going to look into that.
Here though are a few things about Sydney in case you ever come here:
1) You will be worried about crossing the street and not knowing which way to look. Never fear! Just look on the ground and at almost every crosswalk in the city, there on the ground in big white letters will be the words LOOK RIGHT/LEFT. Look in that direction and you will be safe from cars. Also you wont have to worry about knowing when the walk sign is. When the walk sign comes up there is this crazy, very distinct 80's video game sound to guide you across safely. At first you will think you are being shot at by space invaders or the galaga plane until you get used to it.
2) Although you will know how to cross the street, knowing which street you are on is an entirely different story. There are no street signs!!!! Not no street signs, but a very limited amount to the point that it is extremely annoying when riding a bus and seeing where to get off, or driving and seeing where to turn. When there are signs, there's no telling where they could be! Sometimes they are on the buildings, sometimes they are on a post, sometimes there is a post and no sign, it is stupid. Whoever put all that money into painting LOOK RIGHT/LEFT everywhere instead of putting up street names should be shot (not fatally, maybe with a beebee gun or something).
3) Everyone LOVES BBQs. However, the definition of a BBQ is a hotdog like piece of meat, two slices of bread, carmelized onions, and some green stuff. This goes for EVERY BBQ you go to. It doesn't matter where, nor what the occasion may be. These things are the items found in every BBQ. At the end you can get a tangy BBQ sauce or tomato sauce (ketchup).
4) Everywhere in the city, suburbs, anywhere you have seven choices of food. Asian food, Indiand food, Italian food, Kebabs, Seafood (mainly fish and chips), Sandwhiches, or BAR FOOD. Anytime you see a place that says Bar, Hotel, or VIP Lounge they are all the same thing. They will have a bouncer, a large central bar inside where you order and pay for your food, and seating around it. There will be TVs. You can have an $8-$12 rump steak, chicken shnitzel, fish and chips, margherrita pizza, hamburger, chicken burger, or salad. This goes for EVERYWHERE, and by everywhere I mean every corner in the city, and every other corner of a popular street in the suburbs. The hotels are not hotels, the VIP Lounges are not VIP lounges, they are all the same bar with the exact same food. It's crazy!
And don't get the hamburger. It comes on a giant bun with an entire salad on it, then you open it up to see the burger which is sadly sulking in the corner as it has been evicted from it's natural place by beet root, tons of lettuce, tomato, and sometimes an egg.
These are a few things about Sydney. There are also many good unique things like the plethora of natural spaces laid throughout the city, the beautiful architecture, and many fine looking women. All of these you can look forward to when you reside here.
I've decided to change my update day from Sunday to Tuesdays/Thursdays since that is when I am at school and have internet. Hope all is well around the world.
Here though are a few things about Sydney in case you ever come here:
1) You will be worried about crossing the street and not knowing which way to look. Never fear! Just look on the ground and at almost every crosswalk in the city, there on the ground in big white letters will be the words LOOK RIGHT/LEFT. Look in that direction and you will be safe from cars. Also you wont have to worry about knowing when the walk sign is. When the walk sign comes up there is this crazy, very distinct 80's video game sound to guide you across safely. At first you will think you are being shot at by space invaders or the galaga plane until you get used to it.
2) Although you will know how to cross the street, knowing which street you are on is an entirely different story. There are no street signs!!!! Not no street signs, but a very limited amount to the point that it is extremely annoying when riding a bus and seeing where to get off, or driving and seeing where to turn. When there are signs, there's no telling where they could be! Sometimes they are on the buildings, sometimes they are on a post, sometimes there is a post and no sign, it is stupid. Whoever put all that money into painting LOOK RIGHT/LEFT everywhere instead of putting up street names should be shot (not fatally, maybe with a beebee gun or something).
3) Everyone LOVES BBQs. However, the definition of a BBQ is a hotdog like piece of meat, two slices of bread, carmelized onions, and some green stuff. This goes for EVERY BBQ you go to. It doesn't matter where, nor what the occasion may be. These things are the items found in every BBQ. At the end you can get a tangy BBQ sauce or tomato sauce (ketchup).
4) Everywhere in the city, suburbs, anywhere you have seven choices of food. Asian food, Indiand food, Italian food, Kebabs, Seafood (mainly fish and chips), Sandwhiches, or BAR FOOD. Anytime you see a place that says Bar, Hotel, or VIP Lounge they are all the same thing. They will have a bouncer, a large central bar inside where you order and pay for your food, and seating around it. There will be TVs. You can have an $8-$12 rump steak, chicken shnitzel, fish and chips, margherrita pizza, hamburger, chicken burger, or salad. This goes for EVERYWHERE, and by everywhere I mean every corner in the city, and every other corner of a popular street in the suburbs. The hotels are not hotels, the VIP Lounges are not VIP lounges, they are all the same bar with the exact same food. It's crazy!
And don't get the hamburger. It comes on a giant bun with an entire salad on it, then you open it up to see the burger which is sadly sulking in the corner as it has been evicted from it's natural place by beet root, tons of lettuce, tomato, and sometimes an egg.
These are a few things about Sydney. There are also many good unique things like the plethora of natural spaces laid throughout the city, the beautiful architecture, and many fine looking women. All of these you can look forward to when you reside here.
I've decided to change my update day from Sunday to Tuesdays/Thursdays since that is when I am at school and have internet. Hope all is well around the world.
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