Catch Phrase

So here is a little list of Australian linguistic nuances that I found entertaining:

Rocked up - To walk up to a counter or line for help
This chick rocked up and expected me to put my pants on before I helped her.

Pissed - A state of drunkeness
Mate, I got so pissed last night, that I went home with a Koala.

Ta - An expression of thanks (though extremely feminine)
Here is your chicken sandwich. (other guy:) Ta!

Gridiron - American football
Did you watch the Gridiron last night? The St. Louis Vikings are some athletic blokes!

Ripper - Great
That Dawson's Creek is such a ripper!

Chuck a massive wobbly - To throw a fit **Personal Favorite**
I was about to chuck a massive wobbly, but then I realized that my shoes were OUTSIDE!

Other fun facts...

Chicken is the flavor of chips that is most popular. This just tastes like ramen noodles chicken flavoring...yummmmmm

They pronounce Nike like Mike with an "N" and Adidas like "add did as"...even in commercials.

All Australians smell like bacon. There's no reason really, it's just nature.

Favorite People Awards

Ok, so I've been feeling a little unmotivated with the blog recently due to the fact that I haven't taken one picture in Oz yet. I will, I'm just really lazy, ok? So in lieu of real information to give you, I will attempt to summarize some of the interesting people that I've met thus far...

Go: Go is one of the most hilarious and crazy people i've met. He is Japanese and dances like a maniac. We went to the club a few times and he proceeded to dance like he was fighting his way out of a paper bag. The funniest part was when two other Japanese girls seemed really into it. He never made the move though. I would also pay a good amount of money to know what was going on inside his head during the day, in a Dwight Schrute kind of way. He's also one of the nicest guys around, and a good friend...but someone I will and could never forget.

Jeff: He worked at reception at the backpackers for a few weeks. A portly American fellow, he threaten to stab someone who was staying in his room. He also fancied his San Diego Chargers 2005 Division Champions T-Shirt.

Paul: My Chinese boss for 1 day on the vineyards. Though we never connected on the level I thought we could, I will also remember him running through the vineyards inspecting my work while I thought of 84 ways to murder him, both discreetly and extremely publicly.

Will: The drunkest (northern)-Irishman I have ever met. He would come back to the hostel in between 12am-6am every morning mumbling about religion, racism, amongst other things. Most of it was only recognizable to sub-human species, but all was hilarious. There is a 70% chance he does not make it through his 20's.

From Auckland first 2 weeks

Take: My infamous manager at the hostel. I think i've said enough about him, but I'll leave it for good by repeating my last conversation with him:


Me: Take (Teck-A), I got another job as a supervisor on the vineyards, so I have to leave tomorrow (hmmm...that's not really true)
Take: Umm, (scratches head), well, see, this week no good, how about next week?
Me: Well, I have to start this weekend, so I have to leave. There's no other way...I really want this job!
Take: Well, see you give two weeks notice, this more like 1 day's notice.
Me: Right, yes, 1 day's notice. I'm sorry about that.
Take: Hmm...well I understand. Do 2 things. Get someone to work your shift and find another employee and hire them for tomorrow.
Me: Ok! See you later!

Possum Kingdom

So, one drawback to living in a garden laden community is that dirty possums are crawling around the path leading up to my door during the nighttime. If one of those disgusting things ever touches me (which I've been told is quite likely to happen) I will literally lose it. I think I would rather be forced to eat cement than be touched by a possum.

Other than that things are great! No really!