Tracy Times: The Wonder Was Down Under but now Across the Pond in London Town

what I learned in london in my first week...

2010-05-17T15:50:00.000-07:00

Never leave home without...
- the tube map - az street guide aka "the bible"
- a jacket / layers as the weather is schizophrenic..sunny, cold, windy...just like washington /home
- obviously an umbrella
-Tube or Oyster Pass which gets you on buses as well.
-lots of money as it flys out the wallet, very expensive but similar to sydney

I am working on banks accounts, getting set up at a doctor, gym, etc. Embracing this time of transition - the excitement bit is the best. I feel like everything will just fall into place...friends, life... fingers crossed. so far again megan has been amazing she reminds me a lot like my aussie sister Jen...sniffle. i feel so grateful and lucky thus far.

Ankle is stiff, annoying but ready to get back to norm. cant wait for bikram yoga!

Its funny as the transition isnt so hard as there are so many similarities with australia. As I did in Oz I am keeping track....here are a few thus far:
- the "boot" in australia was the trunk of a car.....here it is the pharmacy (known as the chemist in Oz)
- not so many new words yet:
US/AU/UK
*lots/heaps/loads
*really/bloody/jolly nice

more to come...

First day of work....check

2010-05-17T15:06:00.000-07:00

Well the must anticipated first day of school arrived....and its all good as I knew it would be. But it is always nerve racking isnt it?! I just set up shop and started getting downloaded on my new clients. I will be working on one client that I know inside and out - worked on them before (cant disclose yet as this blog is so public I am sure it would get out...not). However just being cautious as the client doesnt know yet.

Starwood hotels is my other big client. Lots to learn here but eager to get my brain moving again as 3 months off makes me need some intellectual work.

Office is big, open, lots of people. I was impressed with the structure, process but typically slow start was expected (no computer, etc). As expected this is a mix between the States and the Aussie market in terms of work ethic, market size, etc. It will be a challenge. Lots more resources as well which is exciting.
I am positive going into day 2....ready for routine, healthy living (need to lose this "broken ankel weight" as i call it) and starting life :)

I made it to London Town

2010-05-14T04:05:00.001-07:00

The last few days at home flew - family time, packing and tearful goodbyes. The flight was soo smooth and was only 9 hours. I got in feeling a little sick and tired - the cab was LONG as there was so much traffic. And they cabs are so funny looking - like little top hats, will post pics soon.

I arrived, met Megan who has helped in so many ways...i owe her. sooo sweet. i saw my new flat which is big and cute! so central london.

I showered and crashed. woke up to meet my new flatmate and watch some tv. This will be my first roommate ever, i think it will be ok. the place is good, easy, he is never home and we have a weekly cleaner which is amazing.

After a nights sleep in I headed out, walked around, got on the infamous tube system...to the Marble Arch where I got on the double decker city tour. got to see all the spots - Big Ben, London Eye, London Bridge, financial district, buckingham palace, etcetc. Oh and I got a phone - good to get connect again. Oxford street is nuts....so many people in london! I met up with Jenn and Conrad at the Slaughtered lamb for drinks and dinner- i work with her in Seattle. Was so good to see a familar face!!

ok first impressions - London is flat! the old buildings mixed with new is very cool, so much history, people people people, the emergency vehicles are funky sounding, and have neon yellow squares (reached by triple 9 not 911, not 000 as in australia) with only blue lights...no red. Massive, not a lot of trees/birds at least where i am now, churches and pubs on every corner...

The jet lag is pretty bad, just sleeping and relaxing until I start work very soon. I was going to head to paris for a few days but decided to take it easy. feeling a cold looming.
Exploring st pauls cathedral and to notting hill today. Everything going well thus far...pics to come soon.

London Work Visa

2010-04-22T15:17:00.000-07:00

Now that the Iceland Volcano stopped all air traffic to Europe I am sticking around the States for a few more weeks to sort my visa then go. Was considering to go early travel around Europe then come back for my visa. Funny enough my flight was via iceland, so glad I didnt buy it.

With the London work visa you have to be in your country of citizenship or residence in order to process. It is a little confusion. I am working with a company in London which is hard cause 1 they arent the most responsive and 2 they are 8 hours ahead of us (not easy to find times).

I have to go up to Seattle for Biometrics test - finger printing and eye scan. Then send everything to LA to get approved for Entry Clearance. Hopefully it goes quick, we are using an intermediate company in the US as to help expedite.

Below are some more shots of me and Jackie. Plus a great shot of bucky and his rock, plus beautiful coonie :)

Seattle Night with Kim

2010-04-22T15:06:00.000-07:00

Been very immobile - unable to drive as my right ankle is the one broke. My folks have been amazing as usually.

Dad drove me to Kims to seattle, we hung out, took her puppy to the dog park, went to mexican in seattle, to the mariners game and out.

Was ALOT as my first time out - it went ok. I had to crutch it far, embarrassing to have crutches in the bar and was the topic of conversation. BUT great to get out!
Saw some old friend from highschool at the Safeco field, crazy in the 30k people i see them. was great to chat. Derek is healing from an accident as well. SO many people, stairs but i did it!

Went to all the old places. Didnt get to see other friends yet but I might still try to get up there. Really want to see everyone. Just so hard. But now that I am walking now and I have to go up there for my London Visa stuff.

after being here really solidified that I dont think I can live in Seattle again. Atleast not now.

from craziness, to slowing down, to europe

2010-04-20T00:02:00.000-07:00

It was a crazy last 6 months - lots of travel to get in before I left, my dad visited, Kim visited, the holidays, and the MOVE. I finally updated my blog with all the pictures and everything. how annoying it is. might do something different to document London.

In 6 months i did heaps of travels, funny when time is limited it gives you the get-up-and-go that you need. I went to Alice Springs - center of Oz, the west coast to Perth and Margaret River, up to the Great Barrier Reef to Hamilton Island, tourist stuff with dad and uncle john, fiji for Becks 30th, 2.5 weeks all over New Zealand for xmas and new years... prepping for the travels and move!!

World wind to say the least....
I was super excited to go home, to have almost 3 months off, I got a great job in London, but bitter sweet as I am leaving Sydney. I cant believe I broke my ankle one week prior to leaving and didnt do any of my travels. But i did enjoy slowing down and doing nothing. Movies, reading, family time and acceptance. I planned that trip for SO long but i know i will get to do it. And I will do heaps of travels in Europe. I lost out on several plane tickets and my vietnam trip was non transferable non refundable. Gecko tours didnt even give me a discount on my next trip or a % off. Like I get it is in their T&C's but come one. BIG lesson = ALWAYS get both health and travel insurance!!!

I got a great job in our London Razorfish office as an Account Director. Will be working on some great big accounts. A friend works in the office - Megan who is incredible sweet and helping me. I will be taking over her apartment which sounds great and central. My first time with a roomie - crazy.

2 goals/things i will do right away in London besides work, travel, meet people and enjoy life. Volunteer Work and Online Dating...

trying to get to Mt St Helens from Lakewood... Australia?!

2010-03-28T11:38:00.001-07:00

Mom and i are getting out of the house....going for a drive despite the weather forecast.

I need to get out of the house as sleeping in and wearing PJs gets old.

On the way I searched for Lakewood to St Helens.... and randomly got directions from Lakewood Australia. Taking a mere 55 days and includes a Kayak from Northern Oz to Japan, then another 5k km kayak to Hawaii and yet another to 5k km to Seattle.

Had a great laugh, now its raining....we ate our picnic lunch already in the car. Let the adventure continue....

I MADE IT HOME!

2010-03-01T15:35:00.000-08:00

Well after much trepidation over airport assistance, temp cast issues on the plane, 4 70lb luggage check in, upgrade - need for elevation, etcetc. I made it HOME. 24 hours later.

My last day - SNIFFLE.
Becks brought me brunch, after our last game of sequence and a teary goodbye. Caity picked me up, took me to the junction for some final errands, lizzy met us there and help get me sorted and to the airport. IT ALL WORKED OUT. grabbed a bite to eat and off I went. V australia pushed me to the gate and I was first on. Got a great greeting and personal staff to help me to the seat. I was wheeled to the plane and crutch it to the back, where they gave me a whole row of seats so I could elevate.

I was worried how my ears would do, my ankle expanding and sending a bloody clot to my death. The plane was brand new, I played pac man on the take off, with several drinks I was relaxed. I HATE flying.

When I got to LA, they had someone assigned to me. He was super nice. I was worried about the connection only being 2.5 hrs but he took me to the front of every line - customs and getting my luggages from international and to Alaska.

I got to the next flight early. Since I was stuck literally - could go to the bathroom as I couldnt crutch and carry my carry-on. So i asked to hop an earlier flight and got on! Everyone was so nice and helpful. THANK GOD!

I was wheeled out and to my folks - we were in tears. what a great Reunion - i was sooo happy.

Ready to be home, taken care of and heal!

My folks have been great. And I am healing now! See slide show below

Its just so crazy how immobility effects you. You cant do anything, i mean getting on the toilet is hard, showering is impossible, getting something to eat...nope. I got to the Doc ASAP and I will be here healing for some time!

Everything happens for a reason - sometimes the reason is not known and I accept that. I have such an appreciate for handicapped people now and immobility. Watching time go by and a bone heal has tested my patients, acceptance and overall me. I had to pull out of a trip that One I didnt get my $$ back and 2 I have been planning for over a year. China, Borneo, Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand.....but health is more important. I have good friends - THANKS lizzy who helped me see this.

Maybe if I could walk and drive I wouldve died in a car accident while here...you never know why things happen but they do. And they could always be worse. people keep saying "what bad timing" But i respond what is good timing? I mean really...think about it. It was right when i was going home and what better place to be broken at....a place where mom and dad can help fix me. Which they have. thank god for my family and friends! i feel blessed in every way....

Soaking in da 2 5 3 - it hasnt been easy. Definitely been sad and trying to stay positive. But I am prepping for London now, the bone seems to be healing! EUROPE here i come!!!! May 2010!

This is my parents new House, took many drives, spend many night playing sequence and bingo, eating out and in. I think i watched every show and movie possible. Read books, played Sudoko and got shit done for my next move. see slide show below

Amnesia Flash Back!

2010-02-28T17:10:00.000-08:00

My GOODBYE party

2010-02-27T15:38:00.000-08:00

I stayed the second part of my last week posted up in Kristen and Lizzy's place. In my nook in their living room. MAN you dont realize what immobility is like until you experience it! it is scary, hard and just horrible.

I found it so hard to rely on people and i am soooo thankful i had such great friends and people. It brings tears to my eyes to think about it - words cant express.

Kristen and Lizzy still throw me a Mexican BBQ my last saturday. we stayed at theirs vs going out as planned. Kristen is my angle - she helped me bath...man being cleaned was amazing. I still cant get my ears wet with my ear issues - she tried to wash my hair with a coffee pot! then paid for me to go to a salon to get it done. How nice is that!! Felt good to be pampered - was hard to crutch it there but it was very close. Lizzy got me the cute flower!

It was such a fun party - everyone was there. The entire party Shot Gunned beer!! it was great - one last one. For those that dont know, it is my hidden talent and was a binding friendship moment on a camping trip down south a few years ago. Ha!

Aranka brought tequila - i dont do shots but we had to do one! It was fun!

Man it was hard to say goodbye, it was all happening. Words again cant express how hard it was.

At one point Kristen got everyone in a circle to say one memory about me. It was a touching moment and highlight of my life. I really found such great friends and people. I feel blessed and always wanted bonds like this. I will never forgot this moment and these wonderful people. I cherish our time we had and look up to each of you in a different way. You are beautiful inside and out. I love you all.

Lizzy that knife is a little big!! lol

ELODIE - i will miss u daily! my partner in work crime
such a beautiful person - hard working, living and loving life to fullest. see u in france in september

maura!! our sushi lunches, wine chats, fashion tips, you are so driven, dont loose touch

Jen, my sister, i miss riding into work in Coops, the advice, the goss, teaching me so much. cant say enough

caity - i miss our bondi nights, rock band, tv, boys, beach, roadtrips, getting ready, rocking out, ahhhh the hang over stories...

Ross! elodies boyfriend...you are such a nice great guy. take care of El.

Drew, Ali and Saunders!!

Ill miss those crazy nights!!

Ali - i know we will stay in touch. i miss our girls nights, good outtings, good luck on the wedding. we will always have hawaii! :) the green floaty and my horrible burn

aranka - the best work partner ever, sweetest dutchie...come to london! i miss u

Mels - my Cho Tai Tee gaming partner, you will always be Champion of the Universe! you showed me sooooooo much about FOOD - girl you can EAT. dont work so much and hope u choose london to work.

Jen + Tequila = trouble. dance party!!

Dr Pongs Party! Lizzy and I....she is coming to London to (well back to london, she is british). glad to know her when i get there

The MEDIA TEAM

Kirsty - my client. we both almost cried, so sad to leave

the trio

Somers - bye!!

ahhhhh Bux (Managing Director of Amnesia)!! i gave him a nice card, thanking him for everything. he took a chance on a small town girl who never flew on an airplane by herself.

We really did some amazing things professionally - growing the media team from 4 to 25...and personally we had some great times!!

Andy!! such a sweet, creative guy. crazy contacts

JCB!!!

the last time the team is together - this is my core team at Amnesia. Thanks for all the hard work ladies, keep on making digital magic!

Part of the Manly Crew" becks and gina!

Everytime I come around ur city BLING BLING. Lizzy just won a swimming competition, she brought home this crazy watch.

Moving Out - Life Changed....a bit

2010-02-21T11:28:00.000-08:00

After crazy weeks of preparation, throwing away, nerves around leaving, excitement....a ball of emotions... this was my last weekend in my apartment.

After girls brunch, i moved my stuff to Kristens with the help of becks, lizzy and K. I had cleaners in and while they did their deed I had drinks at revisis with deke and becks...

Then lizzy met up with us at South Bondi RSL. Becks and I were spending the night together to celebrate my bday as she was outta town last weekend. We were going to the out door theater with Take Away din and New Moon. However Jen met me at my house to move my last suitcase...I was RUSHING as i felt bad inconviencing her and I was trying to get to the movie.

The last suitcase just wouldnt move down the stairs, I got in front of it (BIG mistake), yanked it and it came down on me! I feel down the stairs and heard my ankle POP.

The rest is history. Jen rushed me to ER - my god their medical system sucks. Even Jen, an aussie whos dad is a Doc, couldnt believe the nightmare. No communication, we were just left in random places...then one doc waved me over, um dickhead i cant walk!! then after 2 sets of zrays, several docs and getting a temp caste twice...from a doc that never put on on, we were off. Or so we thought. The ER was on locked down due to a crazy. 1am we just sat in the waiting room. However they didnt bother to tell us there is a backdoor way out. ANNOYED.
After getting some pizza, crawling up Jens stairs, we come home to a cockroach infrested place (sorry Jen, she is NOT dirty and never had this before). It was terrible hot with no air con. Lets just say i didnt sleep, pain, bugs, sweating.... let the nightmare begin!

I didnt work the last week. Several peeps seemed annoyed but believe me I would give anything not to have this happen! However I was very positive and now everything happens for a reason. Jen is my lifesaver - she is my aussie sister but she went way above, taking care of me and helping mentally and physically.

I was bummed as this obviously changes everything - my last week I didnt get to go my fav places to say goodbye, the parties, the last work things, and what about my big world trip I have been planning for a year. I just stayed strong, get home in one piece, let mom and dad take care of me - health is number 1! "Bring it on life, Ill see your lemon and raise you some tequila and salt!"

I went back the hospital a few more times to confirm the Talus Dome is broke! Jen got me into work one day to do Hand Over things - however after struggling to get in, they tell me I have to get out of the building!! WHAT - i mean it was very very hard to get there and I had no where to go! I cried and they let me stay (pretending i wasnt there).

We headed to Dr Pongs for one of my going away parties. So hard to say Goodbye! Change is hard. I love all these people, places and its sad to just uproot again. But very exciting at the same time (see going away pics in another post).

This is the view from becks studio!!

Happy 29 years to me!

2010-02-14T16:12:00.000-08:00

Such a relaxing weekend - meditation, walks, yoga, classic bondi weekend.

Kristen coordinated an amazing girls brunch in balmain, best brunch place in sydney. sooo much food for such a good price! champers and great chats.

Pretty flowers, orange yoga mat i always wanted and a yoga class GC. sooo sweet!!

Pancake heaven - sparkles!

After a bikram class, i met back up with Kristen and Jacko - i crashed their V day date night :) we went to din and comedy. was a blast!

Bondi Byes

2010-02-12T12:25:00.000-08:00

Team lunch for a friday arvo - Seans Panarama. Such a family home resturant, right on the beach. We had good wine and food. Jen and I proceeded onto a drink at North Bondi Italian - the happening spot Jen loves.

Then after sorting some funiture stuff, off to Revesis. Lots of Wine and Caity met up with us. We ended with Dancing at White Revolver.

What a good last Bondi night!

More Last...

2010-02-07T12:33:00.000-08:00

Caity and I finally hit up CBD for a night...free champers at Establishment, Bavarian Beer Cafe and a few others. Aranka came by for a bit, Elodie never made it out of the post work drinks at Bar Reggio...i stopped by which was fun.

Packing has been a nightmare - garage sale, no garage sales...what to pack what to throw. Seriously I throw SO MUCH away, which is so good for me...letting go, cleaning out the unnecessary. I took at least 7 black garage bags of clothes to the good will. It feel good to only have 4 suitcases of stuff.

I cant tell you how big this spider was - on the wall of my apartment...outside. He was so QUICK, i couldnt get another close enough for perspective. I swear it was as big as my head.

Squeezing in nights out with peeps - time is going so fast. Ali and Mel - drinks at Dr Pongs. Saunders stopped in. Then mel and went to The Bootleg in Potts Points for a mass amount of gourmet food.

OH and the bats!! i will miss seeing these large crazy things fly by each day...

Time with Kristen!!

2010-01-25T12:49:00.000-08:00

We always head out for walks, movie at verona, shopping, beach time, yoga, wine, cheese, night watching reality tv and eating candy!!
My best friend! I love you and miss you so much.

Here is a day we did our last walk from her book of walks. we walked from bondi thru to Rose Bay, past milk and shark beach.

We ended at the Colonial Mansion at the Vaucluse Tea House. We got fresh veggie juice looked around.

Massive Crow that sounds like a baby crying!

After work met Erica at the Loft on Kings Wharf to have one last drink - so good to see her.
Then Kristen and I walked over the Harbour Bridge. Great sunny night - check out the pic. I couldnt take too many as I had to take care of K. She is afraid of heights and there were strict rules to walking over this bridge. Like one when we got close we have to walk FAST and pass people, she was on the inside, no pictures and I had to talk alot. Which when forced to talk it is hard - I didnt do so good of a job but we made it. fun times.

We then indulged in a big dinner and wine at Garfish in Kirribilli. Fun time!

New Zealand - North Island

2009-12-26T16:28:00.000-08:00

New Zealand - South Island

2009-12-25T17:13:00.000-08:00

Jumping Our Way Thru New Zealand

2009-12-24T16:43:00.000-08:00

New Zealand VIDEOS

2009-12-23T15:04:00.000-08:00

Planning for New Zealand

2009-12-19T13:36:00.000-08:00

It look us stratgey meeting after meeting to come up with our master NZ plan. Lizzy grilling it up!

4 girls roadtrippin it from Auckland north island down to ferry across to South Island. Then all the way to Queenstown for New Years. Where we meet up with Becks friend Jena and other friends in town - Maura, Jess and Jas!

Adventure here we come!!!!!!!!!!!!

my new summer dress- dancin in Kristen livin room as u do :)

Holiday Season in the Air - Din with the gaybors

2009-12-15T14:52:00.000-08:00

I always love walking thru Hyde Park and seeing the Xmas decorations go up - so strange to see them with palm trees!!

Kristen and I headed to the Gaybors for din. Their place is so cute. I love them. what amazing people, fun time!

After having a great dinner which included the american classic mac and cheese...oliver LOVES americans and anything america. he is american at heart :)

well the funniest thing happened....we heard a noise in the tree above thier balcony area...there were like that is Adam our possum. Well adam decided to give us a visit, turn his butt towards us..the ahhh cute noise turned, to silence, turned to laughter...he shot poop towards us. The boys were grossed out as it got in the barbie.

And their new coo coo clock...dont u love the description "to become the better and better the best gift for best friend" hahaha

Client Party Master Chef Style then Kai/Jodes going away

2009-12-10T11:39:00.000-08:00

Jen coordinated a fun christmas event for our Aussie clients. We spend an afternoon cooking, drinking wine, laughing, eating and celebrating the holiday season.

Below are also pics from a night at Dr Pongs with Kai and Jodie...saying goodbye. Then an arvo in Bondi with the original team...Bux, Kai, Jen and me. sad to part ways...amazing experience. Making digital magic happen :)

Elodie and Stu teamed up. Stu is the head of Aussie Marketing.

how cute are we :) and those hats are classic

This is Michelle, my Credit Cards client...about to pop!

Kirsty my Personal Loans client

my partners and i cooked this up - Tobouleh. Middle Eastern dish that i havent heard of...

My favorite memories of Kai:
His advice - dont go to the tool shed for tools (it is a porno shop on every corner)

Helping kill the moths that took over my new apartment, his old - I was in tears and he came thru.

The day Kai had to use my apartment keys for a hang over nap, many late nights were had before he got all domesticated and married :)

We were desk buddies for a year or so...and there was NO food allowed in our garbage, understandable there are heaps of creepy crawlers in Oz...but he was REALLY particular about this rule.

many snorkel trips and our melbourne adventure will not be forgot - especially when I almost found Mr Right aka Mr Federline look a like (yuck).

Jodie is the sweetest person one would ever meet. She took care of me like a mother. We had many mexican food nights, crafting, publisher lunches and 2 5 3 shout outs!

Snake Bean Thai, many BYO dinners and festivals, beach BBQs....etcetc

All of my "first" in sydney were with these guys. If it wasnt for you both I prob wouldve moved. thank you thank you for everything. As jodes always says - i love you like a fat kid like cake!

Have fun in signapore!! xx

Fiji!! Ladies Birthday Celebration in Paradise

2009-12-05T14:01:00.000-08:00

Becks found the most amazing beach bungalow in Fiji - such a great deal and cheap flights. All our friends jumped out it and it turned out to be the best girls trip ever! 10-15 of my best friends in paradise!

It was several bungalows with a main living area. We were the other guest, came equipped with our own butler / chef / creepy man :) nah he was good to have around but stay a bit longer than we would have like. He did magic for us one night too. But he planned events (sailing, massages), stocked food, fixed things, etc. worry free trip! along for the ride.

What fun girl time - any goes, said, talked about....what happened and found out here stays here!

What an amazing place, on the beach, pool...see slide show!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

2009-11-25T14:46:00.000-08:00

Becks pulled off another amazing thanksgiving on her roof top. this time it was in Bondi much more convenient than manly! Lots of food, tons of people, fun day! several aussies experienced their first thanksgiving...

A few of us headed off for a short film festival at the pavilion afterwards.

Amazing Sydney weekend!

Varsity Sail Trip Take 2

2009-11-25T12:20:00.000-08:00

Varsity Amnesia and X amnesiacs headed out for another sailing excursion. Mels planned a great day - tons of food, drink, wind, sun and fun.

We got the same boat as last year - Anitmoney. we had a blast. I couldnt swim with my ears but it wasnt sooo hot and the sharky waters freak me out a bit.

Elodie Bday and misc

2009-11-15T15:08:00.000-08:00

Summer is here when the Sculpture walk is going on - bondi to bronte walk. Too bad it is jammed packed!! too many peeps - the eyes is the only pic i got this year.

Walked into Elodie's bday - jen was with someone...his name was BEN. Now for those that dont know I went to a psychic who said I will marry a ben or bryan. hahah. this guy was NOT it but still funny.

david

elodie - 6 Gin and Tonics into it :)
Lizzy - she is moving to London when i am!! so glad

Jen and I headed out to tear up The White Revolver in Bondi. He Fendi's got us in! hahah. we danced the night away

back to health - uncle john showed me steaming...it is so easy, healthy and fun

I stayed BROWN, love it.

Camping Down South - Beach Side

2009-10-31T16:27:00.000-07:00

We road tripped it south for a beachside camping excursion. We set up shop, got in our halloween costumes, walked a few miles to Lawn Bowls...had a great time. Then BBQ and flip cup. Caity and I walked along the beach and found an interesting crew of peeps playing harmonica, singing and guitar action.

We chilled arond the fire! good times!

Next day, beach time to soak up the hang over. THEN whales were right in front of us playing. Amazing! after lunch in the lil town we headed back to Sydney.

Of course a stop at the Scarborough Hotel for a drink was a must...

Kim Comes Down Under - Hamilton Island WhitSundays!!

2009-10-20T12:36:00.000-07:00

Kim came from seattle to visit me and see australia! I think she ended up having the perf trip - good mix of sydney time, beach, great barrier reef in the whitsunday, blue mountain hike. she met all my friends, was so great to see her!

She tried roo pizza, bar hopped in the rocked and danced the night away. see pics below - a few classics...like the reunion shots lended for a great bitter-face shot :)

We had an amazing view from our holiday. Cute little island, where we spend 4 days. swim up bar, beach side, sunset canoe paddle with champers and a hot guide! we did an all day great trip - several beach stops, snorkels, and hikes. we chilled on the whitest sand beaches, exfoliated with sand, napped, swam, took in paradise!

a little "town" area kept us busy at night. we met some "locals" rode on a golf cart - kim got to drive on the other side. She also met her first aussie boy and had a nice beach star gaze with him.

We had plenty of cheese, wine, fruity drinks, live music, sun and fun! took several really long hikes around, navigated thru un charted waters, saw a scary sting ray, got lost but got some amazing pics - see below.

Bar Golf and Fish Markets

2009-10-17T23:40:00.000-07:00

Finally I get to play a game of Bar Golf! Kai and i have been talking about doing this for years...and there were several Seattle games i never made.

A Guy - Girl team, 9 bars, 5 or so hours, 2 drinks at each bar to get par, extras drinks to get points, then the detours were added in (ie slide down a Big Toy slide).

It was good times that ended in debourturary. I made it to the last "hole", decided it was time to leave so I jumped into a cab, and didnt realize until I was home that I left my Coach Bag. URGH. Sunday was a mess but i ended up finding my purse at the bar. It was rumaged thru but it was there....and so was my camera.

An afternoon at the Fish Market in the city - picnic followed by Bikram Yoga. Great Saturday!

Amnesia - Tennis Day, Lunch and Cee's Talent Time

2009-10-16T23:17:00.000-07:00

Ad Conion had an all agency tennis tourney. It was my first time playing tennis. Cindy and I were partners...were got a few points but otherwise didnt do so well. It was good fun.

Jen and I headed out of Sydney for a psychic appointment that night. This women Judy, books out 6 month in advance. I have never been to one but Jen knew a few people that went and had some crazy experiences..

It was late, we were tired but it was pretty interesting. she claims to see spirits like the show the Medium. Now you have to guide her along but she is pretty amazing. The first thing she tells me is "it sounds weird but I see a man around the corner for you...and he is in a cowboy hat" doesnt sounds weird to me at all!! hahah and apparently his name will be ben or brian. Hmmmm.

Kai was a rebel sporting a Drive shirt (the Ad Conion competitor)...very cheeky.

Lots of fun publisher lunches as we get into the swing of the holiday season! This one at Spice Temple had a digital door - very yummy, balinese feel, table side service..

Below is Cecilla - my coordinator...she is doing her talent time. It is a sport/dance called Capoeira...a brazilian stem sport that she loves.

A day trip to melbs - the races

2009-10-15T23:04:00.000-07:00

Publisher event in Melbourne! Elodie and I got flown to Melbs for a day at the races - thanks Car Sales! And Emma!

First time I flew in and flew out same day - was a great day. after landing, El and I popped into the bathroom and came out Frocked up!! I brought fresh flowers for my hair piece, and my new red dress worked out great!

Stretch hummer for pick up and a night white one back. the day flew by! the peeps in the limo were a little boring, did some great better, ate some good food, weather was a little cold/rainy but overall amazing time!

Perth and Margaret River - Caity and I on another roadtrip adventure

2009-10-05T14:00:00.000-07:00

Another 3 day weekend in Oz. A few weekend after my dad and uncle john left I headed for yet another vaca :) we went to Perth on the very west coast of Oz, then we road tripped in south to the margaret river, a very famous wine region in australia.

Great wine, good walks, look out points, cave hikes, flower guided walk, wine/cheese/chocolate tour, dancing, movies, shopping and missing my first flight, oh and caity ate a worm...see slide show below!

Strategy Day!

2009-09-30T16:19:00.000-07:00

top down in Coops rolled up to palmy for a media strategy day. did some presentations, BBQ and beach time. team bonding, fun.

The day the city turned orange!

2009-09-22T21:02:00.000-07:00

We had a freakishly hot day and at looming storm following...it went from 95 to like 65 is a few hours, monosooned...

Then I woke up in the morning to strong winds, got up to ensure I had no washing on the deck...it was BRIGHT orange, like Armageddon out there. .
very pretty but strange. the winds brought sand/dust in from central australia. everything is covered in dust - when i took the first photo I couldnt see anything as the flash was reflecting..weird!

Happy 2 years to me!!!

2009-09-21T01:11:00.000-07:00

I cant not believe how fast time goes - this morning 2 years ago I felw into Sydney Australia. What an adventure it has been and still will be.
The best decision I ever made, not an easy one but gez it is a great life :)

Their last few days.....

2009-09-18T17:43:00.000-07:00

Tuesday night - after a day of cooking for my dad and relaxing for uncle john the boys headed into town for a night of poker!

$10 - pretty good steak dinner and an in for the texas hold em tourney!

Lizzy, Kristen and Dieke were there...we had a BLAST.

Dad was out fast, the chips didnt have amounts on them so it was hard for him too see the colors to know the amt he was betting.

John was in the top 20. AND I GOT 2nd!! out of 82. Whoo hoo $250 in winning.

Becky deep in thought - dad and the girls played on a side table...dad ended up 2nd on one with $20 in winnings.

$$$ holler

Wed Lunch - guys came into town for lunch and go up in the AMP tower (like the seattle space needle but much taller!). Dad got the flu - so he was not feeling well.

It was a bit high, i was whoozie up there....un nerving
A little cloudy but still was fun.

Pizza low key night, dad wasnt feeling so good

Thursday - last night dad was tired, went to bed early. John showed me how to steam fish and veggies. Great cheap and healthy dinner options. Was fun! we went for a walk for Gelato, sat on the beach for a sad last night :(

Bitter Sweet - I was sick and home for the day. Sad good bye to dad, was hard with the silent house but also good to know i will be sleeping in my own bed!

look how big Dingo Spidie Jarvis is getting :) he has enough flies in there to last a looong time...

Fam Videos - Featherdale Animals

2009-09-17T06:56:00.000-07:00

Christmas in September....

2009-09-14T05:29:00.000-07:00

Monday - back to work...

Uncle John went back to the blue mountains and did some amazing hiking!!
Dad did some cooking for me, lots of good food in the freezer now, meals for months...yeah :)
without access to the luxury of nice cooking pans, knifes, grocery stores that are stocked...welcome to my expat world :)

I got home and christmas dinner was served! presents in the living room - santa came early for me!!!!

Dumplings, corn of the cob....oh home cook meals, how i miss and enjoyed every bit! thanks dad!

yeah!!! slowly i opened my gifts...that i didnt need or expect...but LOVED

New luggage...which my mom spend so much time finding, after 5 different sets she chose the best one :) love the wheels...can easily move in all directions, will work great in all my travels!!

And I have enough candles to burn a bunch every night until i leave..

AND an orange ipod!!!!!!!!!!! i lost mine my last trip home for those that dont keep up on Tracy Times :) they got my name inscribed just like the last....also "we love you". Very special and appreciated. thanks!!

Look wes I made a mess as I always do!!! dad had the garbage back out and cleaned up...miss u bro!

Sunday - Naked Beaches, Ferry Rides, Free Champers, New Food

2009-09-13T18:00:00.000-07:00

After a looong morning walk from Bondi to Coogie cemetery with John, and breakie...we headed up to Watson Bay (15 minute bus ride up north from bondi).

Great view of the city! another jumping phone gone wrong

me and a big tree

Hot day- in the 90s

chillin at the wharf bar, a few glasses of wine

john and i went for an hour walk, dad watched the tennis

Spring is here, birds, smells and flowers are out...and people

what a view - i stood almost 2 years to the date

watson bay candy cane light house, the "heads" in the back ground, this is where the ocean mets the harbor.

Pointy Pete - lovin the pipe, his wine cooler, waving at tourist boats that go by... look closely yuck!

got on a fast ferry, dad liked the different ferry boat

what a ride into the city! opera house behind us

aboriginals always playin in circular quay!

Opera Bar - nothing like an arvo here!

look at all those cups and wine glasses hooked to this guy!

free champers accidentally - good talks, and laughs as the sun set...

*que music* chicago is my kind of town

Indian Dinner! yummy...another first food experience for the guys

Saturday - Relaxing, Beach, Beers, and Bondi Bar Hops

2009-09-12T02:24:00.000-07:00

After a beach run, meditation clean, the guys and I headed out to a relaxing beach day, 85/90's this weekend. Festival of the winds was on in bondi.

Check out all the kites!

Sun comes out so do 10k people in bondi!

soakin in the rays

feet in the water, not for long....brrrr. need a few more months before ill go in!

Nicks for Lunch

Nice little spot and a great bar menus, best fish and Chips ive ever had!

Onto North Bondi RSL for afternoon beers...

kind of loud in here, the footie was on but we toughed it out and watched the sun set here...

RSL is the army retired club, at sun set everyone silent, lights out and the speech for the soldiers, pretty cool!

walked around a few bars in bondi, back to the house for games and pizza. Little drama with Dough Boys pizza, after 2 hours, we got some good and free pizza.

Stage fright anyone

the guys love the bathrooms here, always takin pics, they went in to take pics a few times and i think some people got a little curious what they were up to :)

in jail?

or a stripers cage, one will never know...

Friday - Train Trip, gettin outside the city...animals and moutains

2009-09-11T04:19:00.000-07:00

We decided to do day trips vs renting a car and going away. If i havent mentioned it already the guys and I found a senior ticket that is only $2.50 all you want public transport Train, Bus, Ferry.

We hoped a bus, a train and got on the western train line. Stopped in Blacktown, bussed it out to Featherdale park, I have been waiting to go here!

Overall so impressed and loved this place. So many more animals, lots of them just out with you, very fun afternoon.

The get to see kangaroos and wallabies!

Peacocks and albanio kangaroos!

so many cool birds! this one talks and scared the heck out of us. Video to come soon

so many active koalas, it was feeding time, they were hoping and jumpin everywhere!

dad liked the snakes and spiders

the male wallaby was aggressive and wanted some action! see video action of them fighting, they can jump like 7 feet high!

cute zoo guy talked to us, very nice and informative

beautiful!

so many species of owls, VERY COOL

finally got to see a wombat!! big ole hamster, thing

enchilda, tasmanian devils, dingos, alligator, ever aussie animal.

dad wasnt getting much closer - didnt want one to jump on him. they were pretty crazy active, jumping in and out of their areas...

this crazy bird didnt seem right to be just walking around!

this one was caged

this bird was super tall, you cant tell in this pic, hard to give it perspective, but its leg had to be 4 feet alone.

crazy owl bird just out and about, look at those human eyes...like the one i saw in bali

they blend right in with the log, there is 3 there

The train ride was another 1.5 hours up to Katoomba in the blue mountains. Had a late lunch in town and made it to the 3 sisters look out for sunset. Super chilly in the mountains, unlike the 80s in the city!

had to do it - JUMP

the 3 sisters!

u can see why they call it the blue mountains!

john came back up on Monday to hike, what a great time!!

2 hour train home went by fast as we play a Cho Cha Tee tourney (amazing card game)!

The mice will play when the cat is away (at work)...

2009-09-10T23:37:00.000-07:00

I worked during the week Mon - Thur. I posted pics below from the week.

Monday: day in bondi, shopping, cleaning and flooding my house! did laundry and didnt take the plug out of my sink...my floor is super clean now! AND this is the day Uncle John helped me get clean :) he noticed I was using Fabric Softener NOT soap!! YUCK. you live and you learn right :) Dad made a nice home cooked meal, watch tv and relaxed!

Tuesday dad work up with a horrible jaw ache, as in cant open his mouth! i had a spare RX which I filled and got him on pain pills. he was bed ridden all day while uncle john road the ferrys around. He made a pork chop dinner but couldnt eat :(

Wed - thank god, dad woke up feeling a bit better. They went to the butchers for steaks, had some afternoon drinks at their locals (tiki bar and the Tucker). Made their way into town for a YUMMY twainese dumpling dinner, followed by some Sake shots and beers. More firsts...i had to celebrate after a big presentation!

Thursday - beside having a headache and learning that I lost my client (as expected)....the guys came into the city for a Vietnamese lunch in china town, drinks at their spot in the cross, then a steak/potatoe/corn on the cob dinner. YUM! Lizzy came over to meet the guys and play some sequence. I had Friday off - weekend post to come next....

The local bartender at the Tiki Bar - new zealander. They enjoyed talking to the locals...

Harry's Cafe!! famous meat pie spot - jumping photo

first aussie meat pie

our less than appetizing Vietnamese lunch and horrible service :( cant win all of them! just leaves a bad taste in the tummy..

Had a fun time at lunch anyway

dad loved it!! all the gross body parts in the soup, including Bull Balls.

took them for some shopping in paddies market - lots of cheap tourist stuff

this was the restaurant - wouldnt recommend it however some peeps still swear by it

No pics from our quiet tuesday...but this is the end of our crazy Wed City adventure...

Good beers

Ravisis at midnight on a school night?! the guys are troopers, we dragged uncle john...he was dying to get on facebook

our sake shots - first time for the guys. They wont let us buy the cute containers used to drinks them..i knew mom would have slide it in her purse!

ruckus in the city!

john loved the sushi train action

in world square - dad loved all the big buildings around, surreal to him

great vibe in this place, i go weekly! love it!

YUM

Uncle John loved the steamers...he uses alot at home to cook with

my fav

lots of food, dad was able to eat finally!

The Guys and their First Four Days in Sydney

2009-09-06T18:20:00.000-07:00

I posted below Thursday - Sunday of the guy's trip...it is backwards so it goes from Sunday night to Thur :) oops.

They have been having a blast, way more than I ever imagined. Thursday they ventured on the bus and train, a first experience as my dad has not been on public transport. They got off in the cross, found a cheap pub which they got on TV (a news crew was taping a story, they were in the background and they thought that was pretty darn cool).

It was a rainy day so they didnt come to the city to meet me, I just worked a bit late and meet them in Bondi. They were not asleep the second night :) I had friday off so it was exciting, vacation long weekend...whoo hoo! we had a few beers and went out to Thai for dinner...another first! John loved it, dad thought it was good but prefers simpler tastes.

Friday took them into the city, showed them my work, hyde park, took the double decker bus around Sydney, ended with my dad and I getting Chinese Din in Bondi, uncle john wanted to get to his facebook :) closed the night with some sequence and taught my dad my fav card game, cho tai tee!

Saturday we got frocked up for the true aussie racing experience, follow by dinner over looking bondi at icebergs RSL, beers at the Bondi Hotel to watch the rugby game. Closed the night we sequence of course...

BBQ at bronte on Sunday, all my friends made it out. Beers and sequence at the Bavarian Beer cafe...

Sunday Night - 10pm finish

Lots of good beers, sequence and laughs. Becks and dad were a good opponents...

we are pooping uncle john out

Elodie and Ross came by...

Bronte Beach - weather was nice!

Good burgers and hot dogs - american style BBQ

Jodes and kai made it. Dad really liked meeting them, putting a face to the names..

Dad got right up in the mix and took over cooking. met a nice irish guy

a little paddle ball was played

Sunday

morning hit the market after a walk on the beach

Enjoying the sunset after the races

what a view

all the peeps frocked up, the guys loved seeing all the fashion, fancy dresses, crazy people

my facinator - compliments of Jodes and my craft day...i dont know about you but $2 vs $100 is a pretty good deal

Dad and I lost a little bit of $$ but had fun

The horses ran the wrong way?!

sequence history - my first 8 chips = 2 sequences, too bad dad had a jack :(

This is Dingo Spidie my pet spider - we had fun catching flies for him, some good laughs. I decided to face all my fears in australia, so how else to do that with bugs then to keep them as a pet ;)

Our fortunes at Chinese Din - dad likes Chinese better than thai...

saw the iconic coke sign

dad loved all the tall buildings, blown away by the size of sydney, city center is prob 5 seattles..

opera house!!!

Historic Rocks - oldest part of the city

Just ask google...this has been a constant theme of the trip...whatever, whenever we just ask Google. Been learning lots of useless facts as well as some important directional things..

Roo pizza!!

Nice afternoon beers

their first pic with the opera house - on top of the bus

DUCK - some low hanging tree were a potential danger

they see the harbor bridge!

some random sights and art along the way

on the double decker bus - john said he wouldnt ride one of these on a vacation in LA cause only dorks/nerds do this...well lookie here!

Dad on the bus!

went into St Mary's Cathedral, cool building, mass was on..

the AMP tower, we hope to go up this week

the fountain in hyde park

hype park walk...dad is going great getting around. his feet and legs hurt a bit

Anzac memorial

my office!! friday afternoon and NO ONE was there, i swear we work :)

the brothel next to my work, everyone gets a kick out of this. the whole legal prostitution thing is strange! there is an EFPOS only and open sign right there, John only has visa so it was a huge disapointment (only joking).

Me in front of work - the day started to heat up

got off the bus in front of where i lived for a year...behind the guys in this pic

Morning breakie at Brown Sugar

Drinks at the Bondi Tucker by my house after dinner - talked and laughed the night away

YUMMY Thai dinner... so much fun!

we are together - yeah!!

The guys urinal in the cross - they got a kick out of the stanless steal, waterfall action...

my dad getting on his first bus!!

My Dad and Uncle John Made it Down Under

2009-09-02T18:58:00.000-07:00

I am prepared for the guy to arrive - Dad and Uncle John are down under! I sorted out sleeping arrangements, schedule and time off.

So great to have family in town!

John took some pics on the way - the flights were good, not too many bumps, good service, lots of food and snack.

Dad struggled hearing the dvd and he had a baby next to him, so he didnt sleep :(

I got up early and met them there...it was SO excited pacing back and forth in anticipation. I was excited and nervous for them to arrive.

Dad looked beat! Hot and stressed - getting thru customs is never fun, but it went well. Once on the road to mine, we had fun driving on the other side of the road and catching up!

I headed off to work - they explored bondi!

Saw the beach, hit a few pubs, had some laughs...experienced the aussie accents and had a hard time with a New Zealander. A bartender at the local tiki type bar - she was taking shots mid day...as you do in australia.

The guys were passed out when i got off - 7pm. I expected them to be exhausted. I let them sleep, they got up for a bit but were out of it. I went to a friends to let them just sleep.

Got up bright and early! Went to breakfast and Luigis...fun to get up and spend the morning together. This is my local coffee place, i go every morning. Yummy coffee and food.

The guys were suppose to grab a bus and train today - have lunch in Kings Cross and cab it to my work in the afternoon...now.

More to come......

My Last Aussie Winter comes to an end....

2009-08-30T07:01:00.000-07:00

Aussie Winter - beach time, dinners, bike rides in centenial park, etc.

Beach day and Icebergs RSL - live music sunday nights! Caity made it out for the first time after surgery..

check out the dude in the back - white speedos - wrong!

crazy swans - longest necks ever. Lizzy and I did a bike ride in the park

Jens new ride - i named him COOP!!

Beck and I pulled a sickie - first time in a looong time. We did breakie at La Paris, drinks at revisis, walked around bondi, shopped, drinks icebergs rsl, massage, thai dinner, rough top sunset, drinks and sequence! what a great day

Jess's bday - brazilion bbq

my first night out as a brunette!

Bavarian beer night

kristen and i went to a concert - raggae night.

check out bondi - city to surf. I had a bunk ankle didnt run but it was nuts out here. I got a massage instead

Girls dinner in surry hills - funky cafe by day and rented out for yummy weekend dins...

Alice Springs and Uluru - The Red Center

2009-08-27T23:25:00.003-07:00

you have to hover over the slide show to get the commentary

we made it! another fun trip ahead - we are stoked!

wildlife!! pretty pink parrot

"river bed" in alice springs, dont know what I was thinking but i assumed a little more here...like a tacoma buts its more of a yakima

after our hotel people gave us the keys to someone elses place and there was some confusion...we walked into town (after some cheese and champers of course)

the saloon was cool! you can actual have family order u beers online, good for all the backpackers.

this is pepperoni pizza?! looks like sausage and cost an arm and a leg...not impressed with the food :(

when we ask the guys at our "four star" hotel about a spa he looked at us like we asked him how to buy crack...and actually that question would have prob been easier for him to answer...

took a walk up to get a view of the town

watch a sad chick flick, nice dinner and back to sleep...we had to get up like 5am..not happy about that situation!

Hike up to King Canyon - after a COLD 4 hour drive and a lunch stop (pics out of order)

so orange!

a wild camel!

tired, cold, hungry and they want us to hunt for wood...and look those who know me I am the first to get dirty, find wood and start a fire...I am paying for this trip, just didnt expect some of these things.

Bush Tv - LOVING it. moon was so bright we couldnt see stars :(

our dutchie friends - play cards and drank wine around the fire. This was my first backpackers trip, I was the grandma of the group. sad, i am too old for this style of rolling

"breakfast" and straight black coffee - yuum

the ROCK

soo thirsty, is that a mirage oh no its just a big rock

so pretty

peaceful walk around - such a great day!
I sprang my ankle hiking kings canyon the day before, and the aborignal really dont like people climbing the rock, it is sacrid...u have the option to climb of walk around...

saw some cool cave writings, 70k years old

crackers, and gross water to fill the aching tummy. did i saw the food SUCKED

hiking the olgas!

back to kings canyon - first day hiking

and this was a kangaroo in the olgas

sunset at the Rock

the group

sunrise

the lights come on - soooo ahhhh so beautiful

and a live dingo - we went to the culture center before getting dropped at the airport to fly back from Uluru. the tour continued on...we had enough.

Need food! check out the slide show above for more :)

Bavarian Beer and I go Brunette!!

2009-08-27T17:57:00.000-07:00

The work crew went out for a night of Bavarian Beers in the city - an IT guy was in town from our NY office. Stephan - our German IT guy who i love!! he loves a little taste of home in the Bavarian beer cafe's.

The first week i was here we all went out for oktober fest at one of these...good to be out again, relaxing little thursday night

Stephan balancing a BIG BEER

Andrea and Saunders

jodie!! annnd kai in the background as usual

when I was a blonde!

gary our other IT guy

I AM A BRUNETTE!!

Good feedback from most...
took year to get the guts and I am so happy I did.
Love my hair stylist - she is brilliant!

My New Picture - Aqua Bumps

2009-07-26T17:12:00.000-07:00

Check out my weekend purchase - it compliments the Bondi Painting I have...this is from the other perspective - inside the wave out vs my painting from North Bondi in...

"Aquabumps is a daily documentary of Australian beaches between the hours of 6am and 7am where digital photos are shot...

Aquabumps is often explained as ‘Escapism’…It’s 10:30am at work and you’re in the middle of cranking out a boardroom report for the end of financial year (dang - excitement), you’re in ya suit twiddling your pen when BOOM! the Aquabumps report hits your inbox providing a 30 second aquatic escape."

http://www.aquabumps.com/buy-prints/baked-froth/

Artwork Name: Baked FrothLocation: South BondiImage Ref: 2T1W4254.tifDate shot: 12th August 2008...

A few sets had rolled into the bay one after each other. The water was all frothed up from recent agitation. This wave, the last of the set, spat out the frothy cylindrical shape out the back. The sun had just crept up over the horizon and was bathing this wave in hot, orange warm morning light. My attraction to this shot is the frozen frothy bit chaotically flicking inside the toob – oh and iconic Bondi buildings in the background. Shot with: 14mm f.28 on a Canon 1ds Mark III

My Job Description - if you ever wondered what I really do

2009-07-06T23:35:00.000-07:00

This is classic - posted on Seek.com.au - a career/job hunting site.

This is a straight up...And really what it is like, I love straight-shooters. And the pay is good too.

Love it!

Vegas Baby - work trip!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-06-17T23:25:00.000-07:00

I see my BESTEST friend...i miss u girl

2009-06-17T06:33:00.000-07:00

after my world wind trip, I arrive at my last stop....texas! flight was good, was well behaved in vegas so no bad hang over :)

darn suitcase was search, they unsealed my new/expensive product, didnt reseal and it spilled all over my new clothes....urgh!

Was so great to see Jackies life, her big house, puppies, etcetc. it was like we never we apart, thats how BBFs are right

aquarium day

got to touch different fishes and things

sceeery

jumpin photo of course, had crap weather, lots of rain but still warm!

rainforest place, fun!

check out the beaches, very washington esk - gray water, etc

crazy to see all the left over hurricane stuff, still devestated area....

the town was flooded - see blue line, that is where the water was...

palapa bar - out back one of their friends, muddy area right on a creek...

love her puppies!! had fun hangin with them, never thought i would love a little dog so much so quick :)

live new orleans music over lunch and beers

champers and OJ - yum, now we are really on vacation

lots and lots of mexican food was eaten!

visited nasa

gavity zero - jumpin shot. wish they had one of those no gravity rooms...

took the slide down, felt like little kids running around in the center

toured the place

a few late night sequence nights - quality time, miss u girl

So Overdue!!

2009-06-16T03:01:00.000-07:00

I have been without internet at home so I have not blogged in too long (drop my internet connector off my balcony....)! It is now almost June!! I will be posting soon an update from my trip home, hawaii and everything else.

After basically 1.5 weeks of craziness with work and mostly travel I am back and settling into winter in Sydney. It is still really nice so no complaints yet. Still having ear issues, hoping that will go away.

Stay Tuned...