27.02.2012

Check out the new additions to my Sunset Series on Flickr – You won't be disappointed!

22.02.2012

Is it overkill to make the last three posts about Shaun's birthday? Yes? Well, too bad..... I am doing it anyways. For those who are interested to know, here is how the day went down – Monday morning, we both get up and go to work. I get off work early, rush home to bake the cake and then leave to pick up Shaun from uni at about 6.30pm. We head over to our favourite local micro-brewery, The Wig and Pen, for a delicious pint or two. They had just tapped their newest brew, a lambic beer called Lamb-Go-Baa. One word to describe it? Heavenly. Seriously, one of the best beers I have ever tasted In.My.Life. The brew master at The Wig reckons it is the best brew he has ever done. If you check out the birthday pictures, its the beer in the little glass. Just typing this makes me want to head over there right now and have another. Anyways, after having a few drinks and running into some friends, we head back to the house for dinner. At Shaun's request, I made a curry (chickpea and potato) with pappadums and naan. I forgot to take photos, so you will just have to imagine that part. Then after dinner and dishes, I surprised Shaun with his cake – complete with sparkler candles! Overall, it was a lovely evening.... and I promise no more posts about the birthday!

21.02.2012

Look what we made! For part of Shaun's birthday celebrations, we made some super delicious sugar cookies with almond icing, and Shaun picked the colours to use. We will be taking them to trivia tonight to share with our team. Yum!!

Also, I would like to wish a very, very happy birthday to my dear sister, Erika – you are such a wonderful person and I miss you so much every day. I love you!

20.02.2012

Wishing a very happy birthday to my best friend and love of my life!

19.02.2012 v.2

And here is a creature that I do not feel as lucky to see..... and I do see them quite often. The photo with my foot is for size comparison – not the smallest lizard, as you can see!

19.02.2012

Feeling very lucky to live in a country where I get to see beautiful creatures like these on a regular basis.

16.02.2012

Wow.... I am pretty terrible about keeping this blog regularly updated. But on my behalf, I am just so busy all of the time these days. I finished my prac at the pre-school, and I suppose the director was quite impressed as she offered me some casual work as a relief teacher. Basically, I will go in whenever another member of the staff is sick, on holiday, etc. I have already worked 5 days, and it is pretty great to be earning some income! I am waiting for my results for my last three units at uni – actually, I have gotten my final marks for one unit, and I earned HD (High Distinction)! I'm quite chuffed, I must say. I will be starting three more units at the end of February. At this rate, I will be finished with my degree in 2.5 more years!

Still no updates on the housing situation. We have been turned down for every application we have submitted so far. Pretty soul-crushing. I just want a place of my own to live – and I am a good tenant! I always pay rent on time, I am clean, I am quite, no pets, no children – I would think that would be good enough.

Haven't had much time for socialising lately, but we did go to an amazing wedding a couple of weeks ago. My dear friends Nic and Jen had a beautiful ceremony down at the coast, complete with dancing, live music, fire twirling, roast pig on a spit, and super delicious chocolate cake. It was an absolutely wonderful day, and I am so happy that I was able to be a part of it. Check out my Flickr account for some photos of the celebrations.

Not much else to report.... oh, I should be granted permanent residency here in Australia very soon. I am submitting my documents to the immigration department this week, and hopefully will hear back in the next month or so. Next step – citizenship!

Hope everyone is well. Miss you all and hope to catch up with you soon. xx