AUSTRALIA | Monday, 21 Apr 2008 | Views [370] | Comments [1]
I started my paper. Let me know what you guys think:
Elizabeth Honey’s book, 45 and 47 Stella Street and Everything That Happened is a prime example of class politics encoded in children’s literature. The story is seemingly a typical battle of good ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 20 Apr 2008 | Views [298] | Comments [1]
So I went to bed last night at 11:30 (on a Saturday night) and then slept, non stop, no interruptions, not even a roll over, until 12:40 pm. AKA I slept for THIRTEEN HOURS. No one should do that. No one. Maybe babies...to keep them quiet and stuff.... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Saturday, 19 Apr 2008 | Views [305] | Comments [1]
So Paris and Lindsay and I are about to go to a place called Hot Chocolate. They have food but mainly serve desserts. It's down in the docklands which is new. Danny isn't coming because he is a "manly display of beastery". I say hah! The ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Friday, 18 Apr 2008 | Views [384]
Weird/cool events of the day: 1) We got to see Long Island Matt and we ate at big baby pizza on Brunswick Street which was pretty delicious and only $4 each. 2) We went in Qantas because Matt is getting his flight changed maybe and while we were waiting ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 17 Apr 2008 | Views [295]
I haven't made fun of my classes in awhile: A) A conversation in one of my classes- Tutor: What is a difference between oral and written language? Me: Written language doesn't have an accent. Tutor: RIGHT. Good. It's hard to convey emphasis in ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 16 Apr 2008 | Views [392] | Comments [2]
Dear All, Further to my previous email regarding travel concessions, I regret to tell you that I have since been informed that under no circumstances are we to issue documentation to Study Abroad students. I can only apologise for the inconvenience ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Monday, 14 Apr 2008 | Views [519] | Comments [2]
Today was a hum-drum day. Until we were oh so hilariously reminded WHY we like to work at Brio so much. So I was randomly scheduled to work Wednesday at Brio and I wrote the following: Dear Management, I just wanted you to know that I will be just ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Monday, 14 Apr 2008 | Views [305] | Comments [1]
News: 1) My new camera came today. It's good and I love it and I loved the Cream of Wheat that came with it...but I'm not sure what to do. Do I cook the cream of wheat and put the camera IN it? Or do I cook the camera and take pictures with the cream ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Saturday, 12 Apr 2008 | Views [348]
A FORWARD FROM TRACY KINGSLEY (who by the way is in CHINA and still helping us. Maybe let Stephen Foster know if you run into him mom? That's impressive and VERY nice of her): Tracy, In my "cheat sheet" book I find the Australian grades ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 10 Apr 2008 | Views [250]
So hilarious.
These men came to make Paris' room bigger because her room is apparently smaller than the national standard for a rentable room.
Leave it to Gracia to pull that one off.
On had a nose like Gonzo and one had funny socks with stitches all ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 10 Apr 2008 | Views [358] | Comments [1]
SO I am meeting with the guy today to discuss if I can remain in that class. Tracy emailed us and our grades ARE based on percentages. Which means, if I get a grade like Danny (87% HIGH DISTINCTION GREAT JOB BEST IN CLASS) I get a B. A High distinction ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 8 Apr 2008 | Views [284] | Comments [1]
So this is the unit chair's response to me: Hi Mary,
Can we chat in person? When are you free? I am around today and
tomorrow. If you have a mobile I can call you and we can set sopmething
up.
Chris aaaaaaaaaanyone else feel like I met ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Monday, 7 Apr 2008 | Views [287]
A) Sick B) DRUG (dragged?) myself to class today for our group project and they still haven't done ANYTHING so I have to do it all myself. C) Unit chair says we can discuss but it looks like I might have to with drawl from the course. NOT happening.... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Monday, 7 Apr 2008 | Views [334]
Mary is panicking. I just found out there is a practicum for my class. AS IN GO AND WORK IN THE FIELD AND NO ONE TOLD ME THIS AND MY VISA DOES NOT ALLOW THIS. Soooo I emailed the chair and now I have to wait and find out what's going on... AHHHHHHHH! ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 6 Apr 2008 | Views [293]
Dear World, If anyone has a spare throat lying around I'd greatly appreciate it. Mine seems to be failing to work lately. I can't really swallow and it hurts a lot. A spare left knee would be good too. It's been acting up. Maybe it doesn't hurt ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Saturday, 5 Apr 2008 | Views [263]
I turned in my first assignment yesterday. And ate a ham and cheese sandwich. Both of which were VERY rewarding. And now I've got a cold and my nose is running down my face so I'm going to go do laundry and drink a cuppa. Mare
AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 3 Apr 2008 | Views [329] | Comments [1]
My mom says she is Mary's blog deprived so I'm trying to think of something to write.
I currently feel like crap and I hate school. I don't really HATE it but I'm tired to bs-ing why I think that Max fits the under-dog stereo type in Where the ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 1 Apr 2008 | Views [301] | Comments [1]
So Lindsay and I went to find this Canon store. And we end up in some business district where there's tons of huge glass buildings and corporate-ness and great landscaping. I was thinking I was probably about to meet Mr. Canon himself, that's how fancy ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Monday, 31 Mar 2008 | Views [334] | Comments [1]
So I'm standing in the kitchen right? I'm on one side of the counter and Lindsay and Paris are on the other. And we're making tea, right? And I say, "let's take a photo" and I take a photo. And it's clear as day, right? And then Danny ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 30 Mar 2008 | Views [291] | Comments [2]
So I was sitting here describing to Paris how much Annabelle is like my mom and I said "They are identical right down to that red shirt she wears" and Lindsay says "I know the one you're talking about! I can see it. The red one with ... Read more >
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