That's right, the fuzzy catepillar from hell got me. Right on the wrist, wear the veins are plentiful. It wasn't a nibble actually, but a sting.
Words of advice: Don't eat the mayo. It's not mayo....or the cottage cheese for that matter. Whatever thatched roof cottage it was made in should be burninated! It tastes like chalk. The rest of the food however, is quite nice if you don't mind Jenny Craig sized servings. If you are looking to diet this is right country for you. You don't even have a choice really. You'll lose about ten pounds of water weight in the first few hours and then comes Jenny. Maybe that is why all of the women at play group look like "after" pictures. They "apparently" have had children, but you wouldn't know it. I am sort of the tweener shot at this point. You know, midway between the enormous pants and the bikini.
A struggle I am having: I have yet to make anyone laugh here, except for Mike. I believe they think I am nice and friendly, but funny? Not so much. I don't know what to say, once I get passed, "Yes, I am from the States. My husband is working at Russell. I'm adjusting well. I love your country. How old are your little ones?" and then I completely run out of things to say. I start to panic and find a reason to walk away. Someone help me! I used to have people in my life that at least appeared to be amused by me...even entertained.
I will give a prize to the first person who can outline a strategy for me or at least work on some new opening lines. Lines that scream; HEY you want to be friends with me because I am humorous and good natured! Maybe I should just be direct and tell them exactly that. I guess "she'll be right", (I'll be okay).
Kenna starts preschool tomorrow. Three days a week from 9-3. I love my girl.
We're going out tonight to get her all of her supplies and snacks. She will be in the pre-kindie class.
A question for America: There is no yellow cheese here of any kind. My question is why do WE have yellow cheese? Milk is white. Cheese comes from milk. Talk to me about the yellow?
Word(s) of the Day: Fair dinkum : true, genuine Dinky Di: true, genuine
Daily Poll: Do you think I will be adopting either of those phrases? Why or why not! If you know me at all, this should be a no brainer!
Fun Factoid: We are called Yanks and the British are called POHM's (Prisoner of Her Majesty) As most of you know Australia began as a penal colony. The ships carrying criminals (most of which were petty thieves) had POM on the hull. Those Aussies really know how to turn things around. Now they are a mighty nation and the Brits are POHM's.
Goodnight A
merica!
