Week of May 24th, I have no life..

So, this week was work, all work. Working on my papers and short film. Went to an age 25-35 mini conference which was good. But that was the only outing. Worked late, worked early, tried to fight off a cold. Need more sleep, but will sleep once my stuff is done. Ran a few times this week, but not as much as I wanted.

Friday was a big day, turned in my short film for critique; we’ll see what they say! I really like it, even did a blooper reel. Will post once they finish with it!

Friday I produced for the first time. It was fun, but a little scary since I still don’t know everything about TV. But overall, it went well. And, I didn’t burn anything down.. bonus!

Housemates and I watched a movie at the house late on Friday. Good to just stay home in your pj’s. It’s so cold and rainy this week and the houses here are so cold (not insulated) so we had buckets of hot chocolate and popcorn. So nice to have a little break!

Sunday night I went to the Southwest extension and did TV. Lots of fun and the people were great!

I have no pictures this week; I really seriously worked my tail off!

There are some people I like, but you family, I absolutely love. I miss you and think about you all the time. I wish Sydney was in Ohio/Texas so I could take you to the places I’m going. My good times aren’t great b/c you aren’t here.

But I am living, truly living. I feel so alive here and I never want to be in a place where I’m not passionate for what I’m doing. Even if it means driving a car that doesn’t have heated leather seats…I’ll survive. Miss you; love you, hope I’ll get to skype you soon (hint, hint).

Week of May 17th (part vacation, part back to the grind)

Ended vacation strong. Went to the city to the Powerhouse museum. Had amazing exhibits on the 80’s (represent!) inventions and television. Also had Australian cars, planes, trains, clothes from the pioneer days. And the most impressive thing was an exhibit on Australian fashion week. So cool to see the clothes and designer workstations, amazing!

FINALLY went to see a movie. I have not seen a movie since November last year (besides French film that doesn’t really count). Movie here are assigned seats like England and cost $25. But I finally got a voucher so one day a week it’s only $8!! Saw Letters to Juliet, adorable.

It's getting colder but decided to go out and look at the stars late at night. Beautiful and totally different to north American sky. Moon is upside down, stars are different, so cool!

Finished the vacation with a trip to Bondi for the most delicious food and times with Court ever. It was CHUCKING it down rain. Like Noah’s ark situation. But we still went and it was so much fun. She is amazing and I’m so lucky to have such a good friend!

Back to TV/media. Back to early mornings. Working on my short film, working on assessments, few 15 page papers….who knew I’d have to learn again. Good times!

Pictures are from the amazing end of vaca. Love you, miss you!

Vacation! Week of May 10th

So we’re off this week and part of next week. So nice to have time off, been going a million miles an hour (although it looks like one giant vacation, I promise I’m working). J

Went to Bondi beach, great place to relax, see the beach and wander through bookstores, shops. The fashion here still kills me, it’s completely random, which I love. I bought a super cheap shirt that has wings, I kid you not, WINGS! But it’s amazing, just had to try it on…looked nuts on the rack.

Went to Manly on Sunday night with my housemates and Eric, super fun. The sunsets here are so beautiful, got lost…I really need to get my iPhone back. Desperately need the maps on it!

Monday night, no kidding….went out with Jennica (Finland) and Brenda (Florida) and they chose where we went…which was Manly. But it was great to hang out with them and see the beach again. You know I loves my beach, 3 days in a row! J

Wednesday I went to the Blue Mountains with Court, J and M. Amazing views, amazing times, amazing laughs. That’s all I’ve got to say. Oh, climbed a waterfall and tried, unsuccessfully to fall off it, thanks to J…crisis averted. The knot on my leg, no kidding, size of a golf ball from the fall and it’s currently black, BLACK. Neva gonna get a man lookin tore up, geesh.

End of the week, Court and I went to Bondi Junction, which is the most giant mall, like Northpark or Kenwood. Has normal stores but also has Gucci and really awesome Australian designers. So much fun trying stuff on, being not-fat is kind of a blast!

Pics are from the week off, squeezing every second out of life. Hope you are too! Much love

Week of May 3rd, I ain't got much

There is a Chipotle equivalent (kind of) called Mad Mex! It just opened and Court, me, J and M went. Pretty much changed my life. I miss Mexican food, severely lacking salsa in my life people!

Working on tv stuff, learning how to produce, scary at all the stuff you are responsible for, but it’s a good scary. I can do whatever I set my mind to, just have to be humble enough to ask questions and try…