“A combined $44 million is spent on outfits for the Melbourne Cup.” “Well, I contributed $19 to that.” *** I had no idea what the Melbourne Cup was before moving to Australia. Obviously, I could have guessed it’s a horse race. But I didn’t know it’s the race that stops the nation. The Melbourne Cup… Read More Australian Adventures: Attending the Race That Stops the Nation
“Do they even celebrate Halloween in Australia?” *** I’ve asked it. My friends have asked it. And now I’m telling you: They do celebrate Halloween in other countries! This came as a great surprise for me because Halloween is one of my favorite holidays (I had a cat named Halloween, RIP). My best Halloween was NYC circa… Read More Nanny Diaries: Celebrating Halloween in a Different Country
“So all I have to do is tap my credit card onto this machine?” “Yes.” “And there’s no chip?” “No… what?” “Omg I love this country.” *** While I was writing the post about what you’ll miss about America when you move to Australia, it got me thinking about everything that Australia has that the… Read More 15 Odd Things About Australia That You Need to Know About
“So you’re saying that you don’t religiously eat peanut butter?” *** I’ve been away from the United States for 10 weeks now and—I have to admit—I’m getting a little homesick. It’s not the best feeling in the world, but it happens. I think what I really miss the most is the familiarity of America. (Yeah,… Read More 24 Things You’ll Miss About America When You Move to Australia
“What did you do in school today?” “I had a sword fight with Goldilocks.” *** Week one in Australia has been an adventure. I’ve learned some strange lingo, upset a snobby barista, and managed to drive on the wrong side of the road at a consistent speed limit that is 20 mph slower than my… Read More Australian Adventures: How to Make Friends in a New City
“Can I get an Americano?” “Excuse me, what?” “An Americano…” “Uhm, do you want a long black?” “Excuse me, what?” *** I woke up totally uncomfortable with my head resting on my boney shoulder and drool running down my mouth. I turned my head and looked out the window of the plane. Where am I?… Read More On Moving to Australia, and Making Google My BFF