The past few days have been jammed pack with goodies for me to do! Friday I went out with all my flatmates and Maddy and we ended up pulling an allnighter. I dropped Maddy off at the train station and went to bed for a few hours. I then got up and went to Glebe Market with Sandi! I love that market! Someone will have to tell grandma I bought a nice watch from there. I also got some cute earrings and a couple pairs of pants. I liked it better than Paddington market. Probably because I could actually afford to buy things at this one! After spending the afternoon with Sandi I headed off to Narrabeen to spend the night with Kristin, Steve and Matty. Kristin made us some yummy pizzas (yes i took pictures of them) and then we watched Kenny. It is an Australian movie. I accidentally fell asleep for a bit of the movie. Not because it was boring though. I will have to try and watch it again sometime. They definitely didn't let it go that I had fallen asleep...hehe. I always enjoy spending time with them though! The next day Kristin and I drove up to Palm Beach and then took a ferry to Ettalong. It is on the Central Coast. We met up with Renee and drove to Pearl Beach to eat and hang out. Renee is a girl that also came to Canada and studied Education at the U of R. I got to know her while she was there too. It was good to see her. I took lots of pictures of her cute boy, Zachary. Pearl Beach was also very beautiful! I MISS the Northern Beaches and all that is around them!
Sunday evening I came back to the city to go to Hillsong's CD Recording Concert at Sydney Entertainment Center. I went with Goutham and Sandi and we met up with Michel, Karina (another Canadian girl from Maddy's DTS)and a few other people. The concert was so amazing!! We had really sweet seats! I took a lot of pictures and videos! (If my computer ever starts working I will get them loaded) It was so exciting to see Brooke Fraser sing and it was just so neat to be there! I also registered for the Colour Conference that is on this week! It is a Women's Conference. This evening was the first part of it. I am excited to see how the rest of it goes!! It is so neat to be a part of Hillsong. At first I was sketchy about doing things with the church because it seems like the popular tourist thing to do. But after listening to Pastor Bobbie speak tonight I realized how amazing and genuine her and her husband really are!! I am excited to see what happens for the next few days.
That is all for now. Thank you Trevor for commenting!
Monday, March 30, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Maddy's Visit.
Well, a week has gone by since my last post! That gives me enough time to have more stories to tell. I still do not have a job but I have taken it more serious this week as money is becoming an issue and I am realizing the importance of getting a job soon (I also had to invest in ANOTHER camera....no worries though, I got a 3 year warranty on this one).
On Tuesday night, my friend Maddy (who is from Canada) came to stay with me for a few days. She has been in Perth for the past 6 months at YWAM (Youth With A Mission). It is Discipleship Training School. So yesterday, we went to Manly Beach with two of her friends from the program (a guy from Arizona and a guy from Switzerland) and I showed them all around (from what Kristin has shown me - big thanks to her!). They complained (in a nice way) that I was way to fast of a walker and they could not keep up. I was surprised. I did not think I was in shape at all. They were impressed with how much I knew and thankful. Then last night we went to Hillsong Church for Powerhouse, their college and career group. We walked there and got lost on the way. When we arrived there was only like 10 guys. They explained to us it was guys night and girls night and they had no idea where the girls were so we ended up hanging out with the boys playing video games and ping pong. Our experience at the Hillsong College and Career was not the greatest one. No one really talked to us (except for the college and career pastor...when he was there...lol) and only the non-hillsong people were friendly. so most of the night was pretty awkward. Then another girl arrived and we got to talking. She is only in Sydney for the week. She is also Canadian (from Edmonton). She doesn't know anyone here so I told her she could come and hang out with us. She is pretty fun and we get along well. She. She. She. hahaha.
Today, we went got up early and went to Paddy's market and then went off to the Wildlife Center and the Sydney Aquarium. I do not think they were looking forward to walking there but they did it without complaining (It was only a 20 minute walk...haha). Sandi, the Canadian we met last night, and Monica also came with us. It was really fun and I loved being at the Aquarium even though I had already been there (we got 2 for 1 tickets). We then went to Cargo Bar in Darling Harbour for some 5 dollar pizza. We felt very underdressed..AND the guy who was checking IDs told Sandi that her liscense was not valid for ID because it said OPERATOR'S LISCENSE and not DRIVER'S. We believed that he was just on a power trip or something. Monica left, Maddy and Mikal (the swiss) went to walk around and Sandi and I sat and enjoyed the beautiful scenery at Darling Harbour. Her and I talked for a few hours. It was great to chat with her. We could have talked for hours.
OKAY LAST STORY OF THE NIGHT! We ended up meeting up with Goutham and headed towards Mikal's hostel...we checked earlier and they hadn't booked it yet and he had no phone to get ahold of them and vice versa. We found out that they had arrived there but there was no room for him so he would have to pay the same price for a room as his friends were paying for theirs. The man was rude so I told Mikal he could crash on our couch. While this was happened two backpackers came looking for a place. The man told him he only had 89 dollar rooms avaiable for them. They had mentioned to Mikal that they could night find any open/available hostels. They were young, cute little boys and I wished that I could just tell them they could crash on my couch! So, Goutham and I went to walk Sandi home and Maddy, Mikal and friends went to eat. On the way, we passed the back the backpackers again and I asked them if they had any luck. It was a No. So I jokingly said to Goutham, "You have a big place." and he stopped and said, "Sure, they can stay at my place." So he ran back and stopped them and offered them his place. They were pretty greatful and ended up coming out with all of us to a cafe (we ended up meeting up with everyone). Maybe its a random pointless story! But it made me realize that if I was in their situation I would TOTALLY want someone to do that for me. So I was happy that we could help them! (they were English...Nottingham...Robin Hood...)
So maybe this blog is longer than I had planned! But there is a bit of what has been going on with me!
Holly
On Tuesday night, my friend Maddy (who is from Canada) came to stay with me for a few days. She has been in Perth for the past 6 months at YWAM (Youth With A Mission). It is Discipleship Training School. So yesterday, we went to Manly Beach with two of her friends from the program (a guy from Arizona and a guy from Switzerland) and I showed them all around (from what Kristin has shown me - big thanks to her!). They complained (in a nice way) that I was way to fast of a walker and they could not keep up. I was surprised. I did not think I was in shape at all. They were impressed with how much I knew and thankful. Then last night we went to Hillsong Church for Powerhouse, their college and career group. We walked there and got lost on the way. When we arrived there was only like 10 guys. They explained to us it was guys night and girls night and they had no idea where the girls were so we ended up hanging out with the boys playing video games and ping pong. Our experience at the Hillsong College and Career was not the greatest one. No one really talked to us (except for the college and career pastor...when he was there...lol) and only the non-hillsong people were friendly. so most of the night was pretty awkward. Then another girl arrived and we got to talking. She is only in Sydney for the week. She is also Canadian (from Edmonton). She doesn't know anyone here so I told her she could come and hang out with us. She is pretty fun and we get along well. She. She. She. hahaha.
Today, we went got up early and went to Paddy's market and then went off to the Wildlife Center and the Sydney Aquarium. I do not think they were looking forward to walking there but they did it without complaining (It was only a 20 minute walk...haha). Sandi, the Canadian we met last night, and Monica also came with us. It was really fun and I loved being at the Aquarium even though I had already been there (we got 2 for 1 tickets). We then went to Cargo Bar in Darling Harbour for some 5 dollar pizza. We felt very underdressed..AND the guy who was checking IDs told Sandi that her liscense was not valid for ID because it said OPERATOR'S LISCENSE and not DRIVER'S. We believed that he was just on a power trip or something. Monica left, Maddy and Mikal (the swiss) went to walk around and Sandi and I sat and enjoyed the beautiful scenery at Darling Harbour. Her and I talked for a few hours. It was great to chat with her. We could have talked for hours.
OKAY LAST STORY OF THE NIGHT! We ended up meeting up with Goutham and headed towards Mikal's hostel...we checked earlier and they hadn't booked it yet and he had no phone to get ahold of them and vice versa. We found out that they had arrived there but there was no room for him so he would have to pay the same price for a room as his friends were paying for theirs. The man was rude so I told Mikal he could crash on our couch. While this was happened two backpackers came looking for a place. The man told him he only had 89 dollar rooms avaiable for them. They had mentioned to Mikal that they could night find any open/available hostels. They were young, cute little boys and I wished that I could just tell them they could crash on my couch! So, Goutham and I went to walk Sandi home and Maddy, Mikal and friends went to eat. On the way, we passed the back the backpackers again and I asked them if they had any luck. It was a No. So I jokingly said to Goutham, "You have a big place." and he stopped and said, "Sure, they can stay at my place." So he ran back and stopped them and offered them his place. They were pretty greatful and ended up coming out with all of us to a cafe (we ended up meeting up with everyone). Maybe its a random pointless story! But it made me realize that if I was in their situation I would TOTALLY want someone to do that for me. So I was happy that we could help them! (they were English...Nottingham...Robin Hood...)
So maybe this blog is longer than I had planned! But there is a bit of what has been going on with me!
Holly
Monday, March 16, 2009
Taronga Zoo was awesome! Although, no worries Stephanie, it wasn't as good as Australia Zoo...No petting animals or feeding them. When you get your picture taken with a koala you stand beside teh koala while its in the tree. Lame. But there were alot more animals. It had animals from all over the world. I loved the Chimps and the Gorillas...Of course the wombat was sleeping the whole time. I am lucky I had the experience I did at Australia Zoo. I got some sweet pictures and video. I will have to put them up when I get the time.
A couple days ago, Monica and I went to Coogee Beach (surprise, surprise) and we ended up staying later because there was lightning off in the distance (....the night before we had a HUGE rain/thunderstorm...you were drenched in like 30 seconds...) We thought it would be cool to watch in at the beach! Boy were we right! It was so beautiful! It was pretty cold sitting out there in our beach stuff watching it but it was so amazing to watch that it was totally worth it!
Today, I spent the day in the city (it was nice and I didn't even go to the beach). I just walked around in the Central Business District (downtown) and just window shopped. I decided I needed some cardio..haha. First of all, something really frustrating was happening. It seems like on every corner there is a homeless person in their designated spot every day begging for money. It hurts to see the same ones out there every day. I wonder how come they are there over and over. Isn't there a way they can get help? Have they got help and refused it? Who knows. Anyways, as I was walking down the street today there were two guys with bibles and a box. They would run down the street a bit, put down the box, stand on it and start preaching about God and hell. Do this for two minutes then get off, run and repeat the process. So they get to the end of the street and here they are trying to preach to people as they sit in front of a homeless person doing nothing about it. Maybe I am a hypocrite because all I do is drop money in once in awhile. But rather than jumping on the their boxes why didn't they shpw how Jesus would have wanted them to help people...rather than what they were doing! Anyways, just got me thinking and I needed to vent it.
On a funnier note...I think I need to get my hair done or something. There are people that go out on the street trying to find people to buy these hair packages, which are a pretty good deal considering what you would pay. Anyways, I was suckered into one when I first came down here. So, it makes me laugh when every once in a while I get the "excuse me, where do you get your hair done?" Today was CRAZY! It was like I had "this girl needs her hair done" written all over me. I had 6 people come up to me throughout the day...by the end i was just laughing. I even ran into Emma, a girl I know, who told me that from a distance she was waiting for me to get closer cause she was going to try and sell it to me. haha.. Too Funny! I even met a Canadian who lived in Swift Current for a while through the whole thing!
Anyways, enough reading for you.. for now!
Holly!
A couple days ago, Monica and I went to Coogee Beach (surprise, surprise) and we ended up staying later because there was lightning off in the distance (....the night before we had a HUGE rain/thunderstorm...you were drenched in like 30 seconds...) We thought it would be cool to watch in at the beach! Boy were we right! It was so beautiful! It was pretty cold sitting out there in our beach stuff watching it but it was so amazing to watch that it was totally worth it!
Today, I spent the day in the city (it was nice and I didn't even go to the beach). I just walked around in the Central Business District (downtown) and just window shopped. I decided I needed some cardio..haha. First of all, something really frustrating was happening. It seems like on every corner there is a homeless person in their designated spot every day begging for money. It hurts to see the same ones out there every day. I wonder how come they are there over and over. Isn't there a way they can get help? Have they got help and refused it? Who knows. Anyways, as I was walking down the street today there were two guys with bibles and a box. They would run down the street a bit, put down the box, stand on it and start preaching about God and hell. Do this for two minutes then get off, run and repeat the process. So they get to the end of the street and here they are trying to preach to people as they sit in front of a homeless person doing nothing about it. Maybe I am a hypocrite because all I do is drop money in once in awhile. But rather than jumping on the their boxes why didn't they shpw how Jesus would have wanted them to help people...rather than what they were doing! Anyways, just got me thinking and I needed to vent it.
On a funnier note...I think I need to get my hair done or something. There are people that go out on the street trying to find people to buy these hair packages, which are a pretty good deal considering what you would pay. Anyways, I was suckered into one when I first came down here. So, it makes me laugh when every once in a while I get the "excuse me, where do you get your hair done?" Today was CRAZY! It was like I had "this girl needs her hair done" written all over me. I had 6 people come up to me throughout the day...by the end i was just laughing. I even ran into Emma, a girl I know, who told me that from a distance she was waiting for me to get closer cause she was going to try and sell it to me. haha.. Too Funny! I even met a Canadian who lived in Swift Current for a while through the whole thing!
Anyways, enough reading for you.. for now!
Holly!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
New photos!
I added some new photos (and even blogged) all in one day!! hahaha
Beach Days - added new photos...
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=68467&id=507288525&l=4cb7b
My Life in Sydney Part 2
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=70594&id=507288525&l=47ad1
ENJOY!
Holly
Beach Days - added new photos...
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=68467&id=507288525&l=4cb7b
My Life in Sydney Part 2
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=70594&id=507288525&l=47ad1
ENJOY!
Holly
England or Australia?
Well, I am just sitting here after a day of shopping at Bondi Junction (right next to famous Bondi Beach where I spent yesterday reading at the beach) in a room of Welsh and English people...all eating biscuits and drinking tea (a daily ritual in their lives). They are all talking so fast to each other that half the time I have no idea what they are saying. hahaha. I love it.
Last night, I went out for supper with my friend David. We walked down to Darling Harbour. It is beautiful there at night time. We walked around until we found a place that actually still had their kitchen open. I also ran into Tami while I was down there. We had a seafood platter with prawns, oysters, mussels and scallops. David made me try every one. The prawns still had theirs eyes and shell on. I broke the first one and sprayed Brain Juices everywhere. After that David opened them for me. Sick! It was really fun and as you know I took some pretty fun pictures. I will get them up eventually.
Right now, we are getting ready for a barbie! Hopefully, this time we can actually get the barbie to work. Tomorrow Monica, David, Lisa, her mom and sister and I will all be heading out to Taronga Zoo! I am excited!!! :)
Love you all!
Holly
Last night, I went out for supper with my friend David. We walked down to Darling Harbour. It is beautiful there at night time. We walked around until we found a place that actually still had their kitchen open. I also ran into Tami while I was down there. We had a seafood platter with prawns, oysters, mussels and scallops. David made me try every one. The prawns still had theirs eyes and shell on. I broke the first one and sprayed Brain Juices everywhere. After that David opened them for me. Sick! It was really fun and as you know I took some pretty fun pictures. I will get them up eventually.
Right now, we are getting ready for a barbie! Hopefully, this time we can actually get the barbie to work. Tomorrow Monica, David, Lisa, her mom and sister and I will all be heading out to Taronga Zoo! I am excited!!! :)
Love you all!
Holly
Sunday, March 8, 2009
My week in a Nutshell.
Well, I have been slacking on the blogging type of things. I guess I have just been waiting for things to write. Last Sunday we had a barbecue here and I invited over Kristin (and her friend Matty) and David. We had a nice afternoon in the backyard with some snags (sausages) and burgers. Earlier in the morning Lisa and I went to Paddy's Market to get a bunch of fruit and veggies as well to make different salads. It was a great day. Good to see Kristin again.
On Monday March 2, Monica, a friend from the Whitsundays trip, came to live in our house. So I switched rooms and I am now living in a room with her. We get along pretty well..which is good. We have gone salsa dancing a couple times, gone to a few different beaches and on the weekend the whole lot of us went out for some yummy thai food. I am really glad that we all get along. On the weekend I also went up to Avalon (close to Narrabeeen) for a birthday supper for Kristin and Matty. It was yummmmmy pizza and one WEIRD owner. haha. I ended up staying the night there and spending the next day with Steve and Kristin. It was super good to catch up and we are looking forward to the next visit. While I was in Avalon my flatmates all went to the big Mardi Gras parade that was going on. It was pretty big here in Sydney. They took lots of pictures! It was pretty colourful!
OH! I also finished Twilight (the book I had been reading at the beach) and one of my flatmates, Jackie, also finished it so we treated ourself to a movie at a realllly big nice theatre. Now we are on to book two.
Today Lisa's mom and sister have come over from England for two weeks. Stacey's boyfriend is also coming to stay here for the week. It is going to be a fulllll house. 9 of us all together.. haha. 2 boys and 7 girls. haha. It is pretty ugly out so I think that I will just take Monica to the Queen Victoria Building and we will probably go salsa dancing later on tonight. Pretty laid back day. I picked up some of my stuff from Kristin's on the weekend. So I spent all last night and this morning applying for more jobs. Fingers crossed!
Well that is my past couple weeks in a nutshell!
Take care,
Holly
On Monday March 2, Monica, a friend from the Whitsundays trip, came to live in our house. So I switched rooms and I am now living in a room with her. We get along pretty well..which is good. We have gone salsa dancing a couple times, gone to a few different beaches and on the weekend the whole lot of us went out for some yummy thai food. I am really glad that we all get along. On the weekend I also went up to Avalon (close to Narrabeeen) for a birthday supper for Kristin and Matty. It was yummmmmy pizza and one WEIRD owner. haha. I ended up staying the night there and spending the next day with Steve and Kristin. It was super good to catch up and we are looking forward to the next visit. While I was in Avalon my flatmates all went to the big Mardi Gras parade that was going on. It was pretty big here in Sydney. They took lots of pictures! It was pretty colourful!
OH! I also finished Twilight (the book I had been reading at the beach) and one of my flatmates, Jackie, also finished it so we treated ourself to a movie at a realllly big nice theatre. Now we are on to book two.
Today Lisa's mom and sister have come over from England for two weeks. Stacey's boyfriend is also coming to stay here for the week. It is going to be a fulllll house. 9 of us all together.. haha. 2 boys and 7 girls. haha. It is pretty ugly out so I think that I will just take Monica to the Queen Victoria Building and we will probably go salsa dancing later on tonight. Pretty laid back day. I picked up some of my stuff from Kristin's on the weekend. So I spent all last night and this morning applying for more jobs. Fingers crossed!
Well that is my past couple weeks in a nutshell!
Take care,
Holly
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