It sounds like I'm finally getting somewhere regarding housing for my internship in Orlando. A lot of emailing - I feel bad because I'm not able to just pick up the phone and call, so I feel like I'm really burdening some people, but they've been great in helping me work out the details. Any way, it sounds like I'll be staying with a friend from Purdue, Jason Brooks, who works in the same office as I did last year (and will again this summer). When Adam and my family visit I'll stay in a hotel with them. Another plus is that it sounds like I won't need to rent a car for the entire month! Things are starting to fall into place. I was beginning to really worry!
Yesterday was the errand-running day. I got a ton done: Post office stop, library, finished buying souvenirs (a nice relief), and did a lot of work around the room for moving out (throwing out stuff I don't need to take home, etc.) I also got some work done on my scrapbook and tonight I'm going to start on my DVD of the trip. Another check off the list was in finalizing my last semester at Purdue to make sure I'm good to graduate this December. I'm waiting to hear back from Angie with confirmation. Oh, that reminds me! I got a $500 scholarship from the COT (Amoco)! Woo hoo! And, another $560 will be on its way to my funds after I receive my rental deposit from my flat here in Australia. But back to errand-running: I knocked out $20 of the $40 voucher I have at Kodak Express by purchasing some cute photo albums. All the photos on my wall are going into them. Also, I deposited my canister full of change: $180!!! Woot!
The other night I watched Ice Age with Inga. I laughed so hard and thought of Chucky when Diego exclaims, "Woo! Who's up for round TWO?!" She liked the movie, but is still deprived of having seen Finding Nemo. = /
Great news: today Adam booked his ticket to visit me in Orlando! The plan is to not make too many plans. The only agenda is to visit his aunt and uncle and friend, Ben, who all are in Orlando. That, and the beach, naturally. = )
The weekend after Adam visits will be a girls' weekend! My Mom, Aunt Dawn and Grandma are coming down for a visit (I'm not sure if my cousin, Lana, is still coming or not?). We're going to go see La Nouba (I LOVE that show and this will be my third time of seeing it, haha), the beach, and do other fun stuff!
Australian Difference:
*police get public holidays off
Saturday Inga and I are going to Surfer's Paradise to meet up with Tamara, a friend we met at Fraser Island back in March. She's heaps of fun! We're going to hang out at the beach and live it up Saturday night. It's going to be a great time (also the last trip of my stay in Australia - so sad to think about!).
In case you're wondering, YES, I am homesick. I miss America. I miss Steak 'N Shake. I even miss checking left whenever I want to cross a street. Most of all I miss my family and friends, especially Adam. Okay, I can't go on or I'll get all sappy.
Sounds like plans for 3 July are set: get-together in Indy with Adam's gang. It'll be the only time I can hang out before some of them move for their full-time jobs (i.e., Danielle). Plus we're going to share some Kava with everyone (namely Jon), and we're going to have an early celebration of Ryan's long-awaited 21st birthday since we can't make it on the night of his actual birthday. Adam and I will be camping with my family at Salamonie! But during the day of the 4th we'll be having a nice picnic with his family and company. I can't wait!
Running. Ugh, I'm totally out of shape. I have cottage cheese for thighs right now. Gotta work that off for sure. So I've started two new Nike+ challenges with Adam and Mom. One is where the winner is the person to run the fastest 5K by 25 June. Right now I'm in the lead with 30'08" and Mom is less than half a minute behind that time - she's a quick one! The other challenge is where the winner is the first person to run 40 miles by 25 June. My mom and I are really fighting for this one, haha. The three of us (and more?) are planning to run the Indy Half-Marathon on 18 October! So I know Adam will be joining us in running. I'll have to draw up a training plan for the half. Adam has been taking a martial arts class for Krav Maga. He is really enjoying it and I'm excited for him to teach me some cool moves. = )
Yesterday I met with my friend Laura for tea at The Three Monkeys. Laura just got back from a year abroad at Purdue (we met last semester before I left). We had a great time catching up and chatting about our experiences abroad. It was great to hang out with her. I think she's going to join Inga and I to see The Incredible Hulk on Sunday, and we're aiming to hit Punjabi Palace before I leave. Yum!
Lastly, the other night 21 of us went to see the Sex & the City movie. I had very low expectations, and, as it turns out, I was pleasantly impressed with the flick. It was rather long (2.5 hours?), but VERY funny. Some parts were uber predictable, but I still really enjoyed it. Apparently, if I was one of the four girls, I would be Charlotte, and I take that as a great compliment as she's the glue of the group, the mind of reason and seems to have figured out a good bit of life. Personally I liked Samantha's pizazz. Favorite parts: the coloring scene and when Charlotte drank the water in Mexico - I laughed so hard it hurt to breath. = )
That's all for now!
-Amanda
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