The title of this blog post is dedicated to the fact that I have still not seen either of these animals. I'm a little sad about it! On a brighter note--it was a very sunny day this morning. I got a little red in my checks! Looks like I'm getting sun from working rather than getting sun the way I wish I was...and that's the beach/the weekends! Preschool today was good because for half of the morning we were outside, and to make it better our barrista brought my coffee out to me. He now knows that I like it black. It's bizzaree to Australis that I like my coffee black. Highlight of my day: We went running along the hilly roads of Goonellbah during sunset and it was gorgeous. I plan to go back soon ... read more

As mentioned in my last blog, I woke up this morning and had a good feeling about the day. Why you ask? First because we had a good weekend to look back on, and second because the sun was shining. It was our first Monday working in the preschool, and Mondays have a differnt feel from the rest of the day. No matter what day of the week, a childcare center is never going to be the same. Monday's however, are fresh, making it easier for everyone to be at work (as long as we have our coffee!) We also had some new children come to our class today, and that made it fun to get to know those children more. I'm still working on learning all the names of the children last week and now ... read more

First just let me say, Happy Friday! I'm always happy that it's Friday but today makes it even more exciting because it is the start to our first "full weekend" in Australia. It also completes our first week at pre school. Today at preschool was even better! I must say, the people we work with are great and easy to get along with! I'm happy about this because it makes the "Chaos" of the pre school better. This is true in any work setting--if you have good co workers your day will be THAT much better. A cute story worth reading--It is the Queen of Englands birthday today, and so, in honor of that today at pre school we had a party for the queen. The children made crowns, invitations, and even decorations. The children also ... read more

Day number two, and I'm already feeling better about the Australian pre school. We were told prior to coming over to Australia that the schools will be "laid back", but to experience the "laid back" puts much more of a meaning to the term. It's true in life also, we learn best by experience. I always try to keep a positive attitude, no matter the situation I'm in. I've always found that keeping a positive attitude helps every and any situation. And what I've learned from it? It's alwaystrue. For all of you who might be reading thing blog...if your having a bad day...keep your head up and read my blog for some giggles! I always have an odd story or two to slab a smile on your faces (I hope so at least.) In my ... read more

My highlight of the day was visiting an Australian mall. You ask why? Well, not because I bought anything, but because it has 2 grocery stores in the mall. You won't find that back home. People come from all over the world to see the Mall of America...they should start coming to Australia because you can get your groceries here. Another interesting thing I noted about the food in Australia, specifcially, subway, was the difference in meants/ingredients sold. Subway here has beets, and lamb as option for meat (well, beets for vegeterians.) Also, shredded carrots come as a veggie option. The cheese offered...Old English instead of American. I was so fascinated with the subway differences that I might have questioned the subway employee with question after question of differences and why this and why that? Maybe ... read more