In the vein of my brothers' blog, I thought I'd do a little review of Australian life.
Favorite Aussie TV show: Farmer Wants a Wife. Old MacDonald meets The Bachelor, this show pairs several farmers with a few girls each. Most of them don't have farm experience, so the audience can poke fun at the city girls trying to push cows and muck stalls while watching the farmers try to make a decision. Instead of high dollar dates at exclusive resorts, they go for picnics in the farmers' pastures and make out while watching the sunset from a tailgate… as much as you can watch the sunset while making out.
Favorite Aussie word: "bogan" It is akin to the American word "redneck", having connotations of country backwardness, or hickishness.
Best way to spend an afternoon: curled up on a couch reading The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society with a certain Attila puppy's head on your lap (I'm making so much progress with this dog thing). This book was recommended to me by several people, including Steph. Shaffer's characters are spot on and I love them all. It's a good light historical fiction for an afternoon on the couch.
Most disconcerting American story thus far: a new friend told me about an American girl he knew who put anti-abortion stickers all over someone else's car and freaked out when she saw an Obama sticker. I had to tell him that I was definitely pro-life and not an Obama fan, but people don't generally do crazy things like that.
Most endearing old man: There's a tie between old Ian and Allistair. Ian landed planes on aircraft carriers for the RAF during the war and has the sweetest smile. When he prays you can almost hear the angels saying "amen". Allistair is a Scot, and a cheeky one at that (that means witty or sarcastic in Aussie English). He and his wife Mae are the cutest pair with charming accents to match.
Most eaten foods in the Sarah/Casie house sitting career: omelets - we eat them with onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, cheddar, pesto, or whatever's on hand; toasted sandwiches - usually with the same stuff as the omelets have, minus the eggs; pasta - penne, lasagna, wilted greens, tomato sauce, carrots, pesto, anything can go with a pot of pasta.
Favorite techno-travel gadget: SKYPE! I love talking with the fam or catching up with the best friends for free!
Weirdest thing about living in a different country so far: Beginning to not notice when Australians and Americans are on TV.
Best Aussie party: The huge family reunionesque birthday bash we crashed last night, complete with a barefoot hike to the beach, bonfire, and quesadillas!
Much love for you and Christmas,
Little Miss Sunshine
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