It's almost time for the Ekka here which is aussie terms is short for Exhibition, the official name of the event is The Royal Queensland Show, something like the state fair. I remember when we used to go to the fair I used to love to go into all the exhibition halls where they were selling crap and pick up all the free magnets and pens, etc. Here they have something called showbags and apparently there are halls and halls of booths that sell showbags from different places which have goodies inside, for example there's a Britney Spears showbag, containing a wallet, pen, hair scrunchie, etc. for like $10..there are hundreds of showbags available and just so you can make most efficient use of your showbag shopping time they've got them all listed online so you can check out the contents before hand..here's the link..have a look some pretty interesting bags they have available.
http://www.ekka.com.au/(uscgliiysqisupuh05raip55)/pagelink/Default.aspx?pageid=100848
Here is a log of my travels and the adventures, dramas and stories that ensue. I've just finished up two years living in Australia and am headed to South America next, although that could change at anytime thus the benefit of this blog for constant updates on my whereabouts, state of mind, and my latest ramblings.
About Me
Cast of Characters (or friends who are often mentioned in the blog)
Eric- my little brother, I’m always dragging him into some nonsense and even though he complains I know he secretly loves it!
Joey-one of my bestest friends, we grew up together in Crowley, TX, Joey now lives in San Francisco, which makes it convenient for us to cause trouble together.
Claire-I wouldn’t have survived Brisbane or my masters degree without Claire, I think sometimes we share the same brain which can be a dangerous thing. Claire is now teaching English in Japan which of course I convinced her to do and then I didn’t end up going, but she forgives me!!
Danielle- Her and her boyfriend Conor were my flatmates in Sydney, being Irish they were always up for something and we had lots of adventures together, especially when Danielle and I got a hold of lots of vodka lemonades.
Soot Face-a Dutch girl that I did my masters with, when we were in a group together and supposed to present information about a company, she suggested that we put soot on our faces and pretend the company had burned down.
Mad Mary- my British flatmate in Sydney, Mary would drink lots of wine every night and be good entertainment for the house, and of course she is a bit mad.
Joey-one of my bestest friends, we grew up together in Crowley, TX, Joey now lives in San Francisco, which makes it convenient for us to cause trouble together.
Claire-I wouldn’t have survived Brisbane or my masters degree without Claire, I think sometimes we share the same brain which can be a dangerous thing. Claire is now teaching English in Japan which of course I convinced her to do and then I didn’t end up going, but she forgives me!!
Danielle- Her and her boyfriend Conor were my flatmates in Sydney, being Irish they were always up for something and we had lots of adventures together, especially when Danielle and I got a hold of lots of vodka lemonades.
Soot Face-a Dutch girl that I did my masters with, when we were in a group together and supposed to present information about a company, she suggested that we put soot on our faces and pretend the company had burned down.
Mad Mary- my British flatmate in Sydney, Mary would drink lots of wine every night and be good entertainment for the house, and of course she is a bit mad.
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