Check it. Hasn't even been a month and I'm back.
Here are a few more bits about life here in Oz.
Bit #1.
How're you going?
Yes. That's how Sydney-siders greet one another. Not how's IT going or how're you DOING, but how're you going? Does that make sense to any of you? And what is the appropriate response to this greeting?
Good? I'm going good? Or maybe well? I'm going well?
Usually I just say, "I'm doing well" and leave it at that.
Bit #2.
The birds in Sydney are crazy.
This morning I seriously had a dream that I was in the middle of the jungle and when I came to I realized it was because of the birds going crazy outside my window (imaging 30 loud, different sounding birds all jabbering to each other at the same time...lasted for like a minute and then quiet. Creepy.).
Two of my favorite bird calls are the ones that make the same sound a guy would makes when whistling at a hot girl, and the other sounds like a small child yelling (I can never tell whether Wil is awake from his nap, or if 'it's just one of those crazy birds' as B says.) They are seriously out. of. control.
Bit #3.
Sydney-siders are CRAZY J-walkers.
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Like I've almost hit 5 people since moving here. People will just start walking across the road wherever and whenever they feel like it. (The image is not accurate...they do not use the crosswalks).Driving here is kind of like a thriller movie, I'm always peeking out of one eye to see if the insane girl walking through 4 lanes of traffic, standing on the 1 inch median is going to make it out alive. C.R.A.Z.Y.
Bit #4.
Don't speed in Sydney.
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And no need for police officers here. They give all the dirty work of ticket-giving to these little tiny speed cameras that sneak up on you from out of nowhere and hit you with a lovely bit of mail more than a month after the incident. Not only do we pay tolls to use the roadways, we pay for every mistaken mile over the limit (which, by the way are insanely slow. Like the fastest I've ever seen is 80 km/hr). Sydney just keeps getting more and more expensive.
Bit #5.
The Tim Tam
Ah, on the bright side, let me introduce you to one of Sydney's delights.
These little irresistible biscuits are sure to counter any speeding-ticket-induced foul mood and send you right back to your happy place. And just because I'm such a fan of the chocolaty goodness, I'm going to give a pack to one of you. All you have to do is leave a comment and I'll randomly select a winner. Giveaway closes Sunday, October 17th.
Mmmm mmm...is it calling your name?
Here are a few more bits about life here in Oz.
Bit #1.
How're you going?
Yes. That's how Sydney-siders greet one another. Not how's IT going or how're you DOING, but how're you going? Does that make sense to any of you? And what is the appropriate response to this greeting?
Good? I'm going good? Or maybe well? I'm going well?
Usually I just say, "I'm doing well" and leave it at that.
Bit #2.
The birds in Sydney are crazy.
This morning I seriously had a dream that I was in the middle of the jungle and when I came to I realized it was because of the birds going crazy outside my window (imaging 30 loud, different sounding birds all jabbering to each other at the same time...lasted for like a minute and then quiet. Creepy.).
Two of my favorite bird calls are the ones that make the same sound a guy would makes when whistling at a hot girl, and the other sounds like a small child yelling (I can never tell whether Wil is awake from his nap, or if 'it's just one of those crazy birds' as B says.) They are seriously out. of. control.
Bit #3.
Sydney-siders are CRAZY J-walkers.
image via
Like I've almost hit 5 people since moving here. People will just start walking across the road wherever and whenever they feel like it. (The image is not accurate...they do not use the crosswalks).Driving here is kind of like a thriller movie, I'm always peeking out of one eye to see if the insane girl walking through 4 lanes of traffic, standing on the 1 inch median is going to make it out alive. C.R.A.Z.Y.
Bit #4.
Don't speed in Sydney.
image via
And no need for police officers here. They give all the dirty work of ticket-giving to these little tiny speed cameras that sneak up on you from out of nowhere and hit you with a lovely bit of mail more than a month after the incident. Not only do we pay tolls to use the roadways, we pay for every mistaken mile over the limit (which, by the way are insanely slow. Like the fastest I've ever seen is 80 km/hr). Sydney just keeps getting more and more expensive.
Bit #5.
The Tim Tam
Ah, on the bright side, let me introduce you to one of Sydney's delights.
These little irresistible biscuits are sure to counter any speeding-ticket-induced foul mood and send you right back to your happy place. And just because I'm such a fan of the chocolaty goodness, I'm going to give a pack to one of you. All you have to do is leave a comment and I'll randomly select a winner. Giveaway closes Sunday, October 17th.
Mmmm mmm...is it calling your name?
21 comments:
I love it when you guys post. First because you have amazing pictures and second because I love to see things about your new adventure. You guys are troopers. I would go nuts with that speed limit. Looks like fun though.
I am missing you guys so much! Looks like you're having fun adventures!
I love Tim Tams. In HOng Kong we did the Tim Tam slam. You bite off the ends of the Tim Tam and use it for a straw with hot chocolate and then try to hurry and suck it into your mouth before it falls apart into the hot chocolate. It's a must try. My fingers are crossed for the give away :-)
Ummmm, i really think I should win this...because I AM pregnant you know! haha....looks divine! And I love your 5 Tidbits....email me back already!
Mmmmm... I also love the TimTam slam. So good! Welcome to the wonderful world of traffic cameras-we haveTONS up here in good old Canada as well. I loved the update Linds. Love you.
who's your chubby buddy? that's right. send it my way.
I'm in, I love sweets! Hope your two sweet boys are doing great. We miss them.
Oh, I am pretty sure that chocolaty goodness is calling my name. Sydney sounds crazy, but I have always wanted to go there. What a fun adventure.
I've heard these are really good! Thanks for sharing your crazy, new experiences.
So glad you are all settling into your "new" life! Nick would L.O.V.E. it if I won the Tim Tam giveaway! He enjoyed those little delights of heavenly goodness when he lived in the great land down under! It's been over 7 years since he enjoyed one and he still closes his eyes and will reminisce the fond memories of the chocolate amazingness when he talks about Tim Tams! Can't wait to see more fun projects as you make your new house your home!
Wow, I better get my comment posted too! That chocolately thing looks delicious, even if it has a weird name! Pull my name please! Love you guys, and I also loved all the photos, especially the ones on Nathan's Facebook page. I'm really ready to come visit the beaches and of course you guys too! Love you!
Looks yummy!Thanks for having a fun giveaway.
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Yum! I want Australian candy! P.S. I say you just hit the jaywalkers- that's how it is in France, too. Crazy foreigners!
I want a Tim Tam! If I had a Tim Tam, I'd be "going great!"
I am glad family members can enter this giveaway because those little treats look delicious.
You are really in Australia?!! I haven't looked at blogs in FOREVER!! Love the pics of the family!!
Yesterday was my birthday, so I should probably win the drawing.
So good to hear your update. I keep hoping Brad and I will come across a large some of money for some reason so I can come and visit before you leave! It looks like you guys are adjusting well and doing great. Miss you.....ps....you really shouldn't wave chocolate like that in pregnant peoples faces!
me me!! if you only knew how bad i want that!! also hi and awesome that you guys are in sydney! love it! your dear sweet buffalufagus sister is coming down to play with me in a couple weeks, so excited! hope all is well with you guys
Ashlee got me all excited and I think I would definitely try the Tim Tam Slam! Hope you are all doing well! Sounds like fun there in Aussie land!
Well I am willing to leave a comment even though I am completely blog stocking you and really only know you as Ashlee's friend, but hey it is CHOCOLATE and you live in Australia and that is just cool.
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