Boobs and Kangaroos

I'll admit, living abroad is cool and all, but I did get homesick the other day. I had a dream that I was home and woke up pissed when I saw white walls and the suitcase next to my bed. It feels like a far far away version of Massachusetts, but not. I'd definitely give Sydney more credit than MA. Since classes are so long, I have free time during the day and try to find things to do. I read for class, wander around the city until I get lost and find my way back, eat, and use my not-so-free internet. Oh, I did run today! There's a park across the street; nice way to start the day until your legs start burning. I usually wear two sports bras when I run for extra security; I'd hate to lose an eye, but I left a bunch at home. Lame. So when a friend said, 'Kenya your jus'ta bouncing' I said, 'Thanks I know,' with a smile. Unfortunately, gravity doesn't befriend us all, but for now I'll manage.

Yesterday I went to iron my shirt and there was a FAT waterbug in the ironing room. For those who aren't familiar, a waterbug is a huge roach that flies. Australia doesn't start out with small roaches, theirs come out the womb supersized. I just pray they don't end up in my room.

My mass media class went on a field trip to ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) studios. It was pretty cool to see all the behind the scenes TV and radio production. I had a revelation too – I think I want to work in radio. Just another thing to add to my 'when I grow up' list. For lunch I went to another part of the city and finally had kangaroo pizza. It was good, if you ate the meat on the pizza. If you take a piece of meat off and eat it by itself, it has an after taste. Someone said it tastes like deer meat, but I never had deer before. The restaurant also had emu and crocodile pizza, one day I'll try them too. Kangaroo is enough wild animal for one day. I cook pretty much every day and teach my friends here to cook too. They are all recipe illiterate; I mean that in the nicest way. Chicken, pasta, sausage, we do it all. Going out for food is nice and all but too much money, so why not experiment in the kitchen for free.

A couple of us have been looking up things to do in the city this weekend. There are markets, performances, art shows, and free massages all over. We just have to find them and take advantage. I'm going to see a musical/dance performance this Saturday at the opera house called Wrong Skin (it's an Aboriginal production), reviews will follow.

Peace J