G’day
Crossing the finish line…
What do you do when a dream- years in the making – becomes reality? Waiting in the morning shade underneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge- 30 minutes until the start of the Sydney Marathon, I realize how far I have come ( and run ) to reach this moment. I also realize I have a long 42 … Read more
Serendipity in Sydney
You get off the train at Sydney’s central station and feel the pulse of the city- a low rumbling of ferry boats, the humming of digeredoo street performers, and a buzz of laughter Then you see it. Sydney Harbor and it is like you are the only person in the world. For the first time … Read more
Big Fat 20
Today I did it. I ran the furthest I have ever run And the furthest I will run until the Sydney marathon. The Big Fat 20- that massive serving of mileage that has been stamped on my training calendar for 11 weeks, looming in my future, sure to annihilate my body and mind. Well hey- … Read more
The First…
This just struck me. I am the first person of my ancestry who has ever stepped foot on this continent. I am a stranger to every soul I pass on the sidewalk Each tiny decision; coffee or tea, say hello or keep walking will inevitably change who I meet and who I’ll become these next … Read more
An Aussie-week
I have lived a week in Australia. I am one Australian week older. Do I feel any different? Well, my feet are still cold from the damp chill in the air. Do I look any different? Mirroring the winter fashion of Aussie natives, I bought some black jeans, leather boots, and top every outfit with … Read more
Things to know about Australia.
1. Winter in Australia… Is…COLD! Glad I only brought one sweatshirt, two long-sleeves and a light jacket. The 40 degree mornings with that ocean breeze are brisk to say the least… 2. Say goodbye to Bananas… $15 for three I’ll miss you my yellow friends. I await the day when I can taste your potassium-laced … Read more
From up here…
It all looks so organized from up here, Like a Blackberry code for the Midwest. I wonder if Piet Mondrian ever flew above this square-scape of land. Maybe he drew his inspiration from such geometric perfection The ground is stitched together by roadways and manmade plans, Only to be torn by natures squiggling … Read more
Independence Day
What will it be like? I have created an entire fantasy world of what I predict Australia to be like. In my head I have compiled a scrapbook of Google images, and pasted them alongside silly facts from Aussie books and movies. Australia will be nothing like I expect, but I just can’t help imagining. … Read more
Americana Goodbye
What will it be like? I have created an entire fantasy world of what I predict Australia to be like. In my head I have compiled a scrapbook of Google images, and pasted them alongside silly facts from Aussie books and movies. Australia will be nothing like I expect, but I just can’t help imagining. … Read more
Steve is a Slytherin?
Steve is taking the final Harry Potter VERY seriously…
Can you see me?!
