So much to tell you!
First thing to mention:
Last Wednesday, all of the students living in residential colleges in the area went to the "Tav Show" at UWA. UWA has a bar/tavern for students where many events are held. So each semester, there is a Tav Show for college students that everyone goes to. When you go, you wear your college's uniform to represent where you live. Luckily, Tommy definitely has the cutest shirts out of all the colleges, so that was good news since I wasn't allowed to choose my own outfit....tragic. Haha just kidding :)
Anyways, it was so cool meeting students from other colleges who were from all over the world! It was also awesome going out with friends from Tommy--seriously, I love everyone here. I'm so happy to be living in Tommy because everyone knows everyone, and there is zero hesitation to introduce yourself to someone new. People are eager to make friends and are incredibly outgoing, and I love it! It has made the transition here in Perth so easy, because everyone is genuinely friendly and kind.
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| On the way to the Tav Show, wearing our Tommy shirts :) |
Last Friday, Tommy hosted a "Formal Dinner", which meant exactly what it sounds like--everyone got really dressed up and had dinner together! It was so much fun seeing everyone all dolled up. The Aussies really know how its done! Every cocktail dress was gorgeous, every suit fit to a T. I loved it!
We had a cocktail hour outside, and then moved inside to the Tommy dining hall for a delicious dinner. Afterwards, a million and a half photo shoots took place. EVERYONE had a camera out, and EVERYONE was taking pictures. It was so funny, I don't think I've ever been photographed so much in my life. We all had a blast :)
Here are some of the gems from Formal Dinner:
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| The BC girls holding down the fort! |
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| Erin! Love her (and shes tall too yay!!) |
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| I wore heels.....what?! |
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On Sunday, a bunch of the Americans went to watch a game of Australian Footy! The only way I can describe Footy is to say its a cross between rugby and football...which still isn't too accurate but its the best I can do considering my lack of sports knowledge hahaha. There is a league between the residential colleges, so Tommy has its own team! A bunch of the American guys studying here from Notre Dame are on the team, and they played really well for having just learned everything!
It was so much fun watching the guys play--the best part is, the BC girls (Erica, Alanna, and myself) were dubbed as the official team water girls. We have the crucial job of running onto field to hydrate our wonderful players. It was so funny running around, having no idea when the game was starting and stopping, but giving people water nonetheless..All things considered, I think we did a pretty good job.
Oh, and we're totally getting water girl uniforms. It doesn't get much more legit than that.
Here's a quick video of the boys playing Footy! (We score 6 points!)
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| Go Tommy! |
On Monday, it was Erica's 20th birthday!!! We had sooo much fun--we went to the Deen, a club here in Perth, and had a great time! Here are a few pictures, pre-Deen festivities. Dont worry though, we ushered her into young adulthood in a completely responsible, mature manner.............
Happy birthday Erica!! Welcome to your 20s, big girl!
Just a quick side note about how people are awesome here (I just can't get over it):
Erica and I went to a few stores in town today, just for random necessities, and people were constantly stopping just to say a friendly "G'day" and talk to us. We had no idea where to find some of the things we needed, and each time we looked the slightest bit confused, someone would offer their help.
Everyone is so laid back--the energy here is so calm and relaxed, but not lazy like some may think. Everyone is just happy to be living and breathing and doing. I love it, people are so friendly and love to strike up a conversation. No one rushes anywhere, everyone smiles, and everyone says 'g'day' and 'cheers'. Its just great. Haha so that's all on that, I just had to say something because every time i stranger starts talking to me, the paranoid American in me immediately goes on the defensive, and the voice inside my head yells, "WHO IS THIS CREEP TALKING TO YOU". But the more I meet and talk to people, the more I realize it is totally standard to have a friendly conversation with someone, regardless of the fact that you will literally never see that person again. Everyone is just laid back and living in the moment, and I love that universal mentality here. Its an attitude and outlook I want to take back to the States with me, because everyone benefits :)
Ok I know I'm beginning to ramble, so I'll wrap up this post...Mostly because its past my bed time and I have to be at work at 6:00 am tomorrow which is just gonna be brutal. But I know there will be lots of cheery Aussie faces to talk to in the morning so that makes it worth it :) The paycheck doesn't hurt either.
Goodnight everyone! Til next time :)
Cheers,
Becca
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