Aunt Brookey or Auntie Brooke? Decisions decisions.

This will be my first purchase for my favorite nephew. I would go ahead and buy it in baby blue, since I know it's going to be a boy, but I am broke (surprise, surprise). I may not be able to spoil him for awhile, but everyone knows that I will be the world's greatest aunt.

So, Beri called me on Skype to tell me she is pregnant. I then broke down into tears (happy ones) and I think we had one of our most amazing sister moments. I will have to make sure the baby gets along with his siblings like Beri and I, because my sister has given me the best friend I will ever have.

It's true, I have girlfriends.

"We didn't study abroad to find our future hubands. We studied abroad to find our bridesmaids."

This is how we study in Australia...

Dad, look I am writing a paper!

Mom, please fedex me orbit gum and ketchup.

Alex, Lauren, Brittany, Vanessa,Tara and I at toga night.

My new friend Jess from Indianapolis. Love her to death.

Jess and I with our Australian friends.

Me, Australian Will, Tara

Me, Will, Aussie boy who loves Tara, and Tara

So I am even more settled in and loving it here so much. We are almost a month into school so everyone has started to buckle down and do a ton of studying. I wrote my first paper so I am eager to get my grade back because we don't know exactly what the professors expect. Not so much to report for now...just going to school and enjoying meeting so many amazing people.

p.s. the gum here is no good and the ketchup is even worse. have y'all tried vegemite?? aussies put it on their toast and it's the worst tasting thing i think i have ever ate.

And for anyone that hasn't seen the picture below of my parents trip to Mexico in February...Pretty sure they win the award for the cutest couple of the year.

G'day

Here are some pictures from the beach, Mardi Gras, etc. Time is going by much faster now that school started and I have gotten into a routine. We started talking to a travel agency about the trip we are going to make over semester break. We are all leaning towards Cairns so we can snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef. Maybe I can swim with more sharks!

p.s. watched cricket with some Australians the other day...most boring sport ever. good thing they thought I was joking when I said "why don't y'all just play baseball?"

Mom and Dad, I am going to be a shark diver when I grow up...

I just got back from diving with the sharks on Manly beach and it was by far my best moment so far in Australia. Surprisingly, I was only a little bit nervous right before we got in the water but once we were in it was incredible. So, I have come to the conclusion that I am going to get certified for scuba diving and use my English degree to become a professional shark diver...so much more exciting than teaching!