G'day,

It's a Friday afternoon and a lot has happened. The Lady SuperCats are 14-4 and on top of the ladder! Work is going great! I can't believe I have missed my second 4th of July in a row. I forgot how much I enjoyed a good 'ole American hotdog and cheeseburger. I also miss all of the great FRESH seafood the Jersey Shore, and my dad's friends seem to get their hands on. It's funny, because I live on an island, but I'm not always quite sure what I'm eating as far as seafood is concerned. There's barramundi, flake, and a ton of other fish. Plus, people eat the skins of their fish here...YUCK! What's wrong with you all?!

I have picked up a few sayings, and apparently, I'm saying them very "Aussie". When I don't mean to, I can speak with the Aussie accent, but when I'm trying to imitate someone, I wind up sounding British.  

Speaking of British, how pumped is everyone for the Olympics?! I'm stoked! Yes, I've played hoops my whole life, but that little gymnast in me can't wait to watch the US women do their floor, bar, vault and beam routines! Sign me up for a round off back hand spring, double back punch front ariel layout ANYDAY!! I am slightly concerned, however, because, being in Australia, means I will be forced to watch all of the Australian golds. Granted, I have met and or played with or against a few of the Aussie, New Zealand, Great Britain and American stars, and have met a  handful of the Aussie men's team (did I mention I spoke to Patty Mills the other day and saw Luc Longley coach twice?! No big deal?!), but I will miss seeing the stars and stripes and Star Spangled Banner being played, in the spirit of Independence Day and what not. I will try and get my eyes on a USA women's soccer game as well.  GO CHRISTIE! (I was watching Ellen the other day and her teammate was on and showed a pic of her with Christie, I jumped out of my chair and yelled and told my roomies she went to my high school! So cool!)

Well, for all of my friends and family at home complaining about the heat, suck it up! It's winter here. My Maine blood is gone. I get so cold so quickly. My wallet isn't loving the heat bills either, but I'll survive!

Chat soon, I'm out!

Cheers