weddings and northbridges

So the usual weekend update on things here in Australia. It started out as a rough week. Week 12 was not my friend. I managed to pull the weekend together and get some work done. Tuesday we had an impromptu party and made cookies. Wednesday we woke ourselves up by jumping into the ocean. Swimming was great.Oh I forgot! Tuesday I was the maid of honor at a wedding. Mass on campus is on Tuesdays and this particular Tuesday Father Michael asked me to be a witness for a wedding. Well I said yes and did so wearing thongs and a Kentucky Derby t-shirt, classy. The couple was so nice. They had a church wedding almost a year ago in the bride?s native country, Hungry. However, because of some laws remaining from when it was communist the marriage wasn?t legally binding here in Australia. They seem like a great couple that will be married a long time. We had a small reception with amazing cheesecake and champagne. I love Australia and how laid back everything is.

So then Wednesday I was up early and did the class/work thing before hitting the beach in the afternoon. It was cold but fun. The waves were ridiculous and I got crushed multiple times. Very fun indeed. That evening I watched a scaryish Austrian film with Grace and hit the sack early. It was quite cold.

Thursday was full of class and not fun things. I am glad it passed. Amber's friend from Pittsburgh is over so we took him to the tavern. Although not the usual crowd of drunken people we had a great time. Amber is really fun and it was nice not to have drunk people falling all over you. Enjoyable I'd say.

Friday I wrote a paper, straightened out the annoying issues festering all week and headed to class. The tutorials were good. After my philosophy tutorial I sat in on a seminar/lecture/panel discussion on euthanasia. It was quite interesting and a shame that some of the first year bio-med students that were required to go couldn't pay attention. In any case I didn't get back to the flat until almost 5. Zane and I were both pretty hungry so he made me dinner. It was tasty. His birthday is on Monday so it was his pick amongst his friends on where to go and what to do. Amber invited me out with her and the boys. As Mariko and Steph were dragging I happily agreed. It ended up that Zane decided to come out with me and my friends. Like Mariko and Steph his friends couldn't be bothered to get their acts together. I think it worked out for the best.

The four of us (Amber, boyfriend, and PITT friend, me) had dinner (dessert for me) in Subiaco, a trendy part of the city and then met Zane and Elena (aka Canada) in Northbridge, the nightclub district of the city. Now I was apprehensive because everyone had been negative about the city, but they were so wrong! Amber and her boys headed off early, the boys were sort of tired and grumpy. I stayed with Zane and Elena and we had a great time. The first place was real laid back and chill. Then Zane picked a ridiculous middle-age to old venue. A crazy silk shirt clad grandpa kept dancing with Elena. Zane and I laughed our heads off. Then to the Mustang Bar which was the best. The live band was fun, the crowd was perfect, just an overall fun mood. I realized about an hour later it was the bar we ended up in after the wine tour. Nice place during the day and at night too. We randomly ran into Andrea and Jess from the outback trip along with some of their Perth friends I had previously met. It was quite fun. Zane was as usual incredibly friendly with the entire bar. I'd say it was a top night.

Today was a day of work. Listening to recorded lectures and enhancing notes in preparation for the test next week. I took a nap. I'd say it was dull save for the Hamburger Helper feast Mariko and I had for dinner. There is a chance we will head to Freo tonight to celebrate Zane's birthday. Not sure. I'm still buzzing from last night so anything is fine.

Hope everyone back home is having a nice memorial day weekend!