Goon

"I'm going to get some goon...anyone want some?"

"Yeah! I'll take the soft dry white"
"Yeah can you get me the fruity"
"I'll take the soft dry red"

"ok so 4 goons it is. I'll be back with the goon"

So goon is the cheapest alcohol here...8 dollars for a whole thing of
boxed wine. Similar to franzia...when I say similar I mean the same.
They claim goon to the aboriginals means pillow, which is what the bag
of wine on the box looks like. I'll gave to start "slap the goon" or
"tour de goon". (Miami was such a fun school)

Other little new sayings
How you going? ...not how you doing
Good on ya...good for you
This is my partner...usually means girlfriend or boyfriend, not that
they are gay.
Cheers! ...thank you.

I had my first temp job on Monday. I did filing for Victoria Legal
Aid. Very easy job, and they must have needed the help because I filed
all day, from 9-5. But as I was leaving the boss signs my time card
and says, " ok Katie (they actually have a hard time saying my name so
it sounds like kayeee)...but anyway he goes ok Katie, good on ya mate,
good on ya, hear you go mate, cheers mate".
And of course all i do is say ok thank you in the most American way I
could ever sound...it was funny how both of us noticed how different
we spoke. Eventhough it is still English, it is still very different.

St patrick's day is Wednesday! I'm very excited because most of the
people living in the share house are Irish. So it will be fun to see
them in their "element".

By the way, we really like the share house. Like I said before it is
like a frat house. It's rooms sleep 3 each, the kitchen is fully
stocked with a microwave, panini maker, pots/pans/silverware/plates/
etc. There is a computer as well as free wi-fi. A covered porch off
the back where you can lounge. The main living room has maybe 10
couches all put together around a large flat screen. Next to the flat
screen is a huge box of DVDs. Overall the share house is a great time.
Always something going on and people are so nice and helpful. For
instance yesterday, one of the roomates gave me a number for a data
entry job that you can do and be paid cash on the spot. Too easy!

We are currently planning our first trip along the Great Ocean Road
for Easter. We will be driving...on the left side of the road. The
driving might be the hardest thing for me to get used to! I literally
never know which way the cars are coming when I try to cross the
street. I have to look both ways 6 times. Which makes me look
ridiculous and paranoid. But better safe than run over!

Miss everyone so much! I have been really slack on picture taking so I
will try get better this week! Love you all!