The things that I miss are really quite small and insignificant when you think about them, but maybe that's only because we have them all the time in Australia, so we don't think about it. In one of my first couple of blog posts as well, I said that I would tell everyone the things I missed once I was actually on exchange, so here goes =)
Aussie Slang -
I never realised until I left home how much Aussie slang I actually used. I guess because everyone always used it and understood what you were saying, that you don't really think twice about it. Over here though, I sometimes have to stop myself from using some words because people just stare at you blankly; and trust me, the hardest thing is trying to explain the meaning to phrases like "fair dinkum"or something along those lines. There is nothing like hearing a true Aussie say G'day to you!
Target -
Yep, I miss a department store. I never realised how much easier it was to run into Target to pick something up, whether it be a new shirt, pair of slippers, a DVD; and they were always fairly accessible, which is always a plus.
Tim Tams -
These biscuits in the forms of chocolatey goodness. Yummmmm
Dolly Magazine -
Yep. Very teenager-y, but I miss it.
Australian Money -
I don't even know why, but there is something about our Aussie currency that I miss. Can't explain it.
The Beach -
I didn't really spend that much time at the beach, but the thought of knowing it was only two hours away was pretty cool and if I wanted to go for just a day, it was no problem.
My Job -
My job was really fun and I worked with some pretty awesome people as well!
Hair Straightener -
It was ditched from my suitcase on the morning I left home because "there just isn't enough room" - Mum, there is always enough room for a hair straightener.
MY Ballet Flats -
It has almost been four months and I am still not over the fact that my pair of black, pure leather, very expensive ballet flats did not get to come with me. "They're just a pair of shoes Tyarna, buy a new pair". Easier said than done. Do you know how long it takes to wear in a new pair of flats? The pain you have to go through before you can actually wear them for a significant amount of time? I have a problem with shoes. Cherine, please, no comment.
Shorts -
I left soooooo many pairs of shorts at home and it has only been in the past week that it has been warm enough for shorts to be an acceptable item of clothing here. I look forward to seeing all of my shorts again when I get home at the end of December.
Well there we go everyone, those are the things that I currently miss from home. None of these are enough to stop me from enjoying my time here though!! The way I see it, these are just things that I can look forward to getting home too.
Until Next Post.
Adios Amigos.
Tyarna xx
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