December 27-30

I'll keep it short for these days.  I worked 12-14 hours each day, and came home and studied.  I have a lot to learn and remember.  I gave a presentation on Thursday about a tool, the same tool I did last week, but this time focusing on the theory.  It went much better than last week.  :)  I made some mistakes, but I am very solid on this tool, now only 11 more tools to go!  Ha.  My Uncle Mark has always told me how hard I would have to work in high school, and college, and at my first job.  He told me that he worked 16 hour days, and I thought he was crazy.  I know what he's talking about now.  Thanks Mark.

December 26

Well, it's been an interesting Boxing Day.  Having never celebrated boxing day before, I found it to be just about the same as our Day after Christmas.  Worked out, and then I headed out to go shopping!  I broke my sandals the day before, so I was on the hunt!  Unfortunately I just couldn't get in the shopping spirit.  The mall was packed, but I did find some shirts, fancy shampoo, and new undies.  Home for a nap, and then I spent a few hours working.  Yeah for having a Sunday free!! 

December 25

Well, I actually did go to work, but only for about 3 hours!  Then Wichien, Togto, and I headed over to the homeless SLB Christmas party.  Had a really great time.  Played some cricket and bocci ball, and had a really big spread of food to choose from.  Granted it was over 100 degrees, but it was a good time.  Then Nick and I headed over to the Shannon's, friends of Nick's from Texas.  Kevin, Cynthia, and Collin, their son that I went to the Muse concert with, had a really awesome Christmas.  It's so wonderful is it to meet people that seem just like your family, when you're so far from home.  I'll be sending them a thank you card!  Came home and listened to Christmas music.  A good day by far.  :)

December 24

Merry Christmas Eve!  Today was the loadout for the tools I've been helping Osama and Ally get ready all week.  Wow, thank heavens that is done!  I started studying pretty hard, but I still have a long way to go.  I came home early, around 3 PM.  Ha.  :)  Work out, the I made a nice dinner.  Fish, pasta, steamed veggies, and a few cookies for desert.  Togto, my boss, came over for a wine and some cheese and crackers, before I convinced him to go to church.  Mass at the Catholic Cathedral was nice, if crowded.  Home for an early night.  It's not quite Christmas at home, but it was a nice day. 

December 23

Everybody is pretty pumped for Christmas, I admit it, I'm a little distracted!  I went grocery shopping, and got a royal talking to from the bosses at work. I haven't been working hard enough according to them.  :(  Guess who'll be working over Christmas?  Me!  Sigh...

December 21

Well, it got hot today.  Really, really hot, and I got really, really busy!  It sure was nice to be on the move all day, but I'm astounded at how difficult it can be to get a load together.  Home late, then a nice long workout.  I had a quick dinner, and I should be working right now, but I can't find the motivation.  I guess tomorrow is going to be a late one!

December 20

Long day in the office, 12 hours.  It was my first rainy day in Perth.  I wish I could have spent it in bed with a book though.  Perth’s having a drought these days, so a nice solid day of soft rain was exactly what they needed.  Home late, and I’m exhausted.  Laura moved out, Sarah is off-shore, so it’s just me in the apartment.  Kind of lonely actually.  Good excuse to go to bed early!