I met my co-workers today! Lesley organized a coffee date at the SurfClub Cafe in Terrigal and we met with about 8 other lovely women that I will be working with when school starts. It was so nice to find that teachers both in the US and in Australia have the same 'feel.' They are welcoming, strong, encouraging, people that like to laugh. I felt at home!
Soon after meeting them I knew I would need their help. I've always struggled knowing the right terminology when ordering coffee at a coffee shop. State-side coffee places always have crazy names and the sizes are never simple. I just want a small cup of coffee with room for cream. Nothing fancy! So I figured it would be the same here and asked them what I should order if I just wanted a cup of coffee. Answer: "White flat." It worked! I got a nice cup of coffee. :) As I chatted with the ladies, Tom had the kids down at the beach. It was a cloudy day and so there weren't many people at the beach swimming. We were all a little cautious about the possibility of blue bottles in the water because it was our first time in the water since I got stung. We were made to feel better though because it was a patrolled beach, and the lifeguards would have said something if there were any out there. Olin spent his time in the water trying to get the hang of boogie boarding. He kept at it - determined boy! Alta enjoyed playing in the sand. In the late afternoon I took the kids on a hike behind our house. There are all kinds of trails back in the woods that are walking distance from our front door!!! Olin, Alta, and I went and explored part of one and then we went and played at the local park. Today we also decided what to do for Tom's birthday which is Saturday (inauguration day). We are going to go to Sydney and the kids and I are going to go to the Women's March (see details here: Women's March-Sydney Australia) and while we are there Tom is going to explore parts of Sydney that's he's interested in doing solo. When it is over, we are going to go see things as a family like the aquarium. We are going to take the train there! I'm excited for the adventure to the city! Today I'm thankful for:
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Naomi
1/19/2017 11:54:12
My break time at work is now spent transporting myself to Oz. I look forward to getting to read about your adventures and hopefully some of my future ones as well :)
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Myla Liljemark
1/19/2017 15:34:08
I'm so glad you are enjoying it!!!! Looking forward to your visit!
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