Too Much Goon!

Well it has been a few days since my last post, so I figured you would all like to read some more about my adventures Down Under. On Tuesday we had an "Official Welcome to Bond University" cocktail like party. I, being the American that I am, forgot to pack my Khaki pants (Mom, please ship those to me soon!) so I showed up in my very best Aussie business (very) casual shorts with a very nice button down. To be completely honest, I looked much better than the kids in jeans if I do say so myself. And ladies, it said Cocktail, not tease! (sorry mother....but let's be honest, it was funny!) Later that night we came back and put on our Trackeys and introduced some Aussies to American comedy, by showing Baby Mamma and The Hangover in the common room. They did ask the question "Are Americans really like this?" Sadly, we had to tell them yes, yes some of them are!
After a great night of resting up, we hit Wednesday hard! We went to a very intriguing (sp?) Study Abroad Info Session, where the guy told us that they lose people at the beaches and do around 200-300 saves per day. Well, if that didn't make us want to head to the beach, I don't know what does! After that session, we went to our very first "Wednesday by the Water" and had a barbie by the pool in our swimmers. Music, free food, a giant inflatable 2 person obstacle course, and the water in 80 degree Aussie weather was amazing! (How is the weather back home by the way?) After soaking up plenty of sun, what was I thinking when I said "No I won't need sunscreen"?, all of the Aussies could instantly tell who was American by our wonderful bright red, sunburnt skin. We went to dinner and then came back and taught some Aussies some American drinking games (i.e. Circle of Death, Flippie Cup, High-Low) and then attempted to go to the bar. Who knew that a bar was closed on Wednesday night in Australia during O Week? Lame.
Thursday was a day to be reckoned with! After partying with my box of Goon on Wednesday night (Goon is what the Aussies refer to cheap wine or alcohol. The Americans love it because it is like $9-10 for a box that lasts you and a friend for a good night, or two if a decent night! It tastes decent for the price, so we all party with it hard!) I decided to take it easy on Thursday day. I sobered up, cured my hangover (for the most part) and went on my first Aussie run. It was amazing! Got to see some of the side streets of Market Square and surrounding area. Then we ventured to the heaven of liquor stores: Dan Murphy's. Dan Murphy's is a huge wearhouse, probably the size of your average supermarket, that is FILLED with alcohol. It was every 18+ American-in-Australia's paradise. (P.S. to all the Swigert's--They had Miller Lite, but it was $45 for a 24 pack. And they only had Budweiser, so I had to side with some XXXX Gold instead of my lovely Bud Light. I must add that an Aussie called Bud Light "Piss Water" and other names of the sort. I almost slapped her!)We bought our fair share of alcohol and came back to party. The theme for Thursday's party was Tight 'N Bright, clearly us Americans could handle that. I put on my best attire and hit it hard with my box of red goon. Do not drink red Goon! White is manageable, but the red not so much. After drinking my fair share of my box we decided to wait in line to get into the party. Well that Aussie heat and humidity, plus a few slaps at neighboring standees bags of wine, I got a little woozy. Let's just say the Goon hit me hard and I didn't quite make it to the party.
              Thank you girls in the elevator that helped me to my room, sorry for being a Damn American!
Those were my goon filled nights, where to be completely honest, I acted like a goon myself! Just another day in paradise I guess.

Tomorrow will be our first beach day!

Until Then,

Wilson