I have decided to join the soccer team at St. Mark's and so far it has been a delight. Our first game is on the 29th of August. All throughout the year every sports activity that is won scores points for the college. There are 5 colleges total that compete with each other, our main rival is Aquinas, the college just up the hill. The college at the end of the year that has the most points will win the High Table Cup, sort of like a huge trophy and massive bragging rights. As of now, we are down by eight points with 70+ left to earn this semester so things are looking bright. I am feeling very much like I am at Hogwart's competing in the Triwizard Cup.
If you get a chance, look up netball (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netball). It is a strange sport that is sort of like basketball that is played here. I saw my first game yesterday and it was weird. I don't think I'm a fan of no-contact sports.
Looks like I will be in the states between August 20th and August 27th. What a pain to have to fly back for such a short period, but nevertheless, I am looking forward to it.
Some lingo or phrases I have picked up:
Uni (university)
Heaps (a lot, i.e. Last night was heaps fun)
Bugger (this is versatile, I've stepped in a hole, bugger)
Mucked up (messed up)
Loose (tipsy, I had such a loose night)
Sleazy (tipsy, I was so sleazy last night)
Dodgy
Bogan (sort of like red-neck)
Dinner (lunch)
Tea (dinner)
Brekkie (breakfast)
Barbie (barbecue)
Mate (good friend)
Port-a-loo
When greeted, most people say "How you going?"
Everyone wears Uggs here, EVERYONE.
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