Summary of first two weeks.

I`ve already been in Aussie for two weeks, its a bit crazy cos time goes so fast down here! Aussie saying like "mate" "reckon" "heaps" "no worries" are almost as frequent in my vocabulary as the locals, and they say it ALOT.

When I came to Melbourne the Uni had me prebooked into a hotel in South Yarra which was nice, but I didnt know anyone so after the 4 days I moved to a hostell in Elizabeth street which is almost as central as you get in Melbourne. Never stayed in a hostell before, always thought that was way under my standard, but some people I met said it was a really good one and people there were really friendly. The first 4 days I mainly spent househunting during daytime, and every evening I met up with the people from Uni for dinner and drinks. During my first weekend I spent the time with some french people as I already said, something that was very interesting. Tuesday Elisabeth and Solfrid (Someone from back home in Norway) came to Melbourne and I spent their 5 days visiting the city with them. After the first day Solfrid starting to feel sick and spent most of the time in bed while me and Elisabeth were exploring the city. I have been to atleast one new pub/bar/club every night so I do think I am starting to get where the good places are, and where not to go again. Transport is the best place til now (kind of like Metro back home, where u got one part with a dancefloor and also one lounge where you can sit and talk) - while I am never going back to Balcony which were purely a meatmarked. I have done some shopping, but there is still alot more to be done - I feel like I dont have clothes/shoes/bags etc here cos I were only allowed to bring 20 freaking kg - which is NOTHING. My excuse ;)

Since I already had a house in Burwood (where the Uni is, which is 40mins away from the city with tram) I had lots of time to do fun stuff only. Unfortunately was the house in a worse shape (ie lots of dust, carpets, pollution from the main road close by -> not good for my allergi) when I finally moved in on Saturday so I talked with the landlord who were kindly enough to end my contract to find a new place. Was searching all Sunday and went to look at a few places which were really bad, but also had an inspection this morning. the house I found were close to perfect. It doesnt have a swimmingpool or an bbq, but its clean, the housemates seems really nice, its furnished, we have a cleaning service every 2nd week, nice backyard, a nice neighbourhood and only a 5 min walk to campus. Right now Iam just waiting for the washing maching at the old place to be done, as I wanted to be a bit nice also and wash the bedding I have used here before I leave. So I guess my plan for today is getting settle in, go shopping a bit and buy tickets for 0week, which is the week before Uni starts when you got lots of things happening like Hollywood party, Mystery bustour (Like pubcrawl), Moviesnight, Beachparty etc.. gonna be fun, and a great way to meet new people. I am a bit jealous tho, cos most of the people I usually hang out with they are exchange students while I am an international student which means they get to go on a 3days free beachtrip away somewhere, while I have enrollment tomorrow :( Will be good tho, then I atleast will know what my schedule will look like, cos right now, I have no clue what subjects I am taking. hehe ;)

I will try to post pictures soon :) hope everyone are okey :) Love you guys.
/Marita