Doona

Doona: a purely Australian (and possibly New Zealand?) term for "comforter."

"Camille, I bought you a doona, so all you need is a doona cover and some sheets," said my roommate.
"What?" I said.
(So I've decided that finding an Australian word of the day is a bit harder than expected, so I'm sorry if my Ozzie terms are a bit strange.)

Yesterday was mostly spent dodging rain. It was coming down spectacularly, and I believe the Australian news said that these couple of days have been the biggest downpour in ten years. It's great for Australia, because they've been in this super long drought, but I can't help but feel a little resentful. My windsurfing plans are ruined!! On a lighter note, I met up with two other fellow EAPers. They are hilarious and have the best storytelling skills ever. God bless those with humor. Anyway, the four of us just walked around Darling Harbor and eventually ended our night at a bar with a mug of beer. Did I ever mention how nasty beer is? It's freaking bitter and disgusting. I took one gulp and had enough, which is pretty sad since the rest of my group was a year younger and downing it like water. Must build up that tolerance.

So I've lost track of my roommate and I believe that it's because he can't find me and has given up. Time for me to go!