Tazzy

(Btw, just so you guys can be Australian-ized a bit more, "Aussie" is pronounced as "Ozzie" and you drop the "r" sound when you say "beer," so it sounds like "bee-yah." Never let anyone catch you saying "Mel-BORN," it's "Mel-BEN.")

"Tazzy": Australian slang for Tasmania or a Tasmanian.

"Are you going to Tazzy for Easter break?"
or
"Meet Andy, he's a Tazzy."

Speaking of Easter break, I've realized that I've almost completely used up $2000 in one month, but that's because I spent a large portion of it on paying for trips. That, plus my field trip classes, have filled up almost every one of my weekends. At least I won't be bored! I am very concerned about the rate of my spendage (yes, my own word) though, so I've applied to five hospitality jobs on campus a few days ago. I haven't heard back from them yet, but I'm not sure how long should I wait before I start applying elsewhere.

A lot has been happening these past few days and it's nearly impossible to update you guys on all of them, so here's a general overview:

-I've got a fantastic new desk which I "stole" from the salvation-army-type store. Needless to say, it was not easy dragging it two blocks to home. In fact, I managed only to get it across the street and 1/4th of the way before collapsing in exhaustion. Luckily, a drunken Aussie volunteered to help (after taking home his case of beer). Unfortunately, he wasn't drunk enough to see that I hadn't taken the desk legally.
"I'll help you move your desk, but I can't say I'm entirely comfortable with it," he said, slurring slightly.
"Sorry for making you an accomplice?"
"It's okay, you're foreign."
"....Thanks."

-I awoke one morning, staggered to the bathroom to shower, and discovered a badly dismembered bird in the tub. No joke, it was disgusting - blood, black feathers and innards everywhere. Turns out Hero made a kill last night. It goes without saying that I decided to skip my morning shower and let my roommates deal with the mess (I did feel bad later, so I bought whoever cleaned up the mess a chocolate pastry).
Lucky for you guys, I took a picture to commemorate the event!

Wasn't that fun? It sure was when I saw it.

- I love, love LOVE Dr. Kath Hanasyde, my Australian Wildlife Biology teacher. Seriously, she is wonderful! She has this amazing quirky personality that totally shows when she lectures in class. Her passion is marsupials, but she studied fur seals in this little island between Antarctica and Australia. I think her whole persona can be summed up by her hair - it's generally short and fluffy, but near the back of her head, off to the side, she has this short little cute braid. It's so cool.

Okay now I'm running low on time, so I'm going to go. Until next time, kids!