I finished those assignments I was talking about, and now I'm just waiting for the bus to take me back to the Carlton.
Tonight is the night of the Deakin College Ball, of which everyone is currently at. Well, not everyone, but most people. Those that don't have proper ball attire, such as myself, were not able to go. Everyone was completely decked out in suits and ties and formal dresses when they left. They are heading to Torquay for the night and are coming back into Geelong for an after party at Home House, a club just down the street from the Carlton. Those of us who were unfortunate enough to not have any formal clothing are heading out to Home House around midnight to meet up with everyone else. Everyone finds their own way home, which is quite easy for myself, and wakes up with a massive hangover. Not to worry though, tomorrow is what is known as "Recovery Day", which includes happies at the Ponds (the closest bar to campus, just a 10 minute walk from res) starting at 10:00am-2:00pm. This is just another instance of watching Aussies drink early. They were serving rum in the coffee during ANZAC day at around 7:00am.
I'm not really sure what the actual name of "the Ponds" is, I know it by several different names, including "Dodgies", "Dodgie Disco", "Dirty Disco", and many other variations. It is said that you can tell if a girl has been to Dodgies just by looking at her ankles. Because girls legs are usually not as protected as guys, they are susceptible to "Pond Scum", the strange black substance that crawls all over everything in the Ponds.
About Me
- Marc
- I am going to be a student at Deakin University in Geelong, Australia starting in the beginning of February. My hometown is Beavercreek, Ohio, and I've never lived away from home. I'll be on my own for the next 5 months, but I am looking forward to meeting new people and experiencing a completely new and exciting atmosphere.
6 comments:
Marc - You have a very nice barely worn suit in your closet with an assortment of shirts and ties. A lot of good that does you. I believe we discussed whether or not you should take it with you before you left. Sorry you had to miss the ball. What are you going to do about the Sydney Opera House? I believe you need proper attire to attend that as well. You should check into renting a suit.
Because I'm your mother I won't comment about the girls with pond scum on their ankles :)
Bryan is counting the days until you come home, he has since you left on the chalk board in his room. We love and miss you very much.
Too bad you had to miss the Deakin College Ball. But I'm sure you'll have a good time at the Ponds. ANZAC Day sounds a lot like St. Patrick's Day over here where the pubs and bars open at 7 am to serve green beer and cabbage.
BTW, it's the ones with pond scum on their knees you have to worry about.....
Best of luck to you on your finals.
We miss you very much and can't wait to see you. Love, Dad
Raymond!
hey marc . well . the ponds . i think you hit the nail on the head when you commented on it as "dodgies" . haha . good spot for a few early beers thou . hope to see u for a few of those soon
Marc, see you should always listen to your mother as 'mother's know best' and had you taken your suit as you had discussed with her obviously, you could have attended the ball!!! Seriously, it is great hearing from you again -- sounds like you are wrapping up a whopping good time!!! Pond scum, I'm with your Mom, I won't comment!!! ;)
Luv ya honey and it is always great reading your posts!!!
Marc, Marc, Marc....?
I sent you an email - please respond. xo
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