I thought it was time that I posted some pictures and gave some information regarding where I am living and the people I am living with. I reside in a suburb called Stretton and my neighborhood is named The Parks. The house is nice and new, just over a year old. I have no complaints except that my house is way outside the city. By way outside I mean it takes me two buses and well over an hour to get to the Uni everyday. I have been getting a lot of reading completed on my journey each day but would rather be able to walk or even bike. Public transportation in this city is expensive and I am spending over $30 each week to get around.My bedroom is very nice and also very purple (see picture below).
The inside of the house has a very modern look. I like the openess of the areas. The house must have been fairly costly for my homestay parents because they have said they are taking their time to slowly fill the rooms with furniture. For now it is a b
it sparse but still comfortable.
it sparse but still comfortable.
I share a lounge area and bathroom with another girl living in the house. Her name is Rene' and she is 18. Rene is not a student and is renting the room from my homestay as if it were an apartment. She is great and we have hit it off pretty well.
I am sorry to say that I do not have any pictures of my homestay parents, Aaron and Angela, but I will tell you a bit about them. Angela is studying to be an accountant and works doing some sort of accounting related work in the mean time. Aaron draws the steel designs for buildings and other large structures. Neither have a college education which suprised me. They have done a ton of traveling worlwide and have been to a number of US cities including Boston, Seattle, Anchorage and will be spending the coming New Years in New York. They are a young newly married couple who work a lot and are rarely home. The food is good and the three of us eat dinner together nearly every night. Overall my accomodations are fabulous and I have no real complaints.
Hope you enjoyed the tour of my house.
Must get back to writing a Marine Bio report due soon...
3 comments:
Thank you Amanda. I'm always interested in how others make their way through life. Your hosts seem like interesting people, as do you.
Amanda - Are you making your bed??? That would be the polite thing to do. Loved seeing your homestay!! Now I can picture you eating in that fine kitchen- not all junked up like ours!!! Keep the pics coming!! Thanks so much.
hey Amanda
I loved the photos of you at the zoo with the kangaroo..All the pics are gorgeous that you have posted .. and the homestay looks like a really nice place.I am sure they love having you there as well....I love reading your blog and keeping up with all your adventures....Love Aunt Susan
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