Wednesday, October 14, 2009

G'day Mate!

I think I am legally required to say "G'day Mate!" now at least 2 times / day.

I have arrived in Sydney, Australia! :)

I flew from Chicago on Sunday at 5pm CST time to London; an 8 hour flight  I arrived home Monday about 8am (2am CST) GMT / London time.  I was picked back up to go back to the airport at 7:30pm GMT (1:30pm CST) on Monday and flew out at 10pm.  The first leg of this flight was 11-12 hours.  After a much needed 2.5 hour layover for refueling in Bangkok, Thailand -


 we reboarded for another 10.5 hour flight to Sydney - arriving at 6:30am local time.







I had to wait to get my hotel room for 2 hours but had some breakfast and checked some emails.  After getting my room I decided a nap was necessary; unfortunately it was one of those 'not very good sleep' naps but it did last on and off for 3 hours. 

I have since pulled myself out of bed and am on my computer trying to stay awake.  I was feeling adventurous and wanted to go out to a nice dinner by the Sydney Habor tonight, but I think I will pass and will have some comfort food in the comfy space of my own room - while laying in bed and watching Grey's Anatomy or Family Guy.

Apologies but there are probably no other pictures of Turkey I will be posting as last week my computer's hard drive died *moment of silence*.  I was in the middle of editing the photos so they are gone.  Luckily I let Matt go on the vacation with me so I will post a link to his pictures when he puts them on the internet - possibly this century.

Biggie & Ebbie are Hitched!

Whadda wedding!


Not only celebrating two really great Marquette friends of mine getting married, but also celebrating friendships with so many people across the board. 


 

Nalani Violeta Rivera

One evening during the fall of 2001, my best friend Katiera and I decided to ask my other friend Cisco to shave our heads.  I didnt know that evening their introduction would not only lead to a beautiful marriage but now even a stunning little girl, Nalani Violeta Rivera.
I had the chance to spend 3 days with the Riveras at their home in Florida last week.  This also means I was able to love and cuddle what is probably the cutest baby ever.  She has her Papa's curly hair and his smile and she has her Mama's big blue eyes.