Pray for Christchurch

Today another earthquake and aftershocks hit the city of Christchurch in New Zealand. This is the third major earthquake in the past eight months. 

My heart goes out to all the families who have lost their homes.

Christchurch is the oldest established city in the country and is known for their beautiful churches.

Please keep this city in your prayers.

Cheers for now,

Kim

Blah My Brain Hurts

Wow where has the time gone? It's already June and therefore the start of exam period. In Australia, exams span over three weeks. So you would think my exams would be nicely spaced out. I'd be able to study for one exam at a time with a nice break in between. Haha, WRONG!

Instead, I had a 4,000 word portfolio piece due today and three {count them 1, 2, 3} exams tomorrow.

To top off the exam funfest, my laptop charger decides to go haywire and literally blew up in the outlet. So now I don't have a computer for the rest of the 19 days I'm here. Good thing there is a computer lab across the street but still. No more watching movies in bed :(

  

How ya going?

So I'm letting you know in advance, don't expect a post tomorrow. After 7 p.m. I will be a brain dead zombie.

Hope everyone is having a much better Monday than I am!

Cheers for now,

Kim

Fashion From Abroad: Rocking My Thongs

Get your mind out of the gutter.

In Australia, thongs mean sandals. The most common brand of thongs is Havaianas Australia {pronounced ah-vai-YAH-nas}. I have seen these sandals back in the United States but not to the degree they are in Australia. Literally everyone on college has a pair if not two or three.

These rubber flip flops are so comfortable and come in a variety of colors and patterns.

So many choices!

For sandals, I took my classic tan Rainbows with me to Australia.

Big Mistake!

People immediately knew I was American becuase my thong straps were so thick. Huh? One of the trademarks of Havaianas or any other brand of thongs is the thin straps.

Oh well I go through these trials so that my sratty readers don't have to make the mistake of looking like tourists abroad.

Funky Ad

I do admit Havaianas bring me back to high school when I had about seven pairs of Old Navy flip flops. {oh how I wish I could go back and tell myself not to leave the house wearing certain outfits especially the one time I wore baggy jeans under a skirt! I just gagged a little but you need to know that was a one time thing.} Only these sandals are a little more grown up.

I am debating about getting a pair before I leave. Does anyone have a pair of these kind of thongs ;)

Cheers for now,

Kim

Craft Time: Alice Springs Stepping Stones

While I was walking around in Alice Springs, I spotted these adorable tiled stepping stones. I thought how much fun would it be to make my own Aboriginal-inspired design?

Sperrys & Mosaic Tiles

To make your own stepping stone, just find a base mold. I am thinking of moving away from the square look to maybe a hexagon. Fill the mold with quick setting cement that you can find at any old hardware store. Let set for 30 to 60 minutes then DECORATE! Craft stores sell bags of glass beads and tiles so let your creativity run wild. Store in a dry place for a couple of days.

I think the hardest part of this project is deciding where to put your finished masterpiece. How cute would this be in the garden at my new house in Columbia?

I might make a few for house warming presents for my sorority sisters. So many possibilites.

Cheers for now,

Kim

What I'm Playing Thursday

I'm taking it easy today and linking up with Sarah Elizabeth at Belle in the City.

In Newcastle, a raging pre-drinks playlist is essential. Australians love therir techno beats and are more influenced by American music than I thought.

Here are a few of my favorite Aussie party songs: 

Dirty Talk

Wynter Gordon

Party Rock Anthem

LMFAO

Barbra Streisand

Duck Sauce

Price Tag

Jessie J

Flashback

Calvin Harris

Enjoy darlings!

Cheers for now,

Kim