Day 15 - Finished my first year of university!

Hi there and welcome my final day at as first year uni student!

My day started with a little sleep in and then some breakfast. I roamed downstairs in my pjs and was welcomed by a couple of strangers in our downstairs bathroom!

I forgot the maintenance people were paying a visit today, oops! Good morning!

I spent the rest of my day cramming for my psychology exam. I really enjoy psychology so I feel as though it is easy to study for and I find it really easy to understand. So the cram session was very successful...

Throughout the day I also made it my mission to finish all of my remaining food in the house and I am proud to say, the only things that belong to me in the fridge currently is milk and a jar of pickles!

Impressive, right? I never leave leftovers...

So my exam was in the stadium on the far opposite of campus from my house and it was 35 degrees. When I was halfway there, I actually contemplated taking a break from walking, but I powered on! 

I entered at 5:25pm

Started reading time at 5:30pm

Commenced my exam at 5:40pm

FINISHED at 6:45pm

HOORAY!

I walked home with a little spring in my step knowing that I had just completed the first year of my degree! I had all the feelings of accomplishment, relief and happiness.

And then I realise... 4 more years of this! Sh*t! 

Haha nah, but for now I am so glad I can reset over summer at home with my family. Which I think is exactly what I need right now.

I celebrated the completion of my exams with my housemate, Yunita, by watching Big Brother and eating KFC. Thanks Yunita!

Anyway, I am off to finish packing... HOME TOMORROW! Au revior!

kisses, ebb xxx

Day 14 - 1 exam to go and then HOME!

Hi there and welcome to one of my final days in Perth!

So this mornings exam went very smoothly... It went for three hours and was really quite hard! I felt as though I went really well and I am confident that I passed. So, yay!

Just one more left, foundations of psychology tomorrow afternoon! Not stressing for that one... yet...

Anyway, after the exam I ran some errands. On my way home, two cheerful guys riding around uni campus on large tricycles gave me a Chupa Chup and said, "good luck with your exams!"

It made my day so, thank you Chupa Chup guys!

I returned home safely with no bird attacks which was a lovely change and spent some time unwinding after unloading my brain in the exam.

I decided to start packing for home! Because in case you haven't noticed, ONLY TWO MORE DAYS!

I started with the essentials:

• clothes
• clothes
• more clothes
• swimwear
• gossip girl series (mum and I are having a marathon)
• hats
• toothbrush
• and some more clothes (we all need options)

So I haven't quite finished yet but I think I have made a good start! I like to think I have gotten quite good at packing after the years at boarding school and whatnot... 

I kind of enjoy packing because it (usually) means you are going somewhere new/different which I think is exciting! Yay for summer holidays!

Where are you packing for this summer?

kisses, ebb xxx

Day 13 - Tomorrow is doomsday

Hi there and welcome to my little mind that's stressing out about tomorrows Business Law exam...

Obviously this is not going to be the best post but please bear with me during this tough tough time...

I have memorised the facts, decision and legal principles behind 34 different legal cases and I think I am about to explode!

But on the upside, 3 DAYS TILL I AM HOME!

When I get home, the first things I will do are as follows:

• Hug my family
• Hug the new baby puppies
• Check the fridge
• If its sunny, get my tan on... yay for summer!

And also, enjoy that beautiful Leeman sunset...

Sorry for the short post but that's all from me today! Wish me luck!

kisses, ebb xxx

Day 12 - I was having a productive day until...

Hi there and welcome to my productive day that quickly turned into my first ever international football game experience!

So today was a house keeping day for me (to begin with).

I was in desperate need for groceries and with only 4 days left in Perth, it seems pointless to buy lots! So my final food supply is:

• Milk
• Tea
• 3 x Bananas
• Salt and vingar shapes
• Fish fingers
• Alfredo pasta

My student food survival pack: $12.89

So there I was... Doing washing, cleaning dishes, tidying up, doing groceries and getting study done...

When all of a sudden my friend, Sarah, rings and offers me a ticket to go to Australia versus Ireland International Rules Football game!

Sarah: "So what are you doing right now?"

Me: "Studying and watching Big Brother."

Sarah: "Do you want to be studying?"

Me: "I probably should be but I don't really want to..."

Sarah: "Well I have a spare ticket to the footy tonight..."

Me: "YEP!"

International rules follow the rules of gaelic football which both Sarah and I were extremely unfamiliar with... But we definitely got used to it more as the game went on. I actually really enjoyed watching this kind of football!

The atmosphere was really amazing! A lot more Irish people than I thought there would be, which explained the super massive lines to the bar... Haha just kidding, I love you Ireland!

An enthusiastic group of guys in the crowd to our right started a HUGE Mexican wave, like the biggest I have ever seen. MASSIVE! It circled the stadium at least six times before security stopped it because people were throwing cups and beer and all sorts of things in the air... I wouldn't want to be the one to clean that up afterwards... Take a look at the video!

So yeah, I ended up having a fabulous day so, THANK YOU SARAH! Now I really need to get my butt into gear and get prepared for these exams... They're very close now and I am getting more and more nervous...

Oh well! They have to be done I guess! Hope you guys had a good day.

kisses, ebb xxx

Day 11 - My love and appreciation for reality television

Hi there and welcome to my day.

Today like every other, I studied. I studied all day but with the little distraction of some reality television in the background!

I have a found love for Big Brother Australia right now and I am currently going back and watching what I have missed throughout the season. And I am so obsessed!

My favourite is Travis for the win! I don't think I could ever be a Big Brother contestant... I think I'd go insane! Which most of the housemates chosen to compete already are.

I don't know why, but it can be just so easy and entertaining to watch! And this isn't the only reality television series I watch religiously...

I have a couple of guilty pleasure TV confessions I have to make...

1. Dance moms

All time fave thing to watch EVER!

2. America's Next Top Model (any season)

Sometimes I'll randomly search any season online just for something to watch.

3. Toddlers and Tiaras

I know a lot of people don't agree with the idea of this show but I really do find it somewhat entertaining... Those diva tantrums...

And of course,

4. Keeping Up with the Kardashians 

Greatest reality series that has been going on since 2007! This show made me love the Kardashian/Jenner family and appreciate how hilarious they are!

All I need in life is trashy TV and peanut butter sandwiches and life is good...

What are your favourite reality television shows that I can become addicted to?

kisses, ebb xxx

Day 9 - Rooftop cinema

Hi there and welcome to my post about yesterdays experience at the rooftop cinema!

I didn't get the chance to post about it yesterday because it ended up being quite a late night. Well, later than I intended, that's for sure!

Earlier in the day I studied up on all my business law cases so I made some good progress!

I headed into the city to meet up with my friend, Billie. She works at the rooftop cinema and it was her night off so we got complimentary entry, drinks and food! The pizza and cider went down a treat!

The movie was Skeleton Twins with Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader and it was a very strange and heavy movie to me. I don't really have too much to say about the movie, purely because Billie and I spent virtually the entire movie catching up. 

But the set up of the cinema was so amazing! It was really quirky and cute with multiple colourful caravans as the food and drink stalls. 

It was like a mini carnival amongst the skyscrapers. 

If you want to check out more about it click here for all their info! Totally recommend the experience to everyone.

Afterwards we headed to Billie's favourite bar called Frisk which was really nice and chilled and I met some cool people.

I caught Uber home since Perth people get to enjoy 5 free rides this week! All Perth people should definitely take advantage of this service this week, check it out.

This was the first time I had gone out for a while now and I had so much fun. It was nice to blow off some steam!

It is so exciting to realise that I'll be home in just one weeks time! Soaking up the sun, ocean and mum's food... Now that's the life!

Hope you guys have had a good week and have a fabulous weekend!

kisses, ebb xxx

Day 6 - Pre-exam cram

Hi there and welcome to my day of pre-exam cramming.

I tried it all today folks! I studied inside, I studied outside, I created flash cards, I re-wrote notes, I answered review questions... Now all I can do is trust my efforts and turn up at the exam tomorrow.

Just the feeling of relief is going to be fabulous! This time tomorrow it will be 1 down, 2 to go.

My pre-exam rituals are just like every night, keeping the stress/anxiety levels down. Tonight I have had a lovely dinner and after I write this I am off for a shower before I cuddle into bed to watch a movie. An early night is important!

So is being organised. My Frankie Magazine Daily Journal is the cutest planner you will ever see which makes it more fun to be organised. Awesome gift this festival season. You can order them here. I hope Santa brings me one!

So I have decided tonights movie is going to be Divergent because I still haven't seen it! My little sister read all the books in about two days so I am assuming it is good? I'll let you know!

Oh and as well as my exam, it is also another birthday tomorrow! My little brother, Isaac, will be turning 10! Big ol' double digits! Wish I could be there buddy.

Anyway, I am off! Wish me luck!

And good luck for everyone else currently sitting exams, I feel for you!

Kisses, ebb xxx

Day 4 - Study, puppies and chocolate

Hi there and welcome to my post about study, puppies and chocolate.

Today I did lots and lots of studying! I have an exam this Monday for evidence informed health practice but I wasn't actually studying for that today. Purely because I need 9% in the exam to pass the unit and the exam is multiple choice and fill in the blank... so yeah, higher education, woo!

I was studying for my business law exam which requires a lot of studying because I need to know a heap of court cases off the top of my head. It is SO draining especially since it's really not my thang... BUT on the upside, I only in 13.8% in the exam to pass the unit. 

I have never been so excited for exams just so they can be over!

Because then I can be home and cuddling our new puppies! Our family dog had puppies on halloween and their little baby eyes have just started to open! I am so excited to meet them and cuddle them! Just 12 more days! Aw just look at that little face...

Today I also watched Australia thrash South Africa in the cricket. I was doing a mixture of watching and studying and facebooking but I decided I needed chocolate. 

On my way to the shop, surprise surprise, I was swooped at AGAIN! Next time I am going to try and film it... None of other housemates experience the wrath of this evil bird! Why me!

Anyway, I got my favourite chocolate snack at the moment which is milk chocolate caramels by Pascall. When I was younger, I don't know why but I always thought that caramels and eclairs were like old people lollies... So yeah, I guess that makes me old now doesn't it...

So tomorrow it is my beautiful mum's birthday yay! She is turning 37 and I bought her perfume the other day, Calvin Klein's Obsession. Even though the perfume store sold me a different perfume to what I initially smelt, Obsession is really nice and my mum appreciated it so much. I am really sad I can't be with my mum tomorrow but look out mum, appreciation post coming your way!

I am also going to the movies with my friend Sarah tomorrow to watch Love, Rosie. So I will let you know how that goes and give you a little review. 

kisses, ebb xxx