Tuesday, August 29, 2006

Rubbing shoulders with the VIPs

Oh, I forgot to mention this- I am going to a fancy reception at one of the fanciest hotels in Padang :) Yeah, everyone at school is quite awed by me at the moment, because I got a faxed invitation from the Australian Government, inviting me to meet the Australian Ambassador and the Australian Consular or something like that. Anyway, all it means is that I registered with the Australian Embassy, really.

But I am stoked, because I am actually being allowed to go, even though it's during class time. So yay, a holiday from two classes, and making small talk with boring politicians! Woohh....meh.

Yeah, so maybe hanging out with pollies is not my favourite passtime. But I will also meet other Aussies in Padang, and I will see the inside of a fancy hotel, and I will hopefulyl get to eat fancy canapes, AND I will get to see what the hell kind of dress code 'Lounge Suit/ Batik' is...

7 comments:

  1. Oooh I hope it is an actual Batik Lounge Suit! I want one!

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  2. Mmmm canapes!

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  3. Anonymous11:14 am

    Oooh how exvitement! Fancy dress & fancy food... yummy :)
    Got me a 2nd interview this week which should be good! Had my going away party last night & got MAJORLY spoilt with pressies (REALLY NICE!!!) So all in all, things are moving along well.
    Chat soon chooken xx

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  4. I hope that it's not a typo and I show up to discover I should have brought a sofa...

    Yay Shannon, fingers crossed for you. So you're all finished at Woodards now?

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  5. Anonymous6:41 pm

    Its my last day this Saturday! (Working weekend cos I have massive amounts to still do & giving Beq one more weekend off!)
    From Monday onwards its 'feet up, lots of zzzz's, warm home & food all day!' PLUS i may go on some interviews & find me a job :)
    LOOKING FORWARD TO IT BAAAAAAAAAAD.
    Look after yourself & spk soon :)
    xx

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  6. Anonymous12:14 pm

    Say hi to those big knobs for me! I would have thought that they'd be too busy puffing their chests out at muslims to talk to little school teachers. Maybe they think you're teaching bible studies.

    :) good to keep hearing from you.

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