I think I'll move to Australia

We all know this o-so-famous quote from one of the greatest children's books of all time: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. [I would underline that, but apparently I can only make it bold or italicize. What is up w/ this blogging site?! Come on, people. I'm tying to keep good grammar alive here!]

Basically, Alexander has an awful day and repeatedly expresses a wish to move to Australia to escape from all the things that suck in his life.

I can't say I blame him. I mean, if I fell asleep with gum in my mouth and woke up with gum in my hair, I'd have a hard time starting the day too.

Well, that being said, apparently Australia is a good place to move. According to a survey study by HSBC Bank International, the friendliest countries to move to (if you're an American) are Canada, Germany, and Australia. The criteria to determine welcoming atmospheres included: the relative ease with which expats befriended locals, the ability to join and get involved in community groups, and the ability to learn the local language. Out of these 3 countries, Australia was ranked the Most Friendly [sounds like a High School year book haha], but scored lower in community groups. However, this could be attributed to the fact that most expats to Australia are young adults, and may not need to join community groups to meet others as much as older adults or younger children/teenagers.

So Alexander, you've picked a good friendly place to relocate. Just thought I'd inform you.

I personally find this information very interesting, since my interest in Australia keeps growing. I rally want to go there and visit the church with Hillsong/Hillsong United!! It'd also be really sweet to visit New Zealand. But we'll see where my life ends up going.

Anyway, I just thought that article was thought-provoking, so I wanted to share my thoughts on the matter. I hope you have a great day, but if not, you should consider moving to Australia!!

References:
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-interests-25363634


Quote of the Day:
"The world is like a book, and the person who stays at home reads but one page."
-St. Augustine

I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T do you know what that means?

I found this article on Yahoo News today about the woman who holds the record for most marriages. She has been wed 23 times. Wow.

http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/weird/Indiana-Woman-Said-I-Do-23-Times.html?yhp=1

That is a LOT of marriages. I mean, I feel lonely on occasion too, but seriously, it will never be so bad that I get married that many times.

But on the flip side, I admire her ability to continue trying. I would have definitely given up by now, if I were her.

Speaking of marriage, I went to this session last night entitled "Sex and Chocolate." My school had this relationship series this week in chapel and the session last night was an opportunity for girls to get together and listen to a panel of women discuss sex, while eating fondue :D. I won't disclose most of what was said, but I have to share the best quote of the evening:

"If both you and your husband are comfortable...pick a role and go play!"



Quote of the Day:
Brenda: You have no clue about the dynamics of marriage.
Juno: We don't even have a dog!
Brenda: Well, that's because you're allergic to their saliva. You know, I've sacrificed a lot for you, kiddo. But as soon as you're out of here, I'm gonna have weimaraners!
Juno: WOAH! Dream big!
Brenda: Oh, go fly a kite!
-Juno

Quotable Quotes

Life is basically insanely busy right now, but I felt the pull to write a few quotes.

Literary:
"Brevity is the soul of wit."
-Shakespeare, Hamlet


Deep:
"Do you really believe that God knows what He's doing?"
-Mark Christian, CIY 2007


Lyrics:
"I give you my apathy
I give you my everything
I want your symphony
Singing in all that I am."
-Switchfoot, "Only Hope"


Film:
Lillian: I keep trying to remind myself that when God closes a door He opens a window.
Mary: Yeah, so we have something we can jump out of.
-Saved!