Monday, 31st October

So today was officially Halloween... and yes there were still weirdo's dressed up in wacky costumes but the majority of people were too exhausted from the weekend to be bothered. I guess for the little kids it was their time to dress up but I didn't see any of that.

I got to the pool by 7.10am and had a nice little dip, more of a way to wake me up. I can't wait to replace the pool with the ocean when I am home. I walked to the gym which is in the same building, and crunched out a good abs set before heading back to the dorms and showering. My room mate was back home so it was nice making noise and getting dressed without having to make it snappy. You really appreciate having personal time when you're sharing a room with someone.

I logged on and did some online shopping. I bought a flexible tripod which I've been wanted to buy since I left home. Why not be able to take great pictures. I also bought a SDHC class 10 16gb drive for the gopro at a cost of $32. I paid the same for the same brand but a 8gb at jbHi5 so everything in the states is officially a lot cheaper. If I haven't already said so before. Thanks to being a student I can get free 2 day shipping. How awesome is that.

I had a small amount for lunch. Lapo wasn't that good today. I think many of the workers try and take the day off to be with their families. Its like an unofficial holiday. (if you run your own work).

I posted georgies dress home... it cost me $50. Its not cheap to send parcels home to Australia.

I had a group meeting at 3.30pm and had some work to do in the afternoon. I got it done quickly before it was time to go to the gym.

I was excited for the gym. Today I would start my training for the skiing season by doing legs. Sammy, in his cast joined me and we did squats, lunges, raises and a few other exercises. I was on the edge of cramping but managed to hold off. I did shoulders after.

We went to Lapo and had a feed. They had glittered the place up with carved pumpkins, flashing lights, skeletons and some themed food. It was kind of fun. I forgot to included the DJ who would add his own creepy laugh in over the way too loud music. It was a nice laugh.

I went back and showered, finished off the work and met up with Lucas and Sam for our horror night movie. Tonight we would watch Hostel. I recommend it. I think it is a crazy movie but a great reminder of how not to act while travelling in unknown places. Also that this may well happen out there and the world is a crazy place.

It was gruesome to say the least.

After we turned the lights on quickly and planned out the weekend trip. We are off to the grand canyon! We quickly looked at hotels and routes before Lucas and I called it a night and left Sam to chisel with Mariana, Abbys room mate.

When I got home my roomie was still no where to be seen so I jumped into bed and looked forward to a good night sleep. I thought I felt bed bugs though which didn't help me.