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Oi Oi Oi!!!

I became an Aussie citizen today! Cousin Michelle came with me to Parramatta...she was my supporter/photographer. Hehe! Thanks, Mitch!

I lodged my application for a passport the other day. At first, I went to the Post Office and I was turned away coz I didn't have an appointment. The second time around, it got rejected coz the lady said I was showing my teeth on the photo. Plus, there were some minor handwriting errors on the application and I had to re-write them again. And, I forgot to bring my Aussie Certificate...the proof I'm a citizen. Geez! They made it so easy for me to pass the written test but so difficult to apply for a passport. So I will be going tomorrow for the third time. Wish me luck!!! I need a passport before I get out of this country. Otherwise, I might not get in without hassle.

Sounds like a Seinfeld Episode v1

I had a Seinfeld episode last week.

I went to the restroom at this pub and the lady next to my stall was like, "Hey, I don't have any tissue in here. Can you pass me some?" And I see her hand trying to reach at the bottom of the stall. I wasn't sure at first if I should give her some. But I rolled some tissue and handed it to her and making sure I don't touch her hand (eww!). Then she says, "that isn't enough" in a sort of angry way. And I was thinking, geez lady, I was just trying to help!!! Anyway, she realized later that her daughter was actually on the other side of her stall, and not on my side.

Nappy Change

We had our assessment in our childcare class for nappy changing...on a dummy.

At first, our teacher had to demonstrate a step by step procedure on how to change diapers. In simple terms:

1. Get all the stuff you need and set it next to the changing area

2. Put paper towel on the nappy change area

3. Put the baby on the nappy change area and never let your sight out of the kid

4. Put your gloves on

5. Take the diaper out

6. Wipe the area from front to bottom

7. Take your gloves out and put it around the dirty diapers and throw in the garbage

8. Put the new diapers on

9. Wipe the baby's hands

The whole class made mistakes everywhere. Two moms had to repeat the procedure coz they didn't follow the right directions. One student took her eyes off the kid (automatic fail). One had their dirty hands all over the new diapers (I think that was me!). Everyone was nervous even though most of the students have done it before or they are already moms!!!