Monthly Archives: April 2012

Lest We Forget – and my Anzac Biscuit recipe!

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Cyndi

ANZAC Day – 25 April – is probably Australia’s most important national occasion. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. For those of you reading … Continue reading →

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Happy 1st Birthday, Ted!

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Cyndi

On April 21, Ted celebrated his 1st birthday. Ted doesn’t show his face in my blog very often, but that doesn’t mean he’s not well known. Actually, Ted is quite well known amongst my close friends, if not for his … Continue reading →

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It’s my city – I’m the King of New York!

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Cyndi

It was time to go back. There is something about New York City that drags me in. 90% of it is probably Broadway. I can’t go to New York without seeing a Broadway show. It’s part of who I am. … Continue reading →

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Let’s Zumba!! [I finally joined the party!]

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Cyndi

So I did it. I gave in. I “joined the party”. The Zumba party, that is. I’m not really one to step out of my comfort zones too far. I know what I like, I know what I’m good at, … Continue reading →

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People I Want To Punch In The Throat – Part 1

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Cyndi

John at Stop’n’Shop Lexington, MA Thanks to this douche, my ‘Easter’ (whatever there was of it) is officially ruined. I’m not sure about any of you reading this, but I can say that sometimes my host family (as much as … Continue reading →

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Florida Vacation – Day 6 – Universal New Years Eve

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Cyndi

Do you remember that one time I went to Florida? Yeah, me either. It was so long ago. I was just thinking about how I have finally passed the 8-month mark of my time in the US, and realised that … Continue reading →

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American Easter [in the lead up] and my recipe for Australian Hot Cross Buns

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Cyndi

American’s are crazy about holidays. You can buy greeting cards in this country for holidays that I didn’t even knew exist, or at least I didn’t think were worthy of greeting cards. I mean, really, people send greeting cards for … Continue reading →

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