"I can't be bothered" is my current favorite Australian phrase.
Do you want to meet up at the beach after work? I can't be bothered with that today.
Do you want to grab some lunch? I can't be bothered with that.. I packed my lunch.
Wow, that person goes to the gym on their lunch break? I can't be bothered doing that.
It may sound kind of cocky.. but it's not taken that way here. I love it!
"Too easy" is another one I love...it is the equivalent of the US phrase "no problem"
After we order at a restaurant the server might say "too easy"
A customer thanks one of John's coworkers for a quote and he says "too easy, mate"
After my manager explains a new tool to me and I tell her I understand she says "too easy"
You know how the Aussies love their abbreviations.. some new ones we have heard:
devo'd= devastated (I'd be absolutely devo'd if they cancel the show!)
arvo= afternoon (Do you have any plans for the arvo?)
Also, instead of Bachelor and Bachelorette parties, they call them Hens and Bucks Nights.
In other news... we joined a gym! There is a an Anytime Fitness near our work and we are looking forward to getting back in a workout routine now that we are settled.
Speaking of settled... we are moving to another apartment. Womp womp. We were so surprised with how hard it was to find a place the first time around, we didn't ask if our building allowed pets. Turns out, they don't. But this little guy is coming next month, so we gotta go!
We found the apartment search much easier this time. However, I inquired to about 60 apartments asking about their pet policy... and only 4 units allowed pets. 4! We actually got approved/accepted to all 4 so we had our pick. And we are moving to the building next door. Literally...the building we are in now and the new building share a parking garage. So we get to stay in our cute little part of town ( Kirribilli/Milsons Point) and the actual move should be pretty easy!
Cheers :)
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