Hi everyone!
Sorry it has been forever since I have posted anything. I was gone on a dream vacation through Queensland for the past 2 weeks and have more video than I know what to do with! I literally shot over 3 clips per day..........
They will all be up very soon! Thanks for your patience
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Hawthorn vs. Essondon
This was the best game I have seen so far! It was the first time I got to see my team (Hawthorn Hawks a.k.a. The Happy Men) play live so we got decked out in Brown and Gold and cheered them on at the MCG!
This next clip doesn't show much, except to prove that I saw this fight happen live. One guy from the Hawks got tackled hard to the head and was taken off the field on a stretcher, a large fight between at least half the team members ensued... the umpires didn't stop the game for about thirty seconds- in true Aussie Rules style! It was a big deal because the Hawks were winning the entire game until Essendon took the lead after this fight (3rd quarter) and ended Hawthorn's season at the final buzzer. Tough to watch my boys go down like that!
Check out this youtube video to see media coverage of this fight:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xI7z6v93Wo0
This next clip doesn't show much, except to prove that I saw this fight happen live. One guy from the Hawks got tackled hard to the head and was taken off the field on a stretcher, a large fight between at least half the team members ensued... the umpires didn't stop the game for about thirty seconds- in true Aussie Rules style! It was a big deal because the Hawks were winning the entire game until Essendon took the lead after this fight (3rd quarter) and ended Hawthorn's season at the final buzzer. Tough to watch my boys go down like that!
Check out this youtube video to see media coverage of this fight:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xI7z6v93Wo0
Friday, September 4, 2009
Bondi Beach
Last day in Sydney relaxing by the beach! Couldn't be a better way to wrap up our fantastic weekend.
Saturday in Sydney
Hyde Park:
Mrs. Macquarie Point:
Mrs. Macquarie Point again:
Royal Botanical Gardens:
Mrs. Macquarie Point:
Mrs. Macquarie Point again:
Royal Botanical Gardens:
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Sydney Opera House
Nearing the end of our LONG day Friday, we went to the Opera House to see the Sydney Symphony in the main concert hall. What an experience! Everyone on the trip with me can attest that I was on a serious high after the show. I was blown away! The first piece was Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No. 1 (in E-flat, Op. 107). Very exciting piece with incredible writing for solo cello. The second piece was Symphony No. 3 (in C-minor, Op 78) - called the Organ Symphony for its use of the pipe organ. I had never heard this piece before and it was especially moving, as it started softly and reflectively before working it's way to a climactic thunderous finale. Check it out if you haven't heard it already!
We had seats behind the orchestra and I tried to take a short video during the Shoshtakovich concerto but my battery died! I need to prepare better for these things........ Here's that short clip-- sorry it's not the best view because I was trying to be discreet, just listen closely!
After the intermission (they call it "interval" here) a few of us slipped into the $90+ seats in the front-middle section. My excuse was that it sounded better acoustically for us to hear the organ, but they were amazing seats, regardless!
We had seats behind the orchestra and I tried to take a short video during the Shoshtakovich concerto but my battery died! I need to prepare better for these things........ Here's that short clip-- sorry it's not the best view because I was trying to be discreet, just listen closely!
After the intermission (they call it "interval" here) a few of us slipped into the $90+ seats in the front-middle section. My excuse was that it sounded better acoustically for us to hear the organ, but they were amazing seats, regardless!
Manly Beach
The sun was hiding again at this point, but still thoroughly enjoyed this afternoon. Manly actually reminded me of many beach areas around LA.
Apparently the word of the day was "beautiful". Sorry, i didn't realize i was using the same word so frequently! I promise I usually make use of a larger vocabulary, which includes more than one adjective, in normal conversation.
WARNING: the next video contains language that may be unsuitable for young children or others. I'm including it so you can really see how much i loved this beach. sorry you had to hear that, mom <3
Apparently the word of the day was "beautiful". Sorry, i didn't realize i was using the same word so frequently! I promise I usually make use of a larger vocabulary, which includes more than one adjective, in normal conversation.
WARNING: the next video contains language that may be unsuitable for young children or others. I'm including it so you can really see how much i loved this beach. sorry you had to hear that, mom <3
Sydney Harbour*
*note the "u." If it hadn't been made it clear already, I'm not in the US anymore. The novelty never wears off, haha!
The sun was hiding behind the clouds during the ride, but you still get a good idea of what it's like to take a ferry through the Sydney Harbour. We took the ferry early Friday afternoon to Manly beach (no, i'm not trying to sound more gay. it's just the name of the beach) and spent the rest of our sunny day walking the beach and soaking in the sights!
Here's another view from the ferry ride:
The sun was hiding behind the clouds during the ride, but you still get a good idea of what it's like to take a ferry through the Sydney Harbour. We took the ferry early Friday afternoon to Manly beach (no, i'm not trying to sound more gay. it's just the name of the beach) and spent the rest of our sunny day walking the beach and soaking in the sights!
Here's another view from the ferry ride:
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