I've decided to jump on the blogging bandwagon and and give it a go. I figure it might be a good way to stay in touch with family and friends since we're thousands of miles apart. I hope it will allow all of you to see and hear about our adventures down under. Plus, I like the idea of keeping a journal of our time in Sydney.
Cheers!
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"I think if you're Red Sox, well, it's something you're born with, and affection you have. " - Johnny Pesky
Born in the USA and now I come from a land down under... for the time being.
About Me
- Holly
- Sydney, Australia
- I'm originally from Boston and lived in LA for eight years before moving overseas. My husband and I have been living in Sydney for three years now and so these are our adventures living in the Southern Hemisphere.
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How YOU Can Make a Difference
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
10 Ways YOU can live a GREENER life:
1. Recycle at Home. Find out where to recycle in your area at http://Earth911.org.
2. Switch to Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs) in your home and office. Compact fluorescent bulbs use two-thirds less energy and last 10 times longer than standard incandescent bulbs.
3. Wash your clothes in cold water. It uses less energy and gets them just as clean.
4. Save water. Take shorter showers and run the dishwasher only when it's full. Check out low-flow shower heads which saves gallons of water from each shower.
5. Turn off your computer completely- DON'T leave it in standby mode.
6. Unplug appliances and electronics from the outlets when not in use.
7. Use reusable shopping bags instead of plastic bags everytime you shop. If you do have plastic bags make sure you re-use them again.
8. Turn down your thermostat.
9. Cancel your catalogues. Call 888-5-OPTOUT or get off the lists at http://NewDream.org. Make sure to recycle what you do receive.
10. Bring your own mug to Starbucks. You'll get a 10-cent discount, and it's one less paper cup to end up in a landfill.
Check out these Green Organizations for more information: http://www.liveearth.org/, http://onepercentfortheplanet.org/, http://saveourenvironment.org/, http://sierraclub.org/, and http://conservationfund.org/
Calculate your carbon footprint at http://www.liveearth.org/news.php
1. Recycle at Home. Find out where to recycle in your area at http://Earth911.org.
2. Switch to Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs) in your home and office. Compact fluorescent bulbs use two-thirds less energy and last 10 times longer than standard incandescent bulbs.
3. Wash your clothes in cold water. It uses less energy and gets them just as clean.
4. Save water. Take shorter showers and run the dishwasher only when it's full. Check out low-flow shower heads which saves gallons of water from each shower.
5. Turn off your computer completely- DON'T leave it in standby mode.
6. Unplug appliances and electronics from the outlets when not in use.
7. Use reusable shopping bags instead of plastic bags everytime you shop. If you do have plastic bags make sure you re-use them again.
8. Turn down your thermostat.
9. Cancel your catalogues. Call 888-5-OPTOUT or get off the lists at http://NewDream.org. Make sure to recycle what you do receive.
10. Bring your own mug to Starbucks. You'll get a 10-cent discount, and it's one less paper cup to end up in a landfill.
Check out these Green Organizations for more information: http://www.liveearth.org/, http://onepercentfortheplanet.org/, http://saveourenvironment.org/, http://sierraclub.org/, and http://conservationfund.org/
Calculate your carbon footprint at http://www.liveearth.org/news.php
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Upcoming Trips & Events
March:
Central Coast, NSW 7-9th
Jack Johnson concert 15th
Manly Beach surfing lessons 16th
Sydney Seafood School cooking class 18th
Byron Bay, NSW 20th-21st & 24th
Brisbane, QLD 21st & 25th
Blues & Roots Festival 20th & 24th
Darwin & Kakadu, NT 22nd & 23rd
Central Coast, NSW 7-9th
Jack Johnson concert 15th
Manly Beach surfing lessons 16th
Sydney Seafood School cooking class 18th
Byron Bay, NSW 20th-21st & 24th
Brisbane, QLD 21st & 25th
Blues & Roots Festival 20th & 24th
Darwin & Kakadu, NT 22nd & 23rd
I'm spending my free time...
Reading: The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
Watching on TV: American Idol
Going to the movies to see: American Gangster
Listening to: The Waifs
Watching on TV: American Idol
Going to the movies to see: American Gangster
Listening to: The Waifs
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