Australia Day!

January 26 was our first Australia Day. 

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Knowing what I know of Australians in general I knew that it wouldn't be like Canada Day with my family. I knew that it would involve a few more beers and maybe less onion rings. 

The Gentleman and I had a very leisurely morning of swimming in the pool and wandering through South Melbourne in search of breakfast. 

I wanted to wear something that represented the Australia flag without being over the top Bogan by wearing just an Australian flag bikini top and booty shorts. 

dress: H&M

belt: from Target dress

leggings: Target

cardi: Ricki's

thongs: Havianas

necklace: tiny shop on coast of England

We then took a long train ride out to a new friend's housewarming / Australia Day BBQ. Naturally we brought lamb because we didn't want to be unAustralian. I was a bit nervous because we didn't really know anyone there very well at all. But as soon as we walked in we were welcomed by a group of people I had met in December. We planned on only staying for a few hours but had such a good time we stayed significantly longer. Which is why these pictures were taken after midnight, outside a McDonald's. 

Today I am thankful for bravery. It's scary as an introvert to make an effort to socialize with people I don't know. I'm happy that we went and made friends.