The Aquarium, the Wildlife Park, the Opera House and a proposition

Have I mentioned yet that the Random Stranger from LA was a boy scout?  Maybe it’s my domestic, Betty Crocker, Martha Stewart (omgosh I love her!) -ish ways but I DIG guys who have boy scout skillz.  Want to know what else I like?   Boys from my religion who are chivalrous, respectful and always a gentleman.  Would it surprise you if I told you that the Random Stranger from LA was just that?  Chivalrous, respectful AND a gentleman?

HAHA!  Of COURSE it wouldn’t surprise you.  :)  After all … If you’re going to meet some random dude on New Year’s Eve of all days – and begin your friendship watching one of the most amazing firework displays in the world – while bringing in a new decade … you kind of expect things to be a little better than just average.  *big smiles!!*

After an amazing day at Manly Beach (where he taught me to body surf), a night at a cemetery, and a fabulous day with Deeleea (where even SHE was impressed by him – in fact I’m pretty sure I remember a hushed conversation between us about how – big sighs from both of us – nice it was to be around a guy who cares and knows about manners) we started the next day with some touristy things.  First up was the Aquarium:

This is where I learned that boys are very different from girls.  (hahahaha!)  I found a penny press (my nephew collects pressed pennies) and I was going to press a cute little fish into it – when the Random Stranger from LA was like “WHAT ARE YOU DOING???  Boys like SHARKS!!” and he proceeded to tell me all about sharks – had me pose like I was going to be killed by a shark and then took ANOTHER picture of me with sharks so that I could truly understand that boys – including my nephew – would appreciate sharks and shark pictures FAR more than cute little fish.

“I don’t want to pose for this pic!!  It’s total cheese!” I said – the Random Stranger from LA replied, “Yeah but it’s not for you – it’s for me and your nephew.”

“Your nephew will think this pic is cool too” he said – and snapped it before I had a chance to turn around.  So yeah – that ball of red fluff in the lower left hand corner is me.  Those sharks aren’t doing what you think either btw – and that’s a sweet A stingray at the bottom.  *sigh* A boy who cares about my nephew? Adorable!!

The aquarium was definitely not a Sea World – but it was pretty cool just the same.  I really liked the underwater tunnels.  :)

That night he came over for dinner.  What was on the menu??  Sloppy Joes – mmmmmm.  I hadn’t had Sloppy Joes since I was back in the states.  He was so cute because he wanted to make sure I could really have the FULL Sloppy Joe experience and so the Random Stranger from LA – who had only been in Sydney for a couple of days – found a shop that had gluten free buns and then went out of his way to make sure we could get one for my dinner.  It’s not easy for me to have someone fuss over me – I resent it a little and yeah … he didn’t care – he likes to do things the right way – and you can’t eat a Sloppy Joe the RIGHT way without a bun so he made sure I wasn’t left out.

The next day we went to the Wildlife Park next to the Aquarium.  Here we saw all sorts of gross things – which delighted him!!  And although I kept imagining the joke would HAVE to get old at SOME point – tricking me into thinking a bug was about to get me just to watch me jump never ceased to make him laugh out loud.  ROLL MY EYES – at myself mostly – I can’t believe how jumpy I get around bugs!!!

It was also here that my mind almost exploded.  haha!  But seriously – he knew like every little fact about fish – how could he possibly know like every little fact about all of the wildlife too?  And how did he always seem to take better pictures than me?   Grrr.

Today was the day that we OFFICIALLY discussed whether I was REALLY going to follow him to Brisbane.  He offered for me to stay with him – said he’d be going to Fraser Island and I was welcome to join and yeah – I could just tag along.  I didn’t have to think twice – I said yes!!!  It’s been a dream of mine to visit Fraser Island … and with my days in Australia being numbered … I knew this might be my only chance.

So we went and bought tickets.  At the ticket counter he stopped and looked at me, “Oh wait – but how will you be getting home from Brisbane?”  I smiled, “I have no idea – but I’ll figure it out when the time comes.”

And that was that.  I purchased a one way ticket to Brisbane to spend time with a guy I’d only known for a couple of days.

That night we decided to give him the TRUE Sydney experience and visited the Opera House.

Our time at the Opera House was umm … I won’t be forgetting that any time soon!!  Let’s just say I’ll NEVER look at another picture or postcard of the Opera House the same way again.  And neither will he!!

And then – wow – the next morning it was off to breakfast with Deeleea to say goodbye – we were headed off on our adventure!!  Here’s a very typical pic … the Random Stranger from LA may as well be a 14 year old boy for how much he loves to annoy!  lol.  Yeah – that’d be HIS foot trying to ruin my shot.

lol – I haven’t laughed so much for a long time.  He was a lot of fun.  Even if he did keep sticking his finger in my armpit and smelling it just to bug me.

Wait … WWHHHAAATTT????

Yeah – you read it right.

TOMORROW (or the next day) I’ll tell you about my first meeting with Wenchface (the chic who deserted us) and then tell you about HOW it happened.  :)  And how the Random Stranger from LA wasn’t really surprised *shakes head.*

Oh and I’m ALMOST caught up on my blog reading – if I haven’t gotten to yours yet – it should be today or tomorrow :)  YAY!!  I’ve missed reading your blogs!!! xoxo ~Daisy

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