Goldcoast.
Rocked up Day One, Paul opens the door and says 'hey you're falling behind. Everyone's already drunk. You guys needa catch up.' Ate oil soaked salad with chopped up sausages. Went to bed only to be woken up by Derek and Paul crashing our room for late night/early morning talk. Conversation topics: hot girls, what makes a good kissser, first impressions.
Over the trip, I realised how utterly clueless I am with flirting, specifically the 'Girl, I'd have to show you', Derek's stares and the arm around shoulder. It was all in good fun. But I really had no idea what to do with myself. So I feigned ignorance. Which was partially genuine anyway.
Ah alcohol. When all your inhibitions cruise out the window and you don't care if you sound pathetic or needy or just plain sad. All you want is someone to listen as you pour out all your deepest insecurities; 'why won't he/she like me? why does life suck? why am i alone?' I mainly listened, consoled, advised. But I also admit to participating (to a much lesser extent) in the emotion-fest; mine included spooning in mouthfuls of cheesecake to soothe my confusion/frustration or whatever other alcohol-exacerbated feelings. Twas all part of the experience, no?
But there was also fun. Rowdy drinking games like flip cup, jokes, semi-meaningful conversations and dancing to loud music. Also taking body shots, which I now realise is kinda gross.
Went for a walk with Martyn and Garrett. They were sulking because the trip wasn't what they expected (couples bringing down the mood, unreciprocated love, feeling betrayed). Gave them a lecture about fun. Kinda hard to enjoy yourself when your fun is so contingent on other people, no? BUT Garrett mentioned after that he took something from what I said and started to actually have fun so yayyy.
Korean food, mini golf, alcohol shopping at Surfer's paradise. And more alcohol shopping at Dan Murphy's. Multiple times.
Wet 'n Wild was a continuous cycle of free-fall thrills from the rides/slides and shivering from the cold. Tip for next time: Bring a towel. We also derived great satisfaction from eye-ing down two 13-year-old looking couples in a jacuzzi. Much too much PDA.
Highlights of Movie World were the Scooby Doo ride, Superman, crappy churros and getting wet. Also bumped into Christina's gang.
Loved catching up with Jessie. She took me to a delicious burger place, brunch and took me on a drive around Bond University. Also met her boyfriend.
Garrett cooked THE best spring onion omelette ever. I demonstrated to everyone the technicalities of a tim tam slam.
The supernatural experience of the last night.
A good trip,
Me.
