What a crazy ride. I’ve been here for 3 weeks now and I don’t even know where to begin to describe what I’ve been going through. I’m sitting here in my room (yes…my very own room), watching Ocean’s 11 on my multi-channel DVD player and trying to grasp what I’ve been up to for the back 21 days.
Well, as I’ve said, I now have an apartment. Having officially moved in on the 7th of March, it’s been a chaotic time as Alex and I attempt to set up house. We have a gorgeous apartment with high ceilings, a kitchen with new appliances, including a dishwasher, hard wood floors, fully furnished with plenty of natural light. It’s located in the charming Eastern Suburb of Rose Bay, although not in the heart of the town. It is only a quick ferry or a bus ride away from the heart of the city. But it’s amazing. I feel like, unlike college, I can actually start to make a life here. That being said, I only have this place till September 3, when the owner returns from Germany. Pictures of the apartment will come soon.
On the job front, I’m finding it a little more difficult. While the country insists it’s feeling the recession, I can attest and say it is nowhere near the conditions of the States. But because they are starting to pinch their pennies, they are getting hesitant about adding people to their staff, which sucks for me. I have also been sending out resumes for smaller jobs but have yet to hear back. Grrrrrr. This is frustrating but I haven’t lost any hope!
Besides the job, I’m really content here. While not trying to make a living, I’ve spent my days just trying to stay busy. I’ve wandered the streets of Sydney, reacquainting myself with the layout and feel that these streets bring. I’ve seen old friends that I left behind here, while making new friends, both BU alums and Australians. And of course, because of weather here, I’ve beached it and tanned, because it’s another aspect of the culture here. It’s just wonderful.
That being said, of course I’m missing people. I’m missing my family and friends and as I hang up photos of people I care about in my room, I can’t help but be a little sad that I won’t see them for a while. And the weird thing is when I return to places without my Sydney crew (BIG SHOUT OUT) because I feel like they SHOULD be here. But, I can’t let that get me down. It’s still such an exciting time here and I finally feel free and grown-up (sans jobs).
All righty. That’s my life right now.
Till next time.
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